Mich. governor signs laws to curb union power

Gov. Rick Snyder signs “right-to-work” legislation, dealing blow to unions in historical labor stronghold.

MLK Memorial inscription to be removed, not replaced

MLK Memorial inscription to be removed, not replaced

Critics say quote was taken out of context.

Michelle Obama, Rick Santorum and Paula Broadwell. (AP, Reuters)

The year in political fashion

PHOTOS | The Post’s Jonathan Capehart looks at the sweater vests, halter tops and dresses that were among the best and worst sartorial choices of 2012.

House GOP freshmen largely silent as Boehner navigates ‘fiscal cliff’

House GOP freshmen largely silent as Boehner navigates ‘fiscal cliff’

Coalition’s new tactic frees up speaker to consider bargain thought to be tough sell to GOP.

Former NFL commissioner vacates Saints players’ bounty penalties

Former NFL commissioner vacates Saints players’ bounty penalties

Tagliabue says “case has been contaminated by the coaches and others in the Saints’ organization.”

Russians name retaliation bill after baby who died in a hot car in Virginia

Russians name retaliation bill after baby who died in a hot car in Virginia

WORLDVIEWS | Upset over the U.S. Senate’s Magnitsky Act, Russian leaders are honoring an orphan.

‘They’re not solving problems’

VIDEO | Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe talks with The Post’s Ed O’Keefe about retiring from Congress after 34 years and her next steps in politics.

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The best space photos of 2012

PHOTOS | Scientists capture stunning images of Sandy, the transit of Venus, the Martian surface and more.

She died last Wednesday, not that she ever will

She died last Wednesday, not that she ever will

My intense love will not fade with Mona Ackerman’s passing.

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Eye on entertainment

Will Ferrell, Naomi Watts, Gene Simmons, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and other celebrities.

Mexican music world mourns Jenni Rivera

The U.S.-born singer is killed in a plane crash in northern Mexico.

Shining brightly on the ‘Festival of Lights’

Around the world, Jews gather to celebrate Hanukkah, which lasts for eight nights.

Marquez knocks out Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out Manny Pacquiao cold with a right hand in Las Vegas.

Robert Griffin III’s knee injury

Redskins’ quarterback tried to continue playing but had to leave the game in the fourth quarter.

Battle of Fredericksburg at 150

The crash of muskets echoes again on the site of the most lopsided defeat of the Civil War.

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters

It’s that time of year again — break out your ugliest Christmas sweater, take a snapshot and upload it to our gallery.

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Boehner: ‘When is the President going to get serious?’

Boehner: ‘When is the President going to get serious?’

VIDEO | Speaker of the House John Boehner updated the House on “fiscal cliff” negotiations Tuesday, saying “the American people have to be scratching their heads,” as to what President Obama is thinking.
Panetta: No ‘new aggressive steps’ from Syria

Panetta: No ‘new aggressive steps’ from Syria

VIDEO | Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Syria is not showing any new signs that it's preparing to use chemical weapons. Panetta commented while flying to Kuwait.
Beyonce and Pepsi announce advertising partnership

Beyonce and Pepsi announce advertising partnership

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‘Les Mis’ premieres in New York

‘Les Mis’ premieres in New York

Anne Hathaway, joined by her co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried, rocked the red carpet at the New York premiere of “Les Miserables.”
Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized

Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized

Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized
Jenni Rivera's brother speaks out

Jenni Rivera's brother speaks out

On Monday, U.S. authorities confirmed that Jenni Rivera, a U.S.-born singer whose soulful voice and openness about her personal troubles made her a Mexican-American superstar, was killed in a plane crash in northern Mexico.

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The short list to replace Sen. Jim Demint

THE FIX | South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) has narrowed her list of potential Senate appointees down to five -- including former state first lady Jenny Sanford.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s inductees

Rush, Heart, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King honored.

No sophomore jinx for Bruno Mars

No sophomore jinx for Bruno Mars

REVIEW | In “Unorthodox Jukebox,” the pop artist delves into a darker side and sheds his vanilla image.

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How green is a Christmas tree?

How green is a Christmas tree?

As you deck the halls, consider facts about the carbon footprints of tree farms and artificial trees.

Insurer’s mistake, but patient’s burden

Insurer’s mistake, but patient’s burden

Three years after a surgery whose costs she thought were fully settled, a woman receives a bill for $9,000.