Mark Pace

Thanksgiving: Immigrants celebrate U.S., add flair with ethnic traditions

The moment Thanksgiving diners walk in to Indigo on K Street NW, both the American and Indian cultures will be readily apparent.

Business, environmental lobbies break sharply over EPA ozone rule

Braced for months for far-reaching action from the Obama administration, both business and environmental groups were quick to react Wednesday after the Environmental Protection Agency formally announced its plans to set new lower guidelines to cut smog pollution.

Falling energy prices could cloud U.S. production boom: IEA

Falling global oil prices may be good for consumers but will pose new challenges for America's producers, according to a new global energy survey by the International Energy Agency.

Group extends deadlne for Arlington cemetery wreath push

Feds invest $28M more for STEM education

President Obama announced a new partnership Thursday with an array of organizations to invest $28 million to increase the number of math, science and technology teachers in classrooms across the country, at a White House ceremony where the president presented this year's top national awards for science, technology and innovation.

U.S. not prepared for a major volcanic eruption, panel says

The U.S. is falling short in its ability to track and respond to a major volcanic eruption at this time, a panel of experts told a congressional hearing Wednesday.

Ex-Redskin Didier finally concedes Wash. state House fight

It’s three-and-out for former Washington Redskins tight end Clint Didier as he conceded defeat Wednesday after a close race with fellow Republican Dan Newhouse for a House seat in Washington state.

Parents fear Web’s influence on children: survey

Nearly half of all American parents say they are skeptical about the usefulness of the Internet for their children, worried that the harm from being online outweighs the benefits, according to a new survey released Wednesday.

PARENTS’ ONLINE FEARS: Parents see online dangers for children

Nearly half of all American parents say they are skeptical about the usefulness of the Internet for their children, worried that the harm from being online outweighs the benefits, according to a new survey.

Opponent of ex-Redskin claims win in tight House race

Wreaths Across America to honor every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery

In the most ambitious wreath-laying ceremony in the history of Wreaths Across America, organizers hope to lay a wreath at every grave in Arlington National Cemetery — around 235,000 in total — on Dec. 13, as the site marks its 150th anniversary.

Clint Didier, ex-Redskin trails in cliffhanger House race

Politics, like football, can be a game of inches, and former Washington Redskin tight end Clint Didier may have come up just short of the goal line in his cliffhanger third try to win a U.S. House seat in Washington state.

Business welcomes midterm GOP takeover

Leading business groups, savoring the results of Tuesday's election and victories by a slew of pro-business Republicans at the federal and state level, said Wednesday they are looking for their own version of change from President Obama and his administration.

Muriel Bowser is elected as D.C. mayor

Democrat Muriel Bowser fended off a challenge from two independents on Tuesday to win election as the seventh mayor in the District’s history.

Offensive Halloween costumes toe line between good fun, bad taste

Ray and Janay Rice. Sexy Ebola nurses. Swarthy Islamic State terrorists. Toothless hillbillies, naughty nuns and drunken Mexicans.

Big shift: Likely Millennial voters now lean Republican

In a significant political shift, millennials who are likely to vote now slightly favor the Republican Party and could be a deciding factor in races across the country in November, according to a new poll that shows 18-29-year-olds are politically up for grabs.

Afghan economy struggles amid security fears as U.S. troops pull out

The 10th annual U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference will be different from the previous nine. The looming departure of most U.S. and international troops means the Afghan economy will be challenged to grow without the security blanket and international focus provided over the past decade.

Clint Didier sticks to his playbook in latest bid for Congress

Clint Didier, who won two Super Bowls as a tight end with the Washington Redskins, is running another sweep right this year in his second bid for Congress, but it's a playbook that could leave his opponent running through a gaping hole right in the middle of the field.

Mattel not living in a Barbie world

Her marketing slogan once was "We Girls Can Do Anything," but Barbie isn't doing much to help her manufacturer's bottom line these days.

College fraternities under fire for hazing, offensive behavior

Clemson University last month suspended all social activities for some two dozen fraternities following the August death of a student in a hazing incident and what officials say are a "high number" of incidents "ranging from alcohol-related medical emergencies to sexual misconduct."