Obama: As terror threat levels fall, policies to shift

Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller

President says the nation has entered a “new phase” in the war on terror and offers narrower limits on drone strikes.

President has regrets but wants anti-terror powers

Scott Wilson

ANALYSIS | Obama shows an unusual ambivalence over his policies’ morality.

Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is ... listening’

Aaron Blake

Code Pink cofounder admonishes the president, who says her point is valid.

The Bubble would inflate for special events. (Diller Scofidio + Renfro)

If Smithsonian bursts the Bubble, Hirshhorn goes back to square one

Philip Kennicott

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | The museum’s future as a serious art institution rides on next month’s decision on the ambitious project.

IRS official Lois Lerner is placed on administrative leave, officials say

IRS official Lois Lerner is placed on administrative leave, officials say

Ed O'Keefe and Juliet Eilperin

The agency’s acting commissioner asked her to resign, but she refused, Sen. Grassley said.

Lt. governor nominee is an exciting, troubling turn for Va.’s Republicans

Lt. governor nominee is an exciting, troubling turn for Va.’s Republicans

Paul Schwartzman and Errin Whack

E.W. Jackson has a strong appeal for conservatives, but his penchant for plain speaking could hinder him.

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Wrestling with the war on terror

Wrestling with the war on terror

Editorial Board

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

Bridge collapses in Washington state, dumping vehicles into Skagit River

Bridge collapses in Washington state, dumping vehicles into Skagit River

Associated Press

No fatalities reported after collapse of Interstate 5 bridge dumps vehicles and people into the water.

Boy Scouts say yes to gay youths but maintain ban on adult leaders

Boy Scouts say yes to gay youths but maintain ban on adult leaders

Michelle Boorstein

Organization’s vote is framed as a compromise but is expected to trigger lawsuits and defections.

OPINIONS

Three reasons Congress is broken

Three reasons Congress is broken

Robert G. Kaiser

Why Capitol Hill is so helpless and so hopeless.

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So long, Metro’s SmarTrip cards?

So long, Metro’s SmarTrip cards?

Dana Hedgpeth

Riders may one day be able to skip the plastic fare cards and pay with phones, key fobs or credit cards.

Cannes films imitate life, or each other

Cannes films imitate life, or each other

Ann Hornaday

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | The films were concerned with transition, but Robert Redford stole the show.

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Obama’s counterterrorism speech in two minutes

Obama’s counterterrorism speech in two minutes

President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism Thursday touched on drones, renewed efforts to close Guantanamo Bay, and was interrupted by a loud heckler.
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.
Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’

Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is . . . listening’

VIDEO | The president addresses woman after she interrupts his speech.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore

Oklahoma City Thunder players tour Moore

Residents of tornado-devastated Moore, Oklahoma got a surprise visit from members of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Players toured the damage and met residents. Thunder star Kevin Durant has given one million dollars to the Red Cross.
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.
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.

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40 summer grilling recipes

PHOTOS | Here are some appetizer, burger and dessert recipes to kick off barbecue season.

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President Obama’s wonder years

PHOTOS | The teen who would be president didn’t get A’s, had a cool grandfather and wore a lei to prom..

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Flexing their muscles

Dozens of bodybuilders came out to compete in the 2013 Musclemania Capital Tournament of Champions.

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Oklahoma tornado wreckage, London terrorism attack, NASA’s Dream Chaser, Triton unmanned aircraft and more.

Terrorism cited in London attack

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

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.

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Jerry Lewis, Kat Graham, Zachary Quinto, Aerosmith, Carly Rae Jepsen and more.

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Fun and fascinating creatures around the world.

POLITICS

Senate confirms Obama nominee to influential appeals court

Senate confirms Obama nominee to influential appeals court

Juliet Eilperin

After the 97-0 vote, Sri Srinivasan, principal deputy solicitor general, joins the D.C. Circuit appeals court.

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The Boy Scouts vote for gay inclusion — up to a point

The Boy Scouts vote for gay inclusion — up to a point

Jonathan Capehart

Today, the organization voted to drop its ban on gay scouts. But what happens when they become adults?

LOCAL

At U-Va., billionaire says moms lack focus to be successful traders

At U-Va., billionaire says moms lack focus to be successful traders

Jenna Johnson

Paul Tudor Jones says as long as women have babies, men will remain at the top of the industry.

SPORTS

Griffin says his relationship with Shanahan not in need of repair

Griffin says his relationship with Shanahan not in need of repair

Mark Maske

Robert Griffin III runs and throws during Redskins' OTA, hopes to participate in training camp.

BUSINESS

Md. firm settles civil charges on leaked data

Md. firm settles civil charges on leaked data

Dina ElBoghdady

The SEC says worker at Institutional Shareholder Services revealed how clients were voting on corporate ballots.

TECHNOLOGY

Google faces new FTC probe over display ads

Google faces new FTC probe over display ads

Craig Timberg

Federal officials have monitored firm’s conduct since its acquisition of digital ad company DoubleClick.

WORLD

After more arrests, Britain confronts a familiar threat: homegrown terrorism

After more arrests, Britain confronts a familiar threat: homegrown terrorism

Anthony Faiola

Two additional suspects arrested in hacking attack that killed a soldier, 25, in southeast London.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

IRS, EPA and HUD will close Friday

IRS, EPA and HUD will close Friday

Lisa Rein

Mass furlough of 115,000 employees at the three major federal agencies is the result of sequestration.

LIFESTYLE

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

White House press secretary Jay Carney discusses favorite band

Chris Richards

Carney, whose voice as White House mouthpiece guides the media, talks about the band that has guided him.

DISCUSSIONS

Got Plans?

Got Plans?

Transcript | Our resident going out gurus gave readers advice on the best concerts, nightlife and outdoor festivals hitting the D.C. area this weekend.

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