From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:03 PM

At a news conference Friday, President Obama said he still wants to achieve a budget deal that helps reduce the federal deficit. (July 15)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:03 PM

Erica Hill speaks with 3 residents who were frustrated by the state government shutdown, which is now over.

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:43 AM

The Washington Post’s Jason Reid, LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe discuss the current state of the Redskins and what their focus will be when the lockout ends.

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:43 AM

An Indonesian volcano spit lava and smoke thousands of feet into the air early Friday, sending panicked residents fleeing down its slopes. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:42 AM

In order to streamline airport security checkpoints, the TSA is rolling out a new screening initiative that will allow some frequent fliers to have access to expedited security checks. (July 15)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:42 AM

Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislators struck a deal Thursday to end a budget impasse that led to the longest state government shutdown in recent history. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:42 AM

Nelly the elephant from Germany has, so far, successfully predicted the winners in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

A gay activist’s undercover video is drawing unwanted attention to a counseling clinic co-owned by GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann, with footage apparently showing a counselor offering to help the activist overcome his homosexual urges. (July 14

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

An amateur grabbed a share of the lead in the first round of the British Open. 20-year-old Tom Lewis shot an opening round of 5-under-65 to join Thomas Bjorn at the top of the leaderboard Thursday. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

Drivers in Los Angeles are bracing for the impact of the temporary closing of the 405 freeway, a central artery through Southern California. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

A man accused of kidnapping, killing and dismembering an 8-year-old boy who asked him for directions was ordered Thursday to undergo a psychological evaluation after his lawyer told a judge that his client might be mentally ill. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

As bond-rating agencies warn they could soon downgrade U.S. debt, the U.S. Treasury secretary warns default is looming and an increasingly frustrated President Barack Obama is giving crisis deficit talks a deadline. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:48 PM

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn says hackers have infiltrated defense industry computers and stolen 24,000 files, adding that this is not the first time. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:31 PM

Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, talks to The Post’s Lillian Cunningham about the personal story that launched the world's largest breast cancer foundation.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:31 PM

Michele Bachmann claims disaffected democrats make up a part of the tea party movement, which is generally associated with the far right. Is there truth to her claim?

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:31 PM

In an interview with CBS News, President Obama said despite reports of a contentious meeting with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Wednesday, he is willing to work with him and any leader on solving debt problems. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:31 PM

An emotional Thomas Bjorn spoke to the media following his opening round five-under-65 at the British Open Thursday. Bjorn’s father died two months ago, and he broke down when asked how his death had effected him. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 5:17 PM

With time running short to keep the NFL’s preseason completely intact, the AP's Howard Fendrich reports owners and player reps were back at a Manhattan law firm Thursday, trying again to work out a new labor deal. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 5:17 PM

House Republicans are blaming President Barack Obama and other Democrat leaders for the congressional impasse over raising the national debt limit, while urging them to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. (July 14)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 14 2011 5:17 PM

A dean at Emory University law school says News Corp. could face charges in the U.S. Over allegations in the U.K. simply because it is based here. (July 14)