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How about some Navajo panties to go with those sox?

Urban Outfitters, a clothing company with stores in 35 states including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, has come out with a line of products all labeled “Navajo” and using Navajo designs.

This Astounding Enterprise

Independence Day. John Adams thought we should celebrate it on July 2. That was the day in Philadelphia in 1776 that 12 of the 13 colonies voted to declare their independence from Great Britain, even as General Sir William Howe was landing 10,000 Briti…

The week ahead on the Hill: The House on the road, the Senate takes…

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. The House may be out this week on a district work period, but its Republican and Democratic leaders are still delivering their respective messages on the debt-ceiling fight.

Obama gives last-day interview to Ryan Seacrest

President Barack Obama’s last-minute efforts to get Democratic voters to the polls include an interview with Ryan Seacrest.

Barone: Dems retreat to coast as GOP rules vast interior

Here’s an exercise for some evening when you’re curious about big nationwide trends in this year’s elections.

The Outsider

He parked near Minskoff Theatre, which would soon be packed with children eager to see The Lion King, and then abandoned his vehicle, slipping away virtually unseen.

Counterterrorism help from Pakistan is insufficient, report finds

US officials recently praised Pakistan for taking the fight to extremist groups in its midst.

Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. At least that is what all elementary school children were always taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Of course, Columbus never did “discover” North America, and the regions he did explore were already inhabited.

Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. At least that is what all elementary school children were always taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Of course, Columbus never did “discover” North America, and the regions he did explore were already inhabited.