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NATION
Battling IEDs has to be about more than money
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus asks: Is it possible to outsource the job of protecting U.S. troops?
(, The Washington Post)
FBI offers $1 million reward to find men charged in border agent's killing
Brian Terry's 2010 death led to a congressional investigation of Operation Fast and Furious.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Joyce Miller, feminist and unionist, dies at 84
Ms. Miller helped found a national organization of unionized female workers and was the first woman elected to the AFL-CIO executive council.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
How heat can be harmful to dogs
Extreme heat can make some dogs prone to dangerous medical conditions.
(, The Washington Post)
Stranding pets in cars can be risky
Leaving animals in cars in the heat can be extremely risky.
(, The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
The secret gallery
Billionaire Mitchell Rales wants the world to see his art collection. But his design is hung up over a sewer issue.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Utilities say storm outages over
Pepco and Dominion acknowledge hardships, but say they did well restoring power after a sudden storm.
( by Joe Stephens and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Prince George's officials vote for rezoning to allow Whole Foods
A Monday vote in favor of a controversial rezoning could bring the county's first Whole Foods .
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)
Man pleads guilty in Fairfax County slaying
Man Ha Park admitted in court that he fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend's sister, and also attacked his ex-girlfriend in June 2011.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Police poised to resume breath tests
District police could resume breath-testing suspected drunk drivers next month.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Obama is handling health care? (Half sample)
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(Among Obama supporters) Will you definitely vote for Obama, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else?
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(Among Romney supporters) Will you definitely vote for Romney, or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else?
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(Among Obama supporters) Would you say you are very enthusiastic about supporting Obama somewhat enthusiastic, not so enthusiastic, or not enthusiastic at all?
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(Among Obama supporters) Is your vote more FOR Obama, or more AGAINST Romney?
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Offended at being called 'stepmom'
She married a man whose kids were grown. Should she have been offended when her husband's son introduced her as his "stepmom"?
(, The Washington Post)
How to celebrate Woody Guthrie's birthday
Woody Guthrie's centennial year being celebrated in D.C. area and worldwide with music, discussions, theater.
(, The Washington Post)
Lots of Savannah smiles on 'Today'
COLUMN | Savannah Guthrie's first day tailored to show us what she has that Ann Curry lacked.
(, The Washington Post)
Truthinessology: The Stephen Colbert effect is an obsession in academia
In courses, papers and books, universities across the country are dissecting the TV host's influence.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Quick Spins: Hank Williams Jr.
REVIEW | Conservative agitprop aside, in "Old School, New Rules" we're all in it together.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
CFPB pushes new mortgage rules
The consumer watchdog agency proposed banning several fees and unveiled new disclosure forms intended to help borrowers better understand the terms of their loans.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Obama record on outsourcing criticized
The president's critics, primarily on the political left, say he has repeatedly failed to protect American jobs from being moved overseas.
( by Tom Hamburger, Carol D. Leonnig and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Crop Conditions Worsening in U.S. as Drought Withers Fields
The deterioration of the corn and soybean crops expanded in the U.S., dropping for a fifth straight week as unseasonably dry weather and record-high temperatures withered yield potential, the government said.
( by Tony C. Dreibus and Jeff Wilson Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Obama's 'secret weapon' on antitrust leaves DOJ
Gene Kimmelman, a chief counsel in Justice Department's antitrust division, is leaving for the human rights organization Global Partners and Associates. While keeping a relatively low profile, Kimmelman has been one of the most influential antitrust policy makers on the department's highest-profile cases, including the rejection of AT&T's $39 billion bid for T-Mobile.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
A familiar face-off with Medicaid expansion
A clutch of GOP governors say they will opt out of the health-care law's Medicaid expansion but history shows this is not uncharted territory.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Kastles open 2012 season with win
The Washington Kastles, perfect in 2011, open their new season with their 17th straight win overall, 22-18 over the host Orange County Breakers.
( From News Services , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 10
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Harper seizes the all-star stage
OPINION | Bryce Harper, the youngest all-star everyday player ever, commands a great deal of attention a day before the game. That's not by accident.
(, The Washington Post)
Harper, Trout form an unlikely dynamic duo
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, all-stars at 19 and 20, respectively, have come a long way from their fall league team.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
United to get new majority investor
Erick Thohir, a part-owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, will be introduced as United's new majority investor on Tuesday in a move that should help players like Dwayne De Rosario, with ball.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Obama's 'secret weapon' on antitrust leaves DOJ
Gene Kimmelman, a chief counsel in Justice Department's antitrust division, is leaving for the human rights organization Global Partners and Associates. While keeping a relatively low profile, Kimmelman has been one of the most influential antitrust policy makers on the department's highest-profile cases, including the rejection of AT&T's $39 billion bid for T-Mobile.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
'Internet doomsday' passes without major incident
A strong awareness campaign kept most from losing Internet connection.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Stuck at home this summer? Tripl lets you relive your friends' travels
Site connects Facebook and Foursquare accounts to produce daily digests of postings.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung tablets 'not as cool' as iPad, judge says
Samsung makes headway in patent case, thanks to less cool designs.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Next Kindle to have better display, report says
Amazon is prepping a second-generation tablet that will be thinner, lighter, pack a better camera and, best of all, have a better display.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Morsi convenes Egypt's parliament in defiance of court and military
The brief session was a bold gamble by the new president, who was propelled into office by the Muslim Brotherhood.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Battling IEDs has to be about more than money
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus asks: Is it possible to outsource the job of protecting U.S. troops?
(, The Washington Post)
FBI offers $1 million reward to find men charged in border agent's killing
Brian Terry's 2010 death led to a congressional investigation of Operation Fast and Furious.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Tehran's powerful currency bazaar
As Iran struggles with a plummeting exchange rate, the bazaar in the old city center has become the focus of a debate about the country's financial woes.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)
In Niger, hunger crisis raises fears of more child marriages
Aid workers fear desperate families might try to marry off daughters at even earlier ages, where they are sometimes used as currency or to settle debts.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan in Maradi, Niger , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The truth about Obamacare
Some false claims have recently resurfaced, writes the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
( by Kathleen Sebelius , The Washington Post)
Denier in chief
Obama's economic plan centers on shifting blame.
(, The Washington Post)
Picking a winner in Afghanistan
The U.S. role in deciding Karzai's successor.
( by Michael O'Hanlon , The Washington Post)
The GOP's unconscionable crime
The ploy behind its push for voter ID laws.
(, The Washington Post)
President Boogeyman?
Obama isn't the rabble-rouser that the right fears.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
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Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Pie, wedding food, picky eaters and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
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