Maxine Joselow is a staff writer who covers climate change and the environment, with a focus on U.S. climate policy and politics. She also covers the designation of new national monuments.

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Maxine Dexter earned an undergraduate degree in political science and communications from the University of Washington in January 1997 and an M.D. from the University of Washington in January 2001.

Back in the day, Virginia Beach was home to a sea of campy, oversized signs. Now few remain. Back in the day, Virginia Beach was home to a sea of campy, oversized signs. Now few remain.

Norfolk woman charged with murder of 3-month-old granddaughter ...

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Nick Anderson cartoon on alleged ISIS link to the New Orleans attacker.

Economist Alicia Munnell, one of the nation’s leading experts on retirement, has some advice that may seem counterintuitive: The key to a successful retirement, she says, is not to retire.

Not to be a downer at this fresh start time of year, but it’s useful to hear retirees’ regrets — especially if you’re closing in on retirement yourself. “Despite improvements in savings ...