Appeals of health site’s errors go untouched

HealthCare.gov’s appeals system is not yet working, leaving tens of thousands of people who discovered the site made mistakes in their plans with few options.

China takes a big step in battle against air pollution

The country’s appalling air is blamed for more than a million premature deaths a year and for producing acid rain that damages crops.

Study: Abortions fall to lowest rate since Roe v. Wade

A study suggests new contraceptives play a greater role in reducing abortions, while the procedure’s foes credit state laws.

An electrifying actor

An electrifying actor

ESSAY | He was an actor of big and small moments.

Denver’s Peyton Manning exits the field. (Getty Images)

  • Denver’s Peyton Manning exits the field.
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  • Seattle’s Clint Gresham savors victory.
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  • Seattle’s Malcolm Smith holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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  • Seattle’s Percy Harvin (11) gets past Denver’s defense.
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  • Byron Maxwell (41) and Malcolm Smith (53) celebrate.
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  • Denver’s Demaryius Thomas (88) scores a touchdown.
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  • Bruno Mars, left, performs with Anthony Kiedis.
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  • Seattle’s Malcolm Smith (59) runs for a touchdown.
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  • Golden Tate (81) is tackled by Broncos.
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Peyton Manning comes up short

COLUMN | The Broncos quarterback will add this loss to the criticism that he has great statistics, not great wins.

From first safety, Seattle dominates

The Seattle Seahawks were relentless against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos offense.

The ads you missed

The ads you missed

Yellen has made her way to the top — but please, don’t call her ‘chairwoman’

Yellen has made her way to the top — but please, don’t call her ‘chairwoman’

The new Federal Reserve chair has been reticent about the role her gender has played in her career.

In the time it takes you to shower, this court will decide an immigrant’s fate

In the time it takes you to shower, this court will decide an immigrant’s fate

In an overwhelmed court, a judge has an average of just seven minutes per deportation case.

‘Downton Abbey’: Edith has a secret

‘Downton Abbey’: Edith has a secret

RECAP | What has made Edith such a tragic figure is that she never really has anyone to confide in.

Editors’ Picks

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 2: Huge dragon puppets dance among exploding firecrackers as Chinatown celebrates the new Year of the Horse with their annual parade on February, 02, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

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Ringing in the Year of the Horse

PHOTOS | Cities worldwide usher in the Lunar New Year with parades, performers and dragon puppets.

FILE - In this undated publicity photo released by Sony Pictures Classics, Philip Seymour Hoffman portrays author Truman Capote in a scene from the film 'Capote.' Police say Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his NYC apartment. (AP Photo/Attila Doroy, Sony Pictures Classics, File)

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Notable deaths of 2014

PHOTOS | Actors, singers and politicians are among those who died this year.

Featured Photo Galleries

Super Bowl XLVIII

The Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos, 43-8, to win the first world championship in franchise history.

Celebrities at the game

The big game is more than just football; it’s also a gathering of NFL fans, many of whom are famous.

Must-see photos of the week

A look at some of our favorite images of the week.

Local ballerinas take the stage for auditions

Dozens of local ballerinas auditioned for a chance to gain acceptance into one of the most selective summer ballet programs.

Boulder disaster in Italy

Two giant boulders wreak havoc on a vineyard in northern Italy.

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dead

Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, police say. He was 46.

The salt siege

After a long frigid snap, the Washington region looks like it has crawled out of some ancient mineral sea.

Animal views

Kenyan lions fitted with GPS-tracking collars, a snowy owl in downtown Washington and other fascinating creatures.

Politics

The most popular fact checks of January

The most popular fact checks of January

FACT CHECKER | Fact checks concerning “Obamacare” dominate our round-up of the most popular posts in January.

More Opinions

A black man who loves skating

A black man who loves skating

Figure skating, that is.

Lifestyle

Clooney, Damon bring ‘Monuments Men’ to life. This man made it happen.

Clooney, Damon bring ‘Monuments Men’ to life. This man made it happen.<br>

Robert M. Edsel connected history with Hollywood, aiming for all to know who saved art from the Nazis.

Arts

Before they hit the amphitheaters, get up close with today’s country stars

Before they hit the amphitheaters, get up close with today’s country stars

Some of the best shows of the next few months will feature country artists in our region’s small venues.

Local

A car races Metrorail to downtown
D.C. Think you know who will win?

A car races Metrorail to downtown <br>D.C. Think you know who will win?

The Post tested two routes from Springfield in the morning rush: One by car, one on the Blue Line.

Sports

The five best Super Bowl ads

The five best Super Bowl ads

EARLY LEAD | Commercials from RadioShack and Budweiser were among the night’s most popular. So was Tim Tebow.

Technology

How social media changed the world

How social media changed the world

INNOVATIONS | Ten years later after Facebook launched, social media has profoundly altered the human experience.

Business

J.C. Penney proves punctuation is overrated

INNOVATIONS | J.C. Penney forgot how to spell and punctuate -- and took Twitter by storm during the Super Bowl.

Real Estate

House Watch | Clearing up some of the confusion on LED lights

House Watch | Clearing up some of the confusion on LED lights

The new bulbs illuminate differently than the old ones, so you might not get what you’re expecting.

Federal Government

Obama takes action to address long-term unemployment

Obama takes action to address long-term unemployment

FEDERAL EYE | Obama issued a directive to federal agencies last week, and the White House announced pledges from more than 300 companies.

World

Russia won’t let a couple adopt, but
they have a Plan B: Find other parents

Russia won’t let a couple adopt, but <br>they have a Plan B: Find other parents

A ban prevents them from adopting Lera, 8, so the Morrisses are hoping Russians will adopt the girl.

Discussions

My girlfriend thinks I’m going to propose on Valentine’s Day. I’m not.

My girlfriend thinks I’m going to propose on Valentine’s Day. I’m not.

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Carolyn Hax answers questions about life, love and relationships.

Diversions