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Obama to bring home 33,000 'surge' troops
President Obama announces that he will order home 10,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan this year and 23,000 by summer 2012.
(By Scott Wilson)
Fed: Recovery is slowing
The Fed acknowledges that the economy has lost momentum, reins in growth forecasts.
(By Neil Irwin)
Militants break out of Yemeni prison
The well-executed escape highlighted the security risks in a nation that is increasingly unstable and home to al-Qaeda's most potent regional affiliate. Among the escapees were members of an al-Qaeda cell that has killed foreign tourists and attempted to hit the U.S. Embassy, according to Yemeni officials.
(By Mohammed al-Qadhi and Peter Finn)
Illinois congressman tries to call all constituents
Rep. Timothy V. Johnson (R-Ill.) has made a point of trying to call all 300,000 households in his district. But the legislature has proposed redrawing it, which would cut out many of those.
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
Potatoes bad, nuts good to stay slim
Harvard study details how much weight individual foods make people put on and keep off.
(By Rob Stein)
POLITICS
Obama to meet with top Democrats, address troops and attend fundraisers
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet with the House Democratic leadership at the White House on Thursday to talk about progress being made on deficit reduction.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
AP sources: Afghan analysis gives high marks to special ops, but not rest of Petraeus campaign
WASHINGTON — An Afghanistan intelligence analysis concludes that U.S. special operations raids and special operations-led outreach to Afghan villages are producing tangible results, but that larger counterinsurgency projects — like the billions of dollars spent to install a credible Afghan government — are lagging, The Associated Press has learned.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama speaking at gay fundraiser in NYC as state Legislature deliberates gay marriage
WASHINGTON — Talk about timing. President Barack Obama is about to hold a gala fundraiser in New York City on Thursday for gay supporters — his first as president — just as the New York state Legislature stands on the brink of legalizing gay marriage.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama to cut 33K troops from Afghanistan by summer 2012; plan criticized by both Dems, GOP
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are leading the criticism of President Barack Obama's troop withdrawal plan from Afghanistan, arguing that his timeline for bringing 33,000 U.S. troops home by next summer isn't fast enough.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Top Singapore GIC wealth fund executive resigns to run for president
SINGAPORE — A top executive at wealth fund Government of Singapore Investment Corp. has resigned to run for president of the city-state.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Ask Amy: Father-in-law is not getting rich quick
His out-of-work father-in-law has been investigating get-rich-quick schemes while his mother-in-law is working 60 hours a week. Now she's asked for help to pay the car insurance. A financial intervention seems to be in order.
(, Tribune Media Service)
Miss Manners: Young partygoer thinks babies and booze don't mix
The socializing needs of those with and without children often collide.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Some options for vintage clothing
A reader who works for an estate-sale company offers advice on sales and consignment.
(, King)
Neglected on the home front
Readers give advice about what to do when a spouse feels under-appreciated.
(, The Washington Post)
Hank Stuever: 'Wilfred' is man's worst friend
TV show reviews: "Wilfred" makes us want to call the pound, while comedian Louis C.K.'s brilliant hangdog "Louie" returns for a second season.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
LAS VEGAS — Corey Perry crashed the Sedins' NHL MVP party.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
With new owner in place, Pistons hope for successful draft as franchise starts rebuilding
DETROIT — As dreary as last season was for the Detroit Pistons, there was one bright spot.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
White Sox's Adam Dunn not sure what to do about three-month slump
CHICAGO — The boos aimed at Adam Dunn seem to get louder with each frustrating at-bat, especially ones that end frequently with strikeouts.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Anaheim's Perry takes home MVP award
After scoring an NHL-leading 50 goals last season, Ducks forward Corey Perry wins the Hart Trophy by edging scoring champion and runner-up Daniel Sedin of Vancouver.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
With 2 high picks, Cavaliers have good options in NBA draft, starting with Irving at No. 1
NEW YORK — In an NBA draft with plenty of questions, Kyrie Irving says his health isn't one of them.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Dutch court acquits anti-Islam lawmaker
AMSTERDAM — A Dutch court acquitted populist politician Geert Wilders of hate speech and discrimination Thursday, ruling that his anti-Islam statements, while offensive to many Muslims, fell within the bounds of legitimate political debate.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Protest erupt in Senegal over law which will make it easier for president to be re-elected
DAKAR, Senegal — Youths burnt tires and blocked the main freeway leading into Dakar, as thousands of others prepared to march to Senegal's parliament where lawmakers are meeting to consider a controversial change to the constitution.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Indian, Pakistani diplomats meet for latest round of peace talks in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — India's foreign secretary is in Pakistan for talks aimed at resolving long-standing disputes, including control of the Kashmir region.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Michelle Obama cancels trip to island where Mandela was imprisoned
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Michelle Obama's planned ferry ride Thursday to the Robben Island prison, where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years, has been canceled because of bad weather.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Chinese warships cross high seas off Japan southern island
TOKYO — Japan's Defense Ministry says 11 Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the country's southern island of Okinawa.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
What are Democrats doing to create jobs? Sen. Harry Reid answers your questions
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will be online on Wednesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. ET to talk about ongoing Democratic efforts on job creation.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Free Range on Food is a forum for discussion of all things culinary.
(, vForum)
Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
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(, vForum)
Vivek Wadhwa discussed the death of open government
Vivek Wadhwa takes questions and debates his latest column on the death of open government.
(, vForum)
The Weather Gang Lab with Jason Samenow (Video)
Capital Weather Gang's Jason Samenow digs into this week's big weather story. Join the chat to find out what will happen -- and why.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Off And Running: Loopt's First U-Deal Sells Out In Less Than An Hour
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Social Games Developer Social Point Raises €2.4 Million
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Despite Expanded AmEx Deal, Foursquare Is Still A Revenue-Free Zone
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Sources: PopCap Buyer Is EA
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Australia's 2 biggest telcos sign on to super-fast national broadband network rollout
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's two largest telecommunications companies signed lucrative deals with the government to join the rollout of a fiber optic national broadband network that will be among the world's fastest.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Off And Running: Loopt's First U-Deal Sells Out In Less Than An Hour
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Ericsson and STMicroelectronics' joint venture ST-Ericsson to cut up to 500 staff worldwide
GENEVA — Chip maker ST-Ericsson warned Thursday it will return to a profit later than expected and plans to cut up to 500 jobs worldwide as part of a move to save $120 million a year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Airbus gets order for 200 A320neo aircraft from Air Asia, calls deal biggest such order ever.
LE BOURGET, France — Airbus gets order for 200 A320neo aircraft from Air Asia, calls deal biggest such order ever.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Social Games Developer Social Point Raises €2.4 Million
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
World markets down after Federal Reserve chief acknowledges slip in US economy
BANGKOK — World stocks markets followed Wall Street down Thursday after the Federal Reserve admitted to being caught off guard by recent signs of deterioration in the U.S. economy.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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