Soldier reportedly shot dead near Canadian Parliament
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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
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.
Apple's increased location tracking in its newest operating system has alarmed many Mac users.
Record spending by PACs fuels
negative politics across the nation
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Attack ads from independent groups are overwhelming candidates’ messages in many close races.
Kidnapping in Turkey shows
Islamic State’s growing reach
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The brazen attempt to kidnap a Syrian rebel leader in broad daylight raised troubling questions.
Panetta clashed with CIA over memoir
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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
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England is in an increasingly foul mood after the vote over Scottish independence.
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To compete in 2016, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker must survive in November
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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
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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
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With sales sputtering, McDonald’s is gearing up to bring you more customizable options next year.
Campaigner Obama: Help or hindrance for Democrats?
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President Obama has raised a lot of campaign cash for Democrats, but can he help them on the trail?
U.S., Iraq planning offensive operation to retake territory
The plan, described as methodical and time-consuming, will not begin in earnest for several months.
Toys R Us pulls meth-toting ‘Breaking Bad’ action figures from shelves after Florida mom’s protest
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So long, Walter White. The “Breaking Bad” character’s stint on Toys R Us shelves is officially over.
Candidates this November are studiously ignoring an issue that affects 50 million kids. We know, because we scoured their platforms.
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Hopefuls for the governor’s mansion and the Senate are weirdly silent on education.
Virginia investment adviser admits to scamming and stealing from clients
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The Apple Financial Services adviser preyed on the elderly and widowed, pilfering their savings.
Caps’ Kuznetsov settles in
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The Russian’s minutes have fluctuated on the fourth line, but Trotz says the center is here for the long haul.
Ben Bradlee: The paragon of Style
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Watergate may be his lasting legacy, but Ben Bradlee’s sense of Style brought a new sensibility to features.
‘Us’: A fractured family’s trip into parenthood’s regrets
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Author David Nicholls paints a picture of a summer holiday sprinkled with as much humor as tragedy.
How HBO could provide new hope for an Apple TV set
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For Apple and others, more streaming could mean a media landscape in which more producers think outside the cable box.
Paid leave tops senator’s list of ‘silly, unnecessary’ government expenses
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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.
Real Estate Matters | Setting a condo owner straight on association rules
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The number of rental units in a building can affect a buyer’s loan.
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