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European economies brace as Germany slows
Germany is ostensibly the engine of European growth, but there are growing doubts about whether the country can pull the rest of the euro zone toward prosperity.
(By Howard Schneider)
Democratic incumbents win Wisconsin recalls
Both Republican challengers fell short.
(By Rachel Weiner)
Dan Balz: Is Perry built for a general election?
THE TAKE | Texas Gov. Rick Perry has established himself as a formidable GOP candidate. But are his style and message suited to the general electorate?
(By Dan Balz)
Drath's husband charged in her killing
Albrecht Gero Muth, the husband of Viola Drath, is charged with second-degree murder in the D.C. socialite's slaying.
(By Josh White, Jenna Johnson and Clarence Williams)
Four titans of tech race for top
Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are racing to be king of the digital age, and each is lacking something that another one has. Put in the missing pieces and one company has the potential to be all things to all people.
(By Jia Lynn Yang)
POLITICS
TV personality Montel Williams part of nonprofit group seeking DC medical marijuana licenses
WASHINGTON — TV personality Montel Williams is part of a group seeking licenses to grow and dispense medical marijuana in Washington D.C.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
As Bachmann and Perry surge, Democrats link entire GOP field to tea party's extreme policies
WASHINGTON — The rising profiles of Republican presidential candidates Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann are giving the White House a new opening: linking the entire GOP field to the tea party, whose popularity has recently sagged.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Panetta says bigger defense budget cuts would have 'devastating effects' on national security
WASHINGTON — Large new cuts in defense spending would "terribly weaken" U.S. national security, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday as he and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used a rare joint interview to argue that the nation cannot afford to keep playing partisan chicken with its finances.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Task force estimates $360 million in contract money lost to Taliban, criminals in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — After examining hundreds of combat support and reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan, the U.S military estimates $360 million in U.S. tax dollars has ended up in the hands of people the American-led coalition has spent nearly a decade battling: the Taliban, criminals and power brokers with ties to both.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
'Treasonous' to print money? Days into the presidential race, Perry's not holding his tongue
SAN ANTONIO — In the words of Gov. Rick Perry, secession was one scenario on the table for frustrated Texans. The BP oil spill? Might have been an act of God instead of corporate errors. And if the Federal Reserve puts more money in the U.S. system, as Perry told voters in Iowa this week, you could chalk it up as a treasonous act that would be treated "pretty ugly" back home.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Whale in river rekindles talk of generations-old story that told of a world out of balance
KLAMATH, Calif. — Janet Wortman knew something was wrong when she drove by the U.S. Highway 101 bridge across the Klamath River and there were no people leaning over the railing to watch the 45-foot gray whale that had been there for nearly two months.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Feelin' Crabby food truck in the District
This Washington food truck offers a fine crab sandwich, crab salad, crab chips and drinks.
(, The Washington Post)
First Bite: Lost Society
This new, steak-friendly joint fills a void at 14th and U streets NW.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Cleaning a cast-iron skillet
Don't use soap and water!
(, King)
Ask Amy: Baby steps needed for children to bond
It's high anxiety all around as kids of dating couple clash.
(, Tribune Media Service)
SPORTS
Georgia Tech's Al Groh looking for improvement in his second season with 3-4 defense
ATLANTA — Al Groh wasn't surprised his Georgia Tech defense needed a year to learn his 3-4 scheme.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
After an ugly debut against Eagles, Baltimore Ravens' offensive line is off to a shaky start
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens' offensive line is off to a shaky start.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Poor showings internationally leave Horton with something to prove at US gym championships
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This hasn't exactly been Jonathan Horton's year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Pop it up or boom it deep? Chiefs among NFL teams trying to get grasp on new kickoff rules
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have a kicking conundrum, just like the rest of the NFL.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Justin Verlander goes 7 2-3 innings to top Twins 7-1 and become MLB's first 18-game winner
DETROIT — The fans came to their feet before Justin Verlander even left the mound, then he waved to them in appreciation as he walked to the dugout.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
1 of Alaska's best salmon streams is in the heart of downtown Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska has some of the most beautiful, remote and prolific fishing spots in the world, but some would be surprised to learn that one of the most popular is in the heart of downtown Anchorage.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Some New Zealanders say plans to use sheep and sexual themes to promote rugby cup go too far
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — First came the idea to have bikini models on motorbikes drive 1,000 sheep through New Zealand's most cosmopolitan city. Then, the idea to urge rugby fans to abstain from sex and save their passion for the country's team.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
SABMiller to take $10 billion bid for rival brewer Foster's to shareholders
LONDON — SABMiller PLC, one of the world's largest brewers, has launched a hostile $10 billion bid Wednesday for Australian rival Foster's Group Ltd. after its board rejected a takeover offer.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Indian prime minister says anti-corruption crusader trying to circumvent democracy with fast
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lashed out at India's most prominent anti-corruption crusader Wednesday, accusing the fasting activist of trying to circumvent democracy by demanding Parliament pass a reform bill he supports.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Tribunal publishes indictment in Hariri case
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands — The special court investigating the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has published a 47-page indictment against four members of the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah for alleged involvement in the deadly truck bombing.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, 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)
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)
TECHNOLOGY
Github-Integrated fluxflex Aims At Making Cloud Hosting Easier And Cheaper
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Photovine Grows Ready For Public Use; Easily Google's Most Ambitious Photo-Sharing App Yet
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Daily Crunch: On Off
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
South Koreans sue Apple claiming privacy violations over iPhone user information
SEOUL, South Korea — A group of some 27,000 South Koreans is suing Apple for $26 million for what they claim are privacy violations from the collection of iPhone user location information.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
It's About Time Someone Translated The Facebook TOS Into Bro Speak
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
EDITORIAL
'Modern Family' star Ed O'Neill tells Ohio newspaper he's getting Hollywood Walk of Fame star
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — "Modern Family" star Ed O'Neill tells his hometown newspaper that he's getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Github-Integrated fluxflex Aims At Making Cloud Hosting Easier And Cheaper
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Photovine Grows Ready For Public Use; Easily Google's Most Ambitious Photo-Sharing App Yet
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Carlsberg says Q2 profit drops 5 pct due to Russian market, downgrades full-year expectations
COPENHAGEN — Danish brewer Carlsberg says its second quarter operating profit dropped 5 percent due to a drop in sales in Russia following a tax increase there.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Swiss franc up as central bank holds off from announcing euro peg; ups liquidity instead
GENEVA — The Swiss franc was back in demand Wednesday after the Swiss National Bank failed to peg the currency with the euro, as had been widely speculated upon in recent days.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World stock markets down amid pessimism over economic outlook, Europe debt problems
BANGKOK — World stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday amid mixed signals on global economic prospects and pessimism Europe's government debt crisis can be tamed.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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