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House GOP leaders put off vote on debt plan until Friday
A vote on an an increase in the federal debt limit was postponed until at least Friday, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Thursday night. The vote had been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, but it was delayed as top House Republicans continued to try securing enough votes to pass the measure.
(By Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane)
Municipalities' credit ratings at risk
Counties in the Washington area could lose their sterling ratings if the federal government is downgraded.
(By David S. Hilzenrath)
Soldier accused of plotting Fort Hood attack
Pfc. Naser Abdo told investigators he was acting in support of the suspect in the Fort Hood killings, officials say.
(By Peter Finn and Jason Ukman)
Undecideds endure hours of lobbying
Thursday was a hard day to be undecided on Capitol Hill, and that hard day turned into a hard night.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Rosalind S. Helderman)
First victim of slashings at mall confronted attacker
Earlier this week, police announced they had linked the series of seemingly random attacks, on five young women and teenage girls.
(By June Q. Wu)
POLITICS
Obama to speak about vehicle fuel economy Friday and later meet with 4 West African leaders
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak Friday about the government's fuel efficiency goals for model years 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. The president will appear at the Convention Center in downtown Washington.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
House members pressured on debt limit seek sanctuary, report no mistreatment by GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — The stare-down over the debt limit debate had become so fierce that a trio of South Carolina Republicans, pressured by their leaders to agree to a bill they didn't like, sought answers from a higher power.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Grappling with debt, lawmakers envision deep reductions in future defense spending
WASHINGTON — Once unthinkable in a time of two wars, Democrats and Republicans alike are insisting that the billions spent on the military can be significantly cut back over the next decade as the nation struggles to reduce its spiraling debt.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
If House can salvage debt-limit bill, GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell could face big decisions
WASHINGTON — Demoralized House Republicans are trying for a third straight day to pass a debt-ceiling bill that has almost no chance of surviving the Senate, even as the clock ticks closer to next week's deadline for avoiding a potentially calamitous government default.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Where are the votes? GOP puts off vote on debt bill as leaders fail to find needed support
WASHINGTON — An intensive endgame at hand, Republican leaders abruptly postponed a vote Thursday night on legislation to avert a threatened government default and slice federal spending by nearly $1 trillion.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Corn Dogs and Drag Queens: Denver takes a chance on its first county fair, aiming at hipsters
DENVER — Denver has an ambitious plan to revive the county fair: blend throwback chic with urban grit to draw crowds celebrating everything weird and crafty. Mix funnel cakes with drag queens, add a dash of old-time quilting and newly hip knitting, and the recipe could produce what organizers hope is a new flavor of county fair.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Relationships with mixed signals
One person faces a co-worker declaring his romantic feelings. Another is unsure where years of living together is leading.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Joan Crawford's travel advice
Movie actress Joan Crawford wrote a letter with advice about packing and unpacking while traveling.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Friends and family remain loyal to the ex
After 20 years, she separated from her husband. Her inner circle is judging her far more harshly than her ex.
(, Tribune Media Service)
Black professionals bring development to Ward 8
Black gentrification is increasingly redefining the G-word and changing the economics of places like Anacostia.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Banned bin Hammam survives first hurdle in Asia, AFC delays decision on presidential election
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Banned FIFA executive Mohamed bin Hammam won't be replaced as Asian Football Confederation president yet, after his continental executive committee delayed a decision on whether to hold an election to replace him.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Thurssday's Sports in Brief
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tiger Woods finally gets back to golf next week at the Bridgestone Invitational, ending an 11-week break to heal injuries to his left leg.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Malaysia apologizes after Chelsea complains about anti-Semitic abuse toward Israeli Benayoun
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's soccer federation apologized after Chelsea complained about anti-Semitic abuse directed at Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun during a preseason game.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Police detain 4 more suspects in growing match-fixing inquiry in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police have detained a Fenerbahce director and three other suspects for interrogation in a growing match-fixing probe.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Cardinals, busy again at trade deadline, signal clear pennant push by landing P Edwin Jackson
ST. LOUIS — Edwin Jackson prefers to see the positive in being traded six times.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Roadside bomb kills 18 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan police say 18 civilians, including children, died when their minibus ran over a roadside bomb in southern Helmand province.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Philippines seeks regional endorsement of proposal to define disputed areas in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking the backing of Southeast Asian governments for its proposal to separate disputed areas in the South China Sea from non-disputed waters.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Polish report: Russian controllers gave incorrect orders to president's plane before crash
WARSAW, Poland — A Polish report into the 2010 plane crash in Russia that killed President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others says Russian air traffic controllers gave incorrect landing instructions to pilots.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
North Korea threatens to dispose of South Korean assets in joint venture within three weeks
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is again threatening to dispose of South Korean assets at a stalled joint tourism venture at a scenic mountain resort in the communist country.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Warlords in Ivory Coast continue to reign, national reconciliation difficult
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Young men who were only recently shooting at each other are now doing push-ups side by side in a boot camp. But in Ivory Coast's far west, armed fighters still attack and steal from the population, almost 700,000 of whom are too afraid to return home.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Pixeet: Full Panorama Photos With Almost Any Phone
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Nintendo stock price battered amid worries about 3DS price cut, company's future
TOKYO — Shares of Nintendo Co. took a beating Friday, losing more than a fifth of their value at one point, after the Japanese video game giant announced a worldwide price cut for its new 3DS in an effort to salvage poor sales.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Airbnb Victim Speaks Again: Homeless, Scared And Angry
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
In The Battle Of The Music Tweets, Turntable.fm Has More Klout Than Spotify Or Pandora
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Looking To Sink Their Teeth Into Some Tasty Northwest Startups, Google Takes A Bite Of PIE
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
International Airline Group back in profit despite rising costs
LONDON — International Airlines Group, which operates British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia, has returned to profit for the first half of the year despite sharply higher fuel costs.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Moody's puts Spain on review for downgrade
LONDON — Moody's warned on Friday that it may downgrade Spain's credit rating over the coming three months given the country's weak economic growth prospects as well as ongoing funding pressures.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Pixeet: Full Panorama Photos With Almost Any Phone
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Eurozone inflation down unexpectedly to 2.5 pct, lowering chance of rate hike in coming months
BRUSSELS — Inflation in the 17 countries that use the euro unexpectedly fell in July, official figures showed Friday, raising speculation that the European Central Bank may not need to raise interest rates as quickly as markets have been predicting.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BSkyB to buy back $1.2 billion of shares, hikes dividend 20 pct despite full-year profit fall
LONDON — Satellite broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting PLC confirmed widespread speculation by announcing a big return of cash to shareholders while reporting a 23 percent gain in operating profit.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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