As G-8 gathers,
a test looms for the euro zone

Top world leaders will convene at Camp David on Friday as they confront renewed financial tensions in Europe.

Edwards defense rests after medical details on mistress

Edwards defense rests after medical details on mistress

Ex-candidate, Rielle Hunter don’t testify.

(Jahi Chikwendiu / Post)

D.C. murder conviction overturned

Wrongly imprisoned for 28 years, Santae Tribble was featured in a Post series about convictions based on flawed forensic work.

Brain implant lets paralyzed woman control robot arm with her mind

Brain implant lets paralyzed woman control robot arm with her mind

Researchers report latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.

Skechers to pay $40M to settle charges over claim that shoes toned muscles

Skechers to pay $40M to settle charges over claim that shoes toned muscles

FTC said the footwear company made unfounded claims that shoes would help people lose weight.

Should I buy Facebook stock?
What the IPO means for you.

Should I buy Facebook stock? <br> What the IPO means for you.

COLUMN | What you need to know ahead of the social media giant’s initial public offering.

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Divisive close for Va. Assembly, as judgeship for gay prosecutor is blocked

Divisive close for Va. Assembly, as judgeship for gay prosecutor is blocked

Conservative lawmakers insist his gay rights advocacy disqualifies him from being an impartial judge.

Sietsema revisits top local eats

Sietsema revisits top local eats

SPRING DINING GUIDE | The Post’s food critic shares updated critiques of 15 restaurants.

Snapshot of a vanished Washington

Snapshot of a vanished Washington

An 1892 map reveals the history of some familiar neighborhoods in the nation’s capital.

Honoring an officer’s sacrifices

Honoring an officer’s sacrifices

COLUMN | William Henderson Foote’s story is one of courage and cowardice, honor and shame.

Living room of the Burns beach house in Bethany, designed by Erica Burns

Living room of the Burns beach house in Bethany, designed by Erica Burns (Andrew Hensler / ANDREW HENSLER FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

A family beach house makeover

A Maryland couple works with their designer daughter-in-law on their Delaware beach house renovation.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15:   (L-R) Nathan Astudillo and playmate Marisol Turpin-Valdes, both 2, jump in the mud puddles at Lincoln Park in Washington, DC on May 15, 2012.     The early morning thunderstorm provided a lasting play puddle in the afternoon.  The children's mothers planned to let their children play in the water saying they were going to get dirty anyway.  They even brought a change of clothes.   Photo taken at 4:40 p.m. EST.  (Photo by Linda Davidson/The Washington Post)

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A massive project aims to capture shots from around the world. These are Post photographers’ best ones.

Like the looks of Taylor Gourmet's roast pork sandwich? It's free for you tomorrow at the Bethesda location.

Where the president eats

PHOTOS | Obama dropped by Taylor Gourmet today. Check out other spots that have hosted the president.

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Is the Nation’s River endangered?

Is the Nation’s River endangered?

I have a hunch this designation is political at some level, but I don’t want to go out on a limb here.

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Meet the panda matchmaker

Meet the panda matchmaker

Panda mating is complicated. Join the Smithsonian’s Jonathan Ballou to talk about the National Zoo’s pandas.

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Snapshot of life in one photo

Snapshot of life in one photo

Tuesday, we asked you to share your day in one photo. It was so much fun, we’re continuing it today.

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Find a bite near your Metro stop

Looking for a restaurant that’s not too out-of-the-way? Just pick your Metro stop and voilà! Find a new spot to try.

(Bonnie Jo Mount / WASHINGTON POST)

Politics

Obama’s Bain ad buy: money effectively spent

Obama’s Bain ad buy: money effectively spent

TRAIL MIX | The Obama campaign spent an estimated $83,000 on its latest ad attacking Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital record— not much in the grand scheme of things, but it was worth it.

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Queen Elizabeth exhibition, Rugby fans, UFC featherweight bout and more.

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Goslings on the move, tapir cubs, Montana horse drive and more.

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Lady Gaga, Carole King, Parker Young, John Legend, Ronnie Wood and other celebrities.

JPMorgan shareholder meeting draws protesters

The bank held its meeting days after disclosing its trading blunder.

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Past winners

The Twain Prize is America’s funniest awards ceremony — and this year, Ellen DeGeneres will be honored.

Post submissions to ADAY photo project

The massive photography project captured shots from around the world on May 15.

Weed whackers

City of Gaithersburg will use goats to eradicate invasive plants on a seven-acre wedge of land.

Controversial magazine covers

These covers gave people something to talk about.

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DeGeneres to receive Twain Prize

DeGeneres to receive Twain Prize

Comedian and talk-show host is chosen as its 15th winner for her “special brand of humor.”

TV Column: ABC loads up on laughs this fall

TV Column: ABC loads up on laughs this fall

Network hopes to pile on and revive its “family” comedies on Fridays, with help from Reba McIntire sitcom.

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Frozen flavors from the tropics

Frozen flavors from the tropics

The certain something in tropical ice cream goes far beyond soursop.

Saving food, a sheet at a time

Saving food, a sheet at a time

The simple invention of an Ellicott City native helps extend the life of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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