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Anemia drugs made billions, but at what cost?
Anemia drugs cost taxpayers as much as $3 billion a year and generated huge profits for biotech firm Amgen. But millions of patients were subjected to dangerous doses that might have had little benefit.
(By Peter Whoriskey)
Obama's strained ties to corporate America
President Obama has repeatedly embraced three titans of American commerce, General Electric, Boeing and JPMorgan Chase, but these companies have shown little enthusiasm for him.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Israel says Iran will face retaliation for Bulgaria bombing
Analysts say Israel's response to the killing of five tourists will more likely take the form of covert action than a military strike against Iran.
(By Karin Brulliard)
Mideast 'shadow war's' new phase
Suicide bombing in Bulgaria fits pattern in plots linked to covert struggle that pits Iran and its allies against Israel and the West.
(By Joby Warrick)
Killing of reporter remains a mystery
Authorities in Virginia's hunt country continue to investigate the killing of Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh, who was found dead in her burning house on July 9.
(By Justin Jouvenal)
NATION
Mideast 'shadow war's' new phase
Suicide bombing in Bulgaria fits pattern in plots linked to covert struggle that pits Iran and its allies against Israel and the West.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More U.S. aid heads to Yemen
The U.S. military is preparing to give more than $100 million in aid to Yemen to combat a branch of al-Qaeda.
( by Craig Whitlock and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Russia, China block U.N. on Syria
Western-backed resolution defeated by Syria's stalwart allies, who call it unfair to government of Bashar al-Assad.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Strorms cut power to 17,000 in D.C., Va., Md.
A strong line of thunderstorms brought heavy rains through the Washington region late Thursday night, cutting power to about 17,000 customers, authorities said.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Killing of reporter remains a mystery
Authorities in Virginia's hunt country continue to investigate the killing of Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh, who was found dead in her burning house on July 9.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Fairfax school board debates Thomas Jefferson High admissions
A majority of Fairfax County School Board members said Thursday they would favor changing admission policies for the elite Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
Allen, Kaine to square off in Senate debate
The race in Virginia is one of a handful of contests that would determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
( by Anita Kumar and Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
University looks east in D.C.
Georgetown University is looking at expanding the school in the emerging District neighborhoods to the east.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Transition teams for Romney, Obama start early
The Presidential Transition Act of 2010, in play for the first time, encourages, almost mandates, that candidates begin transition plans in earnest starting right after the party conventions at the end of August and early September.
( by Al Kamen , The Washington Post)
Allen, Kaine to square off in Senate debate
The race in Virginia is one of a handful of contests that would determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
( by Anita Kumar and Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
For each issue, please tell me whether you think Mayor Gray is doing an excellent job, good, not-so-good or poor job in dealing with this issue: Improving city services
( by , The Washington Post)
For each issue, please tell me whether you think Mayor Gray is doing an excellent job, good, not-so-good or poor job in dealing with this issue: Improving District public schools
( by , The Washington Post)
Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Vincent Gray is handling his job as Mayor?
( by , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Dealing with a secretive girlfriend
My girlfriend has secrecy issues. She rarely tells me what she is doing or has done. If I ask her a question, she will analyze my words and fail to give me an answer.
(, The Washington Post)
Mike Daisey's back, but the edge is off
In the reboot of his monologue "Agony," he sounds an alarm on Apple that now has a hollow ring.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Edie Windsor's fight for marriage equality
Half of a pioneering lesbian couple takes their crusade to the Supreme Court.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Phillips Collection to open wax room
German artist Wolfgang Laib's installation is scheduled to be unveiled early next year.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
Emmy nominations: Surprises include 'Girls' and Betty White
Nominations, revealed today, offer a glimpse at who will take home the trophies on Sept. 23.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Anemia drugs made billions, but at what cost?
Anemia drugs cost taxpayers as much as $3 billion a year and generated huge profits for biotech firm Amgen. But millions of patients were subjected to dangerous doses that might have had little benefit.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Spanish bond rates jump
Despite a series of concessions meant to build confidence in Spain, the country's outlook remains clouded.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
No right or wrong in Bain argument
OPINION | There are no reliable statistics about whether buyouts like those managed by Bain Capital add more jobs than they destroy.
(, The Washington Post)
SEC prosecution deadline looms
Five years after the financial crisis began to unfold, questions are arising about whether federal securities regulators are running out of time to prosecute alleged fraud.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Emmy nominations 2012: 'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' score most nods
"Mad Men," cable TV's look back at the 1960s-era advertising industry, will vie for an unprecedented fifth Emmy award in its category after being nominated again as a finalist for TV's best drama.
( by Christopher Palmeri Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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SPORTS
Reynolds's hit rallies O's past Twins
Mark Reynolds's two-run single in the eighth inning rallies the Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Twins.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 20
(, The Washington Post)
Sailing, and fundraising, like the wind
Windsurfer Farrah Hall, a Broadneck High graduate, has financed her Olympic training entirely herself.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
Why so many oblique injuries?
This season alone, four players on the Nationals' active roster are dealing with an oblique injury. But there are no clear reasons for the cause.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Start of an annual pennant-race ritual
The Braves and the Nats, two farm-system and fundamentals-first franchises, will be in each other's faces for years.
(, The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Internet Defense League starts initiative today
A new coalition is trying to capture some of the energy from the fight against SOPA and PIPA.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Nokia's flagging sales cling to Lumia line
Despite 4 million in sales of Nokia's Lumia phones, the company's profits are way down.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
In Washington, users will soon be able to register to vote via Facebook
Washington tapped local business Microsoft to create the MyVote app, which could appear as early as next week, according to a report.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Mideast 'shadow war's' new phase
Suicide bombing in Bulgaria fits pattern in plots linked to covert struggle that pits Iran and its allies against Israel and the West.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Israel says Iran will face retaliation for Bulgaria bombing
Analysts say Israel's response to the killing of five tourists will more likely take the form of covert action than a military strike against Iran.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, 102, was revered expert on Jewish religious law
Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, revered by Jews worldwide as a top rabbinic authority for his scholarship and rulings on Jewish law, died July 18.
( by Ian Deitch , The Washington Post)
Syrian rebels seize key border crossings as thousands flee capital
Violence continues to escalate in Damascus, offering fresh evidence that Assad's regime is unraveling.
( by Liz Sly and Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
Zuma, in Beijing, warns that Africa's trade ties to China are unbalanced
South African president raises concerns over China's growing influence as Beijing doubles its lending pledge to the continent.
( by Leslie Hook , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Bachmann's politics of slime
Her attack on Huma Abedin draws a worthy response from John McCain.
(, The Washington Post)
The Boy Scout ban
Prominent youth organization reaffirms its exclusion of gays.
(, The Washington Post)
Did the state make you great?
In equating society with government, Obama devalues individual virtues.
(, The Washington Post)
The myths of Postal Service woes
Red ink comes from retiree health rules.
( by Fredric Rolando , The Washington Post)
D.C.'s gift to secrecy
Alleged Gray backers could've avoided scandal.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, rooftop happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for summer fun.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes: Live Emmy Awards chat in comments
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
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