Halliburton to admit destroying evidence in spill

Steven Mufson

Houston-based company will admit that it directed workers to destroy simulations done after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 people and leaked nearly 5 million barrels of crude oil.

White House prepares for budget showdown with GOP

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Democrats say GOP calls for more cuts could result in a government shutdown.

Pope Francis arrives at the Copacabana beachfront in Rio de Janeiro. (AP )

Pope: Rich must do more to help poor

Juan Forero

In his first international trip to Brazil, Pope Francis warns the faithful that money and greed “bring the illusion of being happy.”

Christie goes after libertarians — hard

Christie goes after libertarians — hard

Aaron Blake

N.J. governor offers broadside against Republicans drifting toward a libertarian view on foreign policy.

Complex contractual issues complicate debate over military aid to Egypt

Complex contractual issues complicate debate over military aid to Egypt

Ernesto Londoño and Holly Yeager

A complex “cash-flow financing” arrangement makes it difficult for U.S. to shut off aid pipeline.

Weiner details how many women
he’s had online relationships with

Weiner details how many women<br>he’s had online relationships with

Rachel Weiner

The former representative says he sexted 6 to 10 women while in Congress and 3 after resigning.

MIT scientists give mouse fake memory

MIT scientists give mouse fake memory

Meeri Kim

Researchers figure out how to plant false memories into brains, an idea reminiscent of sci-fi film “Inception.”

Juror in Trayvon Martin trial says Zimmerman ‘got away with murder’

Juror in Trayvon Martin trial says Zimmerman ‘got away with murder’

Ruth Tam

She tells ABC’s Robin Roberts that she initially argued for a conviction and calls the trial “a publicity stunt.”

Justice Department to challenge
states’ voting rights laws

Justice Department to challenge <br> states’ voting rights laws

Sari Horwitz

Decision is an aggressive effort to continue policing the issue and blunt a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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The Lincoln Motor Company

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‘How can you represent those people?’

‘How can you represent those people?’

Abbe Smith

Why do lawyers defend controversial clients like Dzhokhar Tsarnaev or George Zimmerman?

Goodbye to Fannie and Freddie?

Goodbye to Fannie and Freddie?

Editorial Board

Bills in Congress challenge the old system for securing mortgages.

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Archaeologists probe Maryland site for nation’s oldest black community

Archaeologists probe Maryland site for nation’s oldest black community

Michael E. Ruane

The Hill neighborhood in Easton may predate New Orleans’ famous neighborhood, Treme, scholars say.

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Detroit: Sunk or salvageable?

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Pope Francis visits Brazilian favela

Pope Francis visits Brazilian favela

Pope Francis warmed the hearts of residents in one of Brazil’s poorest neighborhoods Thursday. Known as a "favela," this shantytown was once one of Brazil's most dangerous, plagued with drugs, violence and poverty.
Obama: Infrastructure a ‘key ingredient’ for economic growth

Obama: Infrastructure a ‘key ingredient’ for economic growth

President Obama pushed Congress on Thursday to work on improving infrastructure, saying, "The businesses of tomorrow will not locate near old roads" and "outdated ports."
Small plane crashes into Indiana home

Small plane crashes into Indiana home

A small plane has crashed into a house in a central Indiana, igniting a fire and injuring two people who were on the plane.
Weiner: New Yorkers care about their future, not my past

Weiner: New Yorkers care about their future, not my past

Anthony Weiner announced he is continuing his New York City mayoral campaign despite his latest scandal.
Horrific surveillance footage of Spain train crash

Horrific surveillance footage of Spain train crash

Surveillance video out of Spain shows the moment the train derailed around a curve, killing at least 78 passengers.
Bush 41 shaves head for kid with cancer

Bush 41 shaves head for kid with cancer

Former President George H.W. Bush shaved his head to support a little boy who lost his hair while being treated for leukemia.

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Redskins training camp underway in Richmond

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Chincoteague pony swim

Wild ponies are driven across Virginia’s Assateague Channel for auction supporting local volunteer fire company.

Huma Abedin, Anthony Weiner’s wife

Abedin, the longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaks out in support of her husband, a candidate for New York mayor.

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Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, show the world their baby boy, third in line to the British throne.

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Pope Francis in Brazil

Pope Francis makes his first trip abroad, to Brazil for World Youth Day, since being elected pontiff in March.

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Idaho mom sues president over surveillance

Idaho mom sues president over surveillance

Jerry Markon

Anna Smith is a plaintiff in one of six cases over the sweeping collection of telephone and Internet records.

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Jackie Gardina

History shows states are constrained in what they can do.

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D.C. United stadium deal backed
by key D.C. Council members

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Mike DeBonis

Deal, which will require council-approved land swaps, would bring venue to Buzzard Point in SW.

Sports

Harper’s walk-off home run ends Nats’ six-game skid

Harper’s walk-off home run ends Nats’ six-game skid

Adam Kilgore

The outfielder hits his first career walk-off home run to give Washington a 9-7 win, its first in 11 days.

Business

Ex-Goldman trader on trial in mortgage scheme

Ex-Goldman trader on trial in mortgage scheme

Dina ElBoghdady

E-mails are presented as evidence against Fabrice Tourre, who called himself the “Fabulous Fab.”

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Spring cyberattack thwarts profitability at LivingSocial

Steven Overly and Thomas Heath

Revenue plunged after many customers didn’t return to the D.C. firm’s site.

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Cartel violence escalates in Mexico’s troubled Michoacan state

Cartel violence escalates in Mexico’s troubled Michoacan state

Nick Miroff

In the so-called Tierra Caliente, the Mexican government faces open warfare on its western front.

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In the Loop: Weiner and Filner, digging in

In the Loop: Weiner and Filner, digging in

Al Kamen

IN THE LOOP | From New York to San Diego, some embattled politicians can’t take a hint.

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Obama’s media pool lacks racial depth

Obama’s media pool lacks racial depth

Paul Farhi

White reporters still dominate one of the top beats in U.S. journalism: covering the White House.

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