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Olympics go out with musical bang
The London Games ended with a blowout of British pop and circumstance, a closing-ceremony-cum-after-party in a host nation that seemed to rediscover the "great" in Great Britain.
(By Anthony Faiola)
Mike Wise: An unforgettable Olympics
OPINION | For 17 days, athletes taught us about legacy, humor and courage.
(By Mike Wise)
In Fla., Ryan still unknown
Ryan's relative obscurity in Florida has pundits already speculating about whether he will motivate the conservative base or spook seniors across Florida with his Medicare plan.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
Romney-Ryan honeymoon
After two full days of campaigning together, it has become clear that Rep. Paul Ryan is doing many of the things that Mitt Romney couldn't do for himself.
(By Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez)
Aurora, Colo., shooting victims face challenges beyond their injuries
Many of the 58 people injured in the mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater had minor wounds. But at least 10 were grievously hurt and face long, difficult journeys to reclaim their lives.
(By Jenna Johnson)
NATION
D.C.'s Ivy City wants some respect
The small and poor neighborhood, tired of being the District's "dumping ground," is opposing a new proposal for a temporary bus depot.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
James Naughton, former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, dies at 73
Mr. Naughton, who covered the Ford White House for the New York Times, helped lead the Philadelphia Inquirer to a raft of Pulitzer Prizes and was easily the greatest prankster of contemporary American journalism, died Aug. 11.
( by Daniel LeDuc Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Aurora, Colo., shooting victims face challenges beyond their injuries
Many of the 58 people injured in the mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater had minor wounds. But at least 10 were grievously hurt and face long, difficult journeys to reclaim their lives.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Red super PACs garner Va. green
Virginians have given nearly $4 million to conservative super PACs in the 2012 election cycle but just $76,000 to liberal versions of these groups, an analysis finds.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
The spelling bee bug isn't just for school kids
Michael Petrina of Arlington was in Wyoming over the weekend, where of all things, he was asked to spell rhizoctonia.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
D.C. driving: A centenarian's advice
COLUMN | "My car is my freedom, my independence," says Mary E. Cooper, 101.
(, The Washington Post)
Federal officials: Airports authority 'went off the tracks'
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has been criticized for cronyism and lavish spending.
( by Ashley Halsey IIIand Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
Problems add up to house renumbering
Could the renumbering of a Silver Spring home be an attempt to obscure the house's tragic past?
( by John Kelly , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Red super PACs garner Va. green
Virginians have given nearly $4 million to conservative super PACs in the 2012 election cycle but just $76,000 to liberal versions of these groups, an analysis finds.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
In Fla., Ryan still unknown
Ryan's relative obscurity in Florida has pundits already speculating about whether he will motivate the conservative base or spook seniors across Florida with his Medicare plan.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Romney-Ryan honeymoon
After two full days of campaigning together, it has become clear that Rep. Paul Ryan is doing many of the things that Mitt Romney couldn't do for himself.
( by Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
To what extent, if at all, do you think SUPPORT for voter identification laws is based on an effort to boost one political party over another
( by , The Washington Post)
Overall, which concerns you more, the potential for (voter fraud) or the potential for (denying eligible voters the right to vote)?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Talking to kids about sex
Key tips: Tell the truth to your children. Don't punish tough questions or laugh at what they say. Give them a chance to talk, and listen.
(, The Washington Post)
The Bakken billionaire's oil optimism
An early believer in two drilling technologies, Harold Hamm made billions on the Bakken oil boom and now is using his wealth in GOP politics.
( by Steven Mufson in Lexington, Okla. , The Washington Post)
Wyden-Ryan partnership becomes a GOP talking point
Liberal senator Ron Wyden's bipartisan work on Medicare reform with Romney vice-presidential pick Paul Ryan has emerged as a key Republican talking point in the 2012 presidential election.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Making the best of it at Trillectro festival
Despite rain and problems with the sound system, the Trillectro festival successfully highlighted the best of D.C.'s hip-hop and electronic dance scene.
( by Megan Buerger , The Washington Post)
Dana Milbank's don't-miss guide to the 2012 Republican and Democratic national conventions
( by Dana Milbank , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
As jobs become available, the vacancies are most often at the bottom
Hiring specialists say that local companies are frequently filling top positions from within their own ranks instead of casting a wider net.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Value Added: Tim Ogilvie has a habit of turning around enterprises
District-based business consultant Tim Ogilvie tries to get people to turn their actions into habits.
(, The Washington Post)
Northrop CEO pay tops JPMorgan's Dimon
Top defense industry bosses are earning more than their counterparts in banking, and their pay probably won't slide even if the U.S. trims military spending.
( by Nick Taborek , Bloomberg)
New at the top: Richard O. Davis
Richard O. Davis is the president of Sibley Memorial Hospital, a nonprofit 318-bed hospital in the District.
(, The Washington Post)
Washington area business events
Here are several Washington area business events for the week of Aug. 13.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: August 13
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. team's winning smiles
At the 2012 London Games, the United States captured the most golds and led the way with 104 medals
( by Brian Gross , The Washington Post)
An unforgettable Olympics
OPINION | For 17 days, athletes taught us about legacy, humor and courage.
(, The Washington Post)
Machado, Reynolds spark Orioles
Rookie Manny Machado homers again and Mark Reynolds delivers a tie-breaking single in the sixth to lead Baltimore over Kansas City.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Nationals' winning streak halted
Ross Detwiler takes the loss as Arizona jumps out to a 7-0 lead and snaps Washington's eight-game stretch of victories.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
On Jerusalem's Jaffa Road, an artist evokes mood at time of suicide attacks
Memorial plaques dot the street, which has seen more suicide attacks than anywhere in the world.
( by Joel Greenberg in JERUSALEM , The Washington Post)
Olympics go out with musical bang
The London Games ended with a blowout of British pop and circumstance, a closing-ceremony-cum-after-party in a host nation that seemed to rediscover the "great" in Great Britain.
( by Anthony Faiola in LONDON , The Washington Post)
Egypt's Morsi sacks defense minister, chief of staff
Move could provoke a backlash from the military.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Germany refocuses on neo-Nazi threat
After 9/11 shifted focus to Islamic terrorism, a string of killings returns attention to right-wing extremism.
( by Michael Birnbaum in BERLIN , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
The talented Mr. Ryan
The fraud of Paul Ryan's proposals.
(, The Washington Post)
Take that, Mr. Tandem
A video slamming Dmitri Medvedev bodes ill for Russia.
(, The Washington Post)
Remembering the atomic bomb
Congress should bestow National Park status on Manhattan Project sites — carefully.
(, The Washington Post)
Minding the store
D.C. tax officials are yielding to big business.
(, The Washington Post)
How the Census Bureau wastes money
(, The Washington Post)
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