Lost: The baffling disappearance
of Flight MH370

Joel Achenbach

Was it a bomb? Pilot suicide? Speculation abounds about the fate of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.

Plane veered far off course, Malaysian official says

Chico Harlan and Simon Denyer

The plane is said to have inexplicably turned around before its signal faded.

Students in Zhuji, China, pray for the flight. (ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Republican’s narrow victory in Florida highlights lightning rod of Obamacare

Republican’s narrow victory in Florida highlights lightning rod of Obamacare

Sean Sullivan

David Jolly’s special-election win could preview the GOP’s national strategy for midterm races.

Feinstein accuses CIA of illegally spying on Senate panel probing agency

Feinstein accuses CIA of illegally spying on Senate panel probing agency

Greg Miller, Ed O’Keefe and Adam Goldman

The head of the Intelligence Committee says the CIA broke laws by secretly seizing documents.

Usually low-key campaigns morph
into big-money battlegrounds

Usually low-key campaigns morph <br>into big-money battlegrounds

Reid Wilson

Races for secretary of state — and control of election laws — attract heavily partisan involvement.

Hillary Clinton adviser sought funds for illegal campaign, court papers say

Hillary Clinton adviser sought funds for illegal campaign, court papers say

Matea Gold and Rosalind S. Helderman

Jeffrey Thompson was allegedly asked to raise money off the books.

Opinions

Feinstein is owed more than a sorry

Feinstein is owed more than a sorry

Dana Milbank

The White House must cough up documents it has been withholding.
Telnaes: Feinstein’s hypocricy

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In D.C.’s boom times, politicians’ woes strike many as a sideshow to ignore

In D.C.’s boom times, politicians’ woes strike many as a sideshow to ignore

Marc Fisher

Many locals remain bullish despite an ethics scandal that has engulfed officials, including the mayor.

I tried a 3-D printer and it made goo

I tried a 3-D printer and it made goo

Seth Stevenson

SLATE | We hear at-home 3-D printing is the future. But when will we see foyers turn into factories?

Editors’ Picks

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows Sherman, voiced by Max Charles, left, and Mr. Peabody, voiced by Ty Burell, in a scene from 'Mr Peabody & Sherman.' (AP Photo/ DreamWorks Animation)

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What not to watch at the movies

PHOTOS | A sampling of recent films that received one star or less from Washington Post film critics.

This year, our whole family, including our 9 year old son and 11 year old daughter, attended Supreme Court hearings as part of our children's civics education. We had to peep them out of school that day to do it. That day, the children's interest in the Supreme Court was born! Out of no disrespect to the honorable Justices of the Court, we

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Peeps are for kids

PHOTOS | If you need an idea for your diorama, just take a look at what these creative kids did last year.

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Photos of the day: March 11, 2014

Fukushima remembrance, Pakistan’s drought, Saturn’s second-largest moon and more.

Israel displays rockets seized in Red Sea raid

Israel’s prime minister on Monday toured a display of dozens of rockets that navy commandos intercepted last week.

Remembering the Crocodile Hunter

For the first time, Steve Irwin’s cameraman described the death of the television icon.

Afghan female boxers fighting their way to the Olympics

The Afghanistan National Olympic Committee boxing club has fewer than a dozen women and little money for them.

Children of Fukushima battle an invisible enemy

Fear of radiation has kept children living near Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant indoors for much of their short lives.

Garry Winogrand

A National Gallery retrospective shows the photographer’s enigmatic, unsettling images of American life.

2014 MTV Movie Awards nominees

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” are among the nominees.

2014 Winter Paralympic Games are underway

The games kicked off Friday with Opening Ceremonies at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia.

Politics

Republicans won the Florida special election. Here’s what it means.

Republicans won the Florida special election. Here’s what it means.

Chris Cillizza

THE FIX | Nervous Democrats. Energized Republicans.

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Did Fox News get cheated out of Obamacare scoop?

Did Fox News get cheated out of Obamacare scoop?

Erik Wemple

THE ERIK WEMPLE BLOG | A nonprofit organization gave Fox’s reporter bad information, then never corrected itself.

Lifestyle

Marianne Williamson, self-help guru, wants to heal D.C.

Marianne Williamson, self-help guru, wants to heal D.C.

Richard Leiby

She is an independent congressional candidate for Henry Waxman’s California congressional seat.

Arts

Backstage: Keegan stars in real legal drama over zoning

Backstage: Keegan stars in real legal drama over zoning

Rebecca Ritzel

The semiprofessional theater faces issues over the proper zoning for its Dupont Circle building.

Local

Gray confronts allegations in citywide speech: ‘I didn’t break the law’

Gray confronts allegations in citywide speech: ‘I didn’t break the law’

Aaron C. Davis and Mike DeBonis

“State of the District” address comes a day after the D.C. mayor was implicated in a federal investigation.

Sports

NFL free agency, day 1: Redskins
retain Perry Riley, add Andre Roberts

NFL free agency, day 1: Redskins <br>retain Perry Riley, add Andre Roberts

Mike Jones

Ahead of free agency’s 4 p.m. start, the team has brings back a linebacker, gains a wide receiver.

Technology

Zach Galifianakis is now the biggest traffic driver for HealthCare.gov

Zach Galifianakis is now the biggest traffic driver for HealthCare.gov

Brian Fung

THE SWITCH | President Obama went on “Between Two Ferns” to plug HealthCare.gov. It’s working.

Business

Senators outline plan to dismantle mortgage giants

Senators outline plan to dismantle mortgage giants

Dina ElBoghdady

The bipartisan proposal to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac faces dim prospects in an election year.

Real Estate

Buying New | Maple Lawn

Buying New | Maple Lawn

Laura Barnhardt Cech

The Howard County community is establishing itself as a vibrant place.

Federal Government

Former LBJ staffers say he ‘comes alive’ in Cranston’s performance

Former LBJ staffers say he ‘comes alive’ in Cranston’s performance

Al Kamen

IN THE LOOP | A Broadway theater becomes a time machine as they watch the “Breaking Bad” star play their old boss.

World

West presses sanctions as Russia tightens grip in Crimea, rejects talks

West presses sanctions as Russia tightens grip in Crimea, rejects talks

Carol Morello and Pamela Constable

A French official says sanctions could kick in as early as this week.

Discussions

Dear Prudence: Should I be suspicious of a reformed ‘player’?

Dear Prudence: Should I be suspicious of a reformed ‘player’?

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Emily Yoffe - a.k.a advice columnist Dear Prudence - took questions on manners, morals and more.

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