Administration changes deadline for marketplaces

Sandhya Somashekhar, Amy Goldstein and Juliet Eilperin

Shoppers will now have until March 31 to sign up for coverage through the new online health insurance marketplaces before they face a financial penalty.

Obama advisers planted false information to out renegade

David Nakamura, Anne Gearan and Scott Wilson

National Security Council officials hatched the plan to see if the tidbit would be posted on Twitter by suspected staffer.

Images from a 2010 drone strike in North Waziristan, Pakistan. (Andrews/Post)

Secret memos reveal explicit nature of U.S., Pakistan agreement on drones

By Greg Miller and Bob Woodward

EXCLUSIVE | For years, Pakistani officials have denounced the program, but CIA documents and diplomatic memos reveal how classified briefings on the U.S. program became routine.

Pot growers celebrate as Uruguay gets ready to legalize cultivation and sales

Pot growers celebrate as Uruguay gets ready to legalize cultivation and sales

Juan Forero

The approach is in stark contrast to U.S. anti-drug policies, which are under attack in the region.

Sen. Cruz returns to Texas a hero

Sen. Cruz returns to Texas a hero

Karen Tumulty

Although a newcomer, he is rapidly becoming the model for GOP politicians throughout the state.

How many votes do Democrats need to take the House? Fewer than you think.

How many votes do Democrats need to take the House? Fewer than you think.

Nicholas Goedert

MONKEY CAGE | A 5 percent margin in the national vote could give the party the chamber in 2014.

Most Americans accumulating debt faster than retirement savings

Most Americans accumulating debt faster than retirement savings

Michael A. Fletcher

For three of every five workers, mortgages, credit card balances and loans outpace their savings.

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Every step of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel in an Audi TDI clean diesel is aimed at efficiency.

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The GOP needs a new song

The GOP needs a new song

Dana Milbank

Post-shutdown, party leaders are still saying the same things that got them into trouble in the first place.

JPMorgan Chase was a bad example

JPMorgan Chase was a bad example

Editorial Board

The settlement won’t solve the problems of the finance system.

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Book claims Fox News purposely tried to discredit reporter with a fake tip

Book claims Fox News purposely tried to discredit reporter with a fake tip

Erik Wemple

OPINION | A stunning tale of public relations is described in a new book by NPR’s David Folkenflik.

U.S.-Saudi crackup reaches dramatic tipping point over Mideast policy

U.S.-Saudi crackup reaches dramatic tipping point over Mideast policy

David Ignatius

COLUMN | Relations have deteriorated for more than two years, but nothing decisive has been done.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, right, speaks with Prince William and Kate Duchess of Cambridge as they arrive with their son Prince George at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, Wednesday Oct. 23, 2013. Britain's 3-month-old future monarch, Prince George will be christened Wednesday with water from the River Jordan at a rare four-generation gathering of the royal family in London. (AP Photo/John Stillwell/Pool)

Britain’s future monarch christened

PHOTOS |  Britain's royal baby, Prince George, was baptized in another landmark event for the monarchy.

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the bench during a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 29, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Eagles 52-20. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The NFL’s most-disliked players

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Apple unveils iPad Air, new MacBooks

The tech titan revealed its newest tablets — the iPad Air and an upgraded iPad mini.

Keeping up with Kim Kardashian

Reality-TV star accepted Kanye West’s marriage proposal, flashed on a jumbo screen at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

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Prince George’s christening

The son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is baptized at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace in London.

Comedian Carol Burnett honored with Mark Twain Prize

Carol Burnett receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.

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You can’t vote everyone in Congress out. So, what can you do?

You can’t vote everyone in Congress out. So, what can you do?

Chris Cillizza

THE FIX | People want all of Congress gone. But what does that mean in real political terms?

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Just another arrogant pol

Just another arrogant pol

Jennifer Rubin

RIGHT TURN | Sen. Mike Lee has become what he ran against -- an out-of-touch insider.

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Officer shot in exchange of gunfire in Howard Co.; police search for suspect

Clarence Williams and Dan Morse

The officer was reported in serious condition, and a manhunt continues in the Laurel, Md., area.

Sports

Meriweather’s suspension reduced to one game

Meriweather’s suspension reduced to one game

Mark Maske

On appeal, the two-game suspension of Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather cut to one game.

Business

Largest weapons makers report profit improvement

Largest weapons makers report profit improvement

Marjorie Censer

Despite bad news of sequestration and a shutdown, Pentagon suppliers report strong profits.

Technology

Apple: Five takeaways from the iPad launch

Apple: Five takeaways from the iPad launch

Hayley Tsukayama

As the company showed off its newest gadgets it also revealed a lot about how it thinks.

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German leader calls Obama on alleged cellphone tapping

Michael Birnbaum and Ellen Nakashima

The allegations have rocked Germany’s government and created a new diplomatic challenge for Obama.

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Fine Print: HealthCare.gov’s tech troubles aren’t unique

Walter Pincus

FINE PRINT | Pentagon, for example, has struggled for a while and at quite a cost.

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District of cool ... enough

District of cool ... enough

Sommer Mathis

Is D.C. finally hip? Asking that question actually misses the truth about millennials who flocked here.

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Is the U.S. a good investment?

Is the U.S. a good investment?

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