Soldier reportedly shot dead near Canadian Parliament

Paramedics assist an injured person in Ottawa. (AP)

Ottawa Police confirmed that they were investigating several shootings around downtown, including at a mall, and authorities were asking people to stay away from windows and off roofs..

Blackwater guards convicted in Iraq deaths

The American security contractors, who were accused of killing 14 unarmed Iraqis in a Baghdad traffic circle in 2007, had claimed they were acting in self-defense.

    Certain travelers to face 21-day Ebola monitoring in U.S.

    Travelers arriving in the U.S. from Ebola-stricken countries will be monitored starting Monday, the CDC said.

    Report: Ferguson teen may have reached for gun in car

    A forensic expert reviewed Michael Brown’s official county autopsy for a newspaper.

    Benjamin C. Bradlee  1921-2014

     

    Ben Bradlee in his office in 1995. (Bill O'Leary/The Post)

    Legendary editor transformed The Washington Post

    His zest for journalism — and life — made him the most celebrated editor of his era. He directed The Post’s coverage of Watergate, which resulted in the resignation of a U.S. president.

    Record spending by PACs fuels
    negative politics across the nation

    Record spending by PACs fuels <br>negative politics across the nation

    Attack ads from independent groups are overwhelming candidates’ messages in many close races.

    Kidnapping in Turkey shows
    Islamic State’s growing reach

    Kidnapping in Turkey shows <br> Islamic State’s growing reach

    The brazen attempt to kidnap a Syrian rebel leader in broad daylight raised troubling questions.

    Panetta clashed with CIA over memoir

    Panetta clashed with CIA over memoir

    The ex-CIA director let his publisher begin editing before he had agency approval, former officials said.

    After Scotland had its say,
    it’s England’s turn to vent

    After Scotland had its say, <br> it’s England’s turn to vent

    England is in an increasingly foul mood after the vote over Scottish independence.

    To compete in 2016, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker must survive in November

    To compete in 2016, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker must survive in November

    Among the GOP 2016 hopefuls, Walker is the lone contender who faces a critical test this year.

    In defense of Renee Zellweger:
    Thoughts about a startling new face

    In defense of Renee Zellweger: <br>Thoughts about a startling new face

    Face it: When it comes to cosmetic surgery, high-profile women are damned if they do or if they don’t.

    McDonald’s plans changes to its menu in an effort to revive flagging sales

    McDonald’s plans changes to its menu in an effort to revive flagging sales

    With sales sputtering, McDonald’s is gearing up to bring you more customizable options next year.

    Politics

    Campaigner Obama: Help or hindrance for Democrats?

    Campaigner Obama: Help or hindrance for Democrats?

    President Obama has raised a lot of campaign cash for Democrats, but can he help them on the trail?

    Local

    Virginia investment adviser admits to scamming and stealing from clients

    Virginia investment adviser admits to scamming and stealing from clients

    The Apple Financial Services adviser preyed on the elderly and widowed, pilfering their savings.

    Sports

    Caps’ Kuznetsov settles in

    Caps’ Kuznetsov settles in

    The Russian’s minutes have fluctuated on the fourth line, but Trotz says the center is here for the long haul.

    Lifestyle

    Ben Bradlee: The paragon of Style

    Ben Bradlee: The paragon of Style

    Watergate may be his lasting legacy, but Ben Bradlee’s sense of Style brought a new sensibility to features.

    Arts

    ‘Us’: A fractured family’s trip into parenthood’s regrets

    ‘Us’: A fractured family’s trip into parenthood’s regrets

    Author David Nicholls paints a picture of a summer holiday sprinkled with as much humor as tragedy.

    Technology

    How HBO could provide new hope for an Apple TV set

    How HBO could provide new hope for an Apple TV set

    For Apple and others, more streaming could mean a media landscape in which more producers think outside the cable box.

    Business

    Which business school leads to the highest salary?

    Which business school leads to the highest salary?

    When choosing a business school, name matters.

    Federal Government

    Paid leave tops senator’s list of ‘silly, unnecessary’ government expenses

    Paid leave tops senator’s list of ‘silly, unnecessary’ government expenses

    FEDERAL EYE | Frequent use of putting federal employees on paid leave to discipline those accused of breaking the rules has assumed the top spot in a new survey of “wasteful” government practices.

    Diversions