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How low interest rates are final blow to pensions

Michael A. Fletcher

A small Indiana insurer held on when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks rocked the economy. It held on when the Great Recession hit. So what is finally causing it to break its pact with employees?

After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan

Chico Harlan

The revival is only months old, and its staying power remains up for debate. But already it has surpassed what many Japanese thought was possible.

Jackson has built a following among Va. conservatives. (AP)

A GOP candidate rattles his party

Paul Schwartzman and Errin Whack

Lt. gov. nominee E.W. Jackson, the party’s first black candidate for a Va. statewide office in decades, has voiced his opinion on gays and abortion. And has forced party leaders to do some explaining.

News in 59 Seconds

VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers the latest on the Wash. bridge collapse, London attack and more.

In defense of Lois Lerner

By Joel Achenbach

THE FIX | Bad management is not a “scandal.” In our political wars, we shouldn’t target innocent civilians.

Trooper: Truck that caused bridge collapse was hauling a too-tall load

Associated Press

Three people suffered minor injuries after bridge on interstate between Seattle and Canada collapses.

Obama uses speech at Naval Academy graduation to condemn sex assaults

Nick Anderson

President focuses his message for Annapolis graduates on upholding military honor.

Obama’s speech to Naval Academy graduates

Police: Md. man accused in fatal hatchet attack is son of ex-Bush aide

Dan Morse and Justin Jouvenal

Claude Alexander Allen has been charged with first-degree murder.

OPINIONS

Revenge of the 1 percent

Dana Milbank

Penny Pritzker and the power of wealth in Washington.

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Bachmann’s absurd claim of an IRS health database of ‘intimate’ info

Glenn Kessler

FACT CHECKER | She claims the IRS will have control of your health-care secrets. Not so.

‘Behind the Candelabra’: In HBO’s glittery biopic, Liberace is a real drag

Hank Stuever

TV REVIEW | Depiction of the flamboyant icon is too depressing and, most of all, too dead and gone.

Groer: My night with Liberace

40 summer grilling recipes

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

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President Obama’s wonder years

PHOTOS | The teen who would be president didn’t get A’s, had a cool grandfather and wore a lei to prom..

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Photos of the day

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

I-5 bridge collapse in Washington state

No fatalities reported; collapse over Skagit River shuts down main route between Seattle and Canada.

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.

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.

Animal views

Fun and fascinating creatures around the world.

POLITICS

The Fix's top 15 gubernatorial races

Sean Sullivan, Aaron Blake and Rachel Weiner

Chris Christie's race isn't even in our top 15 -- but he's not taking any chances.

MORE OPINIONS

Stop the IRS judgment calls

Gary D. Bass and Elizabeth J. Kingsley

Nonprofits should know when they’ve crossed the line.

LOCAL

Hedge fund billionaire tells audience at U-Va. motherhood is a focus ‘killer’

Jenna Johnson

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

What Paul Tudor Jones actually said at U-Va.

SPORTS

The Nats have no excuses

Thomas Boswell

COLUMN | With the most difficult part of its schedule is almost over, Washington has a big opportunity.

BUSINESS

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.

TECHNOLOGY

12 technologies that will shape the future

Neil Irwin

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

WORLD

Bombs, gunfire rock Afghan capital; 8 dead

Pamela Constable

Afghan police and insurgents wage a gun battle in a Kabul district that includes key government buildings.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Furloughs to end for U.S. Park Police, Park Service says

Lisa Rein

The U.S. Park Police will discontinue furloughs forced by sequestration as the summer tourist season gets underway

LIFESTYLE

Top summer getaways

Looking to plan a last-minute escape this Memorial Day weekend? These destinations are perfect for a weekend trip.

2013 Travel Guide

DISCUSSIONS

Got Plans?

Transcript | Our resident going out gurus gave readers advice on the best concerts, nightlife and outdoor festivals hitting the D.C. area this weekend.