Jittery neighbors watching rise of Kim Jong Il’s son in NKorea see smooth transition so far

PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea's power transition to Kim Jong Il's young son appeared to be going smoothly Thursday, with stat...

Iraqi officials say death toll in wave of Baghdad bombings climbs to 18, with dozens injured

BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say the death toll in a wave of bombings in Baghdad has climbed to 18 people. There were at least nine blasts ac...

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HBO releases first trailer for ‘Game Change’; stars Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin, Ed Harris as John McCain (Video)

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A Texas icon roars again: Ann Richards, the subject of ‘Ann’

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The TV Column: Football and the Other Football top 2011 ratings

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Storytelling sweeps the District

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In Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback puts tea party tenets into action with sharp cuts

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In a post-postal world, Christmas still delivers

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Maryland Public Service Commission fines Pepco $1 million

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House Republicans face pressure on extension of payroll tax cut

House Republicans faced mounting pressure Wednesday from critics inside and outside the party who worry that their standoff with President O...

London 2012: Kayaker Scott Parsons is back for a final shot at medal

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Bank of America to pay $335M to settle claims of unfair loans

Bank of America agreed Wednesday to pay $335 million to settle federal claims that its Countrywide Financial unit charged black and Hispanic...

Editorial Board:=0A The best way to end the payroll tax standoff

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Microsoft pulling out of Consumer Electronics Show after 2012 event

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The GOP’s Iowa chaos

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Wizards have to work out the kinks on offense

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