Obama: Crimea secession vote is unconstitutional

Carol Morello and Anthony Faiola

Lawmakers in Ukraine’s Crimea region vote to hold a referendum March 16 on whether to join Russia, a move the Ukrainian government calls illegal.

Sharp exchange illustrates Latinos’ drift from Obama

David Nakamura

DEBRIEF | As the president tries to promote his health-care law, he is grilled on immigration issues.

Vegetarian ramen at Daikaya. (Scott Suchman for The Post)

The 40 must-eat dishes of Washington

Lavanya Ramanathan | Photos by Washington Post staff

PHOTOS | Readers and staff pick the area’s best dishes, tapping more restaurants than ever before. See which ones made the cut.

Same gun may have been used in
three Alexandria slayings, police say

Same gun may have been used in <br>three Alexandria slayings, police say

Matt Zapotosky and Justin Jouvenal

Bullets used in last month’s killing are similar to those used in slayings of two other residents, officials say.

California store’s sale of ‘smart guns’ prompts furious, vitriolic backlash

California store’s sale of ‘smart guns’ prompts furious, vitriolic backlash

Michael S. Rosenwald

The store backs away from its association with the gun after criticism from gun rights groups.

Few uninsured Americans signing up at health insurance marketplaces

Few uninsured Americans signing up at health insurance marketplaces

Amy Goldstein

A pair of surveys suggest that just one in 10 uninsured people have signed up for an insurance plan.

Army’s top sex-crimes prosecutor
faces groping allegation

Army’s top sex-crimes prosecutor <br> faces groping allegation

Craig Whitlock

The report is the latest blow to the Pentagon as it struggles with an epidemic of sexual assault.

Opinions

Kissinger: How the Ukraine crisis ends

Kissinger: How the Ukraine crisis ends

Henry A. Kissinger

The U.S. should aid in reconciliation, the former secretary of state writes.

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Congressional Black Caucus wants
Rep. Issa stripped of his chairmanship

Congressional Black Caucus wants <br>Rep. Issa stripped of his chairmanship

Wesley Lowery

THE FIX | The move comes after Issa muted the microphone of the committee's senior Democrat.

Where is the U.S. ambassador? In many cases, stuck in a Senate turf war.

Where is the U.S. ambassador? In many cases, stuck in a Senate turf war.

Anne Gearan and Ed O’Keefe

Key overseas posts remain vacant as about 50 ambassadorial nominees await votes in the Senate.

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epa04106494 Armed men in military uniform stand near the Ukrainian coat of arms, outside the territory of a Ukrainian military unit in the village of Perevalnoye, outside Simferopol, Ukraine, 02 March 2014. Russia ratcheted tension in the Ukraine crisis on 01 March with its upper house of parliament approving the use of armed forces in the Crimean peninsula, which is part of Ukraine. Interim Ukrainian president Turchynov on 01 March has placed Ukraine's military on high alert in response to Russia's possible military intervention in Ukraine. Russian President Putin the same day told US President Obama that if violence keeps spreading in eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Moscow will reserve its right to protect its own interests and those of the Russian-speaking population there. 'The troops are already there,' said Ukrainian UN Ambassador Sergeyev at an emergency meeting of the Security Council and called on Russia to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, saying the presence of Russian troops in Crimea was illegal and an 'act of aggression. EPA/ALEXEY FURMAN

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32 things to know about Ukraine

WORLDVIEWS | Whether you are a novice or expert, here are some terms, people and places to know.

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Photos of the day: March 6, 2014

Oscar Pistorius trial, tensions in Ukraine, Prince Harry attends Invictus games, unusual fish from the deep and more.

Wounded warriors are still coming home

The combat evacuation system that sprung up at the height of the Iraq war to care for the injured is being pared down.

Ash Wednesday marked at cathedrals, on streets

Across the world, people start Lent by seeking the sign of the cross.

D.C.’s newest zoo babies

PHOTOS | A look at the animals born this year at the National Zoo, including cheetahs, a red panda and a crane.

Massive storm front rolls over Sydney

The massive storm cell spurred forecasts of “an almighty downfall,” but Sydney received a bit less than an inch of rain.

Meet the new ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The Season 18 cast includes Drew Carey, NeNe Leakes, Danica McKellar, Sean Avery and multiple Olympians.

Animal views: March 4, 2014

Puppy rescue, caring for a slow loris, lambs, polar bear cubs, a python takes on a crocodile and more.

‘Vikings: Life and Legend’

The British Museum in London is displaying archaeological finds never seen before in the United Kingdom.

Politics

Republicans know which candidates they don’t want in 2016. They’re less clear on who they do want.

Republicans know which candidates they don’t want in 2016. They’re less clear on who they do want.

Chris Cillizza

THE FIX | There’s no frontrunner here.

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Is Putin truly a modern-day Hitler?

Is Putin truly a modern-day Hitler?

Charles Lane

COLUMN | Historical analogizing is a risky business.

Lifestyle

TV news anchor resigns on air in protest over Ukraine

TV news anchor resigns on air in protest over Ukraine

Paul Farhi

An anchor on RT, a network funded by the Kremlin, resigns.

Arts

Singers spend the day at the White House celebrating soul

Singers spend the day at the White House celebrating soul

Helena Andrews

The White House celebrates music with a day dedicated to soul.

Local

Jeffrey Thompson close to plea deal
in Gray’s alleged shadow campaign

Jeffrey Thompson close to plea deal <br>in Gray’s alleged shadow campaign

Ann E. Marimow and Carol D. Leonnig

The negotiations come three weeks before voters choose a Democratic nominee for D.C. mayor.

Sports

NFL free agency: Washington has many holes to fill

NFL free agency: Washington has many holes to fill

Mike Jones

With needs on both sides of the ball, Redskins are expected to take an aggressive approach.

Technology

Brady campaign: Facebook ‘fell short’ of competitors on gun control

Brady campaign: Facebook ‘fell short’ of competitors on gun control

Hayley Tsukayama

THE SWITCH | Facebook announced steps this week to crack down on groups using its site to sell guns, but the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says it missed the bar.

Business

How the White House learned to love the minimum wage

How the White House learned to love the minimum wage

Zachary Goldfarb

President Obama has made a $10.10 minimum wage the centerpiece of his economic agenda. But that wasn’t the case early last year.

Real Estate

Why overpricing a home is not a good idea

Why overpricing a home is not a good idea

Djana Morris

Thinking like a buyer can help sellers yield the highest return on their homes.

Federal Government

Q&A: What does Obama’s budget plan mean for feds?

Q&A: What does Obama’s budget plan mean for feds?

Josh Hicks

FEDERAL EYE | Federal Diary columnist Joe Davidson and Washington Post reporter Eric Yoder answered readers’ questions

World

A year after his death, Chávez still one hard-working leader

A year after his death, Chávez still one hard-working leader

Nick Miroff

Visitors at his mausoleum get to hear him talking, and talking, even as the country’s divisions deepen.

Discussions

The Cumberbatch-Hiddleston showdown

The Cumberbatch-Hiddleston showdown

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | The Reliable Source weekly chat takes on a controversial topic.

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