Aspects of U-Va. rape allegations cast into doubt

Key elements of the account of a gang rape offered by a student in Rolling Stone have been questioned, including the date of the alleged attack and details about an alleged attacker, according to interviews and a statement from the magazine.

Data put U.S. on track for best job growth in years

The economy added 321,000 jobs in Nov., a sign that the labor market is returning to pre-recession health.

Marine iguanas on one of the Galapagos Islands. (Mirjam Evers)

Oldest Galapagos research center may go extinct, and it’s blaming a gift shop

The Charles Darwin Foundation is flat broke because the organization failed to heed the scientist’s signature observation: To survive, it needed to evolve and adapt.

    What would happen if government shut down — and didn’t reopen?

    What would happen if government shut down — and didn’t reopen?

    THE FIX | It’s unlikely to happen, but here’s the worst-case scenario of next week’s worst-case scenario.

    Alleged al-Qaeda operative detained in Jordan as U.S. probes Benghazi link

    Alleged al-Qaeda operative detained in Jordan as U.S. probes Benghazi link

    Abd al-Baset Azzouz, a Libyan national, was reportedly captured Nov. 13 in an operation in Turkey.

    Supreme Court to hear Texas Confederate-flag license plate case

    Supreme Court to hear Texas Confederate-flag license plate case

    At issue is whether the rejection of the plate violated the free speech rights of the group that wanted it.

    Mass resignations at New Republic follow the departure of 2 top editors

    Mass resignations at New Republic follow the departure of 2 top editors

    The upheaval was touched off by the owner and new CEO’s decision to change the magazine’s mission.

    Did Jenna Bush Hager do ‘a little hanky-panky’ at the White House?

    Did Jenna Bush Hager do ‘a little hanky-panky’ at the White House?

    RELIABLE SOURCE | The former first daughter, once known as the naughty twin, has a candid moment.

    Local

    Developer seeks to close part of I-395

    Developer seeks to close part of I-395

    The plan would shut nearly a mile of highway near D.C.’s Third Street tunnel ramp for up to 18 months.

    Sports

    Jayson Werth sentenced to 10 days
    in jail for reckless driving

    Jayson Werth sentenced to 10 days <br>in jail for reckless driving

    The Nationals outfielder was pulled over July 6 while driving 105 mph in a 55-mph zone in Fairfax County.

    Federal Government

    Jet-setting postal regulator replaced amid scrutiny of travel habits

    Jet-setting postal regulator replaced amid scrutiny of travel habits

    FEDERAL EYE | The globetrotting chairman, Ruth Goldway, was criticized for years over frequent trips abroad that she charged to U.S. taxpayers.

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