Washington Post editor to step down

The Washington Post has tapped veteran journalist Martin Baron as its top editor, ending the rocky four-year tenure of Marcus Brauchli, who presided over the newspaper as it tried to adapt to digital journalism while its print circulation steadily declined.

“We are thrilled to have Marty Baron lead the Washington Post’s newsroom,” said Katharine Weymouth, the Post’s publisher. “He has a demonstrated record of producing the highest quality journalism.”