Obama pledges new rules on use of armed drones

Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller

President says the nation has reached a “crossroads” in the war on terror and that it is time to recalibrate policies.

President has regrets but wants anti-terror powers

Scott Wilson

ANALYSIS | Obama shows an unusual ambivalence over his policies’ morality.

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

Aaron Blake

Code Pink cofounder admonishes the president, who says her point is valid.

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If Smithsonian bursts the Bubble, Hirshhorn goes back to square one

Philip Kennicott

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | The museum’s future as a serious art institution rides on next month’s decision on the ambitious project.

IRS official Lois Lerner is placed on administrative leave, officials say

IRS official Lois Lerner is placed on administrative leave, officials say

Ed O’Keefe and Juliet Eilperin

The agency’s acting commissioner asked her to resign, but she refused, Sen. Grassley said.

I-5 bridge collapse in Washington State dumps vehicles, people into river

I-5 bridge collapse in Washington State dumps vehicles, people into river

Associated Press

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

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Wrestling with the war on terror

Wrestling with the war on terror

Editorial Board

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

For Va. GOP, conservative lightning rod sparks hope — and strikes fear

For Va. GOP, conservative lightning rod sparks hope — and strikes fear

Paul Schwartzman and Errin Whack

Lt. gov. nominee E.W. Jackson’s voice rings true to activists, but others worry about sour notes.

Boy Scouts vote expected to trigger lawsuits and defections

Boy Scouts vote expected to trigger lawsuits and defections

Michelle Boorstein

Organization ended its ban on openly gay youths but maintained a prohibition on gay adult leaders.

OPINIONS

Three reasons Congress is broken

Three reasons Congress is broken

Robert G. Kaiser

Why Capitol Hill is so helpless and so hopeless.

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

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.

In the charming ‘Frances Ha,’ Greta Gerwig delivers a radiant star turn

In the charming ‘Frances Ha,’ Greta Gerwig delivers a radiant star turn

Ann Hornaday

MOVIE REVIEW | Four-star film is too warm and laugh-out-loud funny to be a cynical downer.

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Coping with loss in Moore, Oklahoma

Coping with loss in Moore, Oklahoma

Nine-year-old Lucas’ 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.
Obama’s counterterrorism speech in two minutes

Obama’s counterterrorism speech in two minutes

President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism Thursday touched on drones, renewed efforts to close Guantanamo Bay, and was interrupted by a loud heckler.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore

Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore

Residents of tornado-devastated Moore, Oklahoma got a surprise visit from members of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Players toured the damage and met residents. Thunder star Kevin Durant has given one million dollars to the Red Cross.
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.
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.

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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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Flexing their muscles

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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.

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Jerry Lewis, Kat Graham, Zachary Quinto, Aerosmith, Carly Rae Jepsen and more.

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Fun and fascinating creatures around the world.

POLITICS

How the IRS scandal helped immigration reform

How the IRS scandal helped immigration reform

Chris Cillizza and Sean Sullivan

Washington simply can't walk and chew gum.

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The Boy Scouts vote for gay inclusion — up to a point

The Boy Scouts vote for gay inclusion — up to a point

Jonathan Capehart

Today, the organization voted to drop its ban on gay scouts. But what happens when they become adults?

LOCAL

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

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.

SPORTS

Shanahan not saying if Redskins will adjust offense

Shanahan not saying if Redskins will adjust offense

Mark Maske

Redskins coach says, "I can't tell you for sure" if plays will be changed to protect Robert Griffin III.

BUSINESS

Md. firm settles civil charges on leaked data

Md. firm settles civil charges on leaked data

Dina ElBoghdady

The SEC says worker at Institutional Shareholder Services revealed how clients were voting on corporate ballots.

TECHNOLOGY

Google faces new FTC probe over display ads

Google faces new FTC probe over display ads

Craig Timberg

Federal officials have monitored firm’s conduct since its acquisition of digital ad company DoubleClick.

WORLD

After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan

After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan

Chico Harlan

Under “Abenomics,” the prime minister’s radical economic policy plan, Japan sees signs of a revival.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Post-ABC poll: Most Americans disapprove of cuts

Post-ABC poll: Most Americans disapprove of cuts

Josh Hicks and Scott Clement

Polling data shows that 56 percent of Americans disapprove of the government-wide spending cuts.

LIFESTYLE

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

Chris Richards

Carney, whose voice as White House mouthpiece guides the media, talks about the band that has guided him.

DISCUSSIONS

Got Plans?

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.

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