POPE-ANALYSIS - WASHINGTON - The agenda Francis presented Thursday was a reflection of the ambitions of his papacy, one that has shaken and in many ways revitalized the institutions of the Roman Catholic Church. 1,000 words, by Dan Balz (Post). One video.
PAKISTAN-HASH - Pakistan's Tirah Valley is home to some of the world's most sought-after hashish, but trouble looms.1,250 words, by Tim Craig (Post). Two photos.
HEROIN - A sophisticated farm-to-arm supply chain is fueling America's surging heroin appetite, causing heroin to surpass cocaine and meth to become the nation's No. 1 drug threat. 2,600 words, by Todd Frankel (Post). Photos.
OCEAN-ANALYSIS - . In the North Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland and Iceland, the ocean surface has seen very cold temperatures for the past eight months. What's up with that? 1,000 words, by Chris Mooney (Post).
CLINTON-COMMENT - Hillary Clinton's poll numbers suggest she has not hit rock bottom. Will she implode? 720 words, by Jennifer Rubin (Post).
OBAMA-CHINA - President Obama has lavished more attention on Xi Jinping than any other world leader over the past several years, but as Xi makes his first state visit to Washington, the romance is all but dead. 1,290 words, by David Nakamura (Post).
RUBIO-COMMENT - Is it Marco Rubio's moment? 775 words, by Jennifer Rubin (Post).
