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VIDEO: The Obama's Christmas tree

The Obama's Christmas tree
The Washington Post's Carol Morello discusses the plans for this year's White House Christmas tree.
McDonnell, Deeds meet in final debate
Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls Bob McDonnell (R) and R. Creigh Deeds (D) faced off in their final debate Tuesday night in Roanoke.
WPL: Shaking things up
The Washington Post's Mike Wise and Jason Reid talk about the moves the Redskins' front office has made to address coaching and offense concerns.
Clinton helps Deeds race to hook Virginia
Former president and Democratic celebrity Bill Clinton dropped into Virginia today to fire up the ground troops for Creigh Deeds, who is racing to catch up to Republican Robert F. McDonnell with just 14 days to go until Election Day.
Police: Student disappeared from weekend concert
Police are asking the public for any information leading to a missing Virginia Tech student. Authorities say Morgan Dana Harrington was last seen over the weekend in Charlottesville, Va. during a Metallica concert there. (Oct. 19)
D.C. residents prepare for their H1N1 shot
With the number of swine flu cases increasing, D.C. residents are set to receive the H1N1 flu shots. The demand for the shots is high and lines are expected to be long. But not all residents are confident that the shots will be effective.
Graham passes his oversight responsibilities
After his chief of staff was arrested last month for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for pushing legislation that would benefit some in the taxi business, D.C. Council member Jim Graham has decided to give up oversight of taxicabs in D.C
Maryland Scientist Accused of Espionage
Authorities have arrested a Maryland scientist on charges of espionage after he attempted to sell information to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Israeli spy. If convicted, Stewart D. Nozette could face a life sentence
Veterans of Vietnam War unit honored at White House
Pasqual Gutierrez, who served in the Alpha Troop, First Squadron, 11th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam, remembers the day his unit was called to rescue U.S. soldiers who were trapped by the North Vietnamese. Gutierrez says he sees the honor as representative of what many soldiers in his generation went through, a picture "bigger than us."
Gwynn Park thumps Douglass
Gwynn Park's Curtis Hardy had three touchdown catches in the first half and an interception that helped seal the 14th-ranked Yellow Jackets' 35-14 win at 19th-ranked Douglass on Monday.
WPL: Rock bottom
Former Redskins running back Brian Mitchell and The Washington Post's John Feinstein talk about the teams discouraging loss to the Chiefs Sunday, head coach Jim Zorn's future and fan frustration at the organization's head office.
Obama spends time with Md. students
President Obama visits a Silver Spring school to congratulate the students and teachers on their hard work. (Oct. 19)
A 'United Nations' of football
The diversity at Gaithersburg high school has strengthened the bond of the football players, who have come from a wide array of backgrounds and cultures to focus on a common goal: winning.
A House for Healing
When Leshelle Hicks came to Joseph's House, a D.C. hospice for people with HIV/AIDS and other terminal illnesses, her health was failing. Today, she believes the program saved her life.
Wasting Away: Failing HIV/AIDS Patients Amidst an Epidemic
Community-based HIV/AIDS groups that were funded by the city in recent years have been cited for runaway expenses, a lack of clients, lapses in care and spending records that were incomplete or missing altogether. As a result, some District residents with HIV/AIDS struggle to get the care they need.
Lake Braddock Runs Past South County
Michael Nebrich's big night led Lake Braddock past South County
Ballou Knocks Off Reigning City Champ
Two early scores and stifling defense help Ballou beat Woodson.
Police Fire on Suspects in Separate Pr. George's Incidents
The Washington Post's Hamil Harris reports on two separate police involved shootings that happened along Route 1 in Beltsville and College Park.
Rememering Ben Ali
Ben Ali was remembered today at the Lincoln Theater as family, friends, and fans of the popular Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street, came to pay their respects. Ali was 82 when he passed away last week.
WPL: Alexander Ovechkin Talks Caps' Hockey
The Capitals' star forward talks with Washington Post Live host Ivan Carter on the Caps' upcoming game and playing for the Russian hockey team in the 2010 winter Olympics.
U-Md. Football at the Halfway Point
The Washington Post's Eric Prisbell talks about the remaining half of the Terrapins' football season and head coach Ralph Friedgen's assessment of the team's performance.
Robert McCartney on Rhee's Budget Woes
The Washington Post's Robert McCartney examines how Michelle Rhee's lack of information disclosure with local charitable organizations may have contributed to the budget crisis affecting the D.C. school system.
Mother of Drowned Children Recounts Her Ordeal
Amy Castillo talks about her three children drowned in a hotel bathtub by their father, her ex-husband's guilty plea and his immediate sentence to three life terms without the possibility of parole.
Officer Recounts Escape From Runaway Tractor-Trailer
Montgomery County Police Officer Sarah White talks about her escape from a runaway tractor-trailer by jumping 24 feet off a bridge on the inner loop of the beltway in the middle of the night.
2 Killed, 3 Hurt in D.C. Drive-By
Two people were killed and three others were wounded in what police think was a drive-by shooting in Northeast Washington on Tuesday that might have stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two rival neighborhoods, police say.
Harpers Ferry Marks 150th Anniversary of John Brown's Raid
150 years ago in Harpers Ferry, John Brown led a raid on the town to capture weapons in an attempt to lead a slave uprising. His attempts were thwarted by U.S. troops and Brown was tried for treason and hanged.
Anti-Violence Forum
The police tape is still up at a Northeast Washington public housing complex the morning after five people were shot, two fatally in the parking lot. Hours after the shooting, the Peaceoholics convened a previously scheduled town hall meeting seeking solutions to the recent rash of youth violence plaguing the city.
Life at Virginia Military Institute
Retired Army General, J.H. Binford Peay III, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute sits down to discuss the regimented daily life of cadets at one of the oldest military institutes in the nation.
Ovechkin's Top 3 Goals
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin talks to The Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir about three of his most spectacular goals, starting with "The Goal" against Phoenix in 2006. File footage courtesy of the NHL.
A Middle-Class Healthcare Dilemma
Sarah and Will Armstrong are like many middle-class families. They are educated, have three kids and nice house in the suburbs. But at the end of next month, their health insurance will run out. (Pierre Kattar/The Washington Post)