Democrats threaten GOP with ‘fiscal cliff’
Senior party members say they are prepared to weather an event that could plunge nation back into recession if 2013 arrives without a compromise on taxes.
IMF: Sluggish U.S. recovery slows growth in China, India
Developing countries affected by European crisis and U.S. economy show signs of slowdown, new IMF report says.
(Author Stephen Covey was also a motivational speaker. | AP 2003 file )
Author Stephen Covey dies
Author of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” has died from complications after a bicycle accident in April. He was 79.
VIDEO | The latest on the USPS baseball stamps, new Post-ABC News poll and campaign 2012.
What Bain proves: Democrats have finally learned how to launch an attack
THE FIX | Democrats are pushing the envelope and Republicans insist a line has been crossed.
Amid 2nd day of clashes in Damascus, Russia accuses West of ‘blackmail’
Foreign minister says ”Western colleagues” trying to force Russia into backing sanctions against Syria.
Clinton discusses Iran’s nuclear program during Israel visit
She hails change in Mideast a day after her motorcade in Egypt is pelted with fruit and shoes.
U.S. vessel fires on boat off Dubai, killing 1, in possible mistaken threat
Though boat appears to be civilian vessel, U.S. military ships have had run-ins in Gulf that raised alarms.
A challenge to conservatives
Take arguments on inequality to their uncomfortable conclusions.
Top Headlines
- Poll: Mormons, blacks face substantial prejudice
- Paterno family ‘vehemently’ denies Freeh findings
- FDA approves first drug to reduce risk of HIV
- Americans kidnapped in Sinai released, Egypt says
- Microsoft ends online marriage with NBC
- SLATE | Americans need new skills to stay ahead
- U.S. Postal Service sets stamp preorder record
- Glaxo buys Human Genome Sciences for $3.6B
- Anthony Weiner considers run for N.Y. mayor
- Teens charged in fatal beating after posting video
D.C. to N.Y. in 60 minutes?
A Washington firm is working to develop a maglev network that would provide high-speed rail service along the East Coast.
Featured Videos
Obama: ‘I haven’t been able to change the atmosphere in Washington’
President Obama on his first term
Highest-paid stars under 30
PHOTOS | With $57 million, Taylor Swift tops Forbes’s list of highest-grossing young celebs of the past year.
Storm sparks amazing lights
PHOTOS | Beautiful northern lights filled the sky this weekend in parts of the Midwest.
Romney’s woes were planted two months ago
The Obama campaign’s persistence in making Bain an issue helped the saga gain traction.
Featured Photo Galleries
Eye on entertainment
Jamie Foxx, Will Ferrell, Ian McKellen, Kerry Washington, Madonna and other celebrities.
Meaningless millions
Gary Quarles‘parents eventually settled their lawsuit with the mining company, but there is little solace to be found.
8-year-old ready to help
When the recent storm nearly destroyed his neighbor’s house, a boy set out to do what he could.
The District at dark
Photographer Matt McClain found the nighttime lonely, until he became used to the city’s changing rhythms.
Pretty or gritty?
CONTEST | Have a great photo from a recent trip? Submit your magical travel snapshots to our annual photo contest.
What Obama has learned from the GOP
THE FIX | The last week of the campaign has been the nastiest to date. What has changed is that it’s Democrats pushing the political envelope and Republicans insisting that a line has been crossed.
(J. Scott Applewhite / AP)
Elsewhere on washingtonpost.com
Fourth ‘Ice Age’ tops movie box office
Director Carlos Saldanha’s fourth film in CGI-animated series freezes out “Spider-Man” with $46M debut.
Cirque du Soleil tribute is a thriller
REVIEW | “Michael Jackson, The Immortal World Tour” is a sparkly seance for the late King of Pop.
Patiently waiting for the Green light
Nobody in national office? What matters to this party are ideas, hopefulness and the long view.
An amplified disappointment
REVIEW | Castleton’s apprentice artists look good on paper but fall flat in “Night Music” performance.
The Post MostMost-viewed stories, videos, and galleries in the past two hours
Tom Boswell: Washington sports
Live Q&A, 11 a.m. ET
Sports columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
| 12:00 PM | Dr. Gridlock LIVE NOW |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Talk about Travel: The beach issue LIVE NOW |
| 1:00 PM | Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence' LIVE NOW |
