Legal battle over contraceptive mandate grows

Robert Barnes

Religiously devout business owners are waging a rebellion against providing their employees with contraception coverage.

Obama to announce steps to help close Guantanamo

Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn

He is expected to discuss elements of his counterterrorism policies in a speech that comes a day after his administration acknowledged it had killed 4 Americans in overseas operations since 2009.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish boy watches a blessing at the wall. (Reuters)

A bold plan for the Western Wall

William Booth

Plan calls for a new section of the wall for more liberal streams of Judaism where men and women would worship together.

On IRS issue, senior White House
aides focused on shielding Obama

On IRS issue, senior White House <br> aides focused on shielding Obama

Philip Rucker and Juliet Eilperin

Counsel’s office wanted to ensure that president could not be accused of meddling in an ongoing probe.

British prime minister promises security review after London attack

British prime minister promises security review after London attack

Anthony Faiola

Authorities will examine prior reports on suspects in brutal slaying of British soldier.

Poll: Most back ‘path to citizenship;’ GOP lawmakers face tough choice

Poll: Most back ‘path to citizenship;’ GOP lawmakers face tough choice

Dan Balz and Jon Cohen

Some Republicans want to court the Hispanic vote, but a bare majority of GOP voters oppose ‘path’ plan.

A fatal twist after the Boston bombing

A fatal twist after the Boston bombing

Sari Horwitz and Jenna Johnson

Officials say a man acknowledged involvement in a 2011 triple slaying and implicated a Boston suspect.

Global effort to tighten corporate
tax rules gains momentum

Global effort to tighten corporate <br> tax rules gains momentum

Howard Schneider

Europe, U.S. take aim at tech giants whose savvy use of international laws has provoked a backlash.

OPINIONS

Obama’s lawlessness

Obama’s lawlessness

George F. Will

His unconstitutional approach to the National Labor Relations Board.

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Boy Scouts’ ‘compromise’ on
gay members is dead wrong

Boy Scouts’ ‘compromise’ on <br>gay members is dead wrong

James Dale

ON FAITH | When the Boy Scouts expelled this member for being gay, he was overwhelmed with grief.

‘PBS NewsHour’ driver killed by
off-duty deputy in Virginia, police say

‘PBS NewsHour’ driver killed by <br>off-duty deputy in Virginia, police say

Matt Zapotosky

Julian Dawkins had been celebrating that his cousin made the Washington Mystics roster.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Life after the tornado in Moore, Okla.

Life after the tornado in Moore, Okla.

In Moore, Okla., residents, officials and volunteer workers come to grips with the aftermath of the EF-5 level tornado that levelled hundreds of homes in the town.
80-Year-Old Conquers Mount Everest

80-Year-Old Conquers Mount Everest

80-year-old Japanese mountain climber Yuichiro Miura reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday, making him the oldest person to ever reach the summit.
London assailant explains deadly attack (Contains graphic images)

London assailant explains deadly attack (Contains graphic images)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video contains graphic images. Two men attacked a possible soldier near a London military barracks Wednesday, in what British authorities were investigating as a possible terror act. One man is dead and two others were wounded.
Florida FBI shooting has Boston bombing links

Florida FBI shooting has Boston bombing links

Law enforcement officials say a man was fatally shot while he was being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife.
Michelle Obama: ‘Thoughts and prayers’ are with Oklahoma

Michelle Obama: ‘Thoughts and prayers’ are with Oklahoma

In the wake of tornadoes that devastated parts of Oklahoma and killed dozens, first lady Michelle Obama said "our thoughts and prayers are with all the people in Oklahoma.”
Lois Lerner: ‘I have not done anything wrong’

Lois Lerner: ‘I have not done anything wrong’

At a House hearing Wednesday, IRS Director of exempt organizations Lois Lerner invoked her fifth amendment rights, saying she was innocent of any wrong doing.
Arias: Death sentence would cause more pain

Arias: Death sentence would cause more pain

Jodi Arias says it would cause more pain for her family, if she is sentenced to death. Arias’s fate is currently in the hands of a jury after she was convicted of the 2008 murder of her former boyfriend.
Anthony Weiner video kicks off run for mayor

Anthony Weiner video kicks off run for mayor

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned amid scandal in June 2011, officially launched his bid for New York City mayor by releasing a campaign video Tuesday.

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40 summer grilling recipes

PHOTOS | Here are some appetizer, burger and dessert recipes to kick off barbecue season.

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Scandal-plagued pols bounce back

PHOTOS | Here are a few politicians during their days of disgrace — and their new lives afterward.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Terrorism cited in London attack

Two assailants hacked to death a British soldier on a busy southeast London neighborhood street Wednesday afternoon.

Photos of the day

Chelsea Flower Show, face transplant in Poland, Oklahoma residents cope with tornado aftermath and more.

Assessing tornado damage in Oklahoma

Amid great destruction, residents of the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore begin to assess the severity of the twister that hit Monday.

The battle to be Mr. D.C.

Pageant contestants compete to aid hospitals.

The Herndon Climb

The Herndon Monument climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Eye on entertainment

Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Emma Stone, 2 Chainz, Tyrese Gibson, Susan Boyle and more.

Okla. tornado followed path of 1999 twister

Monday’s tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a twister that slammed the area in May 1999.

Animal views

Fun and fascinating creatures around the world.

POLITICS

Are background checks the wedge issue of 2014?

Are background checks the wedge issue of 2014?

Scott Clement and Sean Sullivan

THE FIX| Voting against background checks could have political consequences.

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Former New York Times lawyer: Obama will be worse than Nixon.

Former New York Times lawyer: Obama will be worse than Nixon.

Erik Wemple

He charges that the president wants to "criminalize the reporting of national security information."

LOCAL

Muggy day with thundershowers,
wind likely to hit by afternoon

Muggy day with thundershowers, <br> wind likely to hit by afternoon

David Streit

WEATHER GANG | The humidity is still palpable, but a cold front may sweep it all away by the weekend.

SPORTS

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

Michael Lee

Team in enviable position as owner of a pick it could trade or use to augment its up-and-coming roster.

BUSINESS

Crowdfunding’s newest player, Donald Trump

Crowdfunding’s newest player, Donald Trump

Mohana Ravindranath

The real estate mogul launched crowdfunding platform FundAnything, on which he personally supports certain campaigns.

TECHNOLOGY

How to turn on Twitter’s new security measure

How to turn on Twitter’s new security measure

Hayley Tsukayama

Twitter, catching up to the rest of the pack, turns to login authentication.

WORLD

A bold plan for the Western Wall

A bold plan for the Western Wall

William Booth

Plan calls for a new section of the wall for more liberal streams of Judaism where men and women would worship together.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Senate committee approves Obama's NLRB nominees

Senate committee approves Obama's NLRB nominees

Josh Hicks

The vote split along party lines but moved the confirmation process to the full Senate.

LIFESTYLE

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

Joe Heim

In the wake of any tragedy, the president’s presence has become an expected part of grieving ritual.

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