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Colombian president, rebels announce major breakthrough in...

“This is huge news,” said Adam Isacson, a Colombia expert at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a D.C. think tank. “Transitional justice was by far ... >> view original

Gerardo Parra: A past Nationals target and potential future one?

The Washington Nationals have several areas to address in the offseason, from sorting out their middle infield options to a tweaking of the bench to upgrading ... >> view original

Why Republicans are starting to panic, in 1 paragraph

In fact, Trump would likely tout Wehner's argument as evidence that the Washington party establishment is a failed, clueless lot. The only person who can control ... >> view original

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It's time to end St. Louis's stranglehold on presidential debates

The reason St. Louis has been home to more debates than any other state is simple: It's home to Washington University of St. Louis. This is something that the ... >> view original

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Junipero Serra, saint canonized by Pope Francis, leaves divided...

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 ... Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. >> view original

Volkswagen CEO quits amid emissions-cheating scandal

Embattled Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigned Wednesday, less than a week after an emissions-cheating scandal erupted in the United ... >> view original

Nationals close to setting team, personal records

As the season winds and the Nationals' already long odds of reaching the playoffs become more unrealistic, there are a few individual marks and team records ... >> view original

Scientists: Drought stressing California's Giant Sequoias

In this photo taken Friday Sept. 11, 2015, Giant Sequoia trees are seen in a meadow in the at Sequoia National Park near Visalia, Calif. Researchers are ... >> view original