U.S. admits to killing four of its citizens abroad

Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn

Acknowledgment marks the first time the administration has confirmed the killings. Also, a U.S. official says the White House is planning to restart the transfer of some Guantanamo detainees.

Man tied to Boston suspect
is killed in FBI interview

Man tied to Boston suspect <br> is killed in FBI interview

Sari Horwitz and Jenna Johnson

Interview with Ibragim Todashev turns violent.

Volunteers clean debris from the city cemetery in Moore. (EPA)

Volunteers ready cemetery for victims

Carol Morello and Melissa Bell

The cleanup of tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., begins in earnest, and among the first tasks for the survivors will be to bury the dead.

Terrorism cited in U.K. cleaver attack

Terrorism cited in U.K. cleaver attack

Anthony Faiola

Two men in London hack to death a man reported to be a soldier before delivering an apparent Islamic rant.

Some businesses, citing religion, resist birth control coverage for workers

Some businesses, citing religion, resist birth control coverage for workers

Robert Barnes

Company owners say that their religious beliefs take precedence over new rule in health-care law.

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

On IRS issue, senior White House <br> aides were 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.

The Post’s View

Shining a light in the political shadows

Shining a light in the political shadows

Editorial Board

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

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

Joe Heim

In the wake of any tragedy, the president’s presence has become an expected part of grieving ritual.

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.

Failing resort takes a gamble on casino

Failing resort takes a gamble on casino

J. Freedom du Lac and John Wagner

Officials hope Maryland’s fourth casino will save taxpayer-subsidized Rocky Gap Casino Resort.

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.

Sinkhole keeps downtown D.C. fixated

Sinkhole keeps downtown D.C. fixated

Mark Berman

A sinkhole at 14th and F streets is a reminder of the fragile state of much of the area’s aging infrastructure.

After stealth delivery, new elephant named Bozie arrives at National Zoo

After stealth delivery, new elephant named Bozie arrives at National Zoo

Michael E. Ruane

The elephant was transported by truck from Baton Rouge to its new home in Washington.

State prosecutors investigating Gov. McDonnell’s gift disclosure forms

State prosecutors investigating Gov. McDonnell’s gift disclosure forms

Rosalind S. Helderman

Attorney Gen. Cuccinelli confirms that he initiated probe into possible gift law violations in November.

Nationals end road trip on a high note

Nationals end road trip on a high note

Adam Kilgore

Washington’s long, strange journey out West closes with a victory in extra innings versus the Giants.

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FEATURED VIDEOS

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.
London attacker explains deadly machete attack (Contains graphic images)

London attacker explains deadly machete 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.
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.”
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.
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.
Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

Los Angeles has elected its next mayor: City Councilman Eric Garcetti, a Latino who will also become the city's first Jewish leader when he takes office.
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

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Scandal-plagued pols bounce back

PHOTOS | Here are a few politicians during their days of disgrace — and their new lives afterward.

President Barack Obama laughs with former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, prior to the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, April 25, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

White House: Behind the scenes

PHOTOS | From Oval Office pow-wows to celebrity sightings, a behind-the-scenes look at the presidency.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Terrorism cited in London cleaver attack

Assailants hacked to death a man reported to be a British soldier on a London street.

Photos of the day

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

The Herndon Climb

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

Tornado devastates Moore, Okla.

Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a twister carved a long path of destruction in a suburb of Oklahoma City.

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.

Ethiopia’s salt trail

For centuries, merchants have traveled to the Danakil Depression to collect salt from the vast desert basin.

POLITICS

Gay rights groups criticize immigration reform bill

Gay rights groups criticize immigration reform bill

David Nakamura

Amendment to add protections for same-sex couples was withdrawn to preserve GOP support.

LOCAL COLUMNISTS

Settle in for the ultimate set of D.C. music

Settle in for the ultimate set of D.C. music

John Kelly

Readers weigh in on what songs should be included in a mythical set list of songs by D.C. bands.

SPORTS

Nats end road trip on a high note

Nats end road trip on a high note

Adam Kilgore

Washington’s long, strange journey out West closes with a victory in extra innings over the Giants.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Foxx breezes through Senate confirmation hearing

Foxx breezes through Senate confirmation hearing

Ashley Halsey III

The Charlotte mayor is President Obama’s choice to replace Transportation Secretary LaHood.

LIFESTYLE

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

A growing role for presidents: America’s consoler in chief

Joe Heim

In the wake of any tragedy, the president’s presence has become an expected part of grieving ritual.

GOING OUT GUIDE

Ten things to look forward to at this year's Capital Fringe Festival

Maura Judkis

Fringe is still two months away, but details about the performances, food and decor are starting to trickle out.

BUSINESS

Push on corporate taxes goes global

Push on corporate taxes goes global

Howard Schneider

A global effort to tighten corporate tax rules is gaining momentum as Europe and the U.S. take aim at American tech giants.

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

Gone are the low lying fruits of real estate investing

Gone are the low lying fruits of real estate investing

Justin Pierce

With prices rising and growing confidence in the economy, it is getting tougher to find good deals.

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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