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US student performance slips on national test

Fourth-graders and eighth-graders across the United States lost ground on national mathematics tests this year, the first declines in scores since the federal ... >> view original

House advances budget bill ahead of potential Wednesday vote

[Sign up for The Daily 202, The Washington Post's new political tipsheet]. Following the meeting Tuesday morning, some conservatives complained that the ... >> view original

5 hours later, Royals win World Series opener in 14th

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An inside-the-park home run. A power failure that blacked out the TV audience. Crazy bounces, great plays and key errors. The longest ... >> view original

House GOP begins impeachment against IRS chief

In this June 2, 2015, file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate ... >> view original

Obama weighs moving US troops closer to front lines in Syria, Iraq

Karoun Demirjian in Washington contributed to this report. Missy Ryan writes about the Pentagon, military issues, and national security for The Washington Post. >> view original

Carson enters GOP debate with momentum; Bush seeks jumpstart

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican candidates for president will gather Wednesday for their third debate amid fresh volatility in an already chaotic race, with ... >> view original

Redskins' homework = NFL fan's dream: Kick back and watch football

After falling behind 24-0, Washington clinched the 31-30 victory on a two-minute drive capped by Kirk Cousins's touchdown throw to tight end Jordan Reed. >> view original

US, world powers save space for Iran at Syria talks

WASHINGTON — Iran could join international talks over Syria's future for the first time later this week, as the United States declared itself ready to engage its ... >> view original

Lindsey Graham pours beers, contemplates marrying Carly Fiorina

BOULDER, Colo. -- Low poll numbers almost kept him out of Wednesday's "undercard" CNBC debate, but Sen. Lindsey O. Graham's presidential campaign ... >> view original

More than 100000 federal employees to get special pay boost

Among the existing localities to be expanded is the Washington-Baltimore zone, which already sprawls out from the District to encompass much of Northern ... >> view original