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U.S. admits to killing four of its citizens abroad

Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn

Acknowledgment marks the first time the administration has confirmed the killings. Also, a U.S. official says the White House is planning to restart the transfer of some Guantanamo detainees.

Release of surveillance ruling sought

Man tied to Boston suspect
is killed in FBI interview

Sari Horwitz and Jenna Johnson

Interview with Ibragim Todashev turns violent.

Volunteers clean debris from a cemetery in Moore. (EPA)

In Okla., cleanup extends to cemetery

Carol Morello and Melissa Bell

Amid incredible destruction from Monday’s tornado, residents of Moore, Okla., want to make sure that the victims of the storm are buried in a place of peace and beauty.

Terrorism cited in U.K. cleaver attack

Anthony Faiola

Two men in London hack to death a man reported to be a soldier before delivering an apparent Islamic rant.

Some businesses, citing religion, resist birth control coverage for workers

Robert Barnes

Company owners say that their religious beliefs take precedence over new rule in health-care law.

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

On IRS issue, senior White House <br> aides were 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.

The Post’s View

Shining a light in the political shadows

Editorial Board

Disclosure of donors must be a pillar of campaign finance reform.

Immigration reform survives mostly intact

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OPINIONS

Obama’s lawlessness

George F. Will

His unconstitutional approach to the National Labor Relations Board.

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U.S. survey finds alarming drop in frog, toad and salamander numbers

Darryl Fears

Geological Survey report is first to document rapid disappearance of amphibian species.

After stealth delivery, new elephant named Bozie arrives at National Zoo

Michael E. Ruane

The elephant was transported by truck from Baton Rouge to its new home in Washington.

Tonight on The Fold: May 22, 2013

Ethiopia’s ancient salt trail

PHOTOS | For centuries, merchants have traveled to the Danakil Depression to collect salt.

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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.

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Terrorism cited in London cleaver attack

Assailants hacked to death a man reported to be a British soldier on a London street.

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The Herndon Climb

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

Tornado devastates Moore, Okla.

Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a twister carved a long path of destruction in a suburb of Oklahoma City.

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.

Ethiopia’s salt trail

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

POLITICS

Gay rights groups criticize immigration reform bill

David Nakamura

Amendment to add protections for same-sex couples was withdrawn to preserve GOP support.

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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

Court: Wolfe can be retried for capital murder

Jeremy Borden

An appeals court overstepped its authority by halting Wolfe’s retrial, the 4th Circuit Court rules.

SPORTS

Nats end road trip on a high note

Adam Kilgore

Washington’s long, strange journey out West closes with a victory in extra innings over the Giants.

BUSINESS

Push on corporate taxes goes global

Howard Schneider

A global effort to tighten corporate tax rulesis gaining momentum as Europe and the U.S. take aim at American tech giants.

TECHNOLOGY

Twitter adds login verification as extra security measure following breaches

Associated Press

For those who sign up, Twitter will send a six-digit code using a text message each time they sign in.

WORLD

Over protests, Israel plans to double prayer space at Western Wall

William Booth

The plan is aimed at appeasing American Jews and accommodating liberal Judaism at the Old City wall.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Foxx breezes through Senate confirmation hearing

Ashley Halsey III

The Charlotte mayor is President Obama’s choice to replace Transportation Secretary LaHood.

LIFESTYLE

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.

DISCUSSIONS

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