President chides Republicans as shutdown looms

Paul Kane, Lori Montgomery and Ed O’Keefe

After the Senate passes a short-term spending bill, sending it to a divided House, President Obama urges the GOP to “knock it off” and pass a budget.

Why a government shutdown would actually cost money

Josh Hicks and Marjorie Censer

The government and the private sector would both pay a price, experts say.

Obama speaks with leader of Iran in a first since 1979

Scott Wilson and Colum Lynch

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Obama talks with Rouhani today. (Pete Souza/The White House)

The president says he spoke with President Hassan Rouhani by phone, another step in a warming relationship.

When it comes to income inequality, the U.S. ranks below Nigeria

When it comes to income inequality, the U.S. ranks below Nigeria

Max Fisher

WORLD VIEWS | The rich-poor gap is greater in the U.S. than anywhere in the developed world.

United plane captain dies after suffering mid-flight heart attack

Associated Press

Henry Skillern, 63, was piloting a flight from Houston to Seattle. An off-duty pilot took over control of the plane.

‘Blue Caprice’: D.C. sniper drama is impressive and ultimately cold

‘Blue Caprice’: D.C. sniper drama is impressive and ultimately cold

Ann Hornaday

MOVIE REVIEW | The film features standout performances but never probes the 2002 spree.

Opinions

Obama’s path to victory in debt fight

Obama’s path to victory in debt fight

Dana Milbank

The president should take a page from the George W. Bush playbook.

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Five myths about Jesus

Five myths about Jesus

Reza Aslan

OUTLOOK | There is little trace of the Galilean peasant who inspired Christianity outside of the Gospels.

Answers to your questions

Shutdown: Can John Boehner exercise any control at all over his caucus?

Shutdown: Can John Boehner exercise any control at all over his caucus?

TRANSCRIPT | The Fix’s Chris Cillizza answered questions on everything from Ted Cruz’s talkathon to the looming House showdown.

Obamacare: How are initial premiums set and what are they based on?

Obamacare: How are initial premiums set and what are they based on?

TRANSCRIPT | Health and science reporter Michelle Andrews took your questions on how the health-care law affects you.

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Emma Dumitrescu, 17-years old, a model, poses to show the world's longest wedding dress train during a Guinness World Record attempt in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, March 20, 1012. Romania has set the world record for the world's longest bridal train. The nearly 3-kilometer (1.86-mile) long ivory train, which took 100 days to stitch, was showcased dramatically on Tuesday on the boulevard leading up to the giant palace built by late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, not pictured. The previous record was 2.488 Km. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

The strangest world records

PHOTOS | From the biggest nude roller-coaster ride to the tallest dog, here are some wacky successes.

WASHINGTON, DC- NOVEMBER 3: Applesauce tart photographed on November 3, 2010. (Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post)

Apple recipes for a fall feast

PHOTOS | A tart, cider-glazed pork and a pudding cake are among our all-time favorite apple recipes.

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He had the type of tumor that killed Ted Kennedy. A vaccine saved him.

He had the type of tumor that killed Ted Kennedy. A vaccine saved him.

Fritz Andersen

After surgery and radiation did not help, a retired Virginia doctor finds a different approach is working.

Pope Francis, the troublemaker

Pope Francis, the troublemaker

Michael Gerson

OPINION | With a new message, it’s evident that this pope intends to be a disruptive force.

Grover Norquist, surprisingly funny

Grover Norquist, surprisingly funny

VIDEO | Here's what the tax-reform advocate thinks about finding France on a map. It's the best thing we've seen all week.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 13: (R) Rep. Steve Southerland shares a light moment with Fannie Chaney during a break in her training session at America Works, a job training program for people who hope to gain new skills for the job market. SNAP recipients such as Chaney would not lose their benefits while training under amendments proposed by Southerland. Rep. Steve Southerland II (Florida, District 2) wants the SNAP program reformed to include job training and other changes.(Photo by Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post)

Southerland with a trainee at a job program. (Post)

47M Americans use food stamps. This lawmaker wants them to work.

Eli Saslow

Persuading Congress to require adults to work or volunteer is Rep. Steve Southerland’s toughest job.

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Mumbai building collapses

A residential building collapsed in India’s financial capital early Friday, killing at least three people.

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Antique Chevrolet auction

Approximately 500 leftover cars from a 50-year Nebraska dealership have been sitting in a field or in storage for years.

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Peru’s melting glaciers

Twenty-two percent of the surface area of Peruvian glaciers has disappeared in the past 30 years.

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Life of a panda cub, so far

The giant panda born to Mei Xiang at the National Zoo on Aug. 23 celebrated her first month of life last week.

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Smithsonian receives Jim Henson puppets

The National Museum of American History received more than 20 puppets and props from the Henson family.

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Politics

N.J. judge legalizes gay marriage

N.J. judge legalizes gay marriage

Reid Wilson

GOVBEAT | Gay marriages will begin Oct. 21 after a New Jersey judge ruled gay couples are missing out on federal benefits.

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An independent voice at the NSA

An independent voice at the NSA

Britt Snider and Charles Battaglia

The agency needs more transparency and better oversight.

Local

NRA enters Va. governor’s race with $500K ad campaign against McAuliffe

NRA enters Va. governor’s race with $500K ad campaign against McAuliffe

Ben Pershing

NRA’s move may revive the debate over gun issues, which has been mostly dormant in this race.

Sports

On list of problems, it’s safety first

On list of problems, it’s safety first

Mark Maske

Redskins hoped rookies and improved health would stabilize the secondary; so far, that hasn’t happened.

Business

Retirement in a nutshell for many today: Not happening

Retirement in a nutshell for many today: Not happening

Carol Hymowitz

More seniors who spent careers as corporate professionals are competing for low-wage jobs.

Technology

Carlyle Group jumps into music scene

Thomas Heath

The D.C.-based private equity firm is putting money to work with a minority purchase of Dr. Dre headsets.

World

Decades after Holocaust, Germany asks what it owes Jews

Decades after Holocaust, Germany asks what it owes Jews

Michael Birnbaum

The answer, as measured by a vote in a small southwestern city, is not much.

Federal Government

Shutdown could carry pay risk even for ‘essential’ employees kept on the job

Eric Yoder

FEDERAL EYE | Federal workers kept on the job would lose the guarantee of retroactive pay if they missed work during shutdown.

Lifestyle

Kanye vs. Kimmel: A real ‘rap feud’?

Kanye vs. Kimmel: A real ‘rap feud’?

Bethonie Butler

Rapper Kanye West aired his beef with late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter.

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Carolyn Hax

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