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Top Republicans clash over debt-limit plan
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that a default could destroy the Republican Party's brand, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (Va.) rejected McConnell's plan for resolving the debt stalemate.
(By Paul Kane and Lori Montgomery)
No debt deal? Here's what could happen.
After the debt ceiling was breached, there would be no delay in the tough decisions for Obama.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Md. web petition effort could be game-changer
For two decades in Maryland, opponents of statewide measures as diverse as speed cameras and early voting have been mounting petition drives to repeal the laws. Those efforts have all failed.
(By Michael Laris)
Clemens perjury trial opens in D.C.
The perjury trial of famed former pitcher Roger Clemens started Wednesday in the District's federal courthouse.
(By Del Quentin Wilber and Victor Zapana)
Sally Jenkins: American women's soccer forges new identity
COLUMN | The U.S. women's team has advanced to the World Cup final for the first time since 1999. And the current players are hoping that their dramatic run will end comparisons to the '99 team that won the title.
(By Sally Jenkins)
POLITICS
Murdoch pressed to testify before lawmakers over phone hacking; Scotland Yard makes 7th arrest
LONDON — Rupert Murdoch has an obligation to appear before lawmakers to answer questions about the phone hacking scandal at one of his newspapers, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg urged Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
DC councilmember to declare the rickey as Washington's native cocktail
WASHINGTON — The nation's capital is the birthplace of the rickey, a classic cocktail made with gin or whiskey, fresh lime juice and club soda.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Libya first item on packed agenda as Clinton kicks off round-the-world diplomatic tour
WASHINGTON — The volatile situation in Libya will be the first item on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's packed agenda during her latest around-the-world diplomatic tour.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Be a 'Budget Hero': Computer game shows how favorite policies alter the government's budget
WASHINGTON — Think you might do better than President Barack Obama and congressional leaders in picking and choosing what government spending to cut — or taxes to raise — to stave off a debt showdown that could wreck the economy? A new computer game gives you, too, the chance to play "Budget Hero."
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
FACT CHECK: Obama tells Muslim world vaccines aren't CIA front, then runs CIA vaccine front
WASHINGTON — In his 2009 speech to the Muslim world, President Barack Obama announced a new effort to eradicate polio, which persists in three Muslim countries. One of the biggest hurdles had been persuading some local leaders that vaccination campaigns were independent health efforts, not nefarious programs being run by the CIA.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Laminate cleaner
Another use for vinegar: cleaning laminate floors.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Family Facebook photos force parent to freak
Reader is not a 'freak' for not wanting family photos on Facebook.
(, Tribune Media Service)
Miss Manners: Friend's lack of thanks wins him no leniency
Which is worse: That his friend was held on a misdemeanor charge, or that he didn't proffer thanks to those who wrote letters on his behalf?
(, Universal Press)
Strained relationships
One reader seeks advice on dealing with a difficult relative. Another asks about a friend who won't check her phone.
(, The Washington Post)
Electric car-charging stations along Interstate 5 in Washington to come this year
SEATTLE — Washington state transportation officials on Wednesday announced a new initiative to place electric vehicle charging stations at key intervals along the West Coast's busiest highway — a development that should allow drivers to cruise the 580 miles from the southern border of Oregon all the way to Canada by the end of the year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
SPORTS
Kaio breaks Chiyonofuji's sumo career victory record, beating Kyokutenho for 1,046th win
NAGOYA, Japan — Kaio broke former grand champion Chiyonofuji career sumo victory record Thursday, beating Mongolian Kyokutenho for No. 1,046.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
McIlroy begins chase for 2 straight major title, but all eyes on weather at Royal St. George's
SANDWICH, England — Rory McIlroy wants to keep it going.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
FOOTBALL
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
IOC chief Rogge says corruption the next big fight facing sport
TOKYO — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge believes match-fixing and gambling represent the next big fight facing sports organizations and governments.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
IOC president Rogge says Tokyo 2020 bid shouldn't be discouraged by Pyeongchang
TOKYO — Tokyo shouldn't be discouraged from bidding for the 2020 Olympics just because South Korea recently secured the 2018 Winter Games, the head of the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Suicide bomber strikes memorial service for Afghan president's slain half brother, killing 4
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in southern Afghanistan on Thursday during a memorial service for the president's assassinated half brother, killing four people, the government said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Suicide bomber at Karzai mourning kills 3
A suicide bomber blows himself up during a mourning ceremony for President Hamid Karzai's slain half brother in Kandahar's main mosque.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Police report 3 blasts in Mumbai
Three explosions have taken place at crowded locations in India's business capital.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Violence erupts in Pakistan's largest city after fiery political comments; 11 killed
KARACHI, Pakistan — Police say at least 11 people were killed in political violence overnight in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi after a prominent politician harshly criticized the head of a rival party.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Scotland Yard makes its 7th arrest over phone hacking inquiry, few details released
LONDON — Scotland Yard says it has made its seventh arrest related to the inquiry into phone hacking at the now-defunct News of The World tabloid, releasing few further details.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Monica Hesse chats with Muggles about the last Harry Potter movie.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Free Range on Food is a forum for discussion of all things culinary.
(, vForum)
Emmy nominations: 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)
Women's World Cup semifinals: USA vs. France
Paul Tenorio chats about the results of the Women's World Cup semifinals game between USA and France.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
MyFlickbooks: DIY Flickbooks Right From Your iPhone
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Crittercism Raises $1.2 Million From Kleiner Perkins And Google Ventures For App Support
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Stealthy Prism Skylabs Seeks To "Bring Physical Spaces Online"
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Leica Planning New Line Of EVIL Cameras For September Debut
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
A Reverse Priceline? SoBiz10 Tests Automated, Consumer-Driven Deals Service (With A Touch Of Charity)
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Researcher: China worried about US economy, watching whether Fed launches QE3
BEIJING — China is watching whether the Federal Reserve launches a new stimulus that might hurt China by pushing up commodity prices, a Cabinet researcher said Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Samsung-commissioned study says cancers at semiconductor facilities unrelated to work
YONGIN, South Korea — A study commissioned by Samsung into cancers among six of its semiconductor workers found they were unrelated to exposure to chemicals on the job but the electronics giant is not yet releasing the full results.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
MyFlickbooks: DIY Flickbooks Right From Your iPhone
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Asian stock markets hurt by weaker dollar, US credit rating downgrade warning
TOKYO — Most Asian stock markets slipped after Moody's Investors Service threatened to lower the United States' credit rating, spreading ripples of caution across the region.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Food companies propose cutting back on to junk food marketing aimed at children
WASHINGTON — The nation's largest food companies say they will cut back on marketing unhealthier foods to children, proposing their own set of advertising standards after rejecting similar guidelines proposed by the federal government.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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