Snowden left for a ‘third country,’ Hong Kong says

WikiLeaks claims it is helping NSA leaker leave the country, while Hong Kong government claims it needed “additional information” from U.S. to make an arrest.

After NSA leaks, secretive court gets rare scrutiny

Lawmakers have asked who the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court’s judges are, why they decline few surveillance requests, and why they are so secretive.

Students practice bullfighting techniques in Jerez de la Frontera. (Post)

Spanish bullfighting stung by austerity

Cash-strapped municipalities are abandoning financial support for festivals involving bullfights and running of bulls, events that had already been hurt by opposition from animal rights activists.

After 2012 election, conservative donors less eager to back super PACs

After 2012 election, conservative donors less eager to back super PACs

Many are now more skeptical, frustrated that the millions spent to elect Romney went for naught.

Taliban gunmen kill 9 foreign climbers on mountain in Pakistan

Taliban gunmen kill 9 foreign climbers on mountain in Pakistan

Group says the attack is retribution for a suspected U.S. drone strike.

Loan rules bring pain to black colleges

Loan rules bring pain to black colleges

Howard University is among the schools where stricter lending standards for parents cut revenue.

Obama plans sweeping executive actions against climate change

Obama plans sweeping executive actions against climate change

He’ll impose carbon limits on existing power plants and boost appliance efficiency standards.

Privacy? Travelers gave it up long ago.

Privacy? Travelers gave it up long ago.

COLUMN | Many simply fork over their personal information without a second thought. They shouldn’t.

D.C.’s Wale against the world

D.C.’s Wale against the world

He’s a mercurial rap star from a mercurial city, wrestling with fame and anxiety in social media age.

EDITORS’ PICKS

epa03754946 Walle, the beagle, bassett hound, and boxer mix, on stage during the 25th Anniversary World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, California USA 21, June 2013. Walle, and his owner, received  1,500 US dollar (1,143 euro) cash plus a trophy and will appear on several television shows in the coming week.  EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY

A face only a mother could love?

PHOTOS | Walle, a huge-headed, duck-footed beagle, boxer and basset hound wins World’s Ugliest Dog title.

The moon rises over the temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the seas, as tourists enjoy the sunset in Cape Sounion some 60 km east of Athens June 22, 2013. The moon will reach its full stage on Sunday, and is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon.  REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (GREECE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Supermoon rises

PHOTOS | The biggest full moon of the year graces the sky as it swings closer to Earth than usual.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Brazil’s protest movement

The country experiences its largest demonstrations in more than two decades, as protesters rally over a range of social issues.

Pride rugby: An unlikely success story

Coach Tal Bayer built D.C.’s all-black Pride rugby team into a national powerhouse.

Flooding swamps western Canada

Widespread flooding caused by torrential rains washes out bridges and roads in Alberta, including its largest city, Calgary.

A look inside NPR’s new headquarters

In NPR’s view, the building on North Capitol Street is efficient and cost-effective, but some question its $201 million price tag.

World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

Walle, a huge-headed, duck-footed mix of beagle, boxer and basset hound is the upset winner in the 25th annual competition.

Photos of the day

Royal Ascot, Singapore’s haze, flooding in Canada, protests across Brazil, Miami Heat celebration and more.

Eye on entertainment

Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Angelina Jolie, George Lucas and other celebrities.

Extreme weather

Severe, record-breaking weather, as well as fires fueled by dry conditions, have ravaged communities in 2013.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Deadly crash at Ohio air show

Deadly crash at Ohio air show

Investigators say a plane carrying a wing walker crashed Saturday at an Ohio air show and exploded into flames, killing the pilot and stunt walker instantly.
U.S. military destroys equipment ahead of Afghan drawdown

U.S. military destroys equipment ahead of Afghan drawdown

As the U.S. prepares to leave Afghanistan, the military is busy destroying 170 million pounds of its own equipment. The Post’s Ernesto Londono explains from Kabul.
Food Network not renewing Paula Deen contract

Food Network not renewing Paula Deen contract

The Food Network said Friday it's dumping Paula Deen, barely an hour after the celebrity cook posted a videotaped apology online begging forgiveness from fans and critics troubled by her admission to having used racial slurs in the past.
Spy charges for Edward Snowden

Spy charges for Edward Snowden

The government has put forth espionage charges against former NSA technician Edward Snowden for leaking documents that outlined surveillance on U.S. citizens.
Instagram adds video; Samsung adds everything

Instagram adds video; Samsung adds everything

Instagram and Samsung had big announcements on Thursday. The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama reports on Instagram’s addition of video to the popular photo-sharing app and whether Samsung’s new slew of products will appeal to the masses.
Massive flooding in Western Canada

Massive flooding in Western Canada

Overflowing rivers inundated communities throughout southern Alberta Friday, washing out roads and bridges, soaking homes and turning streets into dirt-brown waterways.
Six parents, two kids. Let them explain.

Six parents, two kids. Let them explain.

It started with a gay couple and a lesbian couple joining forces to start a family. In the years since, two more dads have joined the mix. Meet the Thomas-Storey-Jones-Hennin-Napersteck-Silber family.

LIFESTYLE

‘White House Down’ premiere in D.C.

‘White House Down’ premiere in D.C.

Don’t remember it filming in D.C.? Well that’s because it mostly wasn’t. But the stars are here now.

DISCUSSIONS

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Transcript | Is this Obnoxious Behavior Day? Carolyn weighs in on a husband’s troubling workout schedule, pushy in-laws and other breaking (up) news.

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