Hagel to cadets: End scourge of sex assaults

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A day after President Obama delivered a similar message at the Naval Academy, the defense secretary challenges Army graduates at West Point.

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Ezra Klein

WONKBLOG | The answers to how the Affordable Care Act will work can often be found in Massachusetts.

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A 12-million-step recovery program

Kent Babb

Walter Barrera runs more than 100 miles a week. Some fear that if he doesn’t, he might turn back to drug use.

North Korea sends signals it may be willing to rejoin disarmament talks

North Korea sends signals it may be willing to rejoin disarmament talks

William Wan

Chinese media report envoy expressed North Korea’s willingness to take part.

Va. hedge fund investor apologizes for comment about women’s lack of focus

Va. hedge fund investor apologizes for comment about women’s lack of focus

Jenna Johnson

Comment about female traders leads Paul Tudor Jones to say, “My remarks offended, and I am sorry.”

31 charts to destroy faith in humanity

31 charts to destroy faith in humanity

Brad Plumer

WONKBLOG | Re-analyzing Rob Wile’s “31 Charts That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity” piece.

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Unlinking from unwanted connections

Unlinking from unwanted connections

Karla L. Miller

@WORK ADVICE | LinkedIn makes it easy to keep in touch. Sometimes too easy.

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Five myths about tornadoes

Five myths about tornadoes

Michael Smith

Why earlier warnings aren’t always better.

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Bright spots during dark times in Moore, Oklahoma

Bright spots during dark times in Moore, Oklahoma

For the Patteson family in Moore, Ok., small victories--like finding a lost wedding ring--mean everything. The tight-knit community has helped the Pattesons maintain composure as they search the debris of their home for any salvageable belongings.
Running from addiction

Running from addiction

When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
Second London terror suspect identified

Second London terror suspect identified

Michael Adebowale, a 22-year-old Nigerian-born naturalized British citizen, was identified as the second suspect in the hacking death of a British soldier in a London street.
Jersey Shore reopens after Sandy

Jersey Shore reopens after Sandy

The Jersey Shore is open for business, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Rides, stores and the Boardwalk itself have been rebuilt, after the destruction that Superstorm Sandy brought to the area last October.
Coping with loss in Moore, Oklahoma

Coping with loss in Moore, Oklahoma

Nine-year-old Lucas Patteson’s best friend died at Plaza Towers. He and his family survived, but their house was destroyed. Now they are trying to return to normal life following one of the worst tornadoes in American history.
Bridge collapse survivor: 'Rough day'

Bridge collapse survivor: 'Rough day'

Dan Sligh was driving on the I-5 Bridge over the Skagit River when a section of it collapsed.
Sasha Obama headed to the Navy?

Sasha Obama headed to the Navy?

At the Naval Academy’s commencement today President Obama recalled when his daughter was welcomed there with a sign reading, “Sasha Obama - Class of 2023.”

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I-5 bridge collapse in Washington state

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Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.

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Terrorism cited in London attack

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

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.

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In 2009 redux, Obama faces thorny issue of detainees at prison in Cuba

In 2009 redux, Obama faces thorny issue of detainees at prison in Cuba

Peter Finn and Scott Wilson

Plans to close facility will spark a new round in the political battle over what to do with 166 men held there.

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The Michele Bachmann bodice-ripper is about to arrive

The Michele Bachmann bodice-ripper is about to arrive

Alexandra Petri

If this is a success, what other politically-inspired romance novels lurk in the depths?

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Police: Gaithersburg man killed a friend with a hatchet at his home

Police: Gaithersburg man killed a friend with a hatchet at his home

Dan Morse and Justin Jouvenal

The suspect is son of a former aide to President George W. Bush, and friends and neighbors are shocked.

SPORTS

Moore to get more chances to snap out of slump

Moore to get more chances to snap out of slump

James Wagner

Davey Johnson wants to play the struggling outfielder more, hoping he will snap out of his funk.

BUSINESS

Mr. Money Mustache answers doubters

Mr. Money Mustache answers doubters

Kelly Johnson

Yes, he has health insurance. No, he doesn’t deprive himself. And yes, he says, you can retire early too.

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12 technologies that will shape future

12 technologies that will shape future

Neil Irwin

A study shows how innovations that get the most hype aren't necessarily the ones that will make the biggest difference economically.

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Turkish trade undeterred by war raging next door

Turkish trade undeterred by war raging next door

Kevin Sullivan

Instead of driving across war-ravaged Syria, truckers now sail around it to get their goods to market through new trade routes.

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U.S. Park Police furloughs forced by sequestration end in June, agency says

U.S. Park Police furloughs forced by sequestration end in June, agency says

Lisa Rein

National Park Service says it took a closer look at its budget to reduce unpaid days off for officers.

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In novels and life, Khaled Hosseini grapples with his homelands

In novels and life, Khaled Hosseini grapples with his homelands

Manuel Roig-Franzia

At the core of the novelist’s artistic and philanthropic work is a grappling with displacement and separation.

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