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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Sunday, June 26, 2011 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS NATO campaign in Libya dragging on As the NATO campaign enters its fourth month, NATO officials insist that they are succeeding in their effort against Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi. (By Michael Birnbaum and Ernesto Londono) Chris Cillizza: Cuomo's clout is rising New York's legalization of same-sex marriage is seen as a big win for the state's first-term governor. (By Chris Cillizza) Obama's factory visits questioned The president's focus on clean-tech companies — and his political ties to some — raise eyebrows among industry and lawmakers. (By Carol D. Leonnig, Joe Stephens and Alice Crites) 'Toxic leaders' in the Army A major U.S. Army survey shows many officers and sergeants had observed "toxic leaders" who exhibited selfish or abusive behavior. (By Greg Jaffe) Rizzo: Johnson will manage the Nationals Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo tells Fox during Saturday's national broadcast in Chicago that Davey Johnson will manage the Nationals for at least the remainder of the 2011 season, and perhaps beyond. (By Adam Kilgore) POLITICS D.C. voting rights activists take their protest to the White House Hundreds of District residents and activists gathered across the street from the White House to rail against further efforts by Congress to reduce D.C.'s autonomy. ( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post) Obama's factory visits questioned The president's focus on clean-tech companies — and his political ties to some — raise eyebrows among industry and lawmakers. ( by Carol D. Leonnig, Joe Stephens and Alice Crites , The Washington Post) O'Malley's two stages The reemergence of Martin O'Malley's Celtic rock band underscores a change in perceptions about the Maryland governor's musical sideline. ( by John Wagner , The Washington Post) McDonnell regroups after policy staff turns over Because of turnover, Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has been forced to revamp the office that develops and drives his policy agenda. ( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post) Cuomo's clout is rising New York's legalization of same-sex marriage is seen as a big win for the state's first-term governor. (, The Washington Post) STYLE Miss Manners: E-mail from 4-year-old? A friend let me know that she created an e-mail account for her 4-year-old son, and that I should expect to receive e-mails from him soon. Is there a polite way to tell her that I would prefer her child not have my e-mail? (, Universal Press) Ask Amy: Aunt finds behavior in church ungodly I am very disappointed in the way my sister's family dresses for Sunday Mass. They show little reverence for how one should behave in God's house. (, Tribune Media Service) Estrangement over a T-shirt His daughter's stepfather got a T-shirt that said "Navy Dad for life." Is that grounds for the father to be "devastated"? (, The Washington Post) Details: Bali shopping Where to go and what to know if you go shopping in Bali ( by Sadie Dingfelder , The Washington Post) In Bali, shop till you drop A spirit of bargain-hunting is bound to possess you while perusing the markets of this lush island. ( by Sadie Dingfelder Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post) SPORTS Jason Vargas, Mariners punchless again in 4-2 'road' loss to Marlins SEATTLE — Jason Vargas took to the mound looking to throw strikes and get ahead of hitters early against the struggling Florida Marlins. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Chris Volstad gets rare win, RBI in Mariners ballpark, Marlins win 4-2 SEATTLE — Chris Volstad had gone nearly two months between victories for Florida. It took a home game in Seattle for him to end his drought and get the Marlins their third win in June. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Broadcaster Nick Charles, CNN's first sports anchor, dies at 64 after 2-year cancer fight ATLANTA — Nick Charles, the former taxi driver who became CNN's first sports anchor and served in that role for nearly two decades, died Saturday after a two-year struggle with bladder cancer, the cable network reported. He was 64. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) U.S. blows two-goal lead in final Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan stake the United States to a 2-0 lead before Mexico storms back to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup, 4-2. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Alexander earns split-decision win against Matthyse in 10-round junior welterweight bout ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Coming off his first career loss four months ago, Devon Alexander wanted to prove his career wasn't over. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) WORLD Officials: Iraq court sentences wife of slain al-Qaida leader to 20 years on terror charges BAGHDAD — An Iraqi court has sentenced the wife of a slain al-Qaida leader to 20 years in prison on terrorism-related charges, an Iraqi judicial spokesman said Sunday. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Activist says Syrian forces kill 2 protesting after funerals for demonstrators BEIRUT — Syrian forces opened fire at funerals for slain political protesters, a human rights activist said Sunday, leaving two more people dead as Syria tries to subdue weeks of demonstrations against President Bashar Assad. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Knox trial in Italy: Ivorian man convicted in Kercher murder takes the stand ROME — American student Amanda Knox's appeals trial resumes Monday with testimony from an Ivorian man also convicted in the slaying of Knox's roommate in Perugia. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Red Cross brings 100 Libyans back to capital by boat from rebel-held east TRIPOLI, Libya — A Red Cross spokesman says more than 100 Libyans are back in the capital after a 27-hour boat ride from the rebel-held east. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Vietnamese protest China for 4th week as tensions simmer over South China Sea HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese protesters marched through the capital's streets for a fourth straight week, calling for China to stop entering Vietnamese waters in the South China Sea as tensions continue to flare. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) LIVE DISCUSSIONS The Mil Life: Keeping spouses' careers, education off the chopping block Military wives discuss keeping a career and educational goals through deployments. (, vForum) The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme. (, vForum) Real Wheels Live Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry. (, vForum) Lisa de Moraes on the TV Column Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes is back and ready to chat about all the drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes! (, vForum) Lisa de Moraes on the TV Column Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes is back and ready to chat about all the drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes! (, vForum) TECHNOLOGY After 50 Days Of Attacks, Hacker Group LulzSec Says It's Done ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Fly Or Die: How Color Became The Ishtar Of iPhone Apps ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Card Designer: The Inspiration For Zuckerberg's "I'm CEO, Bitch"? Steve Jobs. ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Facebook's Ban Bot Leaves Some Developers Baffled (And Angry) ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Gillmor Gang 6.25.11 ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) BUSINESS News site goes all Facebook all the time Rockville Central thinks the media's future will rely more on people sharing stories than searching. A new study reveals that Facebook is joining Google as one of the most influential drivers of traffic to news Web sites. ( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post) When investing is gambling Gambling and investing aren't as different as you might think. But consequences of treating a portfolio as a gambling stake are dramatic. ( by Bob Frick , The Washington Post) Hacker group LulzSec says it's disbanding after attacks on CIA, Sony, US Senate, PBS, and more NEW YORK — A publicity-seeking hacker group that has blazed a path of destruction on the Internet over the last two months says it is dissolving itself. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) UN food agency elects new chief amid food crises and high prices ROME — Representatives at the Food and Agriculture Organization will vote Sunday to give the largest U.N. agency its first new chief in almost two decades — an election that comes at a time of critically high food prices and malnutrition across the world. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) After 50 Days Of Attacks, Hacker Group LulzSec Says It's Done ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 © 2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy