From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has revealed he’s fighting cancer after having surgery in Cuba to remove a tumor. (July 1)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Prosecutors have serious questions about the credibility of a hotel housekeeper who has accused former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn of raping her, a person familiar with the case said Thursday. (July 1)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Firefighters in northern New Mexico are fighting a wildfire that is threatening a government nuclear testing facility.

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Minnesota residents prepared for a government shutdown Thursday caused by disputes over taxes and spending that could force thousands of layoffs, bring road projects to a standstill and close state parks just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman talk about their new comedy 'Horrible Bosses' at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, while Jamie Foxx explains his character's scalp tattoo. (July 1)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante reports on the latest from the ongoing debt ceiling showdown between President Obama and Republican leaders.

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Prince William and his new wife the Duchess of Cambridge attended a youth barbecue at Canada’s Governor General's residence Thursday. (July 1)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

Born out of a grand vision of space exploration after the Apollo moon missions, NASA’s manned space vehicle, Columbia, lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in 1981. The final flight of Atlantis will mark the end of the space shuttle era after 135 missions.

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:13 AM

An erratic northern New Mexico wildfire grew larger Thursday, pushing north while also creeping into a canyon that descends into Los Alamos. Fire officials remained hopeful that they could halt the spread of the blaze before it reached town. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 7:19 PM

Union chief Billy Hunter says NBA owners are planning to lock out the players after failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting the next season in jeopardy. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

Talking about his latest movie 'Trust', director David Schwimmer praises the performance of his leading male Clive Owen, but admits he has avoided watching his movie since finding out he was going to be a father. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

A woman who said she had an affair with Casey Anthony’s father testified on Thursday. George Anthony denies having an affair with Krystal Holloway. Casey Anthony is on trial for her two-year-old daughter's murder. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

With protesters urging lawmakers on, Germany’s parliament has approved a plan to stop using nuclear energy by 2022. It calls for the country to get at least 35 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

The Federal Election Commission says comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show’s resources to boost his political action committee, but he must disclose some major expenses as in-kind contributions from the show's corporate owners. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

Bloomington, Ind., police say a search effort that enlisted volunteers to look for signs of a missing Indiana University student is coming to an end. Lauren Spierer vanished on June 3 after a night out with friends. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:01 PM

The newest member of D.C. United met with the media after his first practice with the club on Thursday.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:29 PM

Prince William and Kate Middleton left London for Canada to kick off their North American tour. (June 30)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:29 PM

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that there is a profound recognition in the country that gays must be treated like every other American. (June 29)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, worth a reported $2 million. Jagr led Pittsburgh to two Stanley Cup championships. Jagr has played the past three years in Russia. (June 29)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Tucson shooting rampage suspect Jared Loughner can be forced to continue taking anti-psychotic drugs, rejecting a plea by defense attorneys that the decision by prison doctors merited more scrutiny. (June 29)