Glimmer of hope as Ebola’s spread slows in Liberia

A World Health Organization official said that for the first time the rate of infection has slowed but warned the disease is still “very, very dangerous.”

Maine seeking legal authority to quarantine nurse

Kaci Hickox, who had clashed with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over his Ebola policies, said she doesn’t “plan on sticking to the guidelines” in Maine.

Remembering Ben Bradlee 

Ben Bradlee Jr., left, and Quinn Bradlee at their dad's casket. (McClain/Post)

Bernstein: ‘He was not afraid’

Among those in attendance at the funeral were Vice President Biden, John Kerry, Jeff Bezos and dozens of media luminaries.

U.S. official uses profanity to describe Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

U.S. official uses profanity to describe Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

The word was used to describe what the official characterized as the leader’s lack of political courage.

ICE violated privacy policy by buying database for license-plate tracking

ICE violated privacy policy by buying database for license-plate tracking

Officials had established a new policy to ensure that they did not violate the rights of Americans.

The ‘People’s Republic of Takoma’ holds sway at the White House

The ‘People’s Republic of Takoma’ holds sway at the White House

Some of Obama’s top advisers are longtime residents of one of the most liberal cities in the nation.

Soviet engines scrutinized
after rocket explosion in Va.

Soviet engines scrutinized <br>after rocket explosion in Va.

The engines were in hibernation for decades before they were used for missions to the Space Station.

Local

Alexandria ticketed his car because it had a ‘for sale’ sign. Now he’s suing.

Alexandria ticketed his car because it had a ‘for sale’ sign. Now he’s suing.<br>

Scott McLean says it’s an arbitrary ban on free speech, and now the city is reconsidering the law.

Lifestyle

‘Rival Survival’: A feeble reach across the political isle

‘Rival Survival’: A feeble reach across the political isle

TV REVIEW | Discovery put two U.S. senators on an island for a week. It went about as well as you’d expect.

Arts

Review: ‘Prince Lestat,’ by Anne Rice

Review: ‘Prince Lestat,’ by Anne Rice

Anne Rice returns to her lush world of beautiful, hedonistic undead.

Business

Fed ends bond-buying program

Fed ends bond-buying program

WONKBLOG | The Fed said that the economy is expanding at a “moderate” pace and described recent gains in hiring as “strong.”

Federal Government

House hopeful Edmond on federal workforce issues

FEDERAL DIARY | This is the last in a series on House candidates in Northern Va. districts — home to lots of federal employees.

Diversions