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The Afghan army’s four-legged transport
As U.S. military turns campaign against insurgents over Afghan forces, moving supplies is shifting to donkeys.
Holiday Movie Guide 2012
Oscar hopefuls, fan favorites and period pieces fill theaters as the year comes to a close.
Gen. David Petraeus
The retired four-star Army general who commanded forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has resigned from the head of the CIA, citing an extramarital affair.
Chris Cillizza’s 13 front-runners for 2016
For political junkies, President Obama’s reelection means one thing for 2016: An open race.
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INTERACTIVE: RUN - the story of 2012
RUN is visual journey through all of the patriotism, pageantry and pettiness that make an American election unlike any other.
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Virginia voters
These are some of the voters from Alexandria talking about how they voted in the presidential election and why.
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China’s Communist leadership transition
China's ruling Communist Party holds a congress to usher in a new group of leaders.
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On the trail with Romney: Top shots
Washington Post photographer Melina Mara shares her favorite photos from the Romney campaign trail.
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Day in photos
Bolivia’s Natitas Festival, Hurricane Sandy recovery, President Obama thanks campaign workers and more.
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