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Pope Francis arrives in Havana, praising US-Cuba thaw

Castro repeated his gratitude for the pope's role in facilitating detente with Washington. “The reestablishment of relations has been a first step in the process ... >> view original

Hacking, China's maritime claims overshadow Xi's US visit

BEIJING — As Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first state visit to Washington this week, the outlook for relations is decidedly murkier than when he ... >> view original

Best-selling novelist Jackie Collins dies

Jackie Collins, the best-selling author of dozens of steamy novels who depicted the boardrooms and bedrooms of Hollywood's power crowd, died Saturday of ... >> view original

Native American boy pulled from class over Mohawk haircut

“I told the superintendent I was in no means going to cut his hair because it's a symbol of who we are,” Sanden, 43, told The Washington Post. The issue has ... >> view original

Redskins promote Terrance Plummer from practice squad

To make room for Plummer on the roster, Washington released defensive lineman Frank Kearse. Washington found itself thin at inside linebacker when rookie ... >> view original

Greeks vote once more in early elections

ATHENS, Greece — Greeks were voting Sunday in their third national polls this year, called on to choose who they trust to steer the country into its new ... >> view original

Falk leadsWashingtonState over Wyoming 31-14

Washington State head coach Mike Leach, left, speaks with quarterback Luke Falk (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. >> view original

Former violin students perform for beloved instructor

After a solo career in Europe, Helen De Pastel traveled to the U.S., reportedly as the first German war bride to enter Washington state. Story Continues →. >> view original

Browning's 3 TDs leadWashingtonpast Utah State 31-17

Utah State wide receiver Hunter Sharp, center, fumbles as he is tackled by Washington's JoJo McIntosh, right, and Sidney Jones, lower left, in the first half of an ... >> view original