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Perry criticizes government, but Texas jobs benefit from it
The governor is dismissive of government, even as it has played a central role in his state's impressive job-creation record.
(By Michael A. Fletcher)
Libyan rebels seize Zawiyah
The rebel army advances set off a wave of speculation that Gaddafi's rule was crumbling, and the Libyan leader gave an address apparently by phone.
(By Thomas Erdbrink and Leila Fadel)
At home, war in small doses
After ten years of fighting, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq surface on the home front in fleeting, sentimental and sanitized glimpses.
(By Greg Jaffe)
Crimes against volunteers vex Peace Corps
TheThe Peace Corps has been criticized over changes it made in the way it handles violent crimes against volunteers.
(By Lisa Rein)
The man behind the King memorial
Harry E. Johnson Sr., who has steered Washington's new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial for nine years, prepares to raise the curtain.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
POLITICS
Crimes against volunteers vex Peace Corps
TheThe Peace Corps has been criticized over changes it made in the way it handles violent crimes against volunteers.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Building political clout
A half-million new residents crowded into Northern Virginia in the last decade, creating a new state Senate district.
( by Anita Kumar This is part of a series on the Aug. 23 General Assembly primary elections in Northern Virginia. The series will appear in August. , The Washington Post)
Rosecroft Raceway to reopen
The once-storied horse track in Prince George's County will open its doors again on Thursday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Gov. O'Malley leaves door open to tax increases
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said Saturday that tax increases could be necessary next year because the state faces a $1 billion budget shortfall and great uncertainty about how Congress's action to reduce the federal debt will affect the state.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
65 environmentalist protesters arrested at White House
WASHINGTON — Dozens of environmentalist protesters have been arrested outside the White House on the first day of a planned two-week protest over a proposed oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
The puppy is running amok
He is housebroken but is chewing everything in sight. It's tough to find time to give him more exercise. What's to be done?
(, The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Respect and homage are two different things
A reader questions Miss Manners about a recent column.
(, Universal Press)
Ask Amy: Widower ready to socialize, but how?
He's nowhere near ready to date, but would love to be part of social outings.
(, Tribune Media Service)
A walk on the high side in Vietnam
Closed to tourists until the 1990s, nation's rural highlands feature dramatic peaks, rivers and gorges.
( by Susan Harb Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Pop CD review: Active Child
The full-length debut of Pat Grossi's one-man project, Active Child, draws from everything and everywhere.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Get ready, world, Wieber is on her way after winning 1st US gym title in a rout
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The rest of the world should consider this a warning from Jordyn Wieber.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Jones hits go-ahead RBI single in 12th, but Gregg blows lead in Orioles' 9-8 loss to Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Baltimore Orioles' latest defeat in a season full of embarrassing ones will be remembered most for consecutive plays third baseman Josh Bell wasn't able to execute with his team leading by two runs in the 12th inning, and a desperation bunt in the 11th by — of all people — slugger Mark Reynolds.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Donovan McNabb looks sharp in limited action; Vikings hold off Seahawks 20-7
SEATTLE — Donovan McNabb only needed one good drive to see progress from his first preseason start with Minnesota.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Robbie Keane scores in his dynamic debut in the LA Galaxy's 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes
CARSON, Calif. — Although Robbie Keane has been celebrating his goals the same way for 14 years, his trademark cartwheel-somersault is new on this continent.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Gregg, O's let one slip away
Bobby Abreu hits a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to cap a three-run 12th inning and give Los Angeles a victory.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Pope urges pilgrims to spread the faith as youth festival ends; storm damage complicates Mass
MADRID — Pope Benedict XVI urged more than a million young people to become missionaries for the faith Sunday, giving them words of encouragement as he concluded the church's youth festival.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Militant attacks kill 2 soldiers, wound over a dozen in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Militants carried out a series of attacks against soldiers in Pakistan's rugged tribal region along the Afghan border Sunday, killing two troops and wounding more than a dozen others, intelligence officials said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Assad to comment on U.S. demands he step down
BEIRUT — Syria's President Bashar Assad will comment on U.S. and European demands that he step down and sanctions in an interview that will be broadcast Sunday on state television.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Japanese leader's public approval crumbles ahead of likely resignation
TOKYO — A new poll shows that Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's public approval rating has fallen to the lowest level since he took office last year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Officials say 2 suicide blasts kill 11 anti-al-Qaida tribesmen in Yemen's turbulent south
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni tribal and security officials say suicide bombers have killed 11 anti-al-Qaida tribesmen in the country's south.
( 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
The Daily Show On How Chain Bookstores Can Compete With The Internet
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Review: Energizer Dual-Zone Inductive Charging Pad
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Microsoft: Windows Phone Mango Is Done, Manufacturers Just Need To Release It
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
HP Issues TouchPad Liquidation Order – Get Yours Now For $100
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Don't Follow The Crowd
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Volkswagen to launch new small car, the up!, in Europe in December
BERLIN — Volkswagen AG says it will launch a new small car — the up! — in Europe in December.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Laid off workers, aging baby boomers push Social Security disability to verge of insolvency
WASHINGTON — Laid-off workers and aging baby boomers are flooding Social Security's disability program with benefit claims, pushing the financially strapped system toward the brink of insolvency.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Biden: China and U.S. share global responsibilities
In a speech to Chinese students, he stresses countries' mutual political and economic concerns.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
The Daily Show On How Chain Bookstores Can Compete With The Internet
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Review: Energizer Dual-Zone Inductive Charging Pad
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
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