Friday Morning Headlines [Jun 15, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 15, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Contractors run U.S. spying missions in Africa The U.S. military has largely outsourced surveillance operations in the search for Joseph Kony and al-Qaeda affiliates in Africa. (By Craig Whitlock) U.K. sets measures to insulate financial system from euro crisis Britain announced extraordinary plans Thursday to inject billions of dollars of cash into its banks to try to protect its financial system from the economic turmoil spreading across the euro zone. (By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Zachary A. Goldfarb) Massachusetts became Romney's steppingstone, but not his base In his pursuit of the presidency, the state's former governor has all but ignored his political launching pad. (By Philip Rucker) White House, lawmakers prepare for health law ruling The Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's health-care law is just days away, but virtually no one knows precisely when it will come or what it will say. At the White House and on Capitol Hill, officials and their aides are spinning in advance and preparing their "day of" statements (By Sandhya Somashekhar and N.C. Aizenman) David Maraniss: How Obama became black Following his search for racial identity. (By David Maraniss) NATION Forest Service gives go-ahead for newer firefighting airplanes The U.S. Forest Service has announced a plan to upgrade its fleet of air tankers, many of which date back to the Eisenhower administration. ( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post) A U.S.-Pakistan stalemate? The two countries appear to have reached a deadlock on issues that have long divided them. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) Contractors run U.S. spying missions in Africa The U.S. military has largely outsourced surveillance operations in the search for Joseph Kony and al-Qaeda affiliates in Africa. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) U.S. shares fruit of spy missions African partners insist on American intelligence in exchange for hosting surveillance bases. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) EPA plans to tighten national soot standards New limits on deadly air particles may force companies to buy costly pollution abatement upgrades. ( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL D.C. wellness calendar, June 14-21 Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week. (, The Washington Post) D.C. community calendar, June 14-21 Film screenings, lectures, art exhibit tours, concerts and other events. (, The Washington Post) Arlington, Alexandria compromise on streetcar funding Local government officials are scheduled to approve a plan Saturday for the line along the congested Route 1 corridor that also deals with expected growth in the area. ( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post) Racking up fees and complaints Complaints about aggressive tow truck drivers are among the most common in Montgomery County. ( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post) Was the decision to oust U-Va.'s Sullivan unanimous? Three members of the university's board only learned of the plan at the last minute. ( by Anita Kumar and Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS White House, lawmakers prepare for health law ruling The Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's health-care law is just days away, but virtually no one knows precisely when it will come or what it will say. At the White House and on Capitol Hill, officials and their aides are spinning in advance and preparing their "day of" statements ( by Sandhya Somashekhar and N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post) 2 lawmakers square off over postal reform Sens. Susan Collins and Richard Durbin battle over postal reform in the appropriations committee. ( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post) Racking up fees and complaints Complaints about aggressive tow truck drivers are among the most common in Montgomery County. ( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post) Monte Carlo? Don't let us stop you. Word has it that the threat of an In the Loop mention is holding down the numbers for what promises to be a spectacular congressional junket. (, The Washington Post) Who's the Funniest Fed? A dozen federal workers competed for the title of Funniest Fed Wednesday night in the semifinals of this year's competition. (, The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Corcoran gets feedback on plans Gallery officials meet with the community to discuss the merits and drawbacks of a potential move or renovation. ( by Lonnae O'Neal Parker , The Washington Post) HBO apologizes for severed Bush head Producers on "Game of Thrones" DVDs say one of several heads on sticks is that of former president. (, The Washington Post) Singing and Praying bands take musical ministry to the masses Until recently, the sound of the Singing and Praying Bands had never been heard outside of the church. They hope taking their sacred tradition outside of the walls that protected it for more than 200 years will help it survive. ( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post) Build-a-Neologism Workshop In Style Invitational contest Week 976, combine parts of two words to make a new term. And the winners of Week 972's "trending topics." (, The Washington Post) Choral Arts Society founder says farewell Norman Scribner's final leave-taking from his Choral Arts Society was like a family party that just happened to involve hundreds of people. ( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Coca-Cola to return to Myanmar after 60 years Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, plans to return to Myanmar for the first time in more than 60 years after the U.S. government eased economic sanctions on the Southeast Asian nation. ( by Tony Jordan Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) What's slowing small business IPOs? Three reasons the age of companies making their market debut has doubled since 2006. ( by Phyllis Deiso , The Washington Post) Protecting the elderly from scams The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public input for a new effort to prevent scams targeted at the elderly. ( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post) U.K. sets measures to insulate financial system from euro crisis Britain announced extraordinary plans Thursday to inject billions of dollars of cash into its banks to try to protect its financial system from the economic turmoil spreading across the euro zone. ( by Ariana Eunjung Cha and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post) Steve Jobs's secret files: What a background check dug up Steve Jobs was a pretty private guy, for a mogul. ( by Bonnie Goldstein , The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS OPINION | Exorcising free throw demons LeBron James stares down one of his biggest postseason enemies, the free throw line, by sinking all 12 of his attempts to seal the Game 2 victory for Miami. (, The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: June 15 (, The Washington Post) Miami holds on for Game 2 win Two late free throws by LeBron James ties the NBA Finals at a game apiece, heading to Game 3 in Miami on Sunday. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) Pearce, Wieters power Orioles First baseman, catcher each drive in five as Orioles complete three-game sweep of Pirates, 12-6. ( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post) Watney cards rare double-eagle He holes out from 190 yards on No. 17 to vault into contention. ( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post TECHNOLOGY Steve Jobs's secret files: What a background check dug up Steve Jobs was a pretty private guy, for a mogul. ( by Bonnie Goldstein , The Washington Post) Could looming chip supply issues derail the mobile market? New semiconductor chip sellers vye for chunk of market. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Samsung denies plans for Facebook-like service Samsung address rumors, details development security. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Review roundup: Apple's MacBook Pro Is it worth its $2,199 price tag? ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs by the end of 2013 Nokia said it is trying to sharpen its focus ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post WORLD A U.S.-Pakistan stalemate? The two countries appear to have reached a deadlock on issues that have long divided them. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) Contractors run U.S. spying missions in Africa The U.S. military has largely outsourced surveillance operations in the search for Joseph Kony and al-Qaeda affiliates in Africa. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) U.S. shares fruit of spy missions African partners insist on American intelligence in exchange for hosting surveillance bases. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) Peña Nieto to name Colombian as security adviser By appointing a Colombian general as security adviser, front-runner in Mexico's presidential contest signals he'll work closely with U.S. ( by William Booth and Nick Miroff , The Washington Post) Egypt's high court calls for dissolution of parliament Court decisions on a presidential candidate and parliament strengthen the hand of those linked to the old regime in Egypt. ( by Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL Obama's debt falsehood Attacking Republicans isn't a serious plan. (, The Washington Post) Silly Season, 2012 Despite Obama's slide, the race remains 50-50. (, The Washington Post) Haggling over Afghanistan U.S.-Pakistan divide is a central roadblock to stability ( by Michael Krepon , The Washington Post) The two faces of the GOP Scott Walker's happy-talk vs. Jeb Bush's realism. (, The Washington Post) Ending prison rape Training and other steps are needed to make new rules effective. ( by Richard B. Hoffman , The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post LIVE DISCUSSIONS Free Range on Food Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now. (, vForum) Celebritology Live Celebritology blogger Sarah Anne Hughes gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. (, vForum) Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. (, vForum) Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus and Post fashion writer Katherine Boyle discussed looking fashionable in the summer heat, Washington restaurants, nightlife, weekend outings and more. Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. (, vForum) Swat Summer Medical Myths Reexamining summer medical myths (, vForum) More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 © 2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy