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Anthony Weiner video kicks off run for mayor

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned amid scandal in June 2011, officially launched his bid for New York City mayor by releasing a campaign video Tuesday.

Looking for love on Prague’s metro

The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only.

Sen. McConnell: Lift sanctions on Burma

After meeting with Burmese President Thein Sein, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the steps the former pariah state has taken toward democracy are enough to lift existing sanctions.

Tim Cook: Apple pays ‘all of the taxes we owe’

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook is disputing assertions by a Senate panel that the company avoids billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates.

Rep. Tom Cole of Okla.: ‘A very grim day for us’

Rep. Tom Cole, who represents the city of Moore, Okla., in Congress said he never expected to see a storm quite like the tornado that tore through his town Monday.

Voters could elect Los Angeles’ first female mayor

Los Angeles voters going to the polls Tuesday could make history. The runoff election pits City Controller Wendy Greuel against City Councilman Eric Garcetti.

Former IRS commissioner testifies on agency’s targeting

Former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the IRS’s inappropriate targeting of certain groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Obama to tornado victims: Your country will travel this path with you

President Obama sought to ensure the people of Moore, Okla. on Tuesday that his administration is sending disaster relief aid “right away” to the tornado-devastated area.

Obama hosts Burmese President Thein Sein

President Obama welcomed Burma’s president, Thein Sein. Obama repeatedly referred to the nation as Myanmar--new acknowledgement of a "diplomatic courtesy" allowing "limited use of the name" to describe the former pariah state.

Senior White House aides knew about IRS probe

White House spokesman Jay Carney said Denis McDonough, President Obama's chief of staff, was among a handful of senior aides informed of the Treasury inspector general's findings that the IRS was targeting conservative groups for heightened scrutiny in their tax-exempt application process.

Obama endorses federal shield law for media

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said on Monday that President Obama is endorsing a federal shield law for reporters seeking to protect their confidential sources, and “is very happy to see the Senate take it up again."

Tornado touches down near Oklahoma City

The day after tornadoes killed two people in Oklahoma, a new tornado was spotted on the ground in Newcastle.

Wave of violence kills dozens in Iraq

A wave of attacks killed at least 86 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, officials said, pushing the death toll over the past week to more than 230 and extending some of the worst sectarian violence the country has seen

U.S. diplomat accused of spying reportedly leaves Russia

Russian TV aired video of the U.S. Embassy employee, Ryan Fogle,at Moscow airport. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has refused to comment on spying allegations against Fogle.

Obama at Morehouse College: ‘Some things as black men we can only do for ourselves’

President Obama told graduates of Morehouse College Sunday to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people's lives.

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Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours

Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours

Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.

Sam Havrilak: ‘If I would have known then what people know now’

Sam Havrilak: ‘If I would have known then what people know now’

Sam Havrilak said, “If I would have known then what people know now.”e

Bruce Laird: ‘The term was snapper...’

Bruce Laird: ‘The term was snapper...’

Bruce Laid said, “The term was snapper.”

Maxie Baughan: ‘I don’t regret one minute of it’

Maxie Baughan: ‘I don’t regret one minute of it’

Maxie Baughan said, “I don’t regret one minute of it.”

AOL’s Susan Lyne on leadership

AOL’s Susan Lyne on leadership

The CEO of AOL’s Brand Group and former Gilt Groupe CEO shares a leadership lesson from her career.

Scaffolding covers Washington Monument for repairs

Scaffolding covers Washington Monument for repairs

On Monday, the scaffolding surrounding the Washington Monument was topped off, and workers are set to repair damage from the 2011 earthquake.

Battle brewing for Web TV viewers — Post Buzz

Battle brewing for Web TV viewers — Post Buzz

With more people cutting cable in favor of Web TV, The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama runs through potential new services in the battle for Internet viewers.

Activism and accountability in Argentina

Activism and accountability in Argentina

Laura Alonso, a current member of Congress in Argentina, joins our leadership video series.

Unprecedented access: Joe Biden behind the scenes

Unprecedented access: Joe Biden behind the scenes

Washington Post photojournalist Melina Mara talks about her behind the scenes photos of Vice President Biden. Mara received unprecedented access to the vice president as he rode in his limousine and met privately with advocates, politicians and civil rights leaders.