Legal battle over contraceptive mandate grows

Robert Barnes

Religiously devout business owners are waging a rebellion against providing their employees with contraception coverage.

Obama to announce steps to help close Guantanamo

Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn

He is expected to discuss elements of his counterterrorism policies in a speech that comes a day after his administration acknowledged it had killed 4 Americans in overseas operations since 2009.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish boy watches a blessing at the wall. (Reuters)

A bold plan for the Western Wall

William Booth

Plan calls for a new section of the wall for more liberal streams of Judaism where men and women would worship together.

On IRS issue, senior White House
aides focused on shielding Obama

On IRS issue, senior White House <br> aides focused on shielding Obama

Philip Rucker and Juliet Eilperin

Counsel’s office wanted to ensure that president could not be accused of meddling in an ongoing probe.

British prime minister promises security review after London attack

British prime minister promises security review after London attack

Anthony Faiola

Authorities will examine prior reports on suspects in brutal slaying of British soldier.

Poll: Most back ‘path to citizenship;’ GOP lawmakers face tough choice

Poll: Most back ‘path to citizenship;’ GOP lawmakers face tough choice

Dan Balz and Jon Cohen

Some Republicans want to court the Hispanic vote, but a bare majority of GOP voters oppose ‘path’ plan.

Boy Scouts leaders set to vote today on whether to allow gay Scouts in ranks

Boy Scouts leaders set to vote today on whether to allow gay Scouts in ranks

Associated Press

Scouts prepare for an emotionally charged moment for one of the nation’s oldest youth organizations.

OPINIONS

Obama’s lawlessness

Obama’s lawlessness

George F. Will

His unconstitutional approach to the National Labor Relations Board.

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LOCAL NEWS

Police: ‘PBS NewsHour’ driver killed by off-duty deputy in Alexandria

Police: ‘PBS NewsHour’ driver killed by off-duty deputy in Alexandria

Matt Zapotosky

The deputy has been placed on administrative leave with pay while authorities investigate the incident.

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 D.C. man was evicted, his neighbors rallied to help and an amazing thing happened.

Man to run from Arlington to Boston to raise money for bombing victims

Man to run from Arlington to Boston to raise money for bombing victims

Tom Jackman

Ultra-marathoner Frank Fumich, along with Fla. friend, to make 450-mile, 5-day trek starting Tuesday.

Muggy day with thundershowers,
wind likely to hit by afternoon

Muggy day with thundershowers, <br> wind likely to hit by afternoon

David Streit

WEATHER GANG | The humidity is still palpable, but a cold front may sweep it all away by the weekend.

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

Michael Lee

Team in enviable position as owner of a pick it could trade or use to augment its up-and-coming roster.

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FEATURED VIDEOS

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.
Arias: Death sentence would cause more pain

Arias: Death sentence would cause more pain

Jodi Arias says it would cause more pain for her family, if she is sentenced to death. Arias’s fate is currently in the hands of a jury after she was convicted of the 2008 murder of her former boyfriend.
Anthony Weiner video kicks off run for mayor

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.

EDITORS’ PICKS

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 | Appetizer, burger and dessert recipes to kick off barbecue season this Memorial Day weekend.

WASHINGTON DC: MAY 22 The Mr. District of Columbia Pageant contestants from left to right, Travis Rumans, 31, Chris Murphy, 28, Owen Willis, 20, Justice Woods, 26, Joseph Otim, 30, Jason Elias Gonzalez, 30 and Austin Wiles, 26 wait for the announcement of which one of them will be the 2013 Mr. District of Columbia at Penn Social in Washington, DC on May 22, 2013. The contestants help raise over $15,000 for the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The Mr. DC pageant is a fundraising event to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The qualifications for the Mr. District of Columbia finalists is that they must live, work and attend school in the District of Columbia between the ages of 21-30 who are unmarried, intelligent, and dapper in a suit. (Photo by Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

The battle to become Mr. D.C.

PHOTOS | Pageant contestants compete to raise more than $15,000 for Children’s National Medical Network.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Terrorism cited in London attack

Two assailants hacked to death a British soldier on a busy southeast London neighborhood street Wednesday afternoon.

Photos of the day

Chelsea Flower Show, face transplant in Poland, Oklahoma residents cope with tornado aftermath 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.

The Herndon Climb

The Herndon Monument climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Eye on entertainment

Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Emma Stone, 2 Chainz, Tyrese Gibson, Susan Boyle 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?

LOCAL COLUMNISTS

Va. GOP pick likely to help Democrats

Va. GOP pick likely to help Democrats

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | E.W. Jackson’s extreme rhetoric endangers the Republican gubernatorial strategy.

SPORTS

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

With No. 3 pick, Wizards have options

Michael Lee

Team in enviable position as owner of a pick it could trade or use to augment its up-and-coming roster.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Senate committee approves Obama's NLRB nominees

Senate committee approves Obama's NLRB nominees

Josh Hicks

The vote split along party lines but moved the confirmation process to the full Senate.

LIFESTYLE

President Obama's prom photo

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? In Time magazine, from 1979, the president of the United States's prom photo.

GOING OUT GUIDE

14 local bars where hipsters haven't yet ruined cheap beer

14 local bars where hipsters haven't yet ruined cheap beer

Caitlin Dewey

Cheap beer is getting more expensive, according to a new report; but some D.C. institutions are fighting the trend.

BUSINESS

Crowdfunding’s newest player, Donald Trump

Crowdfunding’s newest player, Donald Trump

Mohana Ravindranath

The real estate mogul launched crowdfunding platform FundAnything, on which he personally supports certain campaigns.

DISCUSSIONS

Home Front

Home Front

Thursday at 11 a.m. | Allstate Insurance’s April Eaton will answer your questions about emergency preparedness and what your family can do to stay safe before, during and after a disaster.

REAL ESTATE

Mortgage rates are trending upward

Mortgage rates are trending upward

Kathy Orton

The 30-year fixed-rate average moved higher for the third week in a row, jumping to 3.59 percent.

OBITUARIES

Stanley E. Cohen, consumer journalist, dies at 93

Stanley E. Cohen, consumer journalist, dies at 93

Mohana Ravindranath and Matt Schudel

As Washington editor of Advertising Age for 42 years, Mr. Cohen was among the first consumer journalists.

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