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.

Hezbollah chief defends group’s involvement in Syria

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

An Afghan woman waits to try on a burqa at a shop in Kabul. (AP file)

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.

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.

British police arrest three more suspects in soldier’s slaying

British police arrest three more suspects in soldier’s slaying

Authorities have already detained four others in connection with the murder of Lee Rigby.

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?

31 charts to destroy faith in humanity

31 charts to destroy faith in humanity

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

‘New burlesque’ woos all shapes,
sizes and sexes to strut their stuff

‘New burlesque’ woos all shapes, <br> sizes and sexes to strut their stuff

Va. festival is manifestation of a movement that has reinvented a risqué entertainment form.

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.

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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.
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

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.

Animal views

Fun and fascinating creatures around the world.

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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