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Ryan expected to be Romney's running mate
The campaign will announce the choice in Norfolk Saturday morning when Romney kicks off his four-state bus tour.
(By Philip Rucker and Dan Balz)
U.S.: Hezbollah helping Syrian regime
The Obama administration says Lebanon-based Hezbollah is assisting in brutal crackdown.
(By Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan)
China's slowing economy could complicate relations with U.S.
China reported that its exports, a critical driver of economic activity, grew by only 1 percent in July.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Guor Marial is a runner without a country
After fleeing Sudan as a child, the Olympian will run Sunday's marathon unaffiliated with any nation.
(By Rick Maese)
In Japan, energy saving takes its toll
With nuclear plants still idled, Japanese companies struggle to meet conservation targets.
(By Chico Harlan)
NATION
U.S.: Hezbollah helping Syrian regime
The Obama administration says Lebanon-based Hezbollah is assisting in brutal crackdown.
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Maryland reports West Nile case
Maryland health officials said the state has a confirmed infection of West Nile virus, the first in the region this season. The virus has already been found in pools of mosquitoes in the District, Virginia and Maryland.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Dwight Howard traded to Los Angeles Lakers
Howard is the centerpiece of the four- team trade, which also includes the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers.
( by Scott Soshnick Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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LOCAL
Police: Man gropes woman from behind in Montgomery County
Police say the sexual assault near Grosvenor Place on Friday night might be related to earlier incidents when a man wrapped his arms around women from behind.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Judge reportedly held up at gunpoint
Ronna L. Beck of the D.C. Superior Court was reportedly robbed on a Northwest Washington street.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
New era begins with HOT lanes
About 30 months of construction just got underway to create 29 miles of high-occupancy toll lanes in Northern Virginia's I-95 corridor.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Suit over wrong HIV diagnosis in D.C. settled
A seven-year court battle over an HIV misdiagnosis ended earlier this week when Whitman-Walker Clinic and a former patient settled a $20 million lawsuit.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
D.C. lottery subject of federal probe
Authorities are investigating possible corruption in awarding of D.C.'s $228 million lottery contract.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Ryan expected to be Romney's running mate
The campaign will announce the choice in Norfolk Saturday morning when Romney kicks off his four-state bus tour.
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Romney to name veep pick in Norfolk Saturday
Romney plans to make the announcement as he kicks off a swing state bus tour in Norfolk.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
D.C. lottery subject of federal probe
Authorities are investigating possible corruption in awarding of D.C.'s $228 million lottery contract.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Fair back in Gaithersburg, for now
Some fear the long-held Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is at risk for a change in location.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Md. Senate passes casino bill
The senate signed off on a Prince George's County casino Friday.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Let go of the white-picket-fence fantasy
A letter writer's high expectations of her dates could be sabotaging her prospects.
(, The Washington Post)
Fareed Zakaria suspended for plagiarism
Time columnist and CNN host acknowledged plagiarizing sections of another writer's article about gun control.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
In Olympics, it pays to root for Team USA
It's not totally kosher to compare nations, but, in many ways, the Olympic economy almost requires America's team to lead the medal standings.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
An American watches China's Olympics coverage in Beijing
ESSAY | It's an odd thing to try to watch the London Games from Beijing, which, four years ago, was the center of the action and is now back to its bustling, no-nonsense self.
( by Debra Bruno , The Washington Post)
Letters to the Travel editor
Readers respond to our recent articles.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
CFPB proposes mortgage-servicing overhaul
One set of rules aims to provide homeowners with clearer, timelier information A second set requires servicers to credit payments promptly, correct errors and stay accessible.
( by Carter Dougherty , The Washington Post)
China's slowing economy could complicate relations with U.S.
China reported that its exports, a critical driver of economic activity, grew by only 1 percent in July.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Google fights piracy with search
Google is changing its search algorithm to sink sites with copyright complaints.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
You'll never guess Samsung's most popular phone in the U.S.
Hint: It's not one of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S smartphones.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Reviews: 'The Bourne Legacy' is a 2-hour roller-coaster ride; Ferrel revels in crude 'Campaign'
An adorable baby and the beloved pooch from "The Artist" get sucker-punched in "The Campaign," and they're barely the easiest of the comedy's targets.
( by Greg Evans and Craig Seligman Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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SPORTS
Another Strasburg start to savor
Talk of innings limits and shutdown days for Stephen Strasburg takes a back seat to his six-inning performance in the Nats' win in Phoenix.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Aug. 11
TV and radio listings: Aug. 11
(, The Washington Post)
Woods snags share of lead at PGA
Singh, Pettersson are also at 4-under-par after windy second round at Kiawah Island.
( by Doug Ferguson , The Washington Post)
Machado homers twice in O's win
Rookie continues solid start to major league career, leads Baltimore to a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google fights piracy with search
Google is changing its search algorithm to sink sites with copyright complaints.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
You'll never guess Samsung's most popular phone in the U.S.
Hint: It's not one of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S smartphones.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
How many iPhones has Apple sold?
Apple and Samsung spilled the beans about U.S. sales in court filings
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
FTC finalizes Facebook settlement
To refresh your memory, the FTC alleged that Facebook was freer with personal information than was outlined in its published privacy policies.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft's new Windows 8 design branding may just be… Windows 8
Just when we started getting used to the Metro name for Microsoft's new design aesthetic.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
In Japan, energy saving takes its toll
With nuclear plants still idled, Japanese companies struggle to meet conservation targets.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
U.S.: Hezbollah helping Syrian regime
The Obama administration says Lebanon-based Hezbollah is assisting in brutal crackdown.
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Afghan in uniform kills 3 U.S. troops
Deadly attack in Helmand was particularly devastating because of its scale and the elite service members who were targeted.
( by Kevin Sieff and Javed Hamdard , The Washington Post)
Iraq's oil output overtakes Iran's
Iraq becomes OPEC's second-largest oil producer for the first time since the 1980s as sanctions bludgeon Tehran.
( by Javier Blas , The Washington Post)
Clinton heads to Turkey for Syria talks
The Obama administration is unlikely to broaden military engagement in Syria for the time being, officials said.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Age is nothing but a number
(, The Washington Post)
A dangerous setting
(, The Washington Post)
Taking dressage seriously
(, The Washington Post)
Giving Phelps his due
(, The Washington Post)
Name that sport
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, August 10)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
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The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discusses all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
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