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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Obama's Middle East conflict
President Obama failed to bring Israelis and Palestinians together, despite three years of trying a new approach to an old problem. In the end, he couldn't make believers out of Benjamin Netanyahu or Mahmoud Abbas.
(By Scott Wilson)

Mayor Gray: At work but under siege
The mayor has sought to project the image of a man focused on his job, despite the escalating scandal.
(By By Nikita Stewart and Paul Schwartzman)

After Massey mine disaster killed their son, rich settlement is worth little
As money from settlements arrives to relatives of the 29 workers killed in the worst U.S. coal mining disaster in four decades, families must figure out what to do next.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)

Fight for Virginia looks like a bruiser
Obama barnstormed five cities across the state and Romney sent an army of surrogates to counter him, signaling how crucial the state will be in the fall.
(By Amy Gardner)

Steven Pearlstein: Lifeguard's ordeal is parable about outsourcing
The lifeguard who was fired for leaving his post to rescue someone outside his area was part of an outsourcing company, and outsourcing comes with a trade-off: the loss of workers who can use discretion.
(By Steven Pearlstein)

NATION
After Massey mine disaster killed their son, rich settlement is worth little
As money from settlements arrives to relatives of the 29 workers killed in the worst U.S. coal mining disaster in four decades, families must figure out what to do next.
(by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Two dead at Falls Church's Eden Center
A man is shot to death, and another man is found dead of an apparently self-inflicted wound a short time later.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)

Typical summer temps arrive
Just about halfway through the hot weather season, the true Washington summer showed up Saturday.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Purple Line could bring prosperity, traffic to Chevy Chase Lake
If a Purple Line is built, the Montgomery County community of Chevy Chase Lake will see new development that planners say would bring new restaurants, shopping — and traffic.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)

Mayor Gray: At work but under siege
The mayor has sought to project the image of a man focused on his job, despite the escalating scandal.
( By Nikita Stewart and Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

Gray is rejecting reality
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray seems to be in denial about the reality that he's almost certainly going to have to resign in disgrace.
(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Obama's Middle East conflict
President Obama failed to bring Israelis and Palestinians together, despite three years of trying a new approach to an old problem. In the end, he couldn't make believers out of Benjamin Netanyahu or Mahmoud Abbas.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Fight for Virginia looks like a bruiser
Obama barnstormed five cities across the state and Romney sent an army of surrogates to counter him, signaling how crucial the state will be in the fall.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

Virgil Goode campaign could be a spoiler for Romney in Virginia
Republicans are watching nervously as the former congressman runs for president on the Constitution Party line.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Obama supporters brave thunderstorms in Va.
Obama supporters in Henrico County turn out for president's stump speech despite the rain and lightning.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Walker tells Romney to get off his heels
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who survived a tough recall election, says Mitt Romney needs to get on offense and offer a bold plan to cut the nation's debt.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Wife wants to see old flame
20 years later, wife wants to see an old flame. What should husband say?
(, The Washington Post)

Week 980: Def Jam
We give you the neologism, you give us the funniest meaning.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Wikimania hits D.C. for annual meeting as Wikipedia faces changes
More than 1,000 Wikipedians from 87 countries descended on George Washington University.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Lifeguard's ordeal is parable about outsourcing
The lifeguard who was fired for leaving his post to rescue someone outside his area was part of an outsourcing company, and outsourcing comes with a trade-off: the loss of workers who can use discretion.
(, The Washington Post)

Dread shopping for used cars? CarGurus may give you peace of mind.
COLUMN | Aside from giving car information, the Web site rates the dealership's advertised price.
(, The Washington Post)

Mississippi abortion law cleared to take effect minus penalties
A Mississippi law that puts new requirements on physicians who perform abortions may take effect for now, a judge said, denying a request by the state's only abortion clinic to extend a temporary halt on the measure.
( by Edvard Pettersson Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Visa, MasterCard settle swipe-fee antitrust suit
Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc. and some of the biggest U.S. banks agreed to a settlement of at least $6.05 billion in a price-fixing case brought by retailers over credit-card swipe fees.
( by Christie Smythe and Dakin Campbell Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: July 15

(, The Washington Post)

Teagarden makes a smashing debut
Playing his first game in an Orioles uniform, catcher's 13th-inning home run sends Baltimore to an 8-6 win over Detroit.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Outdueled in homecoming
Washington's offense provides scant support in Gio Gonzalez's first trip home as a member of the Nationals.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

OPINION | Of Tiger, Phil, Bryce and the Duke
It's a good thing June is an excellent month for TV sports when the writer's dad comes to help out after surgery.
(, The Washington Post)

Double duty for United coach
This week Ben Olsen primed D.C. United for Sunday's match against the Houston and helped fill out the league roster for the MLS all-star team.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Wikimania hits D.C. for annual meeting as Wikipedia faces changes
More than 1,000 Wikipedians from 87 countries descended on George Washington University.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Clinton, in Cairo, counsels dialogue
The secretary of state tells President Mohamed Morsi: It is "for Egyptians to decide your way forward."
( by  Stephanie McCrummen and Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)

Prominent Afghan lawmaker assassinated at daughter's wedding
Ahmad Khan Samangani, a former warlord, was a powerful Uzbek leader in northern Afghanistan.
( by Kevin Sieff and Javed Hamdard , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Where is Vincent Gray's leadership?
D.C.'s mayor isn't being forthcoming about campaign scandals.
(, The Washington Post)

Expose the fat cats
Why Republicans should support the Disclose Act
(, The Washington Post)

A proper pivot toward Asia
The secretary of state adds depth to a strategic shift.
(, The Washington Post)

The EPA is carefully considering jobs vs. pollution

(, The Washington Post)

Helping another help another

(, The Washington Post)

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