Christie fights allegations — and image problem

THE TAKE | The potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate’s ability to wage a partisan battle over state and federal investigations and practice bipartisanship in governing will become more difficult.

U.S. credit cards lag in security, lure scammers

The theft of Target records exposes the U.S., which once had the lowest credit fraud rate in the world, as a weak link.

A car travels on Main Street in Myersville, Md. (Ricky Carioti/Post)

As temperatures drop, worst to come

WEATHER GANG | It’s now in the 20s across the region and the snow will gradually become more intense this afternoon.

Russian forces hunt for 3 potential suicide bombers; one may be in Sochi

Russian forces hunt for 3 potential suicide bombers; one may be in Sochi

Authorities have blamed the so-called “black widows” of slain insurgents for previous attacks.

How Obama’s 5th year as president
mirrored George W. Bush’s

How Obama’s 5th year as president <br> mirrored George W. Bush’s

THE FIX | Though very different, the two will go down in history as remarkably similar in one regard.

Web site delved into inventor’s fraud. It also outed her as transgender.

Web site delved into inventor’s fraud. It also outed her as transgender.

The “magical” putter inventor committed suicide during the course of Grantland’s reporting on her.

Special Report

Luke Wise touches his father's tombstone. (R. Carioti/Post)

‘This can’t happen to the same family twice’

In the longest war in U.S. history, a war in which relatively few Americans have fought, the Wise family would pay an awful price.

Editors’ Picks

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11:  National Park Service employees David Looney and Ira Lonon dig out  out  the Lincoln Monument  after a blizzard and heavy drifting snow that hit Washington, DC on  February 11, 2010.  In 24 hours, several feet of snow drifted over the base the the monument. (Photo by Linda Davidson/The Washington Post).  StaffPhoto imported to Merlin on  Thu Feb 11 10:59:01 2010

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Worst storms in Washington

PHOTOS | From Frankenstorm to Snowmaggedon, the weather that walloped D.C. in the past decade.

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(Deb Lindsey / For the Washington Post)

Warming winter soup recipes

PHOTOS | From chicken stew to sweet potato soup, try one of these recipes for a filling meal on a snowy day.

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Photos of the day

Clashes in Ukraine, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Japanese dolphin hunt and more.

Animal views

Japanese snow monkeys, twin polar bears, saltwater crocodile, blessing of the animals, puppy mill rescue and more.

In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.

People honor the slain civil rights activist on the weekend of his federal holiday.

AFC and NFC championship games

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks triumph and advance to the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in New Jersey.

In Ukraine, violence persists amid protests

Days after hundreds of opposition supporters tried to storm parliament, Russia urges Europe not to interfere in Kiev.

Red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Celebrities take to the red carpet before the awards show.

Sacrifices of the Wises

Two of Mary and Jean Wise’s four children were killed in Afghanistan. Both had families of their own.

Sundance scenes

The prestigious independent film festival opened Friday and runs through Jan. 26.

Presidential aspirations at Nationals Park

Forty-five hopefuls took the field to audition for the roles of fourth-inning racers Abe, George, Tom, Teddy and Bill.

Politics

David Vitter, political survivor

David Vitter, political survivor

THE FIX | The onetime embattled senator is now the frontrunner for governor. How he did it.

More Opinions

The shutdown squad is at it again

The shutdown squad is at it again

RIGHT TURN | The far right is still cheering the shutdown.

Lifestyle

Intensely personal ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’

Intensely personal ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’

Laura Jean Grace leads punk band Against Me! through a lacerating, powerful album.

Arts

‘Mormon Boy Trilogy’ displays keen eye for absurd

‘Mormon Boy Trilogy’ displays keen eye for absurd

The plays comprising Steven Fales’s trio of autobiographical one-man shows are moving and funny.

Local

Prosecutor: Mom accused in exorcism deaths called herself ‘demon assassin’

Prosecutor: Mom accused in exorcism deaths called herself ‘demon assassin’

Mental health evaluation ordered for Germantown mother and woman accused of killing two toddlers.

Sports

Should the NFL eliminate the extra point? Roger Goodell says it’s possible.

Should the NFL eliminate the extra point? Roger Goodell says it’s possible.

EARLY LEAD | They’re so automatic -- only five were missed in the 2013 regular season -- that they’re boring.

Technology

How Verizon plans to weaken cable

How Verizon plans to weaken cable

THE SWITCH | Intel is giving up on streaming TV. But its technology, in Verizon’s hands, could work well against cable companies.

Business

Why nobody will win the mobile payments war

WONKBLOG | The mobile payments war is heating up, but it’s not clear there has to be a winner.

Real Estate

Town Square | Healthy home on the market in Middleburg

Town Square | Healthy home on the market in Middleburg

Also Maryland ranks high in millionaires -- and foreclosures.

Federal Government

Union says spending bill pushes privatization of airport screening

Union says spending bill pushes privatization of airport screening

FEDERAL EYE | The legislation caps the number of TSA screeners at 46,000, prompting concerns from the American Federation of Government Employees.

World

Pakistan hits militant areas in response to attacks

At least 40 killed in targeted air strikes in North Waziristan. Heaviest bombing of tribal areas in years.

Discussions

Why neighborhood listservs matter

Why neighborhood listservs matter

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Clinton Yates discusses life in the District in his weekly Capital Citizen chat.

Diversions