From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 4:36 PM

President Barack Obama is vowing to fight any efforts to block the work of a new consumer protection bureau as he introduces former Ohio attorney general Richard Cordray to run the agency. (July 18)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 4:36 PM

In a public stunt, Seema Bhadoria of Bhopal, India pulls a truck with her teeth. Bhadoria has previously pulled seven airplanes, a 450-ton ship and eight vans, for which she holds a Guinness World Record.

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 1:14 PM

A third marine, Sgt. Ray Lewis, released a YouTube video inviting actress Betty White to the Marine Corps. Ball. Other celebrities that were invited include Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake.

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 1:14 PM

A horse that suffered burns over two-thirds of her body in a barn fire in eastern Pennsylvania has largely recovered. Now the animal’s owner hopes "Suki" can become a therapy animal for human burn victims. (July 18)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 1:14 PM

General David Petraeus handed over command of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan to General John Allen at a ceremony in Kabul Monday. (July 18)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 9:57 AM

The main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest collapsed Sunday night during a Cheap Trick concert as a severe thunderstorm sent the band members and thousands of fans running for cover. At least five people were injured, one seriously. (July 18)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 9:57 AM

Hosni Mubarak’s lead doctor denied Sunday that the ousted Egyptian president had suffered a stroke or was in a coma, as Mubarak's lawyer claimed. Mubarak has been in a hospital in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh since April. (July 18)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 9:57 AM

Mount Lokon, a volcano in central Indonesia, unleashed its most powerful eruption yet on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but villagers in the area rushed to emergency shelters. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 18 2011 12:07 AM

Prince William Soccer, Inc. hosted a Women’s World Cup Final Viewing Party in honor of PWSI soccer alumn, Ali Krieger.

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 5:31 PM

Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke held off two American's to win the 140th British Open on Sunday. Golfers from Northern Ireland have now won three of the last six major titles. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 5:30 PM

The Los Angeles mayor says a 10-mile stretch of one of the nation’s busiest freeways will reopen beginning at about 11:30 a.m. because bridge work on the roadway was completed 16 hours ahead of schedule. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 5:30 PM

London’s police chief has quit over his links to a former News of the World editor caught up in the phone hacking scandal. Metropolitan Police commissioner Paul Stephenson denies any wrongdoing. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 2:10 PM

Rebekah Brooks, Rupert Murdoch’s former British CEO, said she was "assisting the police with their inquiries" after being arrested Sunday in the British phone hacking and police bribery scandal. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 2:10 PM

The first family walked from the White House to attend services at St. John’s Church Sunday morning. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 2:10 PM

Authorities say a Northern California man has been arrested on suspicion of making death threats against Sen. Barbara Boxer. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 10:52 AM

Casey Anthony has been released from a Florida jail, 12 days after she was acquitted of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. She got into an SUV early Sunday morning, leaving the jail in the company of her attorney, Jose Baez. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 10:52 AM

The weekend closing of the 405 Freeway, a major traffic artery through Los Angeles, sparked fears of massive gridlock - the dreaded Carmageddon. (July 17)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 17 2011 10:52 AM

Anti-Gaddafi forces have suffered the loss of many lives. Despite being under-armed and untrained, the rebels continue to volunteer on the mission to take down Moammar Gaddafi’s regime. (July 16)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 16 2011 6:39 PM

Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke took a one shot lead after the third round of the British Open Saturday. Several Americans are in position to challenge for the title. (July 16)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 16 2011 6:39 PM

"We are sorry" the full-page ad began Saturday, as Rupert Murdoch tried to halt a phone-hacking scandal that has claimed two of his top executives. (July 16)