A battle for the perfect wedding dress
Hundreds of wedding dress bargain hunters raid the racks at Filene's Basement in Northwest D.C. during the semi-annual 'Running of the Brides' sale.
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Thousands gather to dedicate MLK Memorial
Some 10,000 spectators arrived on the National Mall early Sunday morning for the dedication of a stone memorial for civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Lights, camera ... patients?
Pretend patients train physician assistant students at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
Chess grandmaster plays 30 games simultaneously
Thirty students from the District, Maryland and Virginia played against Maurice Ashley, the first African-American chess grandmaster, at the same time. The exhibition was part of a fundraiser for the U.S. Chess Center in D.C.
Washington Post debate analysis
Washington Post reporters Dan Balz, Chris Cillizza and Karen Tumulty discuss key takeaways from The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
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Bachmann on Washington Post-Bloomberg debate format
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) talks about the Washington Post/Bloomberg debate's format during the post-debate show on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
Washington Post debate analysis
Washington Post reporters Dan Balz, Chris Cillizza and Karen Tumulty discuss key takeaways from The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
Full video: GOP economy debate
Watch the 2012 GOP presidential candidates state their cases on jobs and the economy in the Washington Post-Bloomberg debate at Dartmouth College.
Newt Gingrich reacts to debate format
GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich found the roundtable setting more "calming" to the candidates and thought that it helped foster better discussion.
Chris Cillizza on GOP debate winners and losers
Here are the winners and losers of Tuesday's Washington Post-Bloomberg GOP debate brought to you by the Post's Chris Cillizza. (Written by Chris Cillizza/Edited by Jason Aldag/The Washington Post)
Inside the spin room: Herman Cain and Rick Santorum post-debate
GOP presidential hopefuls Herman Cain and Rick Santorum made remarks to the press in the spin room after the GOP debate.
Cain: Wall Street protesters have 'wrong target'
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said that Occupy Wall Street protesters should be demonstrating against Congress, not Wall Street. (Oct. 11)
Huntsman references flap around Mormonism
John Huntsman makes a reference to the flap surrounding Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. In his question, Huntsman accused Romney of destroying business and jobs in his previous career as a businessman.
Herman Cain to Ron Paul: I did not call you ignorant
Herman Cain told Rep. Ron Paul he never called Paul nor his supporters 'ignorant' and responded to criticism of his time working for the Federal Reserve. (Oct. 11)
Romney to Cain: 'Simple answers are inadequate'
Mitt Romney responds to Herman Cain's question about his 160-page economic plan.
Candidates talk about trade with China
During The Washington Post-Bloomberg GOP presidential candidate debate at Dartmouth College, the candidates talk about a trade war with China and what the United States can do to even the trade deficit facing the country.
Perry defends support of Gore campaign, spending
Rep. Michele Bachmann asked fellow GOP presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry how voters could be sure he would not follow in Obama's spending footsteps. (Oct. 11)
Herman Cain explains his 999 tax plan
During The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain talks about his tax plan.
Bachmann on 999 plan: 'Devil's in the details'
Rep. Michele Bachmann took a shot at Herman Cain's 999 plan, saying when you turn it upside-down, the devil is in the details. (Oct. 11)Editor's picks
‘A sign of comfort for all’
In the wasteland where twin towers once stood, a grief-exhausted worker finds a symbol of fellowship.
Final space shuttle launch ends an era
The final flight of Atlantis will mark the end of the space shuttle era after 135 missions.
Best of The Post 2010
Our seventh annual installment showcases the most striking visual content produced in 2010.
Top Secret America
The Post explores the top secret world the government created in response to the attacks of Sept. 11.
‘It changes who you are’
Post’s in-depth look at traumatic brain injuries was a Pulitzer finalist for explanatory reporting.
The hidden life of guns
An in-depth investigation into how guns move through American society, from store counter to crime scene.
In the news
Video: Occupy London protesters on growing movement
Participants in and observers of the Occupy London protest voice their thoughts on what the movement means and if there is a clear message. (Oct. 16)
Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial
President Barack Obama, Bernice King and civil rights leaders spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice
Rev. Al Sharpton organized a March on Washington for Jobs and Justice on the National Mall on Saturday. Occupy DC protesters also joined the event as they headed toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Oct. 15)
'The Book Club Play' at Arena Stage
Arena Stage resident playwright Karen Zacarias talks about writing and revising "The Book Club Play," which runs at the D.C. theater from October 7 to November 6.
Crews struggle to drain oil-leaking ship
Salvage crews trying to limit the environmental damage from an oil-leaking cargo ship off New Zealand were unable to resume pumping out the remaining fuel, despite calmer weather near the reef where the ship ran aground. (Oct. 14)
Chinese fighter jet crashes nose down
A fighter jet has crashed during an exhibition at an air show in central China. There are no reports of casualties. (Oct. 14)
Herman Cain explains his 999 tax plan
During The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain talks about his tax plan.
Bhutan king marries in elaborate ceremony
The King of the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan married his commoner bride in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony Thursday. (Oct. 13)
The Washington Post's Nick Miroff reports on the threat of Mexican drug cartels to Central America's least-populated country.
The mechanics of a 131-mile battalion relocation
A battalion of the 2nd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division readies for a 131-mile road march from Al Asad Air Base in western Anbar province to Camp Taji, just north of Baghdad. The ground operation--comprised of 93 mine-resistant vehicles and 495 service members--relocates the Battalion around the capital to provide security and support as U.S. forces withdraw southward from northern Iraq. (Oct. 6)
Customers remember kind words of jeweler
Jewelry store owner Sandro Vendemmia would call customers on their birthdays and wish them Happy Birthday with his harmonica. The recordings meant so much to John Gallivan and his family that they saved two of them -- and an anniversary greeting -- over the years. Sandro has since passed away. Gallivan and his family play the recordings from time to time.
A celebration of jazz in an unlikely place
Chad Carter was looking for a place to sing jazz. More than a decade ago, Chad and his father, Ted Carter, spoke to the owner of Vicino's, an Italian eatery in Silver Spring, Md. about hosting a jazz night. The restaurant's downstairs basement, as a result, has become a home for good jazz over the years.Featured Video Shows
Fast Fix - Could Christie Campaign in 2012?
Chris Christie has repeatedly denied he'd run for president in 2012, but that isn't stopping speculation that he will.
Post Sports Live: Has the John Beck era begun?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not John Beck will get the start over Rex Grossman in Sunday's game at Carolina.
Night lives: John Johnson, night photographer
John Johnson, 22, takes photos before dawn in his Brookland neighborhood once or twice a week. He likes to document the empty streets and things that go unnoticed when people are sleeping.
Anne Mulcahy on what makes a leader
Anne Mulcahy, the former CEO of Xerox, defines what leadership means to her.
Buzz-worthy
Truck with equipment for Obama tour stolen in Va
Authorities are investigating the theft of a truck containing presidential seals, podiums and sound equipment for President Barack Obama's bus tour of Virginia and North Carolina. (Oct. 18)
Police say remains may be of missing boy
Maryland police say they believe they've found the remains of a missing boy whose mother was found slain. Officers believe it is the body of 11-year-old William McQuain. (Oct. 18)
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit returns home
The Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was freed in a prisoner swap with Hamas, has returned home. (Oct. 18)
Boston firefighter catches boy after 3-story drop
A 6-year-old boy was caught after a three-story drop following an explosion and fire that destroyed an apartment building in Boston. WBZ-TV's Jonathan Elias reports on the rescue.
Around the world
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit returns home
The Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was freed in a prisoner swap with Hamas, has returned home. (Oct. 18)
Celebrations in Gaza as prisoners return
Arriving to cheers from a large crowd, the first group of Palestinian prisoners released in a massive swap with Israel arrived in Gaza City Tuesday. (Oct. 18)
Hamas: Gilad Shalit in Egyptian custody
Hamas' leader in the Gaza Strip says the militant group has officially turned over captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to Egypt as part of a prisoner swap with Israel. (Oct. 18)
Many Israelis unhappy with Hamas prisoner exchange
An elaborate Israeli-Hamas prisoner swap deal could soon result in the return of hundreds of Palestinians and one Israeli soldier to their respective homelands. Some Israelis see the deal as a surrender.
2011 Capital Emmy winners
Hero or goat: The lonely life of a kicker
Former Redskins Mark Moseley, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff and the U-Md.'s Travis Baltz explain the mentality it takes to succeed as a kicker.
The last lap at Laurel?
An industry that has been ailing in Maryland for years appears as close as ever to death.
Unfinished Business: Earth Day 40 years later
The 40th anniversary of Earth Day was celebrated in 2010 with events around the globe including a rally in Washington, D.C.
A cop killer's remorse
Darryl Jeter shot to death Indiana State Trooper Scott Patrick on Dec. 22, 2003.
The hidden life of guns
An in-depth investigation into how guns move through American society, from store counter to crime scene.
The Fast Fix
Chris Cillizza is your man in Washington, breaking down the political news of the day - 60 seconds at a time.
Creating "Frank Cho’s World"
In two days, Frank Cho -- aided by a small army of people -- created a 3D set from a line drawing for the cover shoot of The Washington Post Magazine.
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