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U.S. expands secret intelligence operations in Africa
Surveillance flights monitor al-Qaeda affiliates and other militant groups across the continent.
(By Craig Whitlock)
Romney doubles down on economic message
The economy's recent woes have added to President Obama's biggest political vulnerability and forced him into a more urgent debate with Mitt Romney.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb and Philip Rucker)
Obama to contrast his economic plan with Mitt Romney's in speech
Address will frame election as choice between protecting middle class or reverting to failed policies.
(By Amy Gardner and David Nakamura)
Attorney general struggles to balance dueling political and apolitical roles
An inquiry involving Eric Holder's nonpartisan job has made him vulnerable to political opponents.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Sari Horwitz)
Lance Armstrong faces new doping charges
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency allegations could cost cyclist his seven Tour de France titles.
(By Amy Shipley)
NATION
U.S. expands secret intelligence operations in Africa
Surveillance flights monitor al-Qaeda affiliates and other militant groups across the continent.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
U.S. surveillance targets in Africa
A rundown of some of the terrorist groups that American spy planes are monitoring.
(, The Washington Post)
The battle for the military's future
FINE PRINT | Retired Marine Gen. James Cartwright shares his vision of tomorrow's military.
(, The Washington Post)
Nobel winner Elinor Ostrom dies at 78
Indiana University scholar Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in economics, died June 12.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Helicopter allegations roil U.S.-Russia ties
Washington, Moscow feud over accusations about Russian arms sales to Syria amid worries of a widening rift.
( by Joby Warrick and Will Englund , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Mendelson selected as D.C. Council's interim leader
Michael Brown gets No. 2 job after a blistering fight breaks out.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
How to sail into a federal opportunity
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch talks about the job opportunities on the waters.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Search for rare book ends in Herndon
A man who allegedly stole a rare first edition of the Book of Mormon was arrested and charged with theft Tuesday at his friend's home in Herndon. The book, one of just 5,000 copies printed in 1830, is worth between $50,000 and $100,000.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
FBI, police launch media campaign in Va. Tech student's slaying
Morgan Harrington, 20, was last seen alive leaving early from a Metallica concert in 2009.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
U-Va. board issues first response after president's ouster
In an effort to quell protest, the U-Va. board said it had engaged in an "extended" dialogue with President Teresa Sullivan over the university's health before seeking her resignation.
( by Daniel de Vise and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
In the Loop: McGurk's bumpy road to Baghdad
IN THE LOOP | Democrats and GOP indicate new resistance to Obama's nominee for ambassador.
(, The Washington Post)
Study reveals where lobbyists go with their leftover campaign money
Lawmakers who become lobbyists more likely than other ex-politicians to use remaining funds for politics.
(, The Washington Post)
Mendelson selected as D.C. Council's interim leader
Michael Brown gets No. 2 job after a blistering fight breaks out.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
How to sail into a federal opportunity
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch talks about the job opportunities on the waters.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Attorney general struggles to balance dueling political and apolitical roles
An inquiry involving Eric Holder's nonpartisan job has made him vulnerable to political opponents.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Secrets and passwords
Should spouses share online activity? If they don't, is trust being broken?
(, The Washington Post)
Tom Sietsema: A chef with a past gets a fresh start
La Forchetta marks the return of Roberto Donna.
(, The Washington Post)
TV Column: Showtime killing 'Weeds'
Hit show's eighth season this summer will be its last as ratings fall.
(, The Washington Post)
A haunting at the community pool
A ghost has been spotted on grounds of pool being renovated for the first time, stirring up its Victorian past.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Music review: From Brazil, Ceu and Curumin
A bad echo slurred the electronic techniques and reverb of Brazilian performers Ceu and Curumin.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Congressmen challenge small business group's political motives
Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns that corporate interests are at the heart of the NFIB's lawsuit against the president's health care law.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Justice Department probing cable companies' Internet data limits
Critics say the policies hamper Web-based competitors.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Is Apple saving the real show for fall?
The computer giant surely satisfied with its new hardware and software offerings at WWDC, but some believe it's holding back until it's ready to unveil a new iPhone.
(, The Washington Post)
Jamie Dimon apologizes before Congress
JP Morgan CEO was contrite about bank's billions in trading losses in testimony on Capitol Hill.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Bidders seek dot-dominance on Web
Google and Amazon are leading the rush for new Web suffixes such as ".book," ".shop" and ".movie" in bids to ICANN.
( by Hayley Tsukayama and Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Perfectly overpowering
San Francisco's Matt Cain pitches the 22nd perfect game in Major League history Wednesday night against visiting Houston, striking out a career-high 14 batters to secure the first such effort in franchise history.
( by Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Arrieta is O's man on the spot
Pitcher learns of start hours before first pitch, throws seven strong innings as Orioles thump Pirates, 7-1.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
Mystics waive Canty, pick up Bobbitt
Washington drops starting point guard Dominique Canty, at left in the photo, and replaces her on the roster with guard Shannon Bobbitt.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: June 14
(, The Washington Post)
Heat need more from Wade
Since deferring the leadership role to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade has played unevenly and is struggling to strike a balance.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Skype's brilliant, passive-aggressive new monetization idea: "Conversation Ads"
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Dept. of Energy throws millions at solar startup
Solar Mosaic gets $2 million federal grant to put panels on homes around U.S.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Nextdoor taking slow road to social networking
One of the most interesting startups in Silicon Valley doesn't seem like an immediate contender for 21st century success.
( by Eliza Kern | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
ICANN: Applicants from .apple to .zappos
The organization that controls Web's domain names released its list of applicants for new Web real estate.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
In Mexico, case of ex-governor and narcos reads like crime thriller
A former governor denies ties to drug cartels, as U.S. and Mexican authorities seek to seize his assets.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
Britain's Cameron in the hot seat
Prime minister faces day-long grilling by ethics panel over his ties to Murdoch media empire.
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
Japan moves closer to restarting nuclear reactors
The restart of two nuclear power plants would mark a controversial victory for the Noda government.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
U.S. expands secret intelligence operations in Africa
Surveillance flights monitor al-Qaeda affiliates and other militant groups across the continent.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
U.S. surveillance targets in Africa
A rundown of some of the terrorist groups that American spy planes are monitoring.
(, The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
The Wall Street Senate
At Wednesday's hearing, lawmakers heaped flattery on JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.
(, The Washington Post)
Don't criminalize leaks
Recent stories deserve debate, not investiagtion.
(, The Washington Post)
Reducing JPMorgan's risk
The big banks must yield to more regulation.
(, The Washington Post)
Nothing to hide
Open debate on the D.C. Council good for the city.
(, The Washington Post)
Syria's collateral damage
Strife is starting to bleed into Lebanon.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Lance Armstrong, Sandusky trial, and other sports news with Sally Jenkins
Sally Jenkins goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
The debate over renting your basement
Lori Aratani discusses a controversial proposal to ease rules on rental units in D.C. homes.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Brad Hirschfield: Should the KKK be able to adopt a highway?
Brad Hirschfield discussed if the KKK should be able to "adopt" a highway, regardless of political and social views.
(, vForum)
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