Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Associate Editors; National
Debbi Wilgoren
Universal Desk
Articles
In Afghanistans Garmser district, praise for a U.S. officials tireless work (August 14, 2011)
U.S. stock futures up before open (August 9, 2011)
U.S. stock futures up before open (August 9, 2011)
In Afghanistan, the rise and fall of Little America (August 5, 2011)
Washington Post Co. earnings drop 50 percent (August 5, 2011)
As drawdown approaches, U.S. commanders in Afghanistan reluctant to leave (July 30, 2011)
Ahmed Wali Karzai had rebuilt relationship with U.S. (July 12, 2011)
U.S. projects in war zones are unsustainable, study finds (June 3, 2011)
Cost of war in Afghanistan will be major factor in troop-reduction talks (May 31, 2011)
Afghan governments delays hinder recruitment of Taliban defectors (May 18, 2011)
With bin Ladens death, U.S. sees a chance to hasten the end of the Afghan war (May 4, 2011)
U.S. military dismayed by delays in 3 key development projects in Afghanistan (April 28, 2011)
In Afghanistans south, signs of progress in three districts signal a shift (April 17, 2011)
Within Obamas war cabinet, a looming battle over pace of Afghanistan drawdown (March 31, 2011)
Military to investigate claim psy-ops was used to influence U.S. senators (March 26, 2011)
French official: Libya campaign will likely last weeks (March 25, 2011)
Defense task force on Afghanistan development unravels (March 25, 2011)
U.S. jet crashes in Libya, pilots safe; Gates says air strikes should slow soon (March 22, 2011)
NATO endorses plan for Afghan forces to take over several areas (March 11, 2011)
Clinton: U.S. will keep helping Afghan women (March 11, 2011)
Clinton: U.S. will keep helping Afghan women (March 10, 2011)
In Afghanistan, U.S. shifts strategy on women's rights as it eyes wider priorities (March 6, 2011)
In Afghanistan, U.S. shifts strategy on women's rights as it eyes wider priorities (March 6, 2011)
Protesters killed in Libya, Yemen as wave of Arab unrest continues (March 5, 2011)
Military denies use of intelligence tactics on senators (February 27, 2011)
Military denies use of intelligence tactics on senators (February 27, 2011)
Military to investigate claim that psy-ops team was used to influence U.S. senators (February 25, 2011)
Afghan officials want to prolong detentions (January 26, 2011)
Afghan officials cite security firms with U.S. ties for violations (January 22, 2011)
Obama welcomes Hu by urging partnership, respect for human rights (January 19, 2011)
Hu Jintao arrives for state visit focused on economics, security, human rights (January 18, 2011)
Boehner elected House speaker as 112th Congress convenes (January 5, 2011)
Tribe's deal with Afghan government offers chance of peace in southwest district (January 5, 2011)
Obama signs DADT repeal before big, emotional crowd (December 22, 2010)
Solstice and lunar eclipse make a rare double date (December 22, 2010)
Administration's next big Afghan battle: How many troops to withdraw (December 16, 2010)
Holbrooke mentioned Afghan war before surgery (December 15, 2010)
Richard Holbrooke dies: Veteran U.S. diplomat brokered Dayton peace accords (December 14, 2010)
Former U.S. envoy in Afghanistan worried about insurgent havens in Pakistan (December 14, 2010)
As U.S. assesses Afghan war, Karzai a question mark (December 13, 2010)
Nawa turns into proving ground for U.S. strategy in Afghan war (December 12, 2010)
With laureate Liu imprisoned, Nobel presented to empty chair (December 11, 2010)
Liu Xiaobo, jailed in China, honored in absentia by Nobel committee (December 10, 2010)
Afghan poll shows falling confidence in U.S. efforts to secure country (December 6, 2010)
Two killed outside vehicles on Washington area highways (November 20, 2010)
Two people killed outside vehicles on D.C. area highways (November 20, 2010)
U.S. deploying heavily armored battle tanks for first time in Afghan war (November 19, 2010)
U.S. Marines begin to hand over small bases to Afghan army in southwest (November 2, 2010)
Karzai again blasts security firms' role in Afghanistan (October 26, 2010)
Gen. Petraeus says progress is faster than expected in Afghanistan operation (October 22, 2010)
U.S.-led Afghan reconstruction projects to end because of security dispute (October 22, 2010)
Afghan colonel vital to U.S. despite graft allegations (October 4, 2010)
Karzai rift prompts U.S. to reevaluate anti-corruption strategy in Afghanistan (September 13, 2010)
Karzai seeks to restrict U.S. role in graft inquiries (September 9, 2010)
Karzai seeks to limit role of U.S. corruption investigators (September 8, 2010)
U.S. Marines, British advisers at odds in Helmand (September 4, 2010)
Weakening Hurricane Earl pounds N.C., moves toward Md., Delaware (September 3, 2010)
Afghan Ambassador Said T. Jawad leaving his post in Washington (September 1, 2010)
Gen. David Petraeus says Afghanistan war strategy 'fundamentally sound' (August 16, 2010)
Kandahar mayor's claim to shopkeeper-occupied land dividing residents (August 12, 2010)
In Kandahar, U.S. tries the lessons of Baghdad (August 3, 2010)
In Afghanistan, why does counterinsurgency work in some places but not others? (July 25, 2010)
India, Iran distrustful of renewed Afghan-Pakistan ties (July 23, 2010)
Afghan President Karzai approves plan for local defense forces (July 15, 2010)
Petraeus reviews directive meant to limit Afghan civilian deaths (July 9, 2010)
Senate confirms Gen. Petraeus as new Afghan war commander (June 30, 2010)
Gen. McChrystal allies, Rolling Stone disagree over article's ground rules (June 26, 2010)
Petraeus could provide calming influence after leadership change (June 24, 2010)
U.S. eager to replicate Afghan villagers' successful revolt against Taliban (June 21, 2010)
House Democrats criticize oil executives for response plans no better than BP's (June 15, 2010)
'Still a long way to go' for U.S. operation in Marja, Afghanistan (June 10, 2010)
White House: Romanoff sought administration job months before entering Colorado Senate race (June 3, 2010)
U.N. calls for impartial probe of Israeli raid (June 2, 2010)
In Afghan region, U.S. spreads the cash to fight the Taliban (May 31, 2010)
Obama makes personal diplomacy part of Afghan strategy (May 9, 2010)
Va. man dies after being Tasered by Arlington County police (May 1, 2010)
Obama: 'There may not be an appetite' to tackle immigration this year (April 29, 2010)
U.S. training Afghan villagers to fight the Taliban (April 27, 2010)
U.S. military, diplomats at odds over how to resolve Kandahar's electricity woes (April 23, 2010)
Marines try unorthodox tactics to disrupt Afghan opium harvest (April 13, 2010)
Police trying to identify pedestrian struck and injured in Wheaton (March 26, 2010)
Police investigate death of man in Arlington (March 15, 2010)
At Afghan outpost, Marines gone rogue or leading the fight against counterinsurgency? (March 14, 2010)
Driver accused of striking four people on purpose (March 2, 2010)
Police investigate apparent homicide in Langley Park (March 1, 2010)
High winds down trees, darken traffic signals (February 26, 2010)
Afghan official who will govern Marja pays first visit, makes plea to residents (February 23, 2010)
U.S. airstrike kills at least 27 Afghan civilians (February 23, 2010)
As Marja assault progresses, coalition considers challenges in rebuilding area (February 21, 2010)
In Marja, it's war the old-fashioned way (February 20, 2010)
Pedestrian killed on Branch Avenue while avoiding snowy sidewalks (February 19, 2010)
Taliban resistance slows coalition forces in Marja, Afghanistan (February 18, 2010)
U.S., Afghan forces work to secure key areas in Marja (February 17, 2010)
Snow volunteers pitch in to shovel as schools try to open (February 16, 2010)
U.S. curtails use of airstrikes in assault on Marja (February 16, 2010)
The Marines move on Marja: A perilous slog against Afghanistan's Taliban (February 15, 2010)
Troops face gunfights and minefields in offensive against Taliban in Afghanistan (February 14, 2010)
U.S. launches major surge against Taliban in Afghanistan (February 13, 2010)
Marines plan joint mission to eject insurgents from last Helmand stronghold (February 10, 2010)
Washington region could get more than 20 inches of snow (February 4, 2010)
About 75 people displaced by apartment fire in Columbia Heights (February 1, 2010)
Firefighters battle Potomac house fire (January 29, 2010)
Wintry mix skirts Washington area (January 22, 2010)
U.S. ambassador puts brakes on plan to utilize Afghan militias against Taliban (January 22, 2010)
Suspected gunman in Appomattox killings surrenders (January 20, 2010)
Montgomery firefighters battle two early morning blazes (January 19, 2010)
Patients overwhelm medical teams at Haiti clinics (January 17, 2010)
Overnight snow forces area school delays (January 8, 2010)
Wintry mix glazes roads; government workers offered liberal leave (December 31, 2009)
Fire rips through Montgomery County apartment building (December 30, 2009)
Fire destroys Pr. George's IHOP (December 30, 2009)
Pedestrian killed in Columbia Heights (December 28, 2009)
Christmas Eve party in District ends in fatal shooting (December 26, 2009)
Civilian, military planners have different views on new approach to Afghanistan (December 26, 2009)
Body found in Southeast; police investigating apparent slaying (December 23, 2009)
Obama names Howard Schmidt as cybersecurity coordinator (December 22, 2009)
Suspect escapes police in Md. but is recaptured (December 16, 2009)
Missing Ruby Tuesday manager found unharmed (December 9, 2009)
McChrystal's plan for Afghanistan war remains largely intact (December 7, 2009)
Police investigating death of man in Temple Hills (December 2, 2009)
Pollin funeral Friday will close some streets in NW (November 26, 2009)
U.S. resetting its relationship with Karzai (November 20, 2009)
Fort Hood cop's priorities: Blood loss, day care (November 12, 2009)
Man fatally struck by 2 Secret Service vehicles in Md. (November 12, 2009)
Karzai is wild card for U.S. strategy in Afghanistan (November 3, 2009)
Leesburg man shoots estranged wife and man, then kills himself (October 28, 2009)
Minivan crashes into Anacostia home (October 23, 2009)
In Helmand, a model for success? (October 22, 2009)
One man dead, another critically injured in altercation in SE (October 20, 2009)
Boy's Comments on Runaway Balloon Catch Police Attention (October 17, 2009)
GW Parkway Southbound Reopens After Crash (October 13, 2009)
Police Search for Suspect in Greenbelt Shooting (October 13, 2009)
Civilian, Military Officials at Odds Over Resources Needed for Afghan Counterinsurgency (October 8, 2009)
Man Shot to Death in Northeast Washington (October 6, 2009)
Gas-Fed Fire Destroys Annandale House Overnight (September 30, 2009)
Changes in Afghanistan, Washington May Require Shift in U.S. War Strategy (September 21, 2009)
NATO Chief Proposes Joint Effort With Russia on Missile Defense (September 18, 2009)
Reemergence of Taliban in Kandahar Presents Challenges for U.S., NATO (September 14, 2009)
Radio Traffic Led to False Media Reports of River Gunfire (September 11, 2009)
Biden: Health Care Bill 'Before Thanksgiving' (September 10, 2009)
Man Flees Scene of Fatal Accident in Va. (September 10, 2009)
Decision on Airstrike in Afghanistan Was Based Largely on Sole Informant's Assessment (September 6, 2009)
NATO Orders Probe of Afghan Airstrike Alleged to Have Killed Many Civilians (September 5, 2009)
Supremacist to Be Arraigned in Holocaust Museum Shooting (September 2, 2009)
Pentagon Worries Led to Command Change (August 17, 2009)
Four Shot at Oxon Hill Apartment (August 4, 2009)
McChrystal Preparing New Afghan War Strategy (July 31, 2009)
Fire Guts Oxon Hill Social Hall (July 28, 2009)
Montgomery County Police Investigate Body Found in Burning Van (July 27, 2009)
Heavy Thunderstorms Cause Flooding, Lightning Sparks Fires (July 24, 2009)
A Fight for Ordinary Peace (July 12, 2009)
Deadliest Day for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan in Year as Attacks Kill 7 Troops (July 7, 2009)
Taliban Insurgents Step Up Attacks on Marines in Southern Afghanistan (July 4, 2009)
U.S. Troops Move Deeper Into Afghanistan's Helmand Province; One Marine Killed (July 3, 2009)
Marines Launch Mission in Afghanistan's South Focused on Security and Governance (July 2, 2009)
2 Men Are Injured in Separate Incidents at Metro Stations (July 1, 2009)
2 Swimmers Still Missing After Search of Potomac River (June 23, 2009)
U.S. Pursues a New Way To Rebuild in Afghanistan (June 19, 2009)
Israeli Military Kills Hamas Operative (May 28, 2009)
Police Probe Possible Link in Centreville Assaults (May 20, 2009)
Former U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad Said to Be in Talks With Afghanistan's Karzai (May 20, 2009)
Obama Chooses NYC Health Chief to Head CDC (May 16, 2009)
Water Main Breaks in Adams Morgan, Flooding Homes and Disrupting Traffic (May 7, 2009)
Skeptical Administration Keeping Karzai at Arm's Length (May 6, 2009)
Skeptical Administration Keeping Karzai at Arm's Length (May 6, 2009)
Obama Discusses N. Korean Missile at G-20 (April 2, 2009)
U.S. Increasingly Takes Lead in the War in Afghanistan (March 26, 2009)
Troops Face New Tests in Afghanistan (March 15, 2009)
Landover House Fire Kills 2 Senior Citizens (March 7, 2009)
Britain to Give Sen. Kennedy Honorary Knighthood (March 5, 2009)
Jet Crash in Amsterdam Kills Nine, Injures Dozens (February 25, 2009)
A 'Ticking Time Bomb' Goes Off (February 23, 2009)
'White House Pets': A Well-Timed Tale (January 30, 2009)
Woman Dies, Teen Is Injured in Fire (January 22, 2009)
Pandas' Amorous Romp Concludes Scientifically (January 19, 2009)
A Rare and Blessed Event (January 12, 2009)
Chain-Reaction Crash Injures 12 on I-270 (January 9, 2009)
Debris Stalls White's Ferry, Forcing Evacuation (December 13, 2008)
Strong Wind Helps Fire Consume Two Houses (December 9, 2008)
Free Washington Area Performances for Children (November 21, 2008)
Head-On Collision On I-66 Kills Two (November 18, 2008)
Abduction, Robbery Probed (November 14, 2008)
Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit Ends With Arrest of Md. Man (October 31, 2008)
Harry Potter's Potions: Yours for the Making (October 3, 2008)
Victim Might Have Been Smoking in Bed (September 9, 2008)
Have a Ball at Area Batting Cages (August 8, 2008)
Outburst of Gun Violence Claims Four Lives in D.C. (July 30, 2008)
Off-Duty Pr. George's Officer Kills Man, Claims Robbery Attempt (July 26, 2008)
Six in Family Sickened, Possibly by Mint Leaves (July 10, 2008)
Man Is Charged in Death Of Woman Hit in Crossfire (June 21, 2008)
This Weekend, The Sky's the Limit (June 13, 2008)
Fire Guts 3 Tour Buses And Damages Hilton Hotel (May 24, 2008)
Court Agrees That Paper Money Discriminates Against the Blind (May 21, 2008)
Keep the Whole Family Guessing (April 18, 2008)
District Sues 23 Landlords for Code Violations (April 5, 2008)
Kids Climbing the Walls? That's a Good Thing. (April 4, 2008)
Hop on a Train, Ride a Carousel -- It's Spring! (March 21, 2008)
He's a Star on Stage and Screen (March 7, 2008)
Family to End Litigation Over Journalist's Death (February 22, 2008)
Bodies' Decay Obscures Cause of Death (February 21, 2008)
Public Service Is a Perfect Fit for MLK Day (January 18, 2008)
Fire Kills Three in Family; 1 Boy Escapes (December 11, 2007)
Robbery Suspected in 2 Deaths (December 8, 2007)
Pr. George's Escapee Is Tied to Car Theft Ring (November 14, 2007)
Fire in Subbasement Kills Bethesda Woman (November 10, 2007)
Cruise Ends as Leaks Sprout (November 9, 2007)
Bush Dismisses Chinese Concerns Over Lama Visit (October 17, 2007)
Ex-Official Is Charged With Stealing $46,000 (October 3, 2007)
After-Hours Blaze Scorches Lounge And Book Shop (August 9, 2007)
5 U.S. Troops Killed in Attacks in Iraq (July 2, 2007)
Beltway Collision Leaves One Dead (June 14, 2007)
Jefferson Vows to Fight Federal Charges (June 9, 2007)
Happy Birth Day to Mei? (June 8, 2007)
Former D.C. School Official to Plead Guilty (June 6, 2007)
One Dead as Fire Displaces Dozens (May 31, 2007)
Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry (May 14, 2007)
Md. Couple Perish In Early Morning Fire (May 8, 2007)
U.S. Official, Iranian Diplomat Discuss Stabilizing Iraq (May 4, 2007)
Kurds Cultivating Their Own Bonds With U.S. (April 23, 2007)
Two Dead in Old Town Shooting (April 19, 2007)
The Insider (April 15, 2007)
Airport Shuttle Rear-Ends Dump Truck, Injuring 5 (March 30, 2007)
Agencies Tangle on Efforts to Help Iraq (March 11, 2007)
Suspect Arrested After Televised Chase From Suburban Baltimore to D.C. Area (March 1, 2007)
Two Arrested After Store Robbery and Police Chase (February 28, 2007)
Iraq Rebuilding Short on Qualified Civilians (February 24, 2007)
Head-On Crash Kills Hotel Worker (February 17, 2007)
Fire Ravages Popular Seafood Restaurant (February 16, 2007)
Democrats, Bremer Spar Over Iraq Spending (February 7, 2007)
Back on Capitol Hill, Bremer Is Facing a Cooler Reception (February 6, 2007)
On Iraq, U.S. Turns to Onetime Dissenters (January 14, 2007)
What's New at the National Zoo? (December 23, 2006)
TV Cameraman Hit, Killed by Car (December 20, 2006)
Md. Crash Came After High-Speed D.C. Chase (December 5, 2006)
2nd Victim Dies; Driver Is Charged In 2-Vehicle Crash (November 14, 2006)
Voting Appears Robust Across D.C. Area (November 8, 2006)
Retired Priest Admits Encounters With Foley (October 20, 2006)
Silver Spring Fire Displaces at Least 3 Families (October 17, 2006)
Bangladeshi Economist, Grameen Bank Win Nobel Peace Prize (October 13, 2006)
No Bombs Found in Threatened Culpeper Schools (October 5, 2006)
Five Killed at Pa. Amish School (October 3, 2006)
Loaded Gun in Carry-On Brings Long Lines at BWI (September 23, 2006)
Ties to GOP Trumped Know-How Among Staff Sent to Rebuild Iraq (September 17, 2006)
Wynn Leads Edwards in a Close Race (September 13, 2006)
Capital Beltway Reopens Following Police Standoff (September 7, 2006)
Night Draws Near (August 20, 2006)
Service Resumes on MARC Brunswick Line (July 7, 2006)
'Atmospheric Traffic Jam' Pummels Region (June 26, 2006)
Sewage-Infested Flood Forces Evacuation (June 26, 2006)