From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

The end of the shuttle program means no more repair missions to the Hubble telescope. But scientists say it could continue to provide an incredible array of images and information for perhaps another decade. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke is warning Congress of a "financial calamity" if the government defaults on its debts. But some Republican leaders believe it’s just scare tactics.

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

In Minneapolis, Minn., they raised the new fiberglass roof on the Metrodome after the old roof collapsed in December under heavy snow. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

Hundreds of U.S. soccer fans flocked to an outdoor viewing party for the women’s World Cup outside San Francisco City Hall watching the Americans defeat France 3-1 to quality for Sunday's championship final against Japan. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

Veteran TV actor Ted Danson is heading to "CSI." Danson will be starring in the upcoming season 12 of the hit CBS series, replacing lead star Laurence Fishburne, who played Dr. Raymond Langston. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

Dr. Phil McGraw testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Violence Against Women Act. (July 13)

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Following a recent meeting on debt negotiations, House Speaker John Boehner commented that the White House has backed off on entitlement reforms and the only thing they have been firm on "is these damn tax increases." (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:44 PM

Prosecutors have altered and released videos recorded by the abductors of Jaycee Dugard, including one of dozens of searches by a parole officer that never found the kidnapped girl and footage the couple stealthily recorded of young children. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

The United States faces a trove of issues if the debt ceiling isn’t raised before Aug. 2, the date U.S. borrowing is projected to max out. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

A day ahead of the final 'Harry Potter' film premiere, Emma Watson told reporters she’s not upset that the film hasn't won any major awards. The actress also talked about the awkwardness kissing her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

Libyan rebels had a major setback in the western mountains as their NATO allies are showing strains while Moammar Gaddafi remains in power. (July 13)

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Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. First Class Leroy Petry describes the day he lost his hand and was shot in both legs during combat in Afghanistan. (July 13)

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The Minnesota government shutdown lingers on due to the stalemate between Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled legislature. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

Political wives are the norm, but the presidential campaigns of Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin could possibly give the US its first female President, and first First Husband.

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

The Washington Post’s Anqoinette Crosby sits down with KidsPost editor Tracy Grant for a review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two and to discuss how parents are reacting emotionally to the final chapter of the series.

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:43 PM

U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy hopes to make it back-to-back major championships at the British Open, which starts Thursday at Royal St. George’s. (July 13)

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 3:32 PM

During a press briefing Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney says President Obama expects a compromise on the debt deal, similar to the Clinton-Dole era.

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 3:32 PM

Near-simultaneous bombings killed at least 17 and wounded scores of people Wednesday evening in Mumbai, India’s financial center. (July 13)

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NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly speaks to reporters about the discovery of the likely remains of missing Brooklyn 8-year-old Leibby Kletzky and evidence that led to the arrest of 35-year-old Levi Aron for the boy’s murder.

From: Washington Post on Wed, Jul 13 2011 3:32 PM

Rupert Murdoch’s NewsCorp says it has given up on making an offer to take full control of British Sky Broadcasting. The company is facing a political and legal firestorm over a phone hacking scandal at its shuttered News of the World tabloid. (July 13)