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Murdoch shuts down scandal-hit tabloid
The shuttering of the Sunday tabloid is a bid to stem the fallout from its prying into the voicemail and cellphone accounts of hundreds of Britons.
(By William Booth and Paul Farhi)
Starry-eyed, they gather for last flight
Fans of space flight congegrate in Florida, determined to see the last liftoff of the shuttle era.
(By Brian Vastag)
Obama calls debt talks 'constructive'
President calls debt talks "very constructive" but produced no immediate breakthrough; negotiators to reconvene Sunday.
(By Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane)
Md. voters to decide immigrant tuition law
Opponents of a new law that gives undocumented immigrants in-state tuition breaks have gathered enough signatures to force a statewide referendum.
(By Aaron C. Davis)
Thank God it's ... Thursday?
A Monday-through-Friday work week during the summer is a thing of the past for some D.C. area residents.
(By Marc Fisher)
METRO
Metro board looks at rail extension costs, concerns
Metro's board of directors is digging into the details associated with the new rail extension to Loudoun County.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Officials, consumers call for better regulation, labeling of hair-smoothing products
WASHINGTON — Nothing frizzes up hair like summer's heat and humidity. So when keratin-based hair straighteners like Brazilian Blowout made their way up from South America, they seemed like the answer for women who are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a smooth do.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
House pushes to finish $649B defense bill, sends mixed message on Libya
WASHINGTON — The House is sending mixed signals on President Barack Obama's military action against Libya, voting to prohibit weapons and training to rebels looking to oust Moammar Gadhafi but stopping short of trying to cut off money for American participation in the NATO-led mission.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Gov cuts ties to oil spill command post after Exxon Mobil security blocks public access
BILLINGS, Mont. — The state of Montana has cut its ties to a joint Exxon Mobil-government command post overseeing an oil spill along the Yellowstone river, after the state's Democratic governor said the group was defying state open government laws by denying public access.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
6 months after Giffords shooting White House to propose steps on gun safety in 'near future'
WASHINGTON — Six months after Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot, the White House is preparing to propose some new steps on gun safety, though they're likely to fall short of the bold measures activists would like to see.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
EPA, Exxon Mobil to test indoor air, croplands, wells near Montana spill after health concerns
BILLINGS, Mont. — Indoor air, cropland soils and residential wells downstream of a Yellowstone River oil spill will be tested for contamination after residents raised concerns about hazards from the tens of thousands of gallons of crude that poured into the watercourse, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Style Invitational Week 927
Write a Burma-Shave-style rhyming sign, plus the winning faux-chemical names.
(, The Washington Post)
Best friend not rolling out welcome mat
A reader wonders whether a friend overseas is being unreasonable by not opening her home.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Gray marks on dishes
There is a solution, and yes, it involves baking soda.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Future husband is not the love of her life
She doesn't love her fiance as much as she loved her ex. Should she go through with the wedding?
(, Tribune Media Service)
'Cameraman': Art of cinematography
"Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff" reminds us how important the art of motion picture photography still is.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Liverpool owner Henry says leaving Anfield for a new stadium might be inevitable
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool's principal owner has acknowledged that the English Premier League club might have to leave Anfield for a new stadium.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Thursday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Former Olympic champ Cathy Freeman gives birth to 1st child, daughter Ruby Anne Susie Murch
MELBOURNE, Australia — Cathy Freeman, one of Australia's most iconic athletes after lighting the 2000 Sydney Olympics cauldron and winning the 400-meter track gold medal 11 nights later, has given birth to her first child.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Rangers fan dies after falling 20 feet to concrete reaching for a ball tossed from All-Star
ARLINGTON, Texas — A Texas Rangers fan died after falling about 20 feet onto concrete reaching out for a baseball tossed his way by All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton during a game.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ohio State planning response Friday to NCAA over football memorabilia scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State plans to submit its response to the NCAA on Friday regarding a scandal that started with football players selling memorabilia or trading them for tattoos and led to coach Jim Tressel's resignation and quarterback Terrelle Pryor's departure.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Thailand's prime minister-to-be denies being puppet of ousted brother Thaksin Shinawatra
BANGKOK — Thailand's prime minister-to-be insisted Friday that she will make her own decisions as the country's leader, and not act as the puppet of her exiled brother, ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
North Koreans pay respects to late President Kim Il Sung on anniversary of his death
SEOUL, South Korea — Streams of North Koreans are paying their respects to late President Kim Il Sung, the country's founder, on the 17th anniversary of his death.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Pakistan security told to shoot suspected culprits on sight in Karachi as 61 die in 3 days
KARACHI, Pakistan — Security forces were ordered to shoot gunmen on sight Friday in Pakistan's largest city, after three days of violence that killed at least 61 people and prompted political leaders to call for a day of mourning that shut businesses and kept public traffic off the roads.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
European human rights court tosses out challenge to Swiss minarets ban
GENEVA — A court has dismissed a challenge by Muslim groups to Switzerland's minaret building ban.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Syria accuses Washington of inciting unrest, slams US ambassador's trip to flashpoint city
BEIRUT — Syria accused the United States of inciting the unrest in the Arab country, saying on Friday that the U.S. ambassador's unauthorized trip to the flashpoint city of Hama proves Washington has a hand in the troubles.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Harry Potter, Kim Kardashian, Royal Monaco wedding and more: Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun with the Going Out Gurus.
The Going Out Guide staff discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Cameron: Politicians, press failed to curb excesses
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday promised a full investigation into the phone hacking and the police bribery that lead to the collapse of the News of the World tabloid, saying that British politicians had for too long looked the other way at illegal practices.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Instagram + Color = Instacolor
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Sony To Kill The MiniDisc Walkman In September
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Netvibes Debuts Powerful Social Analytics Platform For Brands And Agencies
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Although Many Investors Are Spinning, Turntable.fm Has Not Yet Picked A DJ
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Cameron: Politicians, press failed to curb excesses
LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday promised a full investigation into the phone hacking and the police bribery that lead to the collapse of the News of the World tabloid, saying that British politicians had for too long looked the other way at illegal practices.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China orders offshore oil companies to assess risks following spill off eastern coast
SHANGHAI — China's ocean administration has ordered oil companies operating offshore wells to assess risks of accidents following two spills off its east coast in a field operated by American energy giant ConocoPhillips.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ukrainian parliament approves unpopular pension reform to regain access to IMF loans
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine's parliament has approved an unpopular pension reform bill set as a key requirement to unlock a $15.6 billion aid package from the International Monetary Fund.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World markets rise after improving US jobs data suggest recovery is gaining steam
BEIJING — World markets moved higher Friday following a Wall Street rally spurred by an unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report and a rebound in retail sales.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Instagram + Color = Instacolor
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
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