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Guidance system for skies could face delays
The Obama administration has embarked on the single most ambitious and expensive national transportation project since completion of the interstate highway system.
(By Ashley Halsey III)
New vehicle rules spark debate
Obama's vehicle rules will do more to curb greenhouse gas emissions than any other policy he'll pursue this term.
(By Juliet Eilperin)
Powerful electrical storms swept across the area Sunday evening, felling trees and driving visitors from the National Mall. Thousands lost power.
(By Martin Weil)
At NEA, mere support for Obama
At the NEA convention, teachers say they will probably vote for President Obama in 2012, but their enthusiasm for doing more than that is tepid.
(By Michael Alison Chandler)
Lost pieces of American past
In 1976, 22 million people signed a "Pledge of Rededication" to America to be included in a time capsule. But the capsule was never buried.
(By Monica Hesse)
POLITICS
Sign of the times: Proposal to rewrite NYC store signs in English sparks culture clash
NEW YORK — The teeming streets of Flushing, Queens, can feel like a different country.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Historic Maryland dome gets facelift
The dome of Maryland's iconic State House is spending Independence Day shrouded in scaffolding.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
The High Court: Scalia vs. Thomas on originalism
Justices who usually agree are on opposite sides of the Supreme Court's free-speech ruling about violent video games.
(, The Washington Post)
Confirmations stabilize Justice leadership
Votes support three high-level nominees whose final approval had been held up by partisan battles.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
States crack down on jobless scams
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Poison protection
Even homemade cleaning solutions can be dangerous. Be sure to mark them carefully and to have your state's Poison Control Center number posted on your refrigerator.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Ex-husband wants to share family's vacation
She's been looking forward to a vacation to Michigan with her grown kids, but then her ex got wind of it and invited himself.
(, Tribune Media Service)
When is a dog the same as a baby?
Should you say, "Please stop equating your dog with this baby"? Or let the person be happy in his own attachments?
(, The Washington Post)
Lost pieces of American past
In 1976, 22 million people signed a "Pledge of Rededication" to America to be included in a time capsule. But the capsule was never buried.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Following Strauss-Kahn story, wherever it leads
As the Dominique Strauss-Kahn story turns, so do the New York tabloids. As one observer says, "We sympathized with the maid, now we might be ready to sympathize with the accused."
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Billingsley 1-hits Angels through 6, then gives up go-ahead 2-run HR to Branyan in 3-1 loss
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chad Billingsley was pitching one of his best games of the season. Then it quickly fell apart.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Wilson picked as first-time All-Star, pitches like one before Rangers lose 6-4 to Marlins
ARLINGTON, Texas — C.J. Wilson validated his manager's decision to pick him for the AL All-Star team. The left-hander's performance still wasn't enough to get the Texas Rangers a victory against Florida.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Cash, Bird lead Storm past Mystics
Swin Cash scored 19 points and Sue Bird added 17 as the Seattle Storm won in Washington for the first time since 2006, topping the Mystics 73-63 on Sunday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bautista top vote-getter for All-Star spots; 4 Yankees, 3 Brewers start, 3 Phils aces picked
NEW YORK — A team known for sausage races more than pennant races made quite an All-Star splash.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Marlins rally against Rangers relievers for 6-4 victory, winning road trip under McKeon
ARLINGTON, Texas — The young Florida Marlins are starting to have some fun with their 80-year-old interim manager.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Abhisit resigns as ruling party leader after losing to pro-Thaksin party in Thailand election
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has resigned as leader of the outgoing ruling party after its resounding defeat by the party considered a proxy for ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Thai prime minister resigns as party leader after ruling coalition's electoral defeat
BANGKOK — Thai prime minister resigns as party leader after ruling coalition's electoral defeat.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Officials say three killed, two wounded in shooting at South Korean marine corps unit
SEOUL, South Korea — Officials say three killed, two wounded in shooting at South Korean marine corps unit.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Mexican party's decisive gubernatorial win boosts hopes for retaking the presidency in 2012
TOLUCA, Mexico — The decisive victory by Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party in voting for governor of the country's most populous state has given it momentum heading into national elections in 2012, when it will seek to retake the presidency.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Landslide hits village in Nepal's western mountains, killing 2 people, 4 missing
KATMANDU, Nepal — Police say a landslide has hit a remote village in mountainous western Nepal, killing two people and leaving four others missing.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Outlook: What's the right price for oil?
In his recent Outlook piece, "The unpredictable forces behind oil prices," Post energy reporter Steven Mufson explained the forces behind the oil market chaos.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, vForum)
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)
TECHNOLOGY
Social Studies
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Zuckerberg Surprised That People Are Surprised He's On Google+
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
(Founder Stories) MakerBot's Bre Pettis: "We Started With 3 Guys, A Laser Cutter, And A Dream"
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Space Coast: Communities around Kennedy Space Center bracing for end of shuttle
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Workers at the Kennedy Space Center always knew the end of the shuttle program would bring hard times to Florida's Space Coast.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
The Power Of Pull
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Asian stock markets higher after data shows a rebound in US manufacturing
BANGKOK — Asian stock markets rose Monday on the heels of a report showing a rebound in U.S. manufacturing, reinforcing the view that the slowdown in the world's No. 1 economy was only temporary.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Social Studies
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Asian stock markets higher after data shows a rebound in US manufacturing
BANGKOK — Asian stock markets rose Monday on the heels of a report showing a rebound in U.S. manufacturing, reinforcing the view that the slowdown in the world's No. 1 economy was only temporary.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Exxon pipeline spills oil into Yellowstone River in Montana, prompts evacuations
LAUREL, Mont. — Hundreds of barrels of crude oil spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River after an ExxonMobil pipeline beneath the riverbed ruptured, sending a plume 25 miles downstream and forcing temporary evacuations, officials said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Battle over a Northern California highway project stirs debate over region's economic future
SAN FRANCISCO — A scenic stretch of Highway 101 that wends through a majestic stand of ancient redwoods in Richardson Grove State Park is called the gateway to Humboldt County — but officials and local businesses say this narrow roadway is actually a barrier to the region's economic growth.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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