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D.C. tax deals prompt anger, investigations
District officials have shaved $2.6 billion off the taxable value of commercial properties, angering city appraisers and prompting an investigation, The Washington Post found.
(By Debbie Cenziper, Nikita Stewart and Ted Mellnik)
Wis. shooter Wade Michael Page embraced 'hate music'
For at least a decade, Wade Michael Page had been steeped in a neo-Nazi "hate music" scene that espouses white power and occasionally promotes violent acts against people of other races and religions.
(By Joe Heim)
At Sikh temple shooting, 2 kids saved lives
Two children helped save the lives of many people during the shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis. They and other survivors recall their experiences during the violence.
(By Michael Laris)
Republicans in Missouri pick Todd Akin to face Sen. Claire McCaskill
Republicans on Tuesday pinned their hopes of winning back a Senate seat in Missouri on Rep. Todd Akin, who will take on endangered Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in November.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
Sally Jenkins: From gleaming to grim
OPINION | Ludicrous debates over her hair, her race, her life story, sapped the energy out of Gabby Douglas. The gymnast just needs to be herself.
(By Sally Jenkins)
NATION
At Sikh temple shooting, 2 kids saved lives
Two children helped save the lives of many people during the shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis. They and other survivors recall their experiences during the violence.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
Syria instability leaves U.S. at crossroads
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to meet with "activists on the ground."
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Sikh temple shooter struggled with alcohol
Shooter in Sikh temple rampage lost Army career, civilian trucking job because of drinking.
( by Michael Laris, Carol D. Leonnig and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
From the Hill to the highway
Administrator David Strickland talks leadership, from the ROTC to Congress to watching over the nation's highways.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
NASA Mars Curiosity rover lands, ushers in new era for space program
The Mars rover Curiosity has successfully landed on the surface of the Red Planet.
( by , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Pr. William supervisors reject conflict of interest measure
Proposal would have forced supervisors to disclose involvement in groups that receive county money, skip some votes on funding.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Former U-Md. student who threatened shooting rampage pleads guilty
Alexander G. Song II, who wrote online posts threatening a shooting rampage at the University of Maryland, pleaded guilty Tuesday to disturbing school operations and telephone misuse.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Pr. William approves funding for soccer fields
A Prince William neighborhood is at odds with the county over developing playing fields as early as this fall.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
O'Malley proposes Pr. George's casino
The Md. governor's proposal calls for a Vegas-style casino in Pr. George's County by mid-2016.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Candidates seek to lead AFGE during tough times
AFGE will elect a new president at its Las Vegas convention next week to lead the largest federal employees union for three years.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Wade Page's ex-girlfriend arrested
Misty Cook, 31, illegally had a gun in her home despite prior felony conviction, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
Pr. William supervisors reject conflict of interest measure
Proposal would have forced supervisors to disclose involvement in groups that receive county money, skip some votes on funding.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Overall, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Mitt Romney?
( by , The Washington Post)
Overall, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Barack Obama?
( by , The Washington Post)
Romney poll numbers stall
Mitt Romney's favorability ratings have stalled during his campaign's bumpy summer months, with his earlier improvements as he was wrapping up the Republican presidential primaries in the spring appearing to flat-line, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Marriage with porn — or divorce
Dear Carolyn: My husband's porn-viewing habits offend me, but he refuses to talk about it.
(, The Washington Post)
Li'l Miss Sunshine, writ small
TLC's new reality show follows Alana Thompson, a.k.a. "Honey Boo Boo," through the sparkly world of kiddie beauty pageants.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
Wis. shooter Wade Michael Page embraced 'hate music'
For at least a decade, Wade Michael Page had been steeped in a neo-Nazi "hate music" scene that espouses white power and occasionally promotes violent acts against people of other races and religions.
( by Joe Heim , The Washington Post)
NBC to air 2 comedies during Olympics
The Olympics helped deliver big ratings to NBC, but what the network really needs is a breakout hit, so it's launching new series featuring Crystal the Monkey and Matthew Perry shortly after its coverage wraps two nights this week.
(, The Washington Post)
First Bite: Hank's Oyster Bar on Capitol Hill
Gina Chersevani's got her own Eddy Bar at the third of Jamie Leeds's seafood restaurants.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
GAO criticizes FCC's standards for cellphone radiation
The office on Tuesday called on federal regulators to revamp standards that measure the impact of radiation from cellphones.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Are regulators doing enough to rein in bank money laundering?
U.S. financial regulators have caught several banks aiding in the illegal flow of money from outside the country in recent years, but some question whether more could be done.
( by Danielle Douglas and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Ohio economy is improving, but residents can't feel it
Both presidential candidates are angling for advantage in Ohio's rising economy, but for many voters in the state, the improvement has yet to hit home.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Studies: Many cardiac procedures unnecessary, risky and costly
Questionable cardiac procedures are at the center of a Justice Department probe into HCA Holdings, which owns Reston Hospital Center. A spokeswoman there declined to say whether the hospital is among the 95 HCA facilities whose records are expected to be reviewed.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Obama app raises privacy concerns
The Obama campaign's new free iPhone app, which maps the location of nearby Democrats, identifying them by first name, last initial and home address, has drawn the ire of some privacy advocates.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Orioles top Seattle in 14 innings
Adam Jones singles home the winning run in the 14th inning to life the Orioles to an 8-7 win over Seattle.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Bernadina saves the night for Nats
Roger Bernadina makes a game-saving catch while crashing into the outfield wall in the bottom of the 12th inning as Washington earns a second straight harrowing win over Houston.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: August 8
(, The Washington Post)
Makhloufi: reinstated, vindicated
Algerian runner Taoufik Makhloufi, reinstated a day earlier after being banned for lack of effort in 800, wins gold in 1,500 meters.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
Cook ready to atone
Erik Cook is getting more work on the Redskins' offensive line, which gave up 10 sacks in one game to the Bills last season.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Steve Wozniak expresses reservations about cloud computing
The Apple co-founder says he really worries about "everything going to the cloud".
( by Barb Darrow | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Is the 'iPhone 5' on its way soon? Sprint drops price of iPhone 4S.
Sprint has changed its pricing for the 16GB iPhone 4S from $200 to $150 plus free activation for ordering online.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Greenvity launches hybrid chips for energy-efficient smart meters
Chip startups are a rarity. But Greenvity Communications, which is coming out of stealth, believes it has found a defensible niche in tiny radios that are energy efficient.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Apple 'iPhone 5' rumors continue to fly
The company continues to pull away from Google with its new phone, reports say
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Where the Tea Party is right, and wrong, about tech policy
Here's where the Tea Party — or Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, at least — gets it right and wrong on technology policy.
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
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WORLD
Syrian rebels feel abandoned by U.S.
Once regarded by the opposition as a natural ally, the United States is increasingly being viewed with resentment.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Syria instability leaves U.S. at crossroads
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to meet with "activists on the ground."
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
London's mayor seizes the spotlight
Boris Johnson may deny it, but observers say his antics belie his serious political ambition.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Syrian tensions spill over into Lebanon
Syrian laborers flee Beirut's southern suburbs in what analysts see as a disturbing sign of how the uprising is affecting the region.
( by Abigail Fielding-Smith , The Washington Post)
Iran pledges support for Syria
Top Iranian security official visits Syria's president as fighting between the army and rebels in Aleppo forces thousands to flee.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Jew vs. Jew
The ultra-Orthodox tighten their grip in Israel.
(, The Washington Post)
Saving Syria
What the U.S. can do after Annan leaves.
( by Zalmay Khalilzad , The Washington Post)
Romney's Bain games
His business moves look a lot like "Tiny Tower."
(, The Washington Post)
Run for your life
Afghanistan's sprinter races for more than gold.
(, The Washington Post)
Reid and Romney's sleazy rhetoric
Both should come clean about taxes.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Curious about Curiosity? Bobak Ferdowsi, NASA's "Mohawk guy," has answers.
NASA mission controller Bobak Ferdowsi, the "Mohawk Guy," live chats with readers about Curiosity, NASA, Mars, his hair and more.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, August 10)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: No-cook recipes
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)
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