Shales, who spent almost 40 years with The Washington Post, was known for his informative and snarky commentary on a wide range of TV programs, networks and personalities.
Read more ...Nearly 100 million Americans are facing extreme cold this week National News
An outbreak of Arctic air brought harsh weather of all kinds from blizzards to snow and sleet. Forecasters say the extreme cold will continue into the week in the Midwest and the South.
Read more ...No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history begins National News
The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started this week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.
Read more ...Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it? National News
Are we in a surge? How would we know? Is winter now "COVID season?" And what do you do if your whole family got the coronavirus over the holidays? We tackle readers' coronavirus questions.
Read more ...Epstein papers leave questions about what powerful men knew about his crimes National News
Documents released by a federal court don't have any smoking guns or stunning revelations. They do include claims that people in Epstein's world "would have to be blind" not to know about his crimes.
Read more ...More than 30 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip National News
More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said.
Read more ...Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life' National News
Ukraine's economy is battered by Russia's full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country's popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.
Read more ...Trump likes to call people losers. Now Biden's using the insult on him National News
President Biden made a point of calling his predecessor a loser in his first two speeches of the year. It's a way to remind voters of the post-2020 election chaos — and troll his likely opponent.
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