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Russian jet carrying 224 people crashes in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula

CAIRO — A Russian airliner carrying more than 200 passengers crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Saturday morning, Egypt's government and Russia's ... >> view original

China faces mounting pressure over maritime claims

WASHINGTON — Pressure on China over its claims to most of the strategic South China Sea went up a couple of notches this week. First the U.S. sent a warship ... >> view original

Bradley Beal helpsWashingtonWizards rally past Milwaukee Bucks...

MILWAUKEE — Randy Wittman shrugs off the Washington Wizards' poor shooting nights. He wants his players to remain confident, to launch open shots ... >> view original

As the Hirshhorn's new director, Melissa Chiu is raising millions

What Chiu didn't count on was the backlash for having the celebration at 4 World Trade Center in Manhattan, not in Washington. In that way, the gala is symbolic ... >> view original

Williams, Oshie each score a goal, Capitals beat Jackets 2-1

CORRECTS TO SECOND PERIOD NOT FIRST PERIOD - Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals center ... >> view original

As challengers close in, a different Donald Trump is revealed

SPARKS, Nev. — A new Donald Trump showed up here this week. Gone were the withering attacks on his Republican rivals, the obsessive discussion of his ... >> view original

Why Grantland mattered to journalism

In fact, I love that he tweets about journalism and pro wrestling. Justin works for the New York Times. But if he worked for The Washington Post, which he once ... >> view original

Several oil, gas pipelines planned for midstate

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 2015 - FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2015, file photo, a worker shields his face against temperatures in the teens as he guides a ... >> view original

Pierre Garcon files class-action lawsuit against FanDuel

The Washington Redskins have had a marketing agreement with FanDuel since last November. The Redskins were among the first NFL teams to partner up with ... >> view original

Israel: Palestinian shot dead in attempted stabbing

JERUSALEM — Israeli police said forces shot dead a knife-wielding Palestinian Saturday after he came running toward a crossing between the northern West ... >> view original