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Debt talks collapse between Obama, Boehner
House Speaker John A. Boehner abandoned talks with the White House about a debt-reduction deal, throwing into chaos efforts to raise the legal limit on government borrowing.
(By Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane)
Debt drama boils down to tale of two men
The showdown began as an effort to get the nation's fiscal house in order but has also become a test of whether a government divided between hostile parties can function.
(By by David A. Fahrenthold and Lori Montgomery)
Norway hit by deadly blast, shootings
At least 80 were killed by shootings at a youth conference after a blast in Oslo killed seven.
(By Michael Birnbaum)
Harry Thomas Jr. to repay D.C. $300K
The council member allegedly diverted youth program funds for personal use, including to pay for an SUV and travel. He has admitted to no wrongdoing.
(By Tim Craig)
Punishing heat wave grips D.C.
Dulles International Airport sets an all-time high of 105; the heat index jumps to 121 degrees in Washington.
(By Ian Shapira and Jason Samenow)
POLITICS
Flexibility or flip-flop? Roller-coaster debt debate forces White House to shift stances
WASHINGTON — The roller-coaster debate over raising the nation's debt limit has forced the White House to explain away, brush aside or even ignore declarations by President Barack Obama and his top aides that no longer served much purpose in the unpredictable negotiations.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama restarts debt talks with congressional leaders, uncertain path after Boehner walks
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are scrambling to find a way forward on a debt deal after House Speaker John Boehner threw negotiations into crisis by walking out on them with less than two weeks left to avert a potentially catastrophic default.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama restarts debt talks with congressional leaders, uncertain path after Boehner walks
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are scrambling for a way forward on the debt crisis after House Speaker John Boehner threw negotiations into disarray by walking out on them.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
FAA to partially shut down at midnight as lawmakers go home for weekend
WASHINGTON — Efforts to avert a shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration failed Friday amid a disagreement over a $16.5 million cut in subsidies to 13 rural communities, ensuring that nearly 4,000 people will be temporarily out of work and federal airline ticket taxes will be suspended.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Emergency pet info
The owner of a service dog keeps a book of all kinds of emergency information on her car seat.
(, King)
Just about any dog can be dangerous
Are all pit bulls dangerous? Just about any dog can hurt a small child, badly.
(, The Washington Post)
Suiting up in the heat
When tempers and temperatures hit boiling points, this breed of Washington suit stays strong and steadfast.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
Cyrus Chestnut Trio reconfigures jazz and pop
The Cyrus Chestnut Trio's set on Thursday included reconfigured Chopin and Bach; swing, bop and pop; and samba.
( by Mike Joyce , The Washington Post)
Blue and gray and red (hot) all over: re-enactors prepare to battle heat in Manassas
MANASSAS, Va. — For all the attention to authenticity, organizers for a major re-enactment marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run can't replicate one important detail: the weather.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
SPORTS
A. Schleck takes yellow jersey from Voeckler
ALPE D'HUEZ, France — Frenchman Pierre Rolland won the 19th stage of the Tour de France, crossing the line at the top of the brutally steep Alpe d'Huez before thousands of wildly cheering fans.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Mongolian Harumafuji beats compatriot Hakuho to win Nagoya sumo tournament
NAGOYA, Japan — Mongolian Harumafuji forced out grand champion and compatriot Hakuho to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Phelps: 'I kind of feel like my own self' on eve of world swimming championships
SHANGHAI — Michael Phelps is anguished no more. After a frustrating year marked by losses, lack of motivation and fitness, and indecision about his future in the pool, the 14-time Olympic champion is happy to be working hard again.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China's Qiu Bo leads men's 10-meter platform semifinals at world championships
SHANGHAI — Qiu Bo was the top qualifier in the semifinals of men's 10-meter diving at the world championships, putting China in position to win another gold medal.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Tour de France finale: Schleck brothers face down Australia's Evans in Stage 20 time trial
GRENOBLE, France — The first rider has taken to the road in the time trial that will decide a dramatically close Tour de France.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
After 12-year Canadian court battle, China's top fugitive is back to face bribery charges
BEIJING — The fugitive at the center of a 12-year extradition court battle in Canada was returned Saturday to China, where he is accused of running a $10 billion smuggling ring that dealt in everything from cars to oil in a scandal touching the government's highest levels.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sri Lanka's war-hit ethnic Tamils trickle to elect local councils in former war zone
JAFFNA, Sri Lanka — Voters in Sri Lanka's northern Tamil heartland trickled to polling stations Saturday to elect local councils following the country's long civil war.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Turkish PM insists Israel must apologize if it wants to repair ties
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's prime minister on Saturday ruled out a normalization of ties with Israel unless the Jewish state "officially apologizes" for its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla last year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Expectations high as famed Spanish matador returns year after life-threatening goring
VALENCIA, Spain — If Ernest Hemingway were alive, Spanish bullfighter Jose Tomas would likely be a hero of one of his novels.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Syria blames 'saboteurs' for train derailment
BEIRUT — A passenger train derailed and caught fire in central Syria Saturday, killing the driver and injuring several passengers, after "saboteurs" tore out part of the tracks, state TV said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Heat Wave: 5 myths about extreme weather
Jennifer Morgan, director of the climate and energy program at the World Resources Institute, discusses the links between extreme weather and climate change.
(, vForum)
Debt talk negotiations and News of the World's demise: Brad Hirschfield's ethical take on the news (Video)
Join Brad Hirschfield as he talks about the ethical and moral issues raised by the week's biggest stories.
(, vForum)
Nickelodeon brings back the 90's: Doug, All That and more
Nickelodeon's Keith Dawkins discusses the decision to bring back classic Nick shows.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, July 29)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Calif. man gets 4-year sentence for stalking women on Facebook, taking over email accounts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California man who trolled women's Facebook pages searching for clues that allowed him to take over their email accounts was sentenced Friday to more than four years in state prison after a judge rejected a plea for a lighter sentence and likened the man to a peeping Tom.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
What profit crunch? So far corporate earnings are better than expected for 2Q
NEW YORK — So much for fears that U.S. companies might stall out in the economy's soft patch.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Business Highlights
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( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
McDonald's, SanDisk, Advanced Micro Devices, Coinstar are among big market movers Friday
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
AP Source: Apple looking at possible bid for video-streaming service Hulu
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is in talks to potentially bid for video-streaming service Hulu, a person close to the situation said Friday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Clinton offers condolences to families of shooting, bombing in Norway, condemns terrorism
BALI, Indonesia — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States strongly condemns terrorism no matter who perpetuates it or where it comes from.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Calista Corp. will shutter, liquidate Alaska Newspapers Inc., including 6 weeklies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Rising costs have prompted an Alaska company to close six weekly newspapers that serve rural and largely Alaska Native communities, putting nearly 40 people out of work.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Union supports motion for delay in merger between Boston, Conn. utilities
BRAINTREE, Mass. — A utility workers union has announced its support of a recent motion filed by Massachusetts officials seeking a delay in the proposed merger between Boston-based NStar and Connecticut-based Northeast Utilities.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Debt talks collapse between Obama, Boehner
House Speaker John A. Boehner abandoned talks with the White House about a debt-reduction deal, throwing into chaos efforts to raise the legal limit on government borrowing.
( by Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Euro zone: Greek contagion quarantined
New crisis measures may finally keep the economic problems in Greece from threatening the broader European economy.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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