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Bin Laden's al-Qaeda revealed
U.S. officials have found communication about an Arab state, CIA drone "explosions," traitors and al-Qaeda's finances in the trove of files collected at the compound where the terrorist network's leader was killed.
(By Greg Miller)
Budget paralysis shuts down Minnesota government
The gap between what governments have promised and what they can afford is evident in many countries. But it is hitting with full force in Minnesota, where the government closed down.
(By Neil Irwin and Rachel Weiner)
Dominique Strauss-Kahn released from house arrest
Former International Monetary Fund managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was freed on his own recognizance after weeks under house arrest in Manhattan as doubts grew about the credibility of the woman who accused him of rape.
(By Howard Schneider and Zachary Goldfarb)
Debt issue looms over lawmakers' holiday
Yet optimists in the White House and on Capitol Hill are confident a deal can get done.
(By Paul Kane and Lori Montgomery)
In Yemen, violence fuels economic collapse
Among the most damaging attacks was one aimed at an oil pipeline in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes.
(By Sudarsan Raghavan)
POLITICS
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
TwittHab: Cuban tweeters meet face to face, celebrate budding community despite slow Internet
HAVANA — A few dozen members of Cuba's small but growing Twitter community have met in real space for the first time. They got to put unfamiliar faces with familiar user names, and they commiserated about the woeful Internet access on an island that has the second-worst Web connectivity rate in the world.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
2012 hopeful Huntsman backs D.C. voting rights
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Another member of Prince George's council calls for Leslie Johnson's resignation
A fourth member of the Prince George's County Council joined the call Friday for Leslie Johnson's swift resignation from the council.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Tooting his horn through the streets
Reliving his college band glory days, Tuba Guy is gaining local fame by playing outdoors in Fairfax County.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Ever the aunt, never the godmom
It's the baptism of her seventh nephew and once again she's not asked to be godparent. Is there a snub here?
( by Carolyn Hax , The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Shelter assistance
This Heloise flashback column addresses donations to animal shelters and other pet-related matters.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Wedding guests want to pack heat
My grandson is getting married soon, and some members of our family who have "concealed carry" permits want to bring their guns. My grandson requested that they not bring guns, but the relatives are adamant.
(, Tribune Media Service)
Worried about behavior in a child and an adult
A reader suspects that a friend's son has autism; another worries about a brother's lifestyle.
(, The Washington Post)
Wow
Pictures from a recent airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds can be described in one word: Wow.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Andy Murray, like Raymond Poulidor at the Tour de France, risks becoming 'the eternal second'
WIMBLEDON, England — "Andy! Let's win one, come on!" came a man's booming and pleading voice from high in the Centre Court crowd, with a London accent as thick as dark ale.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Choi builds two-shot lead at AT&T National
With five birdies over his last six holes, K.J. Choi had a 6-under 64 to match the lowest score in the two years the AT&T National has been played at Aronimink.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Long shot filly Skipton Creek holds off favored Rosehill Dew to win Hollywood Park feature
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Long shot Skipton Creek and jockey David Flores beat heavy favorite Rosehill Dew by a head to win the $57,900 feature at Hollywood Park on Friday night.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Torii Hunter hurt, Angels struggle in 5-0 Freeway Series loss to Dodgers
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels just got Torii Hunter back after his painful collision with the right field wall. Now he's hurting again after being hit on his left hand by a pitch.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Padres falter to start road trip in Seattle, silenced by Vargas in 6-0 loss
SEATTLE — The Padres got a big road trip started in a bad way.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
US and Spain renew call for Gadhafi to leave power; say his threats won't deter NATO mission
MADRID — The United States and Spain say they won't let Moammar Gadhafi's threats of attacks against Europe deter their mission to protect Libyan civilians and force him to leave power.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
40 Chinese miners trapped, 3 dead in twin disasters including flooding and cave-in
BEIJING — A coal mine flood in southwestern China trapped 21 miners underground, while a cave-in at another mine Saturday killed at least three workers and left 19 others sealed off, officials said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Nissan auto plant hustling on weekend to fight power crunch from nuclear crisis
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Nissan's plant is busily rolling out the Leaf electric car and other models on a Saturday, having shifted production schedules for an aggressive nationwide effort to fight the power crunch created by a tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Thousands protest in cities across Syria
BEIRUT — Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded cities around Syria on Friday in what activists described as the largest outpouring against the regime of President Bashar Assad and a powerful message of the opposition's resolve. At least 14 people were killed in various clashes, activists said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Jordan's PM reshuffles Cabinet as calls increase for his resignation
AMMAN, Jordan — A top government official says Jordan's prime minister is reshuffling his Cabinet.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eric Prisbell on Maryland coach Mark Turgeon
Washington Post college basketball writer Eric Prisbell takes your questions on Maryland basketball coach Mark Turgeon and other college basketball news and issues.
(, vForum)
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield's ethical take on the news (Video)
Join Rabbi Brad Hirschfield as he talks about the ethical and moral issues raised by the week's biggest stories.
(, vForum)
D.C.'s biggest stories: Lunchline's Clinton Yates breaks them down (video)
Clinton Yates a news junkie and pop culture fanatic who scours The Washington Post and its partner sites every weekday to find the gems that you want to read but don't have time to search for.
(, vForum)
Former astronaut discusses NASA's last-ever shuttle launch
Scott Altman discusses NASA's last-ever shuttle launch and what will be the new frontier.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes on the TV Column
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes is back and ready to chat about all the drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes!
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook Engineer Builds Google+ Inspired Facebook Hack
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Carpooling Startup Zimride Hits 100 Million Miles Served [Infographic]
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Paul Adams: Seeing Google+ In Public Is Like Bumping Into An Ex-Girlfriend.
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Nortel to sell patent portfolio for $4.5 billion to consortium that outbid Google
NEW YORK — A consortium that includes leading smartphone makers Apple and Research In Motion prevailed over Google this week with a $4.5 billion cash bid for about 6,000 patents and patent applications from bankrupt telecom-equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WikiLeaks Intends To Sue Visa And MasterCard For Blocking Payment
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Facebook Engineer Builds Google+ Inspired Facebook Hack
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Carpooling Startup Zimride Hits 100 Million Miles Served [Infographic]
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Paul Adams: Seeing Google+ In Public Is Like Bumping Into An Ex-Girlfriend.
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Nortel to sell patent portfolio for $4.5 billion to consortium that outbid Google
NEW YORK — A consortium that includes leading smartphone makers Apple and Research In Motion prevailed over Google this week with a $4.5 billion cash bid for about 6,000 patents and patent applications from bankrupt telecom-equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Australian agency grounds Tiger Airways subsidiary's domestic flights, says jets flew too low
CANBERRA, Australia — An air safety watchdog on Saturday grounded all Australian domestic flights of a Tiger Airways subsidiary for the next week, saying the budget airline twice flew under the minimum allowed altitude. About 35,000 passengers are affected, and more could follow if the airline fails to quickly address regulators' concerns.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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