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D.C. area goes from earthquake to hurricane
The Washington region braces for Hurricane Irene as the storm churns up the Atlantic Coast.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
Mitt Romney now trailing Rick Perry
As the former Massachusetts governor returned to the campaign trail this week, he faced a new reality: He is no longer ahead of the pack in the race for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination.
(By Philip Rucker)
Steve Jobs resigning as Apple CEO
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs announced late Wednesday that he was resigning as leader of the company he co-founded.
(By Michael S. Rosenwald)
In Libya, focus turns to finding Gaddafi
With Tripoli now almost completely under rebel control, the Libyan war's focus is quickly shifting to an all-out manhunt for Moammar Gaddafi.
(By Thomas Erdbrink and Liz Sly)
How did animals know quake was coming?
At the National Zoo, the animals acted strangely before humans registered the historic magnitude-5.8 earthquake. Now humans wonder what the creatures knew, and when.
(By Joel Achenbach)
POLITICS
Public has 1 more day to see King Memorial in Washington before Sunday's dedication
WASHINGTON — The general public has one more day to visit the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington before Sunday's dedication.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Earthquake and resulting gridlock underscores difficulty of evacuating nation's capital
WASHINGTON — The nation's capital has prepared for emergencies with sleek communication systems, intelligence fusion centers and chemical detention centers at train stations.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
AP-GfK poll: More see country headed in wrong direction, but Bush gets more blame than Obama
WASHINGTON — Americans' views on the economy have dimmed this summer. But so far, the growing pessimism doesn't seem to be taking a toll on President Barack Obama's re-election prospects.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Census figures show higher percentages of marriages _ but also divorces _ in South and West
WASHINGTON — Singles, take note: With marriages at an all-time low, states in the South and West rank among the highest for couples hearing wedding bells. But many of these states also have higher rates of divorce.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Inspection reveals several more cracks at top of Washington Monument following earthquake
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service says engineers have discovered several additional cracks in the top portion of the Washington Monument.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Slate magazine lays off Shafer, Noah
The online magazine Slate said Wednesday that it is laying off four staff members, including media critic Jack Shafer and columnist Timothy Noah.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Destination wedding takes an expensive detour
A "dear friend" pressured them into attending her daughter's destination wedding, at substantial cost in time and money. Now the bride has called it off.
(, Universal Press)
Ask Amy: She wants to split marriage down the middle
Married seniors seem more focused on what's "mine" than what's "ours."
(, Tribune Media Service)
Hints From Heloise: The keys to a sweet sound
Sprucing up piano keys.
(, King)
A touchy subject
An affectionate husband is pushing her comfort level.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
South Africa selects double-amputee sprinter Pistorius in able-bodied All Africa Games team
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has picked double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius in its team for the All Africa Games, giving him another chance to prove himself against able-bodied athletes ahead of next year's Olympics.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Detroit Lions add to defense with pair of free agent linebackers
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Gunther Cunningham didn't mince words when asked what his linebackers could do this season that they couldn't do a year ago.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Scrimmages completed; Florida State coaches making decisions on depth chart, starting tailback
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher switched his attention Wednesday to the season's first opponent after one final glance at his team's last scrimmage of the preseason.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Rams WR Danny Amendola likes new offense under McDaniels, eager to improve
ST. LOUIS — Danny Amendola led the St. Louis Rams in receptions last season.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Houston Texans looking for WR Jacoby Jones to contribute more on offense this season
HOUSTON — Receiver Jacoby Jones has been a role player on offense and a key contributor to special teams since the Houston Texans drafted him in the third round out of tiny Lane College in 2007.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Pakistani police rescue abducted American
LAHORE, Pakistan — Police say they have safely recovered a U.S. development expert who was kidnapped almost two weeks ago from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Libyan rebel envoy heads to former colonial power Italy in campaign for frozen funds
MILAN — The head of Libya's rebel Cabinet arrives in Italy for talks Thursday with Premier Silvio Berlusconi on his second stop on a European diplomatic tour aimed at securing the release of billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Jerusalem's walls are restored _ battlements, bullets, birds' nests and all
JERUSALEM — Israeli experts are nearing completion of an ambitious restoration of the five-century-old walls of Jerusalem, the holy city's dominant architectural feature and a unique record of its eventful and troubled history.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Temperatures soar to near-record levels in eastern Europe; authorities issue heat warnings
BELGRADE, Serbia — Officials and residents in the Balkans are trying to cope with a near-record heat wave as temperatures soar across much of eastern Europe, with wildfires raging and some people collapsing on the streets.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sri Lankan president announces withdrawal of wartime emergency laws
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's president announced Thursday the withdrawal of wartime emergency laws under which the country has been ruled for most of the past 30 years.
( 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
Nokia launches its cheapest cellphones to date, at $30-$35 to challenge Asian makers
HELSINKI — Nokia has unveiled its two cheapest cellphones to date aimed at attracting users in the low end market as it fights increasing competition from Asian manufacturers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Without Steve Jobs as CEO, Apple must prove it can still produce the next big thing in gadgets
SAN FRANCISCO — With Steve Jobs bowing out as CEO, Apple Inc. must persuade investors and consumers that it doesn't need the force behind the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad in charge to keep the technology hits coming.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
With Tim Cook as new CEO, Apple looks to a future without Steve Jobs at the helm
SAN FRANCISCO — Since Steve Jobs' return to Apple Inc. in 1997 as CEO, the company has been on an unparalleled upswing, highlighted by the immense popularity of the iPad and iPhone.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Apple customers say iconic company's fate not tied to Steve Jobs and will survive without him
NEW YORK — Apple fans and would-be customers seemed to agree that while Steve Jobs' charisma and innovative genius is one-of-a-kind, the company he built will survive without him.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
The flops among the pops: 7 products Steve Jobs got wrong
NEW YORK — Steve Jobs pushed the envelope many times when it came to product design, and the results weren't always pretty. Here are seven products created under his direction that failed commercially or functionally:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Taiwan, China trade in telecom products up 50 percent to $4.5 billion in 2010
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese official says trade in telecom products between Taiwan and China totaled $4.5 billion in 2010, up 50 percent from the previous year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
PetroChina 1H profit up 1 percent to $10.3B as refining losses offset gains from higher output
SHANGHAI — PetroChina Ltd., China's biggest oil and gas company, said Thursday that first-half profit edged up 1 percent as losses in its refining business eroded gains from higher oil and gas output.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Nokia launches its cheapest cellphones to date, at $30-$35 to challenge Asian makers
HELSINKI — Nokia has unveiled its two cheapest cellphones to date aimed at attracting users in the low end market as it fights increasing competition from Asian manufacturers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Chinese bank ICBC says profits up 29 percent on higher interest, fee income
BEIJING — Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the country's biggest state-owned commercial lender, said Thursday its first-half profit rose 29 percent as rapid economic growth boosted interest and fee income.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Oil rises slightly to near $86 in Asia as investors eye Libya fighting, Bernanke speech
SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose slightly to near $86 a barrel Thursday in Asia as traders eyed fighting in Libya and an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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