Russia gives ex-leader aid as gunmen seize buildings

Pro-Russian demonstrators march in Crimea. (AP)

Viktor Yanukovych, who says he still considers himself Ukraine’s leader, has asked for and received a security guarantee from Russia.

Brewer kills bill allowing refusal to serve gays

The Arizona governor vetoes a bill that would have allowed businesses to deny service to gays and lesbians.

NATO agrees to pullout from Afghanistan by year’s end

The plan moves forward despite a warning that Afghan forces’ progress is “not sustainable” without foreign troops.

Bidders ‘stunned’ by sudden cancellation of contract

OPM offers little explanation for dropping a huge grant sought by dozens of firms.

New House GOP tax plan would
drop tax rates, popular deductions

New House GOP tax plan would <br>drop tax rates, popular deductions

To simplify the code, the proposal would end personal exemptions and credits for child care.

Reid’s claim: Obamacare ads are ‘lies’

Reid’s claim: Obamacare ads are ‘lies’

FACT CHECKER | The Senate Major Leader harshly attacked the Koch Brothers’ anti-Obamacare ads.

For his depraved killing of a teen, Sheinbein had his own death coming

For his depraved killing of a teen, Sheinbein had his own death coming

COLUMN | He showed nothing but wickedness since he gruesomely took a life in Maryland 17 years ago.

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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 26: A white piano sits in a room inside President Viktor Yanukovych's Mezhyhirya estate, which was abandoned by security, on February 26, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine's interim President Olexander Turchynov is due to form a unity government, as UK and US foreign ministers meet to discuss emergency financial assistance for the country. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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How a Ukrainian president lived

PHOTOS | Before ousted president Viktor Yanukovych fled, he was surrounded by luxury.

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Will DiCaprio, Adams or Russell finally take home an Oscar?

Many nominated actors, actresses and directors have yet to win an Academy Award.

Washington Nationals spring training

The Nationals continue their spring training in Viera, Fla.

India, Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri

Thursday marks Maha Shivaratri, when Hindus celebrate the birthday of Shiva, the god of creation and destruction.

Anti-government protests in Turkey

Members of the Turkish opposition party took to the streets amid claims of government corruption.

Ancient whale graveyard

A deposit of whale fossils was discovered by Chilean highway builders in 2010.

The cleric behind two popes

Georg Ganswein is Pope Emeritus Benedict’s private secretary and superintendent of Pope Francis’s papal household.

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Adults in the GOP have the upper hand

Adults in the GOP have the upper hand

RIGHT TURN | Governors can’t have a rhetorical position at the expense of a governing result.

Lifestyle

Watterson offers first public cartoon since ending ‘Calvin and Hobbes’

Watterson offers first public cartoon since ending ‘Calvin and Hobbes’

COMIC RIFFS | The cartoonist provides the post art for a new documentary.

Arts

Confessions of a serial book-spoiler

Confessions of a serial book-spoiler

STYLE BLOG | How much can a book review say without sapping a novel of its suspense?

Local

When Hollywood comes
knocking, it’s hard to say no

When Hollywood comes <br>knocking, it’s hard to say no

Does this home remind you of Oscar-nominated “Philomena”? It’s one of many D.C. area homes to be scouted as the perfect set for a movie or TV scene.

Sports

The Nats are ready to learn

The Nats are ready to learn

COLUMN | The disappointing season a year ago is helping new manager Matt Williams take control of the ballclub.

Technology

Why civil rights groups are warning against Big Data

Why civil rights groups are warning against Big Data

THE SWITCH | The use of data and analytics could lead to discrimination against minorities, activists say.

Business

Housing wealth concentrated in a few places, study shows

Housing wealth concentrated in a few places, study shows

The disparity has remained constant for years and is unlikely to change as the recovery progresses.

Real Estate

How to prepare for a home appraisal

How to prepare for a home appraisal

What to do before the appraiser arrives at your door

Federal Government

Self-plus-one insurance not an option for feds until 2016

FEDERAL EYE | The FEHB insurance program for federal workers and retirees won’t be able to offer the choice for two years.

World

Putting Russia’s military moves in perspective

Putting Russia’s military moves in perspective

WORLDVIEWS | Should we be spooked?

Discussions

Reliable Source: Don’t call Rick Perry’s glasses “hipster”

Reliable Source: Don’t call Rick Perry’s glasses “hipster”

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Reporter Aaron Blake took questions on politics and the midterm elections.

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