Out: Earmarks. In: Briefings on lighter ladders.
Two paragraphs in a bill by Democratic Rep. Dan Maffei could help a company in his N.Y. district — and illustrate how Congress has used inventive tactics to get around the ban on earmarks.
Collapse of Antarctic ice sheet is underway, scientists say
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Pakistan yanking its welcome mat
After decades of hosting the world’s largest refugee population, Pakistan is cracking down on Afghan immigrants amid fears that the end of the U.S. war effort may spark chaos on the border.
Visitors can go inside the Washington Monument for the first time since it was damaged by an earthquake.
As Ukrainian separatists claim victory in vote, fears of all-out civil war mount
The hardening of positions is likely to intensify tensions between Russia and the West.
U.S. may use drones to bolster search effort for kidnapped Nigerian girls
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Kiss cam: How ESPN, Michael Sam and his boyfriend broke new ground
The coverage of the football player’s big moment took several months of planning and a whole lot of luck.
Jindal, raised Hindu, spotlights his Christian conversion to woo GOP base
The La. governor seeks a political base to propel him in a potential 2016 bid for the presidency.
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Senate deadlocks on energy bill, ending chances of Keystone XL vote
The bipartisan energy bill seemed to provide the best shot at a binding vote on the controversial pipeline.
Little good news for backers of Syrian opposition
Diplomatic group of 11 countries meets Thursday in London as humanitarian situation worsens.
How Taylor Swift got cast in ‘The Giver’
Producers wrote the part for a piano player before they even had the singer in mind.
Violinist Kurkowicz provides break from standard fare
Her performance Sunday at the Phillips Collection offered an intriguing program of rarities.
McAuliffe orders review of strict regulations on Va. abortion clinics
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Hillary Clinton’s failure, in a nutshell
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D.C. area housing market is having a disappointing spring
Sales are down, but prices are rising in the region.
Wall finding things difficult
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AT&T could become a television company, too, with a $50 billion DirecTV merger
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As if sinking property values isn’t bad, foreclosure may raise blood pressure
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Golf lobby: Sport is more than just an elitist pastime
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