Chinese hackers gained access to surveillance data, U.S. officials say

Ellen Nakashima

Hackers who breached Google database appeared to seek identities of Chinese spies in U.S. who might be under watch.

Court records offer a rare glimpse into leak probe

Ann E. Marimow

When Justice Dept. began investigating possible leaks about N. Korea in 2009, investigators did more than obtain a journalist’s telephone records.

In Germany, 75 mph proposal has set off an election-year battle. (EPA)

Speed limit on the entire autobahn? For some, that’s simply un-German.

Michael Birnbaum

In the land of BMW and Porsche, the right to drive fast on the highway is viewed by many as inalienable.

Bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lerner

Bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lerner

Glenn Kessler

FACT CHECKER | As more data is disclosed, gaps in Lois Lerner’s statements become clearer.

Yahoo can’t decide if it’s a media company or a tech company

Yahoo can’t decide if it’s a media company or a tech company

Timothy B. Lee

WONKBLOG | Mayer’s thinking on Tumblr suggest Yahoo’s culture may be rubbing off on her.

Can Clinton rebuild her inner circle?

Can Clinton rebuild her inner circle?

Jason Horowitz

Four core staffers from 2008 bid say they are not signing on for 2016. What does that say about Clinton?

Jokes that go too far? Ask Prudence.

Jokes that go too far? Ask Prudence.

Emily Yoffe

CHAT TRANSCRIPT | Columnist offers advice on how to deal with friends, famly and co-workers.

OPINIONS

Only the GOP believes these ‘scandals’

Only the GOP believes these ‘scandals’

Greg Sargent

A new poll shows that moderates and independents trust Obama in the Benghazi and IRS controversies.

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TV staff takes cover from tornado

TV staff takes cover from tornado

KSN-TV employees and meteorologists took shelter from a tornado Sunday while continuing to broadcast from a safe place.
Obama at Morehouse College: ‘Some things as black men we can only do for ourselves’

Obama at Morehouse College: ‘Some things as black men we can only do for ourselves’

President Obama told graduates of Morehouse College Sunday to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people's lives.
Miguel hits fan in head during Billboard performance

Miguel hits fan in head during Billboard performance

Singer Miguel accidentally landed on a fan's head when he jumped over a crowd during his performance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
Tornadoes tear through the Midwest

Tornadoes tear through the Midwest

Tornadoes and severe weather struck the states from Texas to Minnesota on Sunday. The worst damage reported is in Oklahoma, where one person was killed and at least 21 injured.
White House aide: IRS scandal will not distract from policy agenda

White House aide: IRS scandal will not distract from policy agenda

White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer defends administration's handling of recent controversies, says "partisan fishing expeditions" won't distract the White House from pushing President Obama's policy agenda.
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It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket sold in a Florida grocery store has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

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Director and actor James Franco (2ndR) poses with cast members Beth Grant (R), Ahna O'Reilly (2ndL) and Tim Blake Nelson (L) during a photocall for the film 'As I Lay Dying' at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

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PHOTOS | James Franco and other “As I Lay Dying” cast members are among the celebrities at the event.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 19: Singer TaylorSwift performs onstage during the 2013 BillboardMusicAwards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Swift dominates Billboard Awards

PHOTOS | The pop star is among several celebrities to walk the red carpet and perform at the ceremony.

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For centuries, merchants have traveled to the Danakil Depression to collect salt from the vast desert basin.

Tornadoes slam Midwest, Plains

Twisters struck parts of the nation’s midsection, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kan.

At-home visits may be the new pre-preschool

In an effort to close the achievement gap, new programs get to kids early

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Stars float down the red carpet in Las Vegas to make their way into a performance-filled event.

Eye on entertainment

Joanna Lumley, Madonna, Prince, Tracy Morgan, Nicole Kidman, Justin Timberlake, Gene Simmons and more.

Obama addresses Morehouse graduates

The president gets personal about race and manhood in a speech to graduates of historically black Morehouse College.

Oxbow wins and infield fun at Preakness Stakes in Baltimore

Oxbow upsets Orb in the Preakness.

POLITICS

Obama's poll numbers remain high

Obama's poll numbers remain high

Ezra Klein

If you've been watching the polls, you might think President Obama was having a good week.

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Real health savings?

Real health savings?

Robert J. Samuelson

As economy revives, so could spending.

LOCAL

What Jackson means for Cuccinelli

What Jackson means for Cuccinelli

Rachel Weiner

A nominating convention helped put Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on the gubernatorial ballot. It might also sink his chance to win.

SPORTS

Nationals’ bullpen is out of whack

Nationals’ bullpen is out of whack

Adam Kilgore

NATS JOURNAL | Lack of a lefty hasn't doomed individual pitchers. But it has confused roles.

BUSINESS

The big question for Yahoo and Tumblr

The big question for Yahoo and Tumblr

Neil Irwin

The challenge for the combined company is to avoid the perfect competition of Yahoo's content business and the public utility-like reality of Tumblr's business.

TECHNOLOGY

How should we handle privacy in the age of big data?

How should we handle privacy in the age of big data?

Hayley Tsukayama

Software industry association offers its recommendations for balancing big-data privacy, innovation

WORLD

China urges N. Koreans to release fishing crew

China urges N. Koreans to release fishing crew

William Wan

Capture of Chinese fishing boat in early May could add to diplomatic rift between allies.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

No, the federal government does not profit off student loans.

No, the federal government does not profit off student loans.

Dylan Matthews

Under the CBO's logic, if the government doubt up tons of Greek bonds, it'd book a profit on the purchase. Something's wrong with that.

LIFESTYLE

Khaled Hosseini’s exquisite ‘And the Mountains Echoed’

Khaled Hosseini’s exquisite ‘And the Mountains Echoed’

Marcela Valdes

The bestselling author of “The Kite Runner” returns with another powerful story about Afghanistan.

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