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
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Lawmaker: Obama wooing youth vote with tuition costs
By Ben Wolfgang and Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
President Obama keeps tossing ideas to curb rising college tuition costs against the wall in the hope that a few will stick and re-energize young voters ahead of the November election, the Republican chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee contends. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
General: ‘Use drones to kill’ the Taliban in Pakistan
By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times
A longtime adviser to U.S. commanders in Afghanistan says now is the time for President Obama to change strategy and target Taliban leaders ensconced in Pakistan. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Palestinian leader dismisses presidential rumors
By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times
A top Palestinian leader says he will not run for president, even as the two main Palestinian factions inch toward a unity deal that would allow elections as early as May. Published January 23, 2012 Comments
Tax-credit debate imperils wind power
By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
U.S. wind power faces an uncertain future as lawmakers grapple over whether to extend a key tax credit that has for years helped the business compete financially with fossil fuels. Published January 18, 2012 Comments
Sri Lankan ambassador promises accountability from war-crimes defendants
By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington Times
Sri Lanka will hold accountable every person accused of war crimes during its decades-long civil conflict, the island nation’s ambassador to the U.S. says. Published December 27, 2011 Comments
Business leader: Regulations stunt growth
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
The U.S. business community is facing “an epidemic” of regulatory overreach from the Obama administration that is creating uncertainty for corporate leaders and holding back the economic recovery, a top business leader warned Tuesday. Published December 20, 2011 Comments
FCC official: ‘Internet freedom’ threatened
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
The United States is unprepared for an international fight that’s brewing over whether the Internet will remain free from government regulations or fall increasingly under the control of emerging global powers, Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell warned Monday Published December 19, 2011 Comments
Kosovo leader speaks softly, carries big hope
By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times
The president of Kosovo is troubled when her 3-year-old nation is compared to other regions with separatist movements, whether in northern Spain, the Middle East, the former Soviet bloc or Asia. Published December 18, 2011 Comments
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Draft is Wizards’ main building block
By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
To a passionate fan base in a basketball town, it seems like it has been a long time since the Washington Wizards were in the playoffs. Actually, it’s only been three seasons. Published December 14, 2011 Comments
Israeli aide: U.S. will lose standing if Iran gets nuclear weapons
By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times
The United States could lose its role as the “main player” in the Middle East if Washington fails to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, according to a special envoy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Published December 12, 2011 Comments
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EU weighs greater unity for euro, financial stability
By Gabriele Steinhauser and Don Melvin - Associated Press
European leaders were wrestling Thursday over how much of their sovereignty they are willing to give up in a desperate attempt to save the ambitious project of continental unity that grew from the ashes of World War II. Published December 8, 2011 Comments
Teachers union leader says battle's just begun
By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
The head of the nation's largest labor union says Republican efforts to restrain the power of unions has produced a middle-class backlash across the country that could cost Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and other GOP politicians their jobs. Published November 21, 2011 Comments
Hiroshima governor voices concern about Iran's nuclear program
By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times
The governor of Hiroshima has a message for the leaders of Iran: "Having nuclear weapons is not going to solve your problems." Published November 11, 2011 Comments
USPS far from dead letter, its chief says
By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times
Despite the U.S. Postal Service's string of multibillion-dollar deficits and plans to shed more than 100,000 jobs, people are still lining up for a chance to work at the nation's mail service. Published November 3, 2011 Comments
Johnson hits Perry on death penalty
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Former New Mexico governor and current Republican presidential hopeful Gary E. Johnson said he saw the dangers of the death penalty up close during his two terms in office — and says he is convinced Texas has executed innocent people. Published October 27, 2011 Comments
Osteen: Americans' faith at 'all-time high'
By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times
Megachurch pastor, best-selling author and perennial optimist Joel Osteen has good news to share. Published October 24, 2011 Comments
Consumer electronics chief: Obama regulators lack business experience
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
President Obama's regulatory team is hurting U.S. competitiveness and slowing the growth of the economy because of its members' lack of business experience, the head of the nation's largest consumer electronics trade group said Monday. Published October 17, 2011 Comments
Capitals' McPhee rebuilt team for success after lockout, salary cap
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
The 2004-05 NHL lockout was perhaps the worst thing to happen to hockey in the modern era. A whole season was lost, and a lot of casual fans tuned out the game. Published October 6, 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 ...
