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Outages could last for days
D.C. area power companies said it could take up to a week for electricity across the region to be fully restored after violent storms swept through the region Friday night.
(By Pamela Constable)
Keystone XL pipeline expansion driven by oil-rich tar sands in Alberta
The pipeline has become a powerful symbol and political pawn this election year. It is also a sort of Rorschach test of how Americans view energy issues.
(By Steven Mufson)
Justices' dividing lines get blurrier
The Supreme Court's most recent term shows the panel is "more dynamic and complex" than simply "liberal" or "conservative."
(By Robert Barnes)
18 days of upheaval at U-Va.
The drama that enveloped the University of Virginia in June is the story of a power play gone awry, with missteps and miscalculations on all sides.
(By Paul Schwartzman, Daniel de Vise, Anita Kumar and Jenna Johnson)
In Colorado, firefighters describe seeing things they never have before
The devastating wildfires turn houses to dust and offer a new perspective on destruction.
(By Adam Kilgore)
NATION
Can states meet health-law deadlines?
The Supreme Court has weighed in. Now debate has shifted to whether key points on the timeline for expanding coverage to more Americans will be pushed back.
( by Julie Appleby, Mary Agnes Carey and Marilyn Werber Serafini Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)
Talks fail to specify plan for Syria's Assad
The United States and Russia offer different interpretations of the conference's mandate after world leaders meet in Geneva.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
In Colorado, firefighters describe seeing things they never have before
The devastating wildfires turn houses to dust and offer a new perspective on destruction.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
June began, ended with fierce storms
Besides Friday's storms, the month of June started with tornadoes and included record high temperatures, though also some surprisingly pleasant days.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Outages could last for days
D.C. area power companies said it could take up to a week for electricity across the region to be fully restored after violent storms swept through the region Friday night.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
18 days of upheaval at U-Va.
The drama that enveloped the University of Virginia in June is the story of a power play gone awry, with missteps and miscalculations on all sides.
( by Paul Schwartzman, Daniel de Vise, Anita Kumar and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
What becomes law on Sunday
Here is a partial list of the new laws taking effect in Maryland and Virginia.
( by Laura Vozzella and John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Storms leave at least 5 dead, many powerless in D.C. region
The region scrambled to recover Saturday in the aftermath of a sudden and violent storm.
( by Emma Brown, Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
From what you have heard or read, do you think the Keystone pipeline would or would not significantly damage the environment?
( by , 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)
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)
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)
If Romney had been president since 2009 instead of Obama, do you think the U.S. would have made more progress or less progress toward energy independence, or do you think things would be about the same as they are now?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Readers' views on marrying when there's doubts
While Carolyn Hax is away, readers give advice on going ahead with a wedding when you have doubts.
(, The Washington Post)
Post CEO Don Graham marries Amanda Bennett
Washington Post Chairman and CEO Donald Graham was married Saturday evening in Philadelphia to fellow former newspaper executive Amanda Bennett.
( by Amy Argetsinger , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Traffic app relies on you for info
Waze, an app for Android and iPhone, delivers social-based updates on traffic conditions and other road incidents, with mixed results.
(, The Washington Post)
Where is my real e-mail?
Tired of subscriptions and listservs clogging up your inbox? A new Web app, Unroll.me, is here to help.
(, The Washington Post)
Boomtown busts at its seams
Thousands of people flock to Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, where the rapid expansion of oil sands mining has turned this northern outpost into a bustling small city — and severely strained its infrastructure.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
An oil rush up north
The pipeline has become a powerful symbol and political pawn this election year. It is also a sort of Rorschach test of how Americans view energy issues.
( by Steven Mufson in FORT McMURRAY, Alberta , The Washington Post)
Michigan landowner says e-mails prove alleged effort by energy firms to kill deals
A Michigan landowner who alleges that he was jilted by two of North America's largest energy companies says e-mails made public last week by Reuters prove that the two companies colluded to kill deals that could have earned him more than $54 million.
( by Joshua Schneyer and Brian GrowReuters , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Little reason to cheer Stern
COLUMN | David Stern creates an unwelcome diversion at the NBA draft.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 1
(, The Washington Post)
NHL free agents: What's available
Zach Parise and Ryan Suter head the list of free agents set to test the market, and the Capitals' Alexander Semin is set to join them.
(, The Washington Post)
Felix leaves no doubt with win in 200
One week after finishing in a disappointing third-place tie in the 100 meters, Allyson Felix blows away the field in the 200 in Eugene.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
An important meeting
EURO 2012 | Three weeks after Spain and Italy met in the group stage, they play again in the tournament championship.
( by Paul Logothetis , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Can Microsoft save RIM?
RIM's investors are apparently pushing the company's board for extreme options like forming an alliance with Microsoft, according to a report.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Nexus 7 review: Can Google make an impact in a crowded tablet market?
For a $200 tablet, the Asus-made Nexus 7 is impressively built and styled.
( by Joshua Topolsky | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
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WORLD
First nuclear reactor to go back online since Japan disaster meets with protests
Restarting of nuclear reactor has caused public opposition to grow as some worry about atomic safety claims.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
U.S. nixes $300,000 office upgrade for Afghan defense minister
Decision reflects fact that both time and money are in short supply as withdrawal gets underway.
( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Morsi sworn in as president of Egypt
Despite mutual gestures of respect during day of ceremonies, Egypt's ruling generals and new president are almost certain to clash.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Talks fail to specify plan for Syria's Assad
The United States and Russia offer different interpretations of the conference's mandate after world leaders meet in Geneva.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Muslim Brotherhood's ascent in Egypt has profound significance for region
For some, the swearing-in of Islamist Mohamed Morsi as president of Egypt was a cause for celebration, for others, deep unease.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The House's disproportionate contempt vote
Congress and the administration can still negotiate.
(, The Washington Post)
Suffocating the right to know
This is an ideal time to loosen, not tighten, access to government in the scandal-ridden District.
(, The Washington Post)
Longer terms for university board members would help
(, The Washington Post)
Get to the bottom of the border scandal
(, The Washington Post)
The Portland model for streetcars is not encouraging
(, The Washington Post)
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