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House handily passes debt deal on eve of default
One day before a deadline set by Treasury to raise the debt ceiling, the House finally approved on Monday evening a debt deal that would save the country $2.1 trillion over the next decade.
(By Paul Kane and Lori Montgomery)
Giffords makes surprise return for debt vote
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), grievously wounded by a gunman in her home town of Tucson seven months ago, made a surprise return to the House floor Monday evening to cheers and hugs from her colleagues.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Felicia Sonmez)
What debt-ceiling battle means for 2012
It now looks likely that President Obama's battle for reelection will be fought around big issues, including the size and role of government.
(By Karen Tumulty and Perry Bacon Jr.)
U.S. may ease anti-terror rules to help hungry Somalis
The shift reflects the administration's alarm about the drought in East Africa, the region's worst in two decades.
(By Mary Beth Sheridan)
Insurance coverage for contraception required
Tens of millions of women will soon be able to get birth control, breast pumps, HIV tests and other preventive services without co-pays or other out-of-pocket insurance charges.
(By N.C. Aizenman)
POLITICS
Years after new law, US to propose rules over explosive chemical used in fertilizer bombs
WASHINGTON — More than 15 years after a fertilizer bomb was used to blow up a government building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people, the federal government is proposing to regulate the sale and transfer of the chemical ammonium nitrate.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Senators: The cost of FAA shutdown could exceed $1 billion if unless action taken this week
WASHINGTON — The congressional standoff that has partially shut down the Federal Aviation Administration has some curious math.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Advocates for seniors and health care industry fear big cuts could flow from debt deal
WASHINGTON — When it comes to Medicare and Medicaid, the debt deal raises more questions than it answers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
On historic day in House, Giffords' vote the most memorable of the 430
WASHINGTON — The total number of votes on the historic debt-limit bill was 430. One vote was more memorable than any of the others.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Romney and Huntsman in spotlight as GOP contenders weigh in on debt deal in Washington
EXETER, N.H. — Conservatives are warning of lasting political consequences as the Republican presidential field offers conflicting positions on the debt-ceiling compromise.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Ask Amy: Single man feels heat from friend
He may be newly separated, but he's just not into his romantically inclined platonic friend.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Calling out telemarketers
Accessing the Federal Trade Commission's Do Not Call registry.
(, King)
Miss Manners: Husband's nonstop texting leaves wife searching for words
Her husband's constant texting with his buddy is driving her batty.
(, Universal Press)
Facing doubts about baby decision
It's toward the end of the child-bearing years, and she's ready. He's willing — but hesitant.
(, The Washington Post)
Dolly's big voice takes center stage
Dolly Parton radiated that adorable, uber-inclusive sunshine at Wolf Trap, singing both the classics and fresh tunes.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Monday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK — David Stern returned to the bargaining table Monday and said "nothing" gave him reason for encouragement.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LB Tulloch, other Lions cool their heels before they can practice
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Stephen Tulloch is a Detroit Lions player in limbo.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Panthers RB Williams happy to re-sign, ready to help team bounce back from 2-14 season
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams was ready for change after last year's miserable season. Turns out, he found it without leaving the Panthers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Buffalo Bills WR Marcus Easley remains upbeat despite latest injury setback
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — After nearly a full year without football, Buffalo Bills receiver Marcus Easley was more eager than most for training camp to start.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
All eyes on Stanford in Bay Area, beyond heading into fall practice
SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Luck can grab the attention of a room these days without muttering a word.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Lawyer for confessed Norwegian killer says his client has 'unrealistic' demands
OSLO, Norway — The confessed killer in Norway's twin terror attacks that claimed 77 lives has presented a long list of "unrealistic" demands, including the resignation of the government and that his mental condition be investigated by Japanese specialists, his defense lawyer said Tuesday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Italy recalls ambassador to Syria over deadly crackdown on anti-government protests
ROME — Italy said Tuesday it had recalled its ambassador to Syria, citing Damascus' "horrible repression" of anti-government protests, and urged other EU nations to do the same.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Syrian rights group says 24 people have been killed in Syria on first day of Muslim holy month
BEIRUT — Syrian troops advanced in the central city of Hama on Tuesday, taking up new positions in a residential area a day after government forces killed 24 people throughout the country on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, activists said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China says Philippines lacks sincerity over resolution of island claims, warns of consequences
BEIJING — An official Chinese newspaper accused the Philippines Tuesday of lacking a sincere desire to resolve South China Sea territorial disputes and warned of unspecified consequences if China's concerns are ignored.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Family of slain Libya rebel commander calls for speedy trials of his assassins
BENGHAZI, Libya — Family members of the Libyan rebel commander assassinated last week have demanded an open investigation and speedy trials for the perpetrators of his slaying.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
CollegeBudget Brings Daily Deals And Group Buying To Campuses
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Alfred Lin Almost Leaves Sequoia for Airbnb; Moritz Convinces Him to Stay
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Google Ventures Invests In Coupon Startup Whaleshark Media
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Not Only Do iCloud Web Apps Exist, They're Beautiful
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Porting iOS to Android: Spotlight Mobile Shares The Pitfalls And Perks
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
EU scrutiny of Deutsche Boerse, NYSE Euronext takeover shines light on transforming market
BRUSSELS — In the U.S., the planned takeover of NYSE Euronext by Germany's Deutsche Boerse made waves because it means ceding the storied trading floor on 11 Wall Street to foreign control.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
South Korea's foreign reserves hit fresh record high in July
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's foreign reserves hit a fresh record high in July as the country's buffer against potential financial turmoil renewed its rise after two months of decline.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World markets fret over US economy after weak manufacturing survey despite apparent debt deal
BEIJING — Global stock markets tumbled Tuesday after downbeat U.S. data fueled fears the world's largest economy might be sliding back into recession.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Barclays Bank first half profits fall, hit by mis-selling claims
LONDON — Britain's Barclays PLC saw its profits fall by a third in the first half of the year as the bank's earnings were hit by a charge related to the mis-selling of products to customers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Toyota ekes out 1.1 billion yen ($14 million) first quarter profit, raises forecast
TOKYO — Toyota eked out a 1.1 billion yen ($14 million) quarterly profit and raised its annual earnings forecast Tuesday as it mounts a comeback from the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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