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Misery boils on in D.C. area
Thousands are facing hot weather without air conditioning this week as utilities scramble for backup.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
Pepco, Dominion and BGE cite severity of storm in explaining long recovery
Washington area utilities are only now beginning to focus on power outages at the neighborhood level, having first targeted hospitals and critical generating stations for repairs.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty and Mike DeBonis)
How Congress gets it done
The House and Senate finally got down to business last week, passing a student-loan and highway-funding bill. Before that, though, it was business as usual.
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
Steven Pearlstein: What is outsourcing's real impact?
When trying to discern the overall effect on employment at home when positions are sent overseas, counting jobs gained or lost only gets you so far.
(By Steven Pearlstein)
Peña Nieto wins Mexican election, exit polls show
The election was a clear vote of no confidence for President Felipe Calderon and his ruling National Action Party after 12 years in power.
(By Nick Miroff and William Booth)
NATION
Table was set for monster fire in Colorado
Scientists and federal officials say the table was set in Colorado by a culprit that will probably contribute to bigger and more frequent wildfires for years to come: climate change.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Jim Yong Kim needs to change the World Bank
Kim will soon come face to face with the World Bank's culture of economists—and if we're lucky, it won't be pretty.
( by Galit A. Sarfaty , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Misery boils on in D.C. area
Nearly half-million still out of power as sweltering Washingtonians return to work.
( by Michael Ruane , The Washington Post)
D.C. sees about 10 robberies Sunday
There were no immediate reports of injuries in any of the holdups, and it was not clear what property was taken.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Another kind of leak and coverup near the Watergate
A leak and a coverup occurred a few days ago almost on the doorstep of the Watergate office building. But the recent events were not quite an example of history repeating itself.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Misery boils on in D.C. area
Thousands are facing hot weather without air conditioning this week as utilities scramble for backup.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
Pepco, Dominion and BGE cite severity of storm in explaining long recovery
Washington area utilities are only now beginning to focus on power outages at the neighborhood level, having first targeted hospitals and critical generating stations for repairs.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Obama campaign presses donors
Leaked details of a phone call from President Obama to some of his biggest donors offered a rare and revealing look into the typically private rituals of big-dollar campaign fundraising.
( by Emily Heil , The Washington Post)
How Congress gets it done
The House and Senate finally got down to business last week, passing a student-loan and highway-funding bill. Before that, though, it was business as usual.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
From what you have heard or read, do you think the Keystone pipeline would or would not create a significant number of jobs?
( by , The Washington Post)
From what you know and have read, do you think the U.S. government should or should not approve the building of this pipeline?
( by , The Washington Post)
How closely are you following the news about the proposed building of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada to Texas?
( by , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
BET Awards: Kanye, Jay-Z big winners
The lovefest between the hip-hop giants continued Sunday night as they took home top prizes for video of the year and best group.
( by Tomi Obaro , The Washington Post)
Readers share advice
Carolyn Hax: Readers offer wisdom on privacy as a form of control, the tug of war over wedding plans and more.
(, The Washington Post)
13 stripes, 50 stars, 7 fun facts
With the Fourth of July this week, here are some fun facts about the flag that you can use to amaze your family and friends while you await fireworks.
(, The Washington Post)
When nature behaves badly, we're good-natured
ESSAY | Two decades of lingering in places where nature behaves badly, as it did in the D.C. area Friday, have shown Manuel Roig-Franzia one thing: People are good and adaptable.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Japandroids go all-out at D.C. show
REVIEW | But over a full set at the Rock & Roll Hotel, the vibe felt less galvanizing than gimmicky.
( by David Malitz , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Washington area bankruptcy filings
These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. area business events for the week of July 1
Among this week's offerings: Learn how to use Google+.
(, The Washington Post)
What is outsourcing's real impact?
When trying to discern the overall effect on employment at home when positions are sent overseas, counting jobs gained or lost only gets you so far.
( by Steven Pearlstein , The Washington Post)
Contractors try dividends for shareholders
Squeezed by tight government budgets, contractors are trying to hold onto shareholders by initiating regular or special dividends and authorizing share repurchases.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
What the health care ruling means for business
Lawyers and lobbyists are big winners while insurers and small nursing homes are losers. And as for everyone else? Only time will tell.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Ledecky, 15, earns Olympic spot
Bethesda's Katie Ledecky wins the 800-meter freestyle at the Olympic trials to become the youngest swimmer on the U.S. team. Great Falls's Kate Ziegler finishes second and also makes the Games.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Hurley feels at home at Congressional
NOTEBOOK | The AT&T National's dedication to honoring the military resonated with fourth-place finisher and former Navy lieutenant Billy Hurley III.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
Area swimmers finish strong week
Bethesda's Katie Ledecky and Kate Ziegler of Great Falls finish 1-2 in the women's 800-meter freestyle in Omaha.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 2
(, The Washington Post)
Third title for Spain
EURO 2012 | Spain's 4-0 victory over Italy clinches a third straight major championship and a place in the soccer history.
( by Chris Lehourites Associated Press , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Peña Nieto wins Mexican election, exit polls show
The election was a clear vote of no confidence for President Felipe Calderon and his ruling National Action Party after 12 years in power.
( by Nick Miroff and William Booth , The Washington Post)
Turkey weighs options for dealing with Syria
Despite a flurry of angry rhetoric, Turkey appears unlikely to take more direct steps against Syria.
( by Justin Vela , The Washington Post)
At least 15 dead in Kenyan church attacks
It was the latest in a series of attacks on this East African nation suspected of being carried out by al-Qaeda-linked militants from neighboring Somalia.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Rwanda's day of liberation
The other independence day on July 4.
( by Jacqueline Murekatete , The Washington Post)
Our relationship with Egypt
Respect from both sides is needed.
( by Michele Dunne , The Washington Post)
The art of compromise
A way to advance principle.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney's Bain problem
Skepticism over his corporate-first outlook.
(, The Washington Post)
The torture of solitude
A push to challenge solitary confinement in prisons.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
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