Politics

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Virginia Republicans are pressing Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor, for answers related to an investigation that touches on GreenTech, a car company he was associated with until he resigned in December. (The Washington Times)

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James B. Comey was confirmed by the Senate to become FBI director Monday via a 93-1 vote, with Sen. Rand Paul the only dissenter. Mr. Comey, who served as deputy attorney general under President George W. Bush, succeeds Robert S. Mueller III. "James Comey has big shoes to fill," said Sen. Patrick J. Leahy. (Associated Press)

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Mattel's Batman stands against The Penguin and The Riddler. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

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Rev. Al Sharpton (center), accompanied by La Raza President Janet Murguia (right), National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial (left) and others, speaks during a news conference outside the West Wing of the White House on July 29, 2013, about the Voting Rights Act, after a meeting with President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder. (Associated Press)

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This is a 2013 photo of Jerome Murphy of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 10, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

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This is a 2013 photo of Jerome Murphy of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 10, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

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This is a 2013 photo of Kirk Cousins of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 10, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

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This is a 2013 photo of Bobby Slowik of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 10, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

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This is a 2013 photo of Will Compton of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Thursday, May 2, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

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A supporter of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi stands behind a makeshift barricade in Nasr City, where protesters have installed a camp and hold daily rallies, in Cairo on Monday, July 29, 2013. Europe's top diplomat urged Egypt's government to reach out to the Muslim Brotherhood as she worked Monday to mediate an end to the country's increasingly bloody crisis, while the mainly Islamist protesters calling for the return of ousted leader Mohammed Morsi massed for more protests. (Associated Press)

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Secretary of State John Kerry stands with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk at the State Department as he announces that Indyk will shepherd the Israeli Palestinian peace talks beginning in Washington on July 29, 2013. (Associated Press)

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses supporters at his last campaign rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Mr. Mugabe, who has been in power for 33 years, is seeking another term in elections Wednesday. (AP Photo/Str)

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Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (right) and his wife, Elizabeth, greet thousands of supporters in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Monday, July 29, 2013, at his last campaign rally before the presidential election Wednesday. Mr. Tsvangirai said he was confident of victory against his main opponent, President Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)