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East Coast braces for Hurricane Irene; warning area expanded
Rains generated by Hurricane Irene began falling on the Carolinas on Friday, as the Washington region braced for a storm that could wreak havoc up the East Coast.
(By Ashley Halsey III and Carol Morello)
Change, in Obama's rhetoric
Obama's reelection campaign is promising to be much different from his first run. The "hope" theme is likely to give way to something more negative.
(By David Nakamura)
GOP leaders trying to avoid a fight on 2012 spending
Congressional Republicans are working to avoid the heated political warfare when Congress turns its attention to annual spending measures next month.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
Drug war sparks exodus of affluent Mexicans
Tens of thousands of well-off Mexicans have moved north of the border in a quiet exodus over the past few years, according to local officials, border experts and demographers.
(By Mary Beth Sheridan)
Alpha Phi Alpha honors Martin Luther King Jr.
With Hurricane Irene derailing almost everything else, the ceremony became the week's sole dedication ritual at the memorial to the fraternity's most illustrious brother.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
POLITICS
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama returns home early from vacation as Hurricane Irene roars up East Coast
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base after shortening his Martha's Vineyard vacation because of Hurricane Irene.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Economy grew 1 pct. this spring, slower than first estimated; likely to fuel recession fears
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a meager 1 percent annual pace this spring, a slower rate than previously estimated. The downward revision will likely increase fears that the economy is at risk of another recession.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Change, in Obama's rhetoric
Obama's reelection campaign is promising to be much different from his first run. The "hope" theme is likely to give way to something more negative.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
2 military medical icons become one
Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center are merging on Saturday.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Pentagon Memorial offers lesson for the living
The memorial honoring the lives lost there pushes visitors to work to figure it out — and how to relate to it.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Pets break out of Saturday slot
The readers have spoken: They'd like her to offer pet hints throughout the week, not just Saturdays.
(, King)
Ask Amy: At 13, daughter is a model of maturity
Her daughter, apparently wise beyond her years, decided against pursuing a modeling career because she didn't want to become obsessed with her weight. So why is her mother having second thoughts?
(, Tribune Media Service)
Fine with being single
What to tell a well-meaning relative who is trying to play matchmaker.
(, The Washington Post)
Waxing philosophical about Hurricane Irene
The Stoics may offer some solace, according to philosophical counselor Andrew Taggart.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Former NBA player Crittenton charged with murder in shooting of a woman on Atlanta street
ATLANTA — Javaris Crittenton, the former NBA player once suspended by the league for bringing a gun into the Washington Wizards' locker room, has been charged with murder in the shooting of a woman on an Atlanta street.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Colts WR Reggie Wayne backs up talk, posts big performance in support of QB Curtis Painter
INDIANAPOLIS — Reggie Wayne spoke up to defend Curtis Painter, then dramatically backed up his words.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Brazilian Zico in Iraq to negotiate deal to be head coach of national soccer team
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Football Federation says former Brazilian great Zico has arrived in the country to negotiate a deal to coach the national team.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Without Sanzenbacher, and with Posey suspended, Ohio State must rely on Brown, other unknowns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State's wide receivers don't need to be reminded that no one expects much from them.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Mississippi State's defense anchored by talented defensive tackles Cox and Boyd
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State's Fletcher Cox and Josh Boyd never had the luxury of many freshmen, spending time on the sidelines while learning from older, more experienced players. Instead, the defensive tackles contributed immediately when they arrived two seasons ago.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Indian Parliament begins debate on legislation demanding by hunger-striking activist
NEW DELHI — A top ruling party politician warned lawmakers Saturday not to bypass India's constitution as they seek to resolve an impasse with a high-profile hunger striker who has demanded that they pass an anti-corruption bill.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Mexico reels from deadly casino attack on civilians, mostly women
MONTERREY, Mexico — Lorena Villareal Elizondo went to meet a friend at the Casino Royale, a popular low-cost lunch spot, when armed men burst through the door shouting: "Get out! Get out! We're going to burn everything!"
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
At least 12 dead as overcrowded ferry sinks in eastern Indonesia; dozens rescued
KOLAKA, Indonesia — An overcrowded ferry sank off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 12 people, officials said, as search-and-rescue teams scoured the choppy waters.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Iran launches production of carbon fiber despite UN ban over its possible use in nuke program
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has inaugurated its own production of carbon fiber, a material under U.N. embargo because of its potential use in the country's controversial nuclear program, the official IRNA news agency reported Saturday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Pakistan: Militants attack checkpoints, killing 12
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani officials say hundreds of militants have crossed the Afghan border and attacked three security checkpoints in northwestern Pakistan, killing 12 troops.
( 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
Oracle puts price tag on Mark Hurd's value in first year: gets compensation valued at $78.4M
SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Hurd may get his $100 million payday after all.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Facebook ends its Deals program, a competitor to Groupon
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is ending its Deals program, which offered the site's 750 million users discounts similar to those offered by daily deals site Groupon.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Pew study finds half of US adults now use social networks; use among Boomers growing
SAN FRANCISCO — Half of all American adults are now on social networks, slightly more than a year ago, and use among Baby Boomers is growing, according to a new study.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Jonathan Ive's 6 creative designs in collection of Museum of Modern Art
Jonathan Ive, the chief designer at Apple, has six of his creations in the Architecture and Design collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Facebook increases size of photos people post and makes them load twice as fast
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is increasing the size of photos that people post to its website and making them load twice as fast as before.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Hundreds of thousands of travelers will have vacation plans changed by Hurricane Irene
Hundreds of thousands of travelers will have vacation plans changed by Hurricane Irene.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Hurricane Irene to bring widespread power outages; drivers fill up tanks ahead of storm
NEW YORK — East Coast residents braced for power outages and rushed to top off their gas tanks as Hurricane Irene swept closer to the region Saturday. Power plants, refineries and pipelines prepared to shut down and utility repair crews gathered equipment to fix downed power lines.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
A big move in small-caps?
Some investment advisers think beaten-down small-cap stocks are ready to rebound. Others think the economic situation precludes that.
( by Cezary Podkul , The Washington Post)
Oracle puts price tag on Mark Hurd's value in first year: gets compensation valued at $78.4M
SAN FRANCISCO — Mark Hurd may get his $100 million payday after all.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Gaining by betting against flimsy Chinese firms
Sahm Adrangi's red-hot hedge fund has increased sixfold, mostly a product of his ability to spot flimsy Chinese companies listed on U.S. markets.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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