Obama pledges new rules on drones

President: U.S. ‘went off course’ after Sept. 11

Scott Wilson and Greg Miller

In speech, he outlines the future of the nation’s counterterrorism efforts.

Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’

VIDEO | The president addresses woman after she interrupts his speech.

Obama spoke at the National Defense University in D.C. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

House passes GOP student loan bill that allows for fluctuating rates

House passes GOP student loan bill that allows for fluctuating rates

Nick Anderson

The legislation would end a system in which federal student loan rates are fixed by law.

British soldier who was slain in London had served in Afghanistan

British soldier who was slain in London had served in Afghanistan

Anthony Faiola

Killed in an attack by alleged Islamic extremists, Drummer Lee Rigby, 25, is described a “true warrior.”

Weiner says women may come forward with more photos: ‘It is what it is’

Weiner says women may come forward with more photos: ‘It is what it is’

Aaron Blake

Former congressman says there may be more images from digital chats that led to his resignation.

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

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

Matt Zapotosky

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

At U-Va., billionaire says moms lack focus to be successful traders

At U-Va., billionaire says moms lack focus to be successful traders

Jenna Johnson

Paul Tudor Jones says as long as women have babies, men will remain at the top of the industry.

OPINIONS

Tea party senators jump the shark

Tea party senators jump the shark

Greg Sargent

John McCain lays into his far-right colleagues over their debt ceiling lunacy.

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Hey Michael! We miss you. Come get your stuff. Love, your neighbors.

Hey Michael! We miss you. Come get your stuff. Love, your neighbors.

Gene Weingarten

When this man was evicted, his neighbors rallied to help and an amazing thing happened.

Compulsively watchable cubicle wars

Compulsively watchable cubicle wars

Hank Stuever

TV REVIEW | Fox’s “Does Someone Have to Go?” forces employees to fire someone.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’

Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’

VIDEO | The president addresses woman after she interrupts his speech.
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.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Coconut-Marinated Pork Tenderloin With Scallion-Peanut Relish photographed in Washington, DC. Tableware from Crate and Barrel. Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

40 summer grilling recipes

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

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Anthony Weiner attends the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors on November 3, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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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Oklahoma tornado wreckage, London terrorism attack, NASA’s Dream Chaser, Triton unmanned aircraft and more.

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.

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

Jerry Lewis, Kat Graham, Zachary Quinto, Aerosmith, Carly Rae Jepsen 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

The IRS hearings: Winners and losers

The IRS hearings: Winners and losers

Aaron Blake and Ed O'Keefe

So now that the dust has settled, who came out on top? Who didn't?

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Reform isn’t a dirty word

Reform isn’t a dirty word

Fareed Zakaria

Keynesians shouldn’t reject economic restructuring.

LOCAL

Ex-swim coach Rick Curl sentenced
to 7 years in child sex abuse case

Ex-swim coach Rick Curl sentenced <br> to 7 years in child sex abuse case

Amy Brittain

Curl, who faced up to 15 years, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a girl he coached in the 1980s.

SPORTS

Robert Griffin on field, making throws

Robert Griffin on field, making throws

Mark Maske

INSIDER | Quarterback isn’t taking part in Redskins practice today, but has been seen jogging on the field.

BUSINESS

How community colleges are falling behind.

Dylan Matthews

Of community college students 81.4 percent want a bachelor's degree; 11.6 percent get one.

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

Letting Putin down: Are Russians not living up to his expectations?

Letting Putin down: Are Russians not living up to his expectations?

Will Englund

In an early biography, he let slip a KGB view of the meaning of citizenship.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Benefit rules loosened for federal employees in tornado area

Benefit rules loosened for federal employees in tornado area

Eric Yoder

Federal employees affected by the Oklahoma tornado are eligible for special considerations in their health insurance and other benefit programs.

LIFESTYLE

Reliable Source: President Obama’s prom photo

Reliable Source: President Obama’s prom photo

The Reliable Source

How are we only just now seeing this amazing document, so many months into Obama's second term?

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