Dismantling CIA drone program could be difficult

As President Obama plans to shift most drone operations to the military, some officials voice concern about gap in capabilities between Pentagon and CIA.

In N. Carolina, unimpeded GOP drives state hard to right

State Republicans are pushing a sweeping conservative agenda, and opponents can do little to stop them.

Women walk past posters along a street in Kabul. (Pam Constable/Post)

For Afghan women, a darker future?

With NATO forces preparing to withdraw in 2014 and Taliban influence on the rise, there are growing concerns that the gains women have made since 2001 could be reversed.

Mom helps her son face the challenge and unpredictability of schizophrenia

Mom helps her son face the challenge and unpredictability of schizophrenia

What’s it like to have a son with a severe mental illness? It’s an hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute vigil.

Master’s degree programs surging
at nation’s colleges and universities

Master’s degree programs surging <br>at nation’s colleges and universities

Young professionals increasingly see an advanced degree as a ticket to a higher salary.

Some proposals for mothers-to-be
(all for their own good, of course)

Some proposals for mothers-to-be <br>(all for their own good, of course)

OUTLOOK | In the spirit of abortion laws, how about some for women who are planning to give birth?

Hezbollah chief admits and defends group’s involvement in Syrian war

Hezbollah chief admits and defends group’s involvement in Syrian war

As Hasan Nasrallah spoke, Syrian and Hezbollah fighters ramped up an assault on key town of Qusair.

French soldier stabbed in neck by robed attacker with box cutter

French soldier stabbed in neck by robed attacker with box cutter

Only days after the gory death of soldier in London, the most recent attack sent a shudder through Paris.

Vacation rentals: Still pretty phishy

Vacation rentals: Still pretty phishy

COLUMN | Vacation-rental scam continues to plague the industry, and a fix is nowhere in sight — yet.

FEATURED VIDEOS

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.
Time lapse: Peru & Bolivia

Time lapse: Peru & Bolivia

Remarkable stop-motion video shows off the beauty of Peru and Bolivia. Video courtesy of Timelapse Media.
Hagel: Military sexual assault a ‘scourge’ that ‘must be stamped out’

Hagel: Military sexual assault a ‘scourge’ that ‘must be stamped out’

Calling sexual assault in the military a "scourge" and a "profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the graduating cadets at West Point on Saturday, "You must be the generation of leaders that stop it."
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.
Army troops under sexual misconduct investigation

Army troops under sexual misconduct investigation

An Army missile unit at Fort Greely, Alaska, is under investigation for allegations of sexual relations between officers and their subordinates, sexual harassment and fear of reprisals.
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.

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Crowds of beach-goers pack the sands of Wrightsville Beach, NC, during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The beach as you’ve never seen it

PHOTOS | Photographer Logan Mock-Bunting says each beach has its own personality.

‘Arrested Development’ returns

PHOTOS | Catch up with the cult favorite’s cast of characters before a new season debuts Sunday.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Facing the challenges of mental illness together

Naomi Haskell helps her son Spencer get past the hurdles in life presented by his schizophrenia.

They tossed their caps in Annapolis

The 2013 Class of the U.S. Naval Academy holds its graduation and commissioning ceremonies.

MLB power rankings

Barry Svrluga assesses the best teams in Major League Baseball.

Photos of the day

Buddhist Wesak festival, POW reunion, bridge collapse, world’s largest Lego model and more.

Flexing their muscles

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

Eye on entertainment

Carmen Electra, Barbara Eden, Sharon Stone, Goldie Hawn, Jaden Smith 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.

POLITICS

Obama seeks to rebalance his course on war

Obama seeks to rebalance his course on war

THE TAKE | In a speech earlier this week, he expressed his values and aspirations. History ultimately will judge how successfully he put them into practice.

MORE OPINIONS

Wrecking lives over a bag of weed

Wrecking lives over a bag of weed

OPINION | Criminal marijuana charges keep too many D.C. residents from getting jobs.

BUSINESS

Why he froze the company pension

Why he froze the company pension

A small Indiana insurer is forced to freeze its plan after 66 years, breaking a pact with its employees.

TECHNOLOGY

12 technologies that will shape future

12 technologies that will shape future

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

DISCUSSIONS

Your Memorial Day tributes

Your Memorial Day tributes

Write a Memorial Day tribute to someone important to you who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Upload a photo of the person you’re remembering or send a tribute via Twitter or Instagram.

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