In coded e-mails, clues that helped foil terror plots

The National Security Agency’s ability to monitor a Yahoo e-mail account helped authorities stop a planned attack on New York City subways, officials said.

Google asks court to ease gag order over surveillance

The company challenges a long-standing gag order over the number of government data requests, citing First Amendment.

Heat's LeBron James, left, blocks a shot by Spurs' Tim Duncan. (Getty)

Heat squeeze past Spurs, force Game 7

Miami uses a late charge to tie in regulation and then win in overtime to send the NBA Finals to a winner-take-all Game 7.

U.S. House passes bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

U.S. House passes bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

While the measure is unlikely to become law, it could reverberate politically ahead of special elections.

As mortgage rates rise, so do fears about U.S.’s economic recovery

As mortgage rates rise, so do fears about U.S.’s economic recovery

In the short term, the rate jump is spurring home buyers to action, but economists worry about long term.

Labor Dept. lawyer accused of assault found dead in jail; throat had been cut

Labor Dept. lawyer accused of assault found dead in jail; throat had been cut

Paul Mannina shared a cell with an inmate, but it is unknown whether the wound was self-inflicted.

Journalist whose profile led to ouster of Gen. McChrystal dies in crash at 33

Journalist whose profile led to ouster of Gen. McChrystal dies in crash at 33

WORLDVIEWS | Michael Hastings’s Rolling Stone piece portrayed the Army general as a loose cannon.

Letting John F. Kennedy’s word —
and flame — continue forth

Letting John F. Kennedy’s word — <br>and flame — continue forth

50 years after JFK’s visit, a torch lit at his grave in Virginia heads to Ireland to honor emigrant ancestors like his.

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How Milk and Its Products Get to You

Learn how milk gets from the farm to your table.

Metro awaits new transit center tests before committing to taking control

Metro awaits new transit center tests before committing to taking control

Official tells Montgomery County that agency will wait to see results of new tests on troubled $120M hub.

Teen charged with reckless driving in friend’s fatal skateboarding accident

Teen charged with reckless driving in friend’s fatal skateboarding accident

John Malvar fell while holding on to the window of a pickup truck being driven by a fellow high schooler.

Did guards’ age play a role in the Baltimore jail corruption scandal?

Did guards’ age play a role in the Baltimore jail corruption scandal?

Most of the indicted officers were hired before 21, an age that may have left them open to influence.

Boy electrocuted at elementary school

Three other teens were injured in the Tuesday night incident at Fox Mill Elementary School in Herndon.

For homeless students, graduation brings relief and a brighter future

For homeless students, graduation brings relief and a brighter future

Fairfax students Sia Kanu and Zac Winland have overcome harrowing pasts to earn their diplomas.

You think the NSA is intrusive? Try being stopped and frisked by police.

You think the NSA is intrusive? Try being stopped and frisked by police.

COLUMN | There must be a better way to improve public safety without racially targeted policing.

Flaws seen in Virginia’s new method
to evaluate teachers by performance

Flaws seen in Virginia’s new method <br>to evaluate teachers by performance

Using “student growth percentiles” — how much students learn in a year — is tricky, officials say.

Offense proves elusive for Nationals

Offense proves elusive for Nationals

Washington produces just six hits against the Phillies as the Nats slump to their third loss in a row.

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Commander-in-style

PHOTOS | No matter where in the world she goes, Michelle Obama gets attention for her fashion choices.

CHANTILLY, VA - October 20, 2011: (Step 14 for Web Purposes) Steamed Prawns With Bean Thread Noodles (Goong Obb Wun Sen) made by Thai Basil chef and owner, Nongkran Daks is seen on Thursday October 20, 2011 in Chantilly, VA. It has been on the menu since she opened the restaurant 13 years ago. Remove from the heat. Uncover; place the pot or pan on a serving plate and garnish with cilantro leaves. Bring to the table and serve; the dish stays quite warm. As you dig in, discard the smashed ginger, garlic and the bacon, if you'd rather not eat it in its poached, not-crisped, state. (Matt McClain for the Washington Post)

14 tasty summer shrimp recipes

PHOTOS | From Indian and Thai to Mexican and Italian, here are delicious ways to cook summer shellfish.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Photos of the day

G-8 summit, protests rock Brazil, Britain’s Royal Ascot and more.

Animal views

Rodent exhibition, swimming with elephants, Mexico’s feline mayoral candidate and more.

Johnathon’s journey

Johnathon Carrington is valedictorian of Dunbar High and is headed to Georgetown. But, he worries, is he ready?

Eye on entertainment

Sandra Bullock, Jessica Sanchez, Snooki, Billy Porter, Billy Crystal, Sean Hayes, Gwen Stefani and other celebrities.

Grand Medieval Joust

The reenactment at England’s Eltham Palace aims to lend insight into life at the palace during the medieval period.

Brazil’s other soccer fields

With the Confederations Cup opening this week, here’s glimpse at some of Brazil’s overlooked soccer fields — in its cities’ slums.

Father’s Day picnic in NE

“It’s off-the-chain fun” at this decades-old celebration in Northeast D.C., which draws hundreds.

Miss USA 2013

Photos from the 2013 Miss USA Competition in Las Vegas.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Biden on gun legislation: ‘We have not given up’

Biden on gun legislation: ‘We have not given up’

Despite the failure of gun legislation in the Senate in April, Vice Presiden Joe Biden says the fight for expanded background checks and other gun reforms is not over.
Obama arrives in Berlin

Obama arrives in Berlin

President Barack Obama arrived in Germany Tuesday for a 24-hour visit, the culmination of which will be a speech on Wednesday at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Volcano erupts near Mexico City

Volcano erupts near Mexico City

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano registered a massive eruption, emitting a plume of ash and gas that reached an altitude of 2.4 miles. Editor’s note: The video is silent.
Suicide bombs target Baghdad mosque, killing 29

Suicide bombs target Baghdad mosque, killing 29

Two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside and near a Shiite mosque in Baghdad Tuesday, killing 29 people and reviving fears the country is headed back toward the widespread sectarian bloodshed.
Military plans to put women in combat jobs

Military plans to put women in combat jobs

Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.
Protesters fill Brazilian streets

Protesters fill Brazilian streets

An estimated 100,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of eight different Brazilian cities, to oppose poor services despite heavy taxes.
Snowden: ‘U.S. government is not going to be able to cover this up’

Snowden: ‘U.S. government is not going to be able to cover this up’

Edward Snowden defended the leak of classified U.S. intelligence programs in a chat with the Guardian, which first published his leaks.

SPORTS

Offense proves elusive for Nationals

Offense proves elusive for Nationals

Phillies starter Cliff Lee is masterful and Washington’s offense is not as the Nats fall two games under .500.

BUSINESS

British charge UBS trader with fraud in Libor rigging case

British  charge UBS trader with fraud in Libor rigging case

Tom Hayes faces eight counts in the banking scandal, seven months after the U.S. brought criminal charges.

DISCUSSIONS

A cure for tourism fatigue?

A cure for tourism fatigue?

If you live in D.C. you’re familiar with tourism fatigue. Every summer, you’re expected to play tour guide for visiting friends and relatives and the sights can get redundant. What’s your solution?

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