From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 04 2011 10:49 AM

Troops marked Independence Day at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan with a traditional "Morning Colors" ceremony. (July 4)

From: Washington Post on Mon, Jul 04 2011 12:55 AM

The fourth of July is important for politicians, and even moreso for those angling to be president. While they won’t get a vacation, the day does provide a stage for candidates to showcase their patriotism and political independence.

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

Casey Anthony broke down crying as prosecutors called her a liar who murdered her two-year-old daughter, Caylee. She closed her eyes and rested her chin on her fist. (July 3)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

Center Brad Richards, considered the biggest prize in this year’s underwhelming free-agent market, struck it rich Saturday when he agreed to a nine-year, $60 million deal with the New York Rangers. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair offeredhis thoughts on the ideals of the United States and the character of its people as they celebrates their independence from Britain.(July 3)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

NextGen is touted as the antidote to gridlock in the air travel system, which is forecast to be serving one billion passengers a year by 2021, up from 713 million last year.

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

Bob Schieffer spoke with Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio), Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.), Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D-Calif.) on the specific cuts made at state levels in order to reduce their deficits. (July 3)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:09 PM

Prince William and Kate made an unscheduled walkabout to greet hundreds of supporters outside City Hall Sunday undeterred by anti-monarchist, French-speaking separatists protesting nearby. (July 3)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:51 AM

The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 rout of Colombia Saturday. The two-time World Cup champions out shot Columbia 27-12 in the shutout win. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:51 AM

Saturday marked Prince William and Kate’s quietest day since beginning their tour of Canada. The newlyweds took part in a tree planting ceremony in Ottawa. They later visited a hospital and tourism institute in Quebec. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:51 AM

David Ragan earned the first Sprint Cup victory of his career Saturday night with a push from teammate Matt Kenseth that helped Ragan atone for one of the biggest gaffes of his young career. (July 3)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:51 AM

Greek authorities arrested the captain of one of the boats in the flotilla that was going to try to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The arrest is the latest in a string of setbacks for the contentious seagoing mission. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:51 AM

An ExxonMobil pipeline that runs under the Yellowstone River near Billings ruptured and dumped an unknown amount of oil into the waterway, prompting temporary evacuations along the river in Montana Saturday. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 4:20 PM

Petra Kvitova upset Maria Sharapova in the women’s Wimbledon championship on Saturday. The 21-year-old Czech beat the 2004 Wimbledon winner 6-3, 6-4. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 4:20 PM

A day after the civil wedding that transformed one-time Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock into the Princess of Monaco, she and Prince Albert II wed in a star-studded religious ceremony Saturday. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 4:20 PM

There are bombshells even as the Casey Anthony case wraps up. Criminologist Casey Jordan discusses where the trial may be headed and what the verdict may be. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:08 PM

President Barack Obama said Saturday that "nothing can be off-limits" in the budget debate, even though Republicans have said tax increases are. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:08 PM

A bomb squad officer was lucky to escape serious injury when a car exploded in Thailand’s restive south on Friday. (July 2)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:08 PM

Javier Colon was crowned the inaugural winner of "The Voice," NBC’s new singing contest. The soulful crooner discusses what the future may hold for him and his devoted coach Adam Levine. (July 1)

From: Washington Post on Sat, Jul 02 2011 10:01 AM

Prince Albert of Monaco has married Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer, in a civil ceremony with a religious ceremony planned later. (July 2)