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Pope calls on Europe's Catholics to take in refugees

MUNICH — Issuing a broad appeal to Europe's Catholics, Pope Francis on Sunday called on “every” parish, religious community, monastery and sanctuary to ... >> view original

Nationals sweep Braves to move within four games of Mets

All weekend, the Washington Nationals showed the ability to pile on against Atlanta , pummeling the Braves' pitching staff from top to bottom — so much so that ... >> view original

LOVERRO: Nationals feel Matt Harvey's innings-limit pain

But, as the Mets arrive in Washington Monday for a key three-game series, Harvey should realize that this isn't New York. You're among friends here. >> view original

Obama to sign sick leave executive order for federal employees

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times - Monday, September 7, 2015. President Obama on Monday will sign an executive order requiring all federal ... >> view original

Clinton Portis:Washingtonis torn apart between Redskins fans and...

“You and I both know what this [D.C.] media can do,” Portis said to Hellie, a former NBC Washington anchor. “And I think if you name Kirk Cousins your starter, ... >> view original

Iran nuclear deal: Democrats' reluctant support emboldens opponents

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz had to swallow back tears Sunday as she described her “gut-wrenching” decision to back the Iran nuclear agreement. >> view original

Charter school law funded by Bill Gates inWashingtonstate ruled...

Washington's charter school law, which narrowly passed in a 2012 referendum with financial support from Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other wealthy ... >> view original

A side agreement could void the Iran deal

The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, which requires the president to submit to Congress the nuclear agreement reached with Iran, represents an ... >> view original

Loudoun County supervisor resigns following assault charge

“Everyone makes mistakes,” York told The Washington Post in July. Williams works as a corporate lawyer for Sprint. A spokesman for the telecom company did ... >> view original