Obama stays on ‘message,’ gets boost in ratings amid GOP strife
Jury has options on charges against Huguely
Gingrich: Michigan is do-or-die for Romney
EDITORIAL: A fatal tweet
Romney shows trouble keeping supporters from 2008
Strasburg anticipates season free of doubts
Questions surface on Gingrich campaign travel payments
CARAFANO: Putting national security at risk
Millennials forced to put lives on hold
Violent crime in D.C. surges in 2012
Oscar a perpetual work in progress
STEWARD: Voodoo environomics
Family & Kids
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Kline releases final bill to replace No Child Left Behind
By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
The Republican chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday released the final two pieces of his reform agenda, designed to replace the widely criticized and decade-old No Child Left Behind federal education law. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
HAGELIN: Santorum is the best man for the country
By Rebecca Hagelin
Over the past few weeks, President Obama has requested a trillion-dollar increase to the debt limit, appointed another liberal to head the Domestic Policy Council, rejected the Keystone XL oil pipeline and rallied nearly 200 big-time Hollywood supporters to campaign for him. Published January 22, 2012 Comments
Recession slows growth in public prekindergarten
By Kimberly Hefling - Associated Press
The expansion in public prekindergarten programs has slowed and even been reversed in some states as school districts cope with shrinking budgets. As a result, many 3- and 4-year-olds aren't going to preschool. Published January 17, 2012 Comments
HICKS: New Hampshire learns lesson in parental rights
By Marybeth Hicks - The Washington Times
Just how frustrated are American parents with the leftist Kool Aid being passed off as curriculum in our nation's public schools? Published January 10, 2012 Comments
HAGELIN: Santorum, Bachmann: Following God's plan
By Rebecca Hagelin - The Washington Times
Have you ever felt as if you're working as hard as you can, not making much progress, and people are telling you that you're wasting your time? Published January 8, 2012 Comments
HICKS: Smarter parenting: Just think about it
By Marybeth Hicks - The Washington Times
There's a radical idea surfacing in the world of psychology, and it may turn out to be a game changer when it comes to parenting in America. Published January 3, 2012 Comments
HAGELIN: Showing kindness at home can be tall order
By Rebecca Hagelin
The Christmas season had many examples of Americans' generosity and kindness. But kindness to strangers is the easy part, isn't it? Published January 1, 2012 Comments
Kids band Vazquez Sounds takes Internet by storm
By E. Natalia Cano - Associated Press
Ten-year-old Angie Vazquez has become an Internet phenom belting out a soulful cover of Brit pop star Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." In an online video seemingly shot at home, her teenage brothers, Abelardo and Gustavo, play the keyboard, guitar and drums. Published December 27, 2011 Comments
HICKS: Five character traits that should be trendy
It's that time again — time to predict trends for the new year. My favorite trends to watch are in an arena that probably shouldn't be trendy at all: parenting. Published December 27, 2011 Comments
Mead Johnson: No bacteria found in infant formula
By Associated Press
Illinois-based Mead Johnson on Sunday said another batch of tests done on its Enfamil Premium Newborn infant formula found no trace of the bacteria tied to the death of a baby in Missouri. Published December 25, 2011 Comments
HICKS: Mother's wishes and wonders on a silent night
By Marybeth Hicks - The Washington Times
When I climbed into bed, the sheets felt like thin strips of refrigeration. I pulled the comforter up to my ears and shivered as I waited for my body to generate enough heat to turn my toes from blue to toasty. Published December 20, 2011 Comments
HAGELIN: We need Christmas now more than ever
By Rebecca Hagelin - The Washington Times
Christmas - it's a time of traditions. Published December 18, 2011 Comments
Fairfax dancers step lively for Christmas
By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times
Holiday revelers bundled against the December wind enjoyed the dancing and twirling of young performers who performed as part of a month-long celebration near the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse Sunday. Published December 18, 2011 Comments
Census: 1 in 2 persons is poor or low-income
By Hope Yen - Associated Press
Squeezed by rising living costs, a record number of Americans — nearly 1 in 2 — have fallen into poverty or are scraping by on earnings that classify them as low-income. Published December 15, 2011 Comments
HICKS: Accepting 'help' only to find rights forfeited
By Marybeth Hicks - The Washington Times
Cable's Home and Garden Television (HGTV) appears to have a new reality show about what happens when the government buys itself the right to tell you what to do. Published December 13, 2011 Comments
HAGELIN: D.C. nanny state wants to educate babies, too
By Rebecca Hagelin - The Washington Times
Last week, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced his latest and greatest plan to solve the District's crisis in education. D.C. schools will extend their reach in 2012, offering "early childhood education" to children as young as 6 months old. Published December 11, 2011 Comments
Making your holiday photo card a real gift
By Samantha Critchell - Associated Press
The Santa hats, beach background or dressed-up dog in the holiday card photo might be saying more than "Merry Christmas" or "Happy New Year." Published December 5, 2011 Comments
HAGELIN: Doing too much, trying for the 'perfect' holiday
By Rebecca Hagelin - The Washington Times
For many moms, Black Friday kicked off not only the Christmas shopping season, but the season of overload: too much to do and too little merriment. Published December 4, 2011 Comments
First lady: U.S. children facing 'crisis of inactivity'
By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times
America's children are experiencing a "crisis of inactivity," first lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday. Published November 30, 2011 Comments
HAGELIN: Marketing to childrenever more insidious
By Rebecca Hagelin - The Washington Times
What was your first clue that the Christmas season is upon us? Ads, ads, ads. Published November 27, 2011 Comments
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Millennials forced to put lives on hold
By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
Nicholas Rastenis has been through the wringer.
Gingrich: Michigan is do-or-die for Romney
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich hinted Sunday that if rival Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ...
3 skiers killed in Wash. avalanche; 4th survived
By Manuel Valdes - Associated Press
Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an ...
