Kidnapping shows Islamic State’s reach

The brazen attempt to kidnap a Syrian rebel leader in broad daylight raised troubling questions about the Islamic State’s growing reach into Turkey.

    After Scottish vote, question of English rights arises

    England is in an increasingly foul mood after the vote over Scottish independence yielded what some English see as a sweetheart deal for Scotland.

    Analysis: Ferguson teen may have reached for gun

    A report analyzing a Michael Brown autopsy suggests the teenager may not have had his hands raised during a confrontation with a police officer.

    Benjamin C. Bradlee  1921-2014

     

    Ben Bradlee in his office in 1995. (Bill O'Leary/The Post)

    Legendary editor transformed The Post

    Ben Bradlee’s gift for leadership and zest for journalism — and life — made him the most celebrated editor of his era. He directed The Post’s coverage of Watergate, which resulted in the only resignation of a president in U.S. history.

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    King Tut's coffin. (Getty Images)

    King Tut's coffin. (Getty Images)

    The real King Tut revealed: Weak, infirm and not much to look at

    “Virtual autopsy” suggests he was unable to stand unaided, much less drive a chariot.

    Panetta clashed with CIA over memoir

    Panetta clashed with CIA over memoir

    The ex-CIA director let his publisher begin editing before he had agency approval, former officials said.

    To compete in 2016, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker must survive in November

    To compete in 2016, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker must survive in November

    Among the GOP 2016 hopefuls, Walker is the lone contender who faces a critical test this year.

    Giants end Royals’ perfect postseason with 7-1 win in World Series opener

    Giants end Royals’ perfect postseason with 7-1 win in World Series opener

    Kansas City’s eight-game streak ended against a San Francisco team that did everything right.

    Politics

    Campaigner Obama: Help or hinderance for Democrats?

    Campaigner Obama: Help or hinderance for Democrats?

    President Obama has raised a lot of campaign cash for Democrats, but can he help them on the trail?

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    Rabbi’s aide says she helped students use bath where he allegedly recorded

    Rabbi’s aide says she helped students use bath where he allegedly recorded

    Police searched Barry Freundel’s office at Towson University, where he began teaching in 1989.

    Sports

    Caps’ Kuznetsov settles in

    Caps’ Kuznetsov settles in

    The Russian’s minutes have fluctuated on the fourth line, but Trotz says the center is here for the long haul.

    Lifestyle

    Ben Bradlee: The paragon of Style

    Ben Bradlee: The paragon of Style

    Watergate may be his lasting legacy, but Ben Bradlee’s sense of Style brought a new sensibility to features.

    Arts

    ‘Us’: A fractured family’s trip into parenthood’s regrets

    ‘Us’: A fractured family’s trip into parenthood’s regrets

    Author David Nicholls paints a picture of a summer holiday sprinkled with as much humor as tragedy.

    Business

    Inheritance, cosigning — frank advice for readers

    Inheritance, cosigning — frank advice for readers

    COLUMN | Advice may be cheap but making mistakes in money matters is not, especially on these topics.

    Federal Government

    Paid leave tops senator’s list of ‘silly, unnecessary’ government expenses

    Paid leave tops senator’s list of ‘silly, unnecessary’ government expenses

    FEDERAL EYE | Frequent use of putting federal employees on paid leave to discipline those accused of breaking the rules has assumed the top spot in a new survey of “wasteful” government practices.

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