Environment

Guinea was officially declared Ebola-free, almost two years to the day after a toddler there became "Patient Zero," the source of an outbreak that has killed more than 11,000 people, challenged health agencies and tested the responses of governments. (Associated Press)

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President Obama seeks to lay the groundwork for his last year in office by pushing longstanding goals on gun control and climate change to fruition. However, poor relations with Congress may upset his plans. (Associated Press)

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National Edition Opinion cover for December 29, 2015 - The danger of partial no-go zones (Illustration by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times)

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Paris Climate Confab Costs Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Paris Climate Confab Costs Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Pam Russell, left, and Linda Hart rescue Pam's cat, Larue, from Russell's house a day after a tornado hit on Delta Drive in Rowlett, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in apparently strong tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area and caused substantial damage this weekend. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)