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Gunman at Sikh temple immersed in white-supremacist music scene
The gunman who killed worshipers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday had become deeply embedded in the white supremacist music scene and was well known to hate watchdog groups, one of which said it had been tracking the 40-year-old for more than a decade.
(By Michael Laris, Sandhya Somashekhar and Carol D. Leonnig)
After Mars touchdown, exploration starts in earnest
With the NASA rover Curiosity's dramatic landing accomplished, testing of its communication and power systems got underway Monday.
(By Marc S. Kaufman)
Mike Wise: Bolt can't outrun suspicions
OPINION | In a cynical society, otherworldly performances such as Usain Bolt's can't be fully celebrated.
(By Mike Wise)
Romney's July fundraising outpaces Obama's
Both candidates spent more time with donors than at voter events.
(By Bill Turque and T.W. Farnam)
Romney's VP list seems to get shorter
Republicans announce that Condoleezza Rice, Mike Huckabee, Nikki Haley and Susana Martinez will speak at the convention — all but ruling them out as Romney running mates.
(By Felicia Sonmez)
NATION
U.S. probes HCA heart procedures, hospital billing
U.S. authorities are probing whether heart procedures performed at HCA Holdings hospitals were medically necessary and are investigating the company's billing practices, the company said.
( by Bill Berkrot , Reuters)
Gunman at Sikh temple immersed in white-supremacist music scene
The gunman who killed worshipers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday had become deeply embedded in the white supremacist music scene and was well known to hate watchdog groups, one of which said it had been tracking the 40-year-old for more than a decade.
( by Michael Laris, Sandhya Somashekhar and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
After Mars touchdown, exploration starts in earnest
With the NASA rover Curiosity's dramatic landing accomplished, testing of its communication and power systems got underway Monday.
( by Marc S. Kaufman , The Washington Post)
The high cost of a defense label
If the Reagan years had their government-created welfare queens, this past decade has seen the enrichment of Pentagon-supported "warfare millionaires."
(, The Washington Post)
Sikh temple shooter identified
Police say Wade Michael Page killed six people at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. Watchdog group says he was the leader of a skinhead band.
( by Michael Laris, Jerry Markon and William Branigin , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Body found in creek identified as that of Shavon Phillips
The woman whose body was found Aug. 1 in a creek in Prince George's County was identified Monday as Shavon Phillips.
( by Martin Weil and Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
Walter Reed traffic study masks daily misery on the roads, experts say
DoD says surrounding roads are less congested since the expansion. Drivers disagree.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
Reflecting pool's $34 million reconstruction almost done
Lincoln's famous reflecting pool is nearly ready to resume its role as mirror to the nation.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
Smithsonian parking attendants arrested in $400K lot thefts
Prosecutors say three parking attendants at a museum annex stole more than $400,000 in lot fees.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Sikhs in D.C. area feel sad but safe
Many Sikhs recall insults thrown their way after 9/11, but most say they feel protected and respected.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Romney attacks Obama on welfare
Campaign ad says president is dismantling Clinton's reforms with plan for work requirement waivers.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Providing assistance in cases of international parental abductions
As a member of the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, it is Scott Renner's job to provide assistance to the parent whose child has been taken away without their consent to either Mexico or Canada.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Romney's July fundraising outpaces Obama's
Both candidates spent more time with donors than at voter events.
( by Bill Turque and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
OPM seeks more competition for federal employee health plans
The OPM is considering changes to make the Federal Employees Health Benefits program more competitive.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney's VP list seems to get shorter
Republicans announce that Condoleezza Rice, Mike Huckabee, Nikki Haley and Susana Martinez will speak at the convention — all but ruling them out as Romney running mates.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Honesty isn't always easy
It's not easy to tell a friend news that it might be difficult for them to hear. But you still need to tell that person what you have to say.
(, The Washington Post)
'Capital Girls' gone wild
Two D.C. mothers have published a young adult novel about the rich and expecting-to-be famous in the nation's capital.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Before Baltimore, Prince George's saw the rocket's red glare
With several events and commemorations, the county is seeking to publicize its role in the War of 1812.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
3 Stars Brewery leads off with a potent porter
District brewers Mike McGarvey and Dave Coleman set their sights on offering "knock your socks off" beers.
( By Daniel Fromson Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
We need rain. Here's why.
Hot weather accompanied with little rain means that much of the country is experiencing a drought. What exactly is a drought, and why could it affect you?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Food fight in Congress
Are canned pears the nutritional equivalent of a juicy fruit off the tree? House Republicans seem to think so. And their proposal to tinker with a program that serves fresh fruit and vegetables to children in select schools has touched off the ultimate food fight.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Standard Chartered accused of hiding Iranian transactions
London-based Standard Chartered Bank is accused of evading money-laundering controls to move billions of dollars through the U.S. financial system on behalf of Iranian banks and corporations.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Apple product design witness says Samsung infringed patents
An industrial designer testifying for Apple Inc. in its multibillion-dollar trial against Samsung Electronics Co. said the South Korean company copied patented technology for smartphones and tablet computers.
( by Joel Rosenblatt Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
The key to a potential pay day for 'Fab Five'
The key to a potential pay day for Gabby Douglas and her four U.S. gymnastics gold-medal teammates belongs to a member of another "Fab Five."
( by Scott Soshnick Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Wikipedia back after brief outage
Wikipedia is back after a brief outage, as the group investigates what caused a fiber optic cable to fail.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Nats capitalize, top Astros in 11
Washington blows a three-run lead, but Houston's ineptitude in 11th lets Nationals escape with 5-4 win.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Aug. 7
(, The Washington Post)
Tillman has the answers
Orioles starter Chris Tillman has a strong night against his former team, the Mariners, in a 3-1 victory.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
Griffin III is learning on the run
Team focuses on game-day scenarios, rather than training camp drills, to get rookie quarterback ready for preseason opener.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
U.S. blitzes Argentina
A stirring third-quarter run ensures Argentina does not repeat its victories over Team USA from 2002 and 2004.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Wikipedia back after brief outage
Wikipedia is back after a brief outage, as the group investigates what caused a fiber optic cable to fail.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Five juicy tidbits from the Apple-Samsung case
Apple and Samsung's legal battle has already started to yield interesting behind-the-scenes information
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
iCloud breach puts spotlight on cloud security
The story of the breach of former Gizmodo staffer Mat Honan's iCloud account took an interesting turn Sunday with news that the attacker was able to call Apple and convince a customer service employee that he was Honan. While hardly the breach of the century, the situation does highlight a couple hard truths about cloud security when it comes to consumer applications.
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Afghans beat suspected bomber
Blast in picturesque area kills eight civilians; may have targeted military forces, officials say.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Japanese firm to employees: Start speaking English
As Japan's population declines, all but guaranteeing ever-decreasing domestic business for local companies, one executive tries a language switch.
( by Chico Harlan in TOKYO , The Washington Post)
Gunman at Sikh temple immersed in white-supremacist music scene
The gunman who killed worshipers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday had become deeply embedded in the white supremacist music scene and was well known to hate watchdog groups, one of which said it had been tracking the 40-year-old for more than a decade.
( by Michael Laris, Sandhya Somashekhar and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
Syrian rebels buoyed as prime minister defects
If confirmed, the departure of Riyad al-Hijab would be "further evidence that the Assad regime is crumbling,'' a State Department official says.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
The high cost of a defense label
If the Reagan years had their government-created welfare queens, this past decade has seen the enrichment of Pentagon-supported "warfare millionaires."
(, The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Betting the house, online
Does Maryland really want to be a pioneer on Internet gambling?
(, The Washington Post)
Reid's latest broadside
His reckless accusation isn't exactly a lie.
(, The Washington Post)
Bloody Sinai
A vital border is destabilized.
(, The Washington Post)
Defenseless against cyberattacks
Congress needs to face up to threats.
(, The Washington Post)
Warring over tax returns
Romney's secrecy is hurting him.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out GurusGot Plans:
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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.
(, vForum)
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.
(, vForum)
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