A goat provides weed control in Boise, Idaho, July 20, 2011. (Darin Oswald / AP)
A tortoise with a caster leg, parrots cooling off in the heat, a dog sanctuary in Iran and more.
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Poplar Island is home to a program to foster population growth of the terrapin.
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Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations — whether for great lighting, interesting subjects or whatever catches their eye. Keep checking back for distinctive views of more scenes and places throughout the summer.
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The Post’s Michael S. Williamson documents his year-long cross-country journey.
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A tortoise with a caster leg, parrots cool off in the heat, a dog sanctuary in Iran and more.
The career of Chris Evans, star of “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out its 2012 stamp lineup one a day on social media sites.
“The Office” actress told Jay Leno her son is due in late September.
Video: Grover Norquist's effect on the debt ceiling
Grover Norquist, the President of Americans for Tax Reform, wields a great deal of power in the debt ceiling debates. Despite not being a congressman, Norquist and his conservative tax pledge have had a huge influence on republican actions in the fight.
Fast Fix - Could Bachmann’s migraines end her campaign?
In the past, Michele Bachmann’s migraines have affected her availability to vote in the US house, and even hospitalized her. Could they be strong enough to derail her presidential bid?
On Leadership: Gen. Michael Hayden's Micro Management Story
Former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden speaks about the importance of putting your head down and going to work.
Gen. Michael Hayden on leadership
The former CIA and NSA director on his different approaches to leading two of America’s most prominent intelligence agencies.
Night lives: Bob Taylor, nighttime photographer
Bob Taylor, 81, carries a Polaroid camera near Adams Morgan and U Street bars on weekend nights. He does portrait shots for $5 and tells people why it's important to "get a picture."
Stories told, one stranger at a time
Danny Harris founded People's District, a website devoted to telling people's stories, because he wanted to understand the neighborhoods and the people who live in D.C.
Mumbo sauce, also known as mambo sauce, can be found in carryout restaurants throughout Washington. It is a staple for many residents in D.C. and part of a completely unknown subculture to others.
Leadership in the age of social media
Charlene Li of Altimeter Group on how technology is revolutionizing corporate leadership--from BP to Apple.
On Leadership: Facing down intolerance
Alyse Nelson of Vital Voices on how women all over the world are taking sometime life-threatening risks to become political and business leaders bettering their communities.
On Leadership: The anatomy of a lie
Pamela Meyer explains how we can navigate a world where lying is second nature, and how to move from liespotting to truth-seeking, and finally to trust-building
On Leadership: DoSomething.org CEO Nancy Lublin on motivating unpaid employees
On Leadership: Nancy Lublin, Chief 'Old Person' at DoSomething.org and founder of Dress for Success, on the 'extreme art form' of leading volunteers.
On Leadership: Wendy Brandes on why fashion 'torments' women leaders
On Leadership: Jewelry designer and fashion blogger Wendy Brandes on how Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama have handled the tricky question of dressing like a leader.
Fast Fix - PAC-ed to the gills
Political Action Comittees, or PACs, are a driving force in modern elections, moving vast sums of money in support of candidates. Now Super PACs, created in the wake of a 2010 supreme court ruling, can raise unlimited funds from almost any source.
Fast Fix - Are there Tea Party Democrats?
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?
Leading the US-China relationship
Gary Locke, nominated to be next U.S. ambassador to China, on the leadership imperative for US-Chinese relations.
The outgoing Secretary of Commerce talks about setting outrageous stretch goals for staff.
Fast Fix - The first First Husband?
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.
Fast Fix - Will we hit the debt ceiling?
The federal government will default on its loans in 20 days unless politicians can reach across the aisle and come up with a deal to raise the debt ceiling, a tall order at a time when the two parties couldn’t be further apart.
Night lives: Rony Alay, laundromat night attendant
Rony Alay, 28, sometimes misses family and friends in Guatemala. But he's found a home away from home working the night shift at a 24-hour laundromat in Mount Pleasant.
Fast Fix - Campaign Kerfuffles
Every politician makes mistakes, but if you’ve made one during your presidential campaign you need to recover quickly to have a shot at office.Infographics
With a few exceptions, the average body mass index in most countries has risen since 1980. See the trend with this interactive graphic.
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