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U.S. points to lax security in 'insider attacks'
The assailant at a shared U.S. and Afghan base was the unvetted "tea boy" of the local police chief.
(By Kevin Sieff)
Keystone XL pipeline crosses political boundaries in Nebraska and beyond
Political boundaries crumbled as the pipeline proposal united Nebraskans across party lines and divided them within. Ultimately, it became a political litmus test in the presidential race.
(By Steven Mufson)
GOP convention's focus: Romney the professional
The decision to focus on Mitt Romney's career background and economic policies at the convention marks a departure from previous gatherings.
(By Philip Rucker)
Ryan pushed for federal funds
Fiscal conservative has a record of pushing for and earmarking federal funds for his congressional district.
(By Jerry Markon and David S. Fallis)
Dinosaur age meets the space age
A prolific tracker uncovers what he says is a huge dinosaur footprint on NASA's Greenbelt campus.
(By Brian Vastag)
NATION
Dinosaur age meets the space age
A prolific tracker uncovers what he says is a huge dinosaur footprint on NASA's Greenbelt campus.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Spacecraft to probe radiation belts around Earth
The mission is designed to help us understand how particles affect our satellites and astronauts.
( by Alyssa A. Botelho , The Washington Post)
Burl Osborne, publisher, AP board chairman
Burl Osborne, 75, was a former board chairman of the Associated Press and publisher of the Dallas Morning News.
(, The Washington Post)
In Israel, speculation rises of pending attack on Iran
Conflict forces unwelcome debate in thick of U.S. presidential race about American role in stopping an Iranian bomb.
( by Anne Gearan and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
You're dating your startup
This isn't meant to be a dating column. It's just that the similarities between dating and working at a startup are undeniable.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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LOCAL
Friday was hot, with a unique summer high
Friday was the hottest day of the past eight. It was also the first day all summer on which Washington's official high temperature was 94 degrees.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
VRE board forgoes probe of official
The board denied a request for an outside audit to search for links to an official's own company.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
MWAA deals to ex-boardmembers end
Three contracts that paid former board members nearly $79,000 this year were ended by MWAA after strong rebukes from federal and state officials.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
Traditional Values Coalition says they may have been a target as well
The conservative group's leader said FBI told them the alleged shooter had their address, too.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
Returning to an unfamiliar land
After earning a degree, a man from South Sudan will return to a home he hasn't seen in 20 years.
( by Mihir Zaveri , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Cantaloupe from Indiana blamed for 2 deaths
The salmonella outbreak proved fatal in Kentucky and has sickened about 150 people in additional states.
(, Reuters)
GOP convention's focus: Romney the professional
The decision to focus on Mitt Romney's career background and economic policies at the convention marks a departure from previous gatherings.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Paul Ryan's first week offers clues to campaign trail tactics
Several things have come into clearer focus over the past few days on the trail as Rep. Paul Ryan on Friday kicked off the last day of his week-long, six-state tour.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Who needs snow to ski downhill?
In Lynchburg, Va., snowboarding and skiing are no longer limited to winter thanks to a synthetic ski slope.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Ryan pushed for federal funds
Fiscal conservative has a record of pushing for and earmarking federal funds for his congressional district.
( by Jerry Markon and David S. Fallis , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
'ParaNorman' is not 'The Sixth Sense'
'ParaNorman' directors say childhood angst, John Hughes comedies helped form the premise of the new stop-action animated film from Laika.
( by Michael Cavna , The Washington Post)
Jazz trumpeter burns with passion
Christian aTunde Adjuah, with able support, turns up the intensity in a live set at Bohemian Caverns.
( by Michael J. West Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Documenting our endangered 'hippie relatives'
The film 'Beny: Back to the Wild,' screened at the D.C. Environmental Film Festival, documents one woman's struggle to save endangered bonobos in Central Africa.
( by Hristio Boytchev , The Washington Post)
(A)nother (B)rilliant (C)ontest
In Style Invitational contest Week 984, write something funny whose words begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet. Plus more winning limericks and portmanteau terms.
(, The Washington Post)
Textbook buying 101
There's no reason to spend full price on school books. There are options for finding deals, whether you rent, buy used or go digital.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Keystone XL pipeline crosses political boundaries in Nebraska and beyond
Political boundaries crumbled as the pipeline proposal united Nebraskans across party lines and divided them within. Ultimately, it became a political litmus test in the presidential race.
( by Steven Mufson in SPALDING, Neb. , The Washington Post)
Markets rally, volatility hits 5-year low
Nasdaq leads gains, with Apple shares soaring to an all-time high.
( by Angela Moon , The Washington Post)
Treasury announces changes to bailout agreement with mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie
WASHINGTON — The government is changing the terms of its bailout agreement with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a way that will shrink the holdings of the two mortgage giants more quickly and will require payment to the government of all quarterly profits the companies earn.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Why has the mom-and-pop retail investor disappeared?
Lots of folks are wondering what happened to the Main Street mom and pop, retail investor. They seem to have taken their ball and gone home. It might be instructive to figure out why.
(, The Washington Post)
How to help fight India's grid blackouts problem
India's grid blackouts have been the subject of much debate and much concern. Here are 10 solar projects that may help fight them.
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: August 18
(, The Washington Post)
Fielder powers Tigers past Orioles
Prince Fielder blasts two home runs to power the Tigers to a 5-3 win over Baltimore as Detroit catches Baltimore in the wild-card race.
( by Eduardo A. encina , The Washington Post)
Mystics dropped by Lynx
Washington routed for the second time in as many nights, this time 98-69 to defending-champion Minnesota.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
A grand victory for Morse, Nationals
Michael Morse hits the Nationals' first grand slam of the season as Washington takes advantage of a healthy lineup to beat the Mets.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Mids try to size up their roster
Navy football closes training camp with a number of issues still to resolve.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
How to help fight India's grid blackouts problem
India's grid blackouts have been the subject of much debate and much concern. Here are 10 solar projects that may help fight them.
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Review Roundup: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Reviews have been mixed so far on the tablet, with several reviewers praising its functionality but saying that the overall experience still leaves them wanting.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple, Microsoft, Google and the sad state of TV
As it looks now, Apple is just going to repackage the good old cable bundle and make it available through yet another device.
( by Janko Roettgers | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Google offers up to $2M in prizes for best hacks
Hackers are often touted as being both smarter and faster than the average white hat, and Google isn't afraid to admit this.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Zuckerberg admits stock 'painful' to watch
Facebook shares hit a new all-time low after early investors got their first chance to sell.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Japan's Noda pays price for tax hike
The prime minister won approval for a huge sales-tax increase. Now his party must answer to voters.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
U.S. points to lax security in 'insider attacks'
The assailant at a shared U.S. and Afghan base was the unvetted "tea boy" of the local police chief.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
In Yemen's Change Square, the revolution continues
The crowds may have thinned, but the unrest remains six months after president's fall.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan in SANAA, Yemen , The Washington Post)
In Israel, speculation rises of pending attack on Iran
Conflict forces unwelcome debate in thick of U.S. presidential race about American role in stopping an Iranian bomb.
( by Anne Gearan and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Exodus shows alienation of India's northeast
Patchwork of Indian tribes and ethnic groups in Assam state have long felt apart from rest of country.
( by Amy Kazmin , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Fairfax County's need for transportation options
(, The Washington Post)
Why time was turned back
(, The Washington Post)
Take a deep breath before attacking Romney-Ryan plans
(, The Washington Post)
Trying to divert attention
(, The Washington Post)
Putting the two sides together
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Navigating short sales
Brian Gormley, founder of Cornerstone Properties, answers your questions about short sales in the Washington area.
(, vForum)
The best of 'Dear Prudence'
This week readers will discuss the best, worst, or weirdest 'Dear Prudence' advice and submissions.
(, vForum)
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)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell about all things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
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