Durability was Max Scherzer’s superpower. Not so much these days.
The Mets pitcher, at age 38, has suffered minor aches and pains that have prevented him from being a consistent ace this season.
By Chelsea JanesWith 51 points in Game 7, Jayson Tatum pushes Celtics back into conference finals
The Celtics blow out the 76ers, 112-88, as MVP Joel Embiid struggles mightily for Philadelphia.
By Michael LeeWagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says
Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered to tell Ukraine where Russian troops were located if they pulled back from Bakhmut, where Wagner mercenaries were taking heavy losses
By Shane Harris and Isabelle KhurshudyanRockies pitcher has skull fracture, concussion after line drive to head
Ryan Feltner will miss time but appears to have avoided major damage and did not need surgery, Colorado's manager said.
By Des BielerTerps crumble in the fourth, exit NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament
James Madison scored the final five goals of the game to beat Maryland, 15-4, and reach the national quarterfinals.
By Madison HricikCJ Abrams flexes his muscles as Nationals split doubleheader vs. Mets
The Nationals beat the Mets in the first game, behind a strong showing at the plate by Abrams, but lost an early lead and fell, 8-2, in the second.
By Andrew GoldenThai opposition leads vote count, spelling possible end to military rule
With the majority of the votes counted, Pheu Thai and Move Forward had garnered well over 50 percent of the popular vote, according to the Election Commission.
By Rebecca Tan and Vasapa WanichwethinHannah Waddingham stole the show at Eurovision
The "Ted Lasso" star has grabbed the headlines as her viral moment circulated the internet.
By Herb ScribnerPour one out for Nutmeg, a Disneyland cat that inspired its own cocktail
The cat was so beloved by staff at one Disneyland restaurant that it created a $16 cocktail on the "secret menu" in Nutmeg's honor.
By Marisa IatiNATO races to bridge divisions over Ukraine membership
Discussions have intensified in the weeks before NATO leaders gather to cement plans for strengthening the alliance's defenses against Russia.
By Missy Ryan and Emily RauhalaMayorkas defends Biden’s record as border crossings fall after Title 42 ends
The Homeland Security secretary touted the success of policy changes, though Republicans were quick to point to overall numbers of migrants entering at the southern border.
By Azi Paybarah and David OvalleRaw videos of violent incidents in Texas rekindle debate about graphic images
News organizations have long held back from publishing explicit or violent images of death, which are now rapidly disseminated across social media platforms.
By Marc Fisher and Naomi NixBiden calls white supremacy greatest terrorism threat as 2024 race heats up
In his commencement address at Howard University, President Biden says U.S. history “has not always been a fairy tale” and urges unity against racism and white supremacy.
By Toluse OlorunnipaGrizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he appears to show gun in new video
The move by the Grizzlies follows an earlier eight-game suspension by the NBA after Morant showed a gun in a video taken at a Denver-area nightclub and is pending a league review.
By Cindy Boren and Ben GolliverIn Photos: Cyclone Mocha strikes Myanmar and Bangladesh
Scenes of the damage caused by Cyclone Mocha
By Washington Post StaffA shot of skepticism was first ingredient in these vegan gnudi
When the recipe for a plant-based ricotta cheese clone worked, it became a jumping off point for other ways to use it.
By Jim WebsterMore than ‘just a look’: The long history of staring in the disability community
From freak shows to coffee shops, here's a look at the long history of staring in the disability community.
By A. AndrewsThis ‘smart’ bird feeder will beam feathered selfies to your phone
No one needs a $200 Bird Buddy, but the photos are cool.
By John KellySolution to Evan Birnholz’s May 14 crossword, “Change of Direction”
Fork over the dough!
By Evan BirnholzFacebook pivoted to the metaverse. Now it wants to show off its AI.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is juggling his desire to compete in the artificial intelligence arms race with the company’s longstanding big bet on the metaverse.
By Naomi Nix