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March 19, 2010 Prince Charles, ShoWest awards, health-care rallies, "house running" in Berlin, other news and features.
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Get up close and personal with the famous faces of Hollywood and the world of entertainment, including Johnny Depp, Gerard Butler, Reba McEntire and other celebrities.
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The photograph of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walking arm-in-arm with other House leadership on their way to health-care vote marked an historic moment in U.S. history. Along with that photo, is a selection of other events that impacted domestic and foreign policy.
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The House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, approving a Senate bill and a separate package of amendments.
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Tens of thousands of immigration reform supporters packed the National Mall in Washington D.C. to urge Congress to overhaul the nation's immigration system.
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As secretary of the Interior in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, Udall launched a series of far-reaching conservation reforms that made him one of the most significant figures in protecting America's natural environment.
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As the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq reaches its seventh anniversary, thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Washington to call for the United States to bring its soldiers home from Iraq and Afghanistan and refocus on domestic issues.
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Returning to the site of his first campaign rally three years ago, the president fires up supporters before the final House vote on the health-care plan.
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Jacmel was a happening place before the earthquake and if Haiti is to ever revive its shattered economy, planners say the beach town needs to draw some tourists again.
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A baby parrot, a swimming alpaca, a dog wash machine and a cat caring for puppies are highlights of this week's gallery.
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After nearly 11 years of dating and making sure that each was certain marriage was the best next step, Jonathan Grant and Brenda Manuel finally decided the time was right to tie the knot.
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In San Juan, Puerto Rico, Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics International brings hope -- and laughter -- to the athletes competing in the Special Olympics Latin American games.
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The Warehouse Loft, an unmarked club space in Northeast Washington, attracts big-name DJs and a loyal crowd of house music fans for its underground parties.
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The workload of medical residents has long stoked controversy, especially since 2003, when they were capped for the first time to an average of 80 work hours a week to reduce fatigue and errors. Now that cap could be tightened to 60 hours.
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History honors its 100 years on the National Mall with a new exhibit space devoted to human evolution.
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It's the annual wearing of the green as people around the world celebrate with face-painting, costumes and even dying a river in the holiday spirit.
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The final 12 dipped into the Rolling Stones catalog Tuesday night with mixed results.
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The nonprofit community group D.C. Jobs With Justice has launched a new effort to empower the District's low-skilled workers to fight, what appears to be a growing trend of employers skimping on wages.
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Hundreds of conservative activists gather outside the U.S. Capitol to protest health-care legislation, which is approaching a final vote in the House this week.
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Take a peek into the March taste test for our annual Beer Madness competition and meet the panelists who rated all 32 beers.
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Swedish pop superstars Abba, British prog-rock band Genesis and reggae star Jimmy Cliff were among the inductees at the 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Monday night in New York.
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Elderly Haitians and those with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by January's earthquake, which laid waste to the capital, Port-au-Prince, and made essential medical supplies scarce.
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Water shortages, brought on by a bigger industry and larger cities, could cause the Chinese economy to founder. The problem is pitting farmers against factories, ecology against industry, and upstream against downstream.
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This week's events from around the world, including Japan, Germany, Mongolia, Mexico and more, captured in photographs.
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Actor, best known for his roles in the televised spy thriller, the spoof movie "Airplane!" and Billy Wilder's "Stalag 17," has died in his California home, according to authorities.
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Montgomery County students are prepared to defend their title a year after winning the American College Cricket Spring Break Championship.
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In their first game since clinching the Southeast Division title, Washington falls to struggling Tampa Bay.
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Georgetown advanced to the Big East tournament final, where it fell to West Virginia in a thrilling game.
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Ninth-seeded Virginia gave top-seeded Duke a game in the ACC tournament quarterfinals, but ultimately ended up losing, 57-46. Fourth-seeded Virginia Tech was upset by 12th-seeded Miami, 70-65. Maryland fell to Georgia Tech, 69-64.
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The Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams later became as well known as a football broadcaster and a television actor. He died March 11 of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. He was 69.
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Cardiologist Cleve Francis tries to make it as a country singer.
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Fourth-ranked Thomas Stone sprints past Blake in the Maryland 3A boys basketball state semifinals on Thursday, March 11.
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Fifth-ranked Springbrook edged No. 11 Eleanor Roosevelt, 52-48, in a Maryland 4A semifinal at Comcast Center on March 11.
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The ninth-ranked Old Mill boys basketball team holds off Urbana in the Maryland 4A state semifinals on Thursday, March 11.
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The Centennial girls basketball team loses 40-35 to Western in the Maryland 3A state semifinals on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at at UMBC's RAC Arena.
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Thanks to modern technology, Matthew Lockwood and Casey Guadagnini's budding online friendship bloomed into a full-fledged romance, despite being thousands of miles apart.
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The senior congressman from Rhode Island is retiring at the end of his term and ready to open up about the decision to leave the family business.
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Take a tour of Hoboken, N. J., with Buddy Valastro, the Italian-American baker, cake decorator and star of TLC's reality show "Cake Boss."
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The Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricans 4-3 in overtime March 10 at Verizon Center.
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Chuck Norris turned 70 today, inspiring new interest in "facts" about the star of "Walker, Texas Ranger," which ran until 2001. Add your own favorite Chuck Norris "fact" in the comments section below.
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A year into her tenure at the State Department, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expanding her often tight inner circle and focusing her agenda.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture received 39 objects, including a hymnal, that once belonged to Harriet Tubman. Collector and author Charles L. Blockson, an expert on the Underground Railroad, donated the items to the museum.
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The Capitals suffer their first loss at Verizon Center since Dec. 28 with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
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Among crumbling buildings and dirt roads in Congo's capital Kinshasa, "sapeurs" sport labels from Gaultier, Cavalli, Versace, Mikaye and Dolce & Gabanna. Despite difficult living conditions, these devotees of high fashion often put what little money they have toward their look.
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"G40: The Summit" brings the work of more than 500 artists to a Crystal City office building.
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Former H.D. Woodson assistant Natalie Randolph has been named the head football coach at Coolidge, making her what is believed to be the first female head football coach in the D.C. area.
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In the past decade animal rescue organizations have cropped up for nearly every breed and those breeds' mixes. Groups like MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue and Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue foster dogs to ease crowding at local shelters and offer would-be pet owners more options to adopt.
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Eighties-era teen actor Corey Haim was found dead Wednesday in what is being termed an accidental overdose. Here, a look at Haim through the years -- from "Lost Boys" to "The Two Coreys."
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The task of knocking down, smashing apart and hauling away the mountain range of rubble left by the Jan. 12 earthquake will take years and cost as much as $1 billion.
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First lady Michelle Obama has kept an active schedule throughout her first year in the East Wing.
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As the first female ruler of Otuam, Ghana, Peggielene Bartels has had to deal with a legacy of corruption -- and no shortage of sexism.
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D.C. Superior Court began accepting marriage license applications from same-sex couples Wednesday morning, a historic milestone for gay couples and activists that was made possible by the city's new gay marriage law.
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A former NBA star and hard-charging mayor of Sacramento, Kevin Johnson has met his match in his fiance, Michelle Rhee, D.C. public school system chancellor .
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Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan says it's a small miracle designers manage to create clothes people want to wear. But this fall, they've been managing even in an iffy financial climate.
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This year's Oscars were different -- two hosts, 10 best picture nominees and... interpretive dance? We take a look at the marathon broadcast ceremony.
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Good-as-gold metallics and ruffles ruled the red carpet on both one-shoulder and strapless gowns at this year's Oscars.
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On Monday, veterinarians gave Mei Xiang, the National Zoo's female giant panda, an ultrasound. The procedure comes after experts artificially inseminated the panda twice in January.
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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey in the early morning Monday, killing more than 50 people and crumpling buildings.
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As Rep. Charles Rangel and Gov. David Paterson weathered allegations of misconduct last week, the news was shocking and disappointing to Harlem residents.
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After years of foreign occupation, insurgency and sectarian conflict, families try to find some peace by exercising their voting rights.
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The welcoming of the Year of the Iron Tiger at the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick was delayed a week because of snowstorms, but it went off Feb. 21 with prayer flags, beads, smoke and celebration.
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Jose Theodore makes a strong case that he should be the Capitals' playoff goalie with a 30-save shutout of the Rangers on Saturday night.
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Fabian Bachrach, who died Feb. 26 at age 92, was the third generation of his family to run Bachrach Photography, the oldest portrait studio in the United States. The company was founded in 1868. The family studios have taken photos of every president from Abraham Lincoln to George H.W. Bush, plus countless other celebrities.
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For the second time in three days, Washington gets throttled by Milwaukee, falling at home Friday night.
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Maryland captures a share of the ACC regular season title with a win in Charlottesville over a Virginia team that was without the suspended Sylven Landesberg.
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The Iraqi capital bustles with the residents' energy and neighborhoods that invite business as well as relaxation.
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Chile begins to recover from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the country early Saturday, Feb. 27, and caused a tsunami that damaged the country's coastal region and put other countries throughout the Pacific on alert. Strong aftershocks hit the country March 5 and again March 11.
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Prisoners who are set for release from the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women take part in Michelle Singletary's Color of Money Challenge. She will work with them through the year to develop stronger financial habits as they finish their sentences and then start again to rebuild their lives.
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Azerbaijanis with the same names as the president's three children own real estate in Dubai worth about $75 million, property data indicate. The Dubai purchases could provide a rare concrete example of how much money Azerbaijan's governing elite has amassed and where it is being stashed.
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The first lady shows off her soccer talents March 5 as part of an event to encourage American children to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
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In its first home game since before the Olympic break, Washington gets contributions from newcomers, particularly Scott Walker, and holds off Tampa Bay.
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Take a cue from seafaring staples and stick with a palette of crisp navy, black, red and white for this spring's sailor-chic trend. But keep a modern silhouette in mind -- these pieces update classic elements such as a bateau neckline or a breezy shift with graphic patterns and feminine flair.
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The field for Best Picture contenders has been expanded from five to 10 films, and while the Academy of Arts & Sciences say it's to be more inclusive, the change seems to be all about ratings and the bottom line.
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Danielle Berry swore she'd never date -- let alone marry -- a professional athlete. That, of course, was until she fell in love with NFL defensive back Nick Sorensen.
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Natural enemies square off in a pasture outside the Loudoun County town of Purcellville.
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The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola is a sweet spot for surfers seeking winter waves and for travelers in search of a fun, safe getaway. But you didn't hear it from us.
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A shooting Thursday evening at the Pentagon entrance by a lone gunman leaves 2 police officers hurt.
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Writer Kristin Henderson takes Yoko Kuchiishi, a friend she met while living in Japan, on an all-American road trip.
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Dries Van Noten, Limi Feu, Rochas and Rue du Mail presented a mix of artful and poetic clothes for fall 2010.
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No. 22 Maryland defeated No. 4 Duke, 79-72, on Wednesday to tie the Blue Devils for first place in the ACC.
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In the City of Brotherly Love, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema finds a trio of small restaurants that are big on flavor.
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The Mariinsky Opera and Orchestra returns to the Kennedy Center -- with 30 tons of scenery and props -- to stage Prokofiev's "War and Peace."
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The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it supports prohibiting international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna, a move that could lead to the most sweeping trade restrictions ever imposed on the highly prized fish.
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The Philadelphia Flower show features 50 major displays of plants forced into bloom, a prestigious plant contest for hobbyists and lots of horticultural vendors. The show, which takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, continues through March 7.
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The departure of White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has the fashion industry practically in mourning, we look at her style choices during the first year of the Obama administration.
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Eleven celebrities are set to sashay on ABC's popular "Dancing With the Stars" program on Mon., March 22.
India in Motion
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Exploring a distant land through sight and sound.
Obama Year One
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
A look at the first 12 months of Barack Obama's presidency.
Scene In: Union Station
Scene In tracks fashion-conscious travelers and shoppers at Union Station.
Scene In tracks fashion-conscious travelers and shoppers at Union Station.
Best of the Post 2009
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
A selection of The Washington Post's favorite work of the year.
Mexico at War
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Washington Post video-journalist Travis Fox documents the growing war between Mexico's government and its violent drug cartels in transforming Mexican society and life along the embattled U.S. border
Half a Tank: Along Recession Road
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
A multimedia blog about Americans adapting to the recession.
Mexico at War
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
The Post's William Booth and Travis Fox drive the borderlands from Ciudad Juarez to Tijuana, telling video stories of people caught up in Mexico's drug war.
TimeSpace: Entertainment
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Navigate entertainment news through a map and timeline interface displaying articles and photos from around the world.
Worth the Risk
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
A U.S. Army Captain's Gamble on Reconciling With the Enemy
Video: In The Moment
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Witnessing Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
Inauguration Multimedia 2009
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
Multimedia leading up to and including the historic Inauguration of the 44th president.
The Preparers
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
Setting the Stage for the Inauguration of the 44th President.
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Best of the Post 2008
Explore the best visual journalism produced in 2008 by washingtonpost.com and The Washington Post.
Explore the best visual journalism produced in 2008 by washingtonpost.com and The Washington Post.
TimeSpace: World
TimeSpace is an interactive map that allows you to navigate articles, photos, video and commentary from around the globe.
TimeSpace is an interactive map that allows you to navigate articles, photos, video and commentary from around the globe.
Panoramas: Natural, Ancient and Modern Egypt
Experience Egypt's timeless treasures and stunning landscapes through 360-degree panoramic images.
Experience Egypt's timeless treasures and stunning landscapes through 360-degree panoramic images.
The Healing Fields
Hundreds of uninsured and underinsured Americans flock to Wise County, Va., every year to seek treatment at a makeshift field hospital operated by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps.
Hundreds of uninsured and underinsured Americans flock to Wise County, Va., every year to seek treatment at a makeshift field hospital operated by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps.
Hard Times
Travis Fox crosses the country to see how Americans are coping with the economic downturn.
Travis Fox crosses the country to see how Americans are coping with the economic downturn.
Multimedia: A Mother's Risk
In Sierra Leone, one in 8 women die in childbirth, a problem that gets little attention from international donors who are far more focused on global health threats such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
In Sierra Leone, one in 8 women die in childbirth, a problem that gets little attention from international donors who are far more focused on global health threats such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
Earthquake in China
On May 12th, a 7.9-magnitude quake killed 70,000 people in China's Sichuan province. washingtonpost.com videojournalist Travis Fox was on assigment in China at the time and was among the first Western journalists to reach the earthquake zone, where he filed daily panoramas and video dispatches.
On May 12th, a 7.9-magnitude quake killed 70,000 people in China's Sichuan province. washingtonpost.com videojournalist Travis Fox was on assigment in China at the time and was among the first Western journalists to reach the earthquake zone, where he filed daily panoramas and video dispatches.
Sacred Ground: The Building of the Pentagon Memorial
INTERACTIVE | Videos and photo galleries of the building, design, and dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.
INTERACTIVE | Videos and photo galleries of the building, design, and dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.
WEBCAM
Eye on D.C.
Live view of Washington, D.C., from the washingtonpost.com newsroom in Arlington, Va.
Fashion Week
INTERACTIVE | Sights and sounds from the spring 2009 collections in New York.
INTERACTIVE | Sights and sounds from the spring 2009 collections in New York.
Republican National Convention 2008
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Republican National Convention.
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Republican National Convention.
Interactive: D.C. 1791 to Today
How Washington Became Washington.
How Washington Became Washington.
Democratic National Convention 2008
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
PHOTO GALLERIES | Daily galleries of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Olympic Games 2008
AUDIO SLIDESHOWS | Daily summaries of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China.
AUDIO SLIDESHOWS | Daily summaries of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China.
Seeds of Peace
Two decades into Uganda's civil war, peace seems to be within reach. But the country's displaced people must still travel a long road to recovery.
Two decades into Uganda's civil war, peace seems to be within reach. But the country's displaced people must still travel a long road to recovery.
Hardest Hit
Pervasive job losses and rising prices are eroding the financial security of low-wage workers.
Pervasive job losses and rising prices are eroding the financial security of low-wage workers.
Shelter for the Scarred
More than a year has passed since a Federal court confiscated Michael Vick's pit bulls. While fighting dogs are often euthanized, many of Vick's received a second chance.
More than a year has passed since a Federal court confiscated Michael Vick's pit bulls. While fighting dogs are often euthanized, many of Vick's received a second chance.
Unseen Iraq
Photographer Andrea Bruce documents the lives of Iraqis.
Photographer Andrea Bruce documents the lives of Iraqis.
A Guide to Nationals Park
Explore our updated interactive guide.
Explore our updated interactive guide.
Special Report: Global Food Crisis
The new world of soaring food prices.
The new world of soaring food prices.
Photos: Stepping Forward, Falling Back
There is a fierce struggle going on at Coolidge to overcome years of dysfunction and decline. But despite a new spirit of reform in the air, it remains to be seen whether D.C. schools can make improvements that will last.
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