Politics

Obama to name Richardson for commerce secretary

By: LIZ SIDOTI
President-elect Barack Obama is ready to name Bill Richardson as his choice for commerce...

US official: India attack may have Pakistani roots

By: JENNIFER LOVEN AND ANNE GEARAN
U.S. and British citizens were the targets of the violent siege in Mumbai last week, although...

Gates: Military looks to accelerate Iraq pullout

By: LOLITA C. BALDOR
Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key...

Auditors fault Treasury policing of bailout funds

By: JIM KUHNHENN
Lawmakers want the Treasury to do a better job of insisting that banking institutions sharing in...

Divorce rate increases in Marine Corps, Army

By: PAULINE JELINEK
The divorce rate among soldiers and Marines increased last year as military marriages suffered...

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Sports

Sources: Vazquez likely headed to Braves in trade

Javier Vazquez is likely headed from the Chicago White Sox to the Atlanta Braves in a multiplayer trade. The teams reached a tentative agreement Tuesday that would send the 32-year-old pitcher to... Full story

Business

Officials insist Qantas must stay Australian owned

A merger of Qantas and British Airways wouldn't pass muster without control of the "Flying Kangaroo" remaining in Australia, officials insisted Wednesday, as Qantas shares surged on hopes... Full story

Entertainment

Hanks angling for inauguration spot: any spot

Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. Or any seat at all. "Look, I'll be in the back," the 52-year-old Oscar... Full story

Bars get OK to stay open longer for inauguration

Washington, D.C., bars and restaurants will stay open around the clock between Jan. 17 and Jan. 21, just in time for the potential millions in town to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect... Full story

3 Minute Interview-Hudgins

Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, together with nonprofit Reston Interfaith, sponsors the annual Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet, which collects and distributes winter coats to needy... Full story

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FBI re-examines area bank heist footage, determines second robber is a woman

An FBI investigator told The Examiner that it was likely a man and a woman, and not two men as originally thought, who robbed a PNC Bank in Southeast Washington two weeks ago. After taking a closer... Full story

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2 arrested in alleged torture of teen, who escaped

A Girl Scout leader and her husband were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he had just fled his... Full story

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