British exit polls show big lead for Conservatives
The results suggested the Tories will win 316 seats in the 650-member Parliament, leaving them in need of allies to cobble together a majority and retain the prime minister’s seat.
Election results could signal seismic shift in Scotland
The Scottish National Party, defeated on last year’s independence referendum, appears poised to win big in the British election, dealing a blow to Labor.
Senate approves bill on reviewing
a proposed nuclear deal with Iran
The bill passed, 98-1, giving it a bipartisan boost as it heads to the House for likely approval next week.
NSA program on phone records
is illegal, appellate court rules
The ruling comes as Congress weighs whether to allow the surveillance program to continue.
FBI knew gunman might travel to Muhammad drawing contest in Texas
Director James Comey said there was no indication that Elton Simpson was planning an attack.
City’s solution for gang violence:
A softer community-policing ethos
In an age of “zero tolerance” policies, very different changes in Fresno, Calif., saw big results.
Why Clinton’s immigration speech left many Republican rivals speechless
Her vow to expand on Obama’s executive actions presents a dilemma for the Republican party.
The odds of an Iran nuclear deal just got higher
150 House Dems sign a letter backing up Obama on Iran.
Protecting our service members against sexual assault
A new report reveals widespread retaliation against accusers.
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Mitt Romney convenes 2016 contenders, donors for Utah retreat
He’ll host a summit in Utah next month.
U.S. Holocaust museum says this Muslim minority could face genocide
A think tank attached to the U.S.’s official Holocaust museum warns that the conditions are in place for a genocide against the Rohingya, a marginalized ethnic minority in Burma
Oil train derails, explodes in flames in North Dakota; nearby town evacuated
Fifth tank car mishap of the year comes days after U.S. issued stricter rules for trains carrying oil.
Mayor Bowser holds town hall with city’s youth
Mayor Bowser says it’s “high time” city leaders do a better job listening to concerns of Washington youth.
For Wizards and John Wall, a bad time for bad luck to strike
The Wizards are used to misfortune, but John Wall's broken hand and wrist might be an all-timer.
Deesha Dyer: How a hip-hop lover from Philly became social secretary
She had no prestigious degree or VIP connections, but now she has one of the White House’s biggest jobs.
A sneak peek at the newest Smithsonian offering
A sample of planned exhibitions for the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Friday.
People camped out for Windows 95. Can Microsoft ever be cool again?
The style-challenged maker of Clippy, Vista and the Zune is suddenly making things people are excited about again.
A smart way to help mothers return to work after maternity leave
ON LEADERSHIP | Johnson & Johnson just gave a seriously generous gift to its employees who are parents-to-be.
Uncle Sam had better start treating his employees right
FEDERAL DIARY | A survey said the political environment, senior leadership and the work culture drive workers away.
Mortgage rates move higher for second week in a row
The 30-year fixed-rate average spiked 12 basis points to 3.8 percent, its biggest gain since November 2013.
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