Warren Buffett shuns stock buybacks even as Berkshire lags the market. Here’s why

Berkshire’s shares continue to trade in line with their intrinsic value, leaving little incentive for stock repurchases.Read More

The Book Report: Ron Charles’ latest picks (Nov. 2)

By Washington Post book critic Ron CharlesAs autumn blows in, here are four fascinating new books — including one work of...

Gunmen kill Mexican mayor who urged government to tackle violent crime

Gunmen shot dead the mayor of a Mexican city during a public event on Saturday, authorities said, in an area plagued...

Explosion and fire at convenience store kills at least 23 in northern Mexico

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northern Mexico on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including children, and...

Trump deportation program divides Americans along party lines, most feel ICE shouldn’t wear masks, poll finds

The Trump administration’s deportation program has divided Americans in recent months, marked by consistently strong backing from Republicans and MAGA Republicans,...

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown’s impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn’t even...

Ken Burns on America’s origin story: “The most important event since the birth of Christ”

To dispel the idea that the American Revolution refers only to a war, we’re going to start our look at Ken...

China’s Shein pulls child-like sex dolls from sale following French watchdog complaint

Chinese online retailer Shein has pulled from sale childlike sex dolls after they were found on its website by the French...