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NATION
From former Libyan prisoners, new claims about CIA renditions, abuses
A report from Human Rights Watch accuses the CIA of using harsh interrogation measures, including waterboarding, on detainees who were later sent to Libya.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Inspect Iranian overflights for arms, U.S. urges Iraq
Officials said that they are certain that military equipment bound for Syria is aboard the planes, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions prohibiting the export of Iranian weapons.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
A look ahead at the debate on defense policies
Mitt Romney and President Obama previewed last week some of what might occur Oct. 22 when they debate defense policies at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.
(, The Washington Post)
Kerry plays Romney in mock debates
Senator's shared Massachusetts history and knowledge of GOP nominee considered "secret debate prep weapon."
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
West Nile cases mount nationwide
The number of West Nile virus cases reported in the US is the highest year-to-date total since the disease was first detected in this country in 1999, federal officials said.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Prospects: Finding federal internships
A good internship can be a first step to a government job.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Indian Americans entering politics after years of keeping low profile
They are entering public and political life in record numbers after a decade of quietly building behind-the scenes influence in D.C. and other states.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
Will Uncle Sam's low rating affect the vote?
A recent Gallup Poll provides a clue as to why Democrats largely ignored federal employees in the platform issued at the party's convention. The public thinks government stinks.
( by Joe Davidson , The Washington Post)
Woman, 83, attacked by rabid beaver
A rare encounter with a rabid beaver at Lake Barcroft in Fairfax County leaves an 83-year-old woman hospitalized.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
O'Malley speech a letdown for some
Other rising stars in the Democratic Party who stepped up to the podium generated more excitement, critics are saying.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Clinton delivers for Obama
Bill Clinton arrived onstage at the Democratic National Convention as master explainer and policy clarifier, party morale booster, voice of experience, earnest economics instructor, hoarse whisperer to the middle class and empathetic testifier for President Obama.
( by David Maraniss In CHARLOTTE , The Washington Post)
Bill Clinton's speech to the Democratic National Convention (Prepared remarks)
(, The Washington Post)
Prospects: Finding federal internships
A good internship can be a first step to a government job.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Bill Clinton offers forceful defense of Obama's record
Former president Bill Clinton delivered a spirited defense of President Obama's handing of the nation's struggling economy here Wednesday night, criticizing the agenda and philosophy of Mitt Romney and accusing the Republican Party of ideological rigidity and an unwillingness to compromise
( by Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
DNC 2012: Chris van Hollen's speech at the Democratic National Convention (Full speech)
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Ask Amy: Working overtime on office parties
This government worker is tired of the constant cakes and festivities.
(, The Washington Post)
Stuff Democrats like, at the DNC
There are surfers for Obama, Janitors for Obama, salsa and hip-hop for Obama, and even so, some are on the outside in the party of diversity.
( by Ann Gerhart in Charlotte , The Washington Post)
The women of rock on display
The most memorable items in the "Women Who Rock" exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts are the everyday tools that show a get-out-the-house-and-hit-it work ethic.
( by Lonnae O'Neal Parker , The Washington Post)
When discussing her boyfriend, daughter won't rock the boat
Her boyfriend wants her to mention him more to her parents in an effort to win them over. But she thinks it's a lost cause, preferring to keep the peace with them.
(, The Washington Post)
Redskins preview: RGIII and hope for the best
Redskins hope Griffin has a good rookie year, but the team also needs help from many other players.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
SBA chief defends president's small business record at convention
Karen Mills applauds an area of Obama's record that has been at the center of relentless attacks from Republicans.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Tweeting for customer service rather than marketing
One D.C. business owner explains how to use the platform to address customer concerns.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)
Nokia's big bet on Windows Phone doesn't impress investors
Nokia shares tumbled Wednesday after the company unveiled two new Windows phones.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Can Mario Draghi reshape Europe?
A pending European Central Bank decision could push Europe toward a closer economic union or leave the euro zone still floundering for a solution to its crisis.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Reddit founder's passionate advocacy
Democrats and Republicans have stepped up their support this year of Alexis Ohanian's cause of keeping the Web free of government intervention.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Orioles drop finale, out of first
Toronto's four-run seventh, fueled by a pair of bunt hits, dooms Baltimore.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Nats show no signs of cracking
Washington continues its dismantling of the Cubs by bashing six home runs for the second consecutive night, including a pair by a surging Bryce Harper, to remain 7 1/2 games ahead of the Braves.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: September 6
(, The Washington Post)
At Options, hard kids, hard lessons
Options Charter is a school for kids needing stability. When the football team's coach unexpectedly died last month, players found they needed something else entirely.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
Roddick bows out at U.S. Open
Andy Roddick heads into retirement after a fourth-round loss to Juan Martin del Potro.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Nokia's big bet on Windows Phone doesn't impress investors
Nokia shares tumbled Wednesday after the company unveiled two new Windows phones.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Nokia announces the Lumia 920, Lumia 820
Nokia stock tanked after the company unveiled two new phones.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
FBI denies hacker claims on Apple IDs
The FBI said that the group AntiSec's claims that Apple UDIDs were taken from an agency laptop are false.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
YouTube movie rentals coming to connected TVs
YouTube is going to launch VOD-style movie rentals on TVs and connected devices later this year.
( by Janko Roettgers | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Apple's iPhone, plus reveals from Nokia, Motorola, Amazon coming this month
Apple confirms a Sept. 12 event, but will it steal the thunder from rival announcements?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
After Egypt's revolution, families continue search for missing activists
Relatives have combed morgues, hospital logs and prisons in a desperate quest for clues.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
From former Libyan prisoners, new claims about CIA renditions, abuses
A report from Human Rights Watch accuses the CIA of using harsh interrogation measures, including waterboarding, on detainees who were later sent to Libya.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Inspect Iranian overflights for arms, U.S. urges Iraq
Officials said that they are certain that military equipment bound for Syria is aboard the planes, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions prohibiting the export of Iranian weapons.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
A look ahead at the debate on defense policies
Mitt Romney and President Obama previewed last week some of what might occur Oct. 22 when they debate defense policies at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.
(, The Washington Post)
China shows disapproval to Clinton
Chief U.S. diplomat and top Chinese officials acknowledge their differences after meetings in Beijing.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Obama in Clinton's shadow
On Wed., one basked in the other's glow.
(, The Washington Post)
Syria's spooky parallel
U.S. caution echoes 1980s Afghanistan.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama: the real radical
Beware his desire to "transform."
(, The Washington Post)
Afghanistan's inside killings
There are ways to reduce — though not to eliminate — 'green on blue' casualties.
(, The Washington Post)
The Curved Line State
Some Md. Democrats stand up against a crude redistricting map.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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 discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
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