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No end in sight for FAA funding stalemate
Agency workers take their frustration to Capitol Hill but find few lawmakers there.
(By Ashley Halsey III)
Syrian troops, tanks push into Hama
Authorities severed telephone lines, electricity and water supplies to Hama as troops backed by tanks pushed into the heart of the city in what seemed to be a culmination of a three-day assault.
(By Liz Sly)
European debt crisis deepens
Italy and Spain struggle to contain escalating panic over whether they can pay their bills.
(By Anthony Faiola)
Obama celebrates birthday with die-hard supporters
A capacity crowd cheered the president at the party-slash-fundraiser in Chicago.
(By David Nakamura)
Dark side of anime festivals
Awkward moments at anime conventions as art form comes of age.
(By J. Freedom du Lac)
POLITICS
Politics of 2012, clashes over policy pose huge obstacles as Congress seeks more deficit cuts
WASHINGTON — The special panel's goal is lofty: concoct a deal both parties will embrace to slash federal deficits by a mammoth $1.5 trillion or more over the next decade.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
FAA shutdown at heart is about whether Democrats or Republicans get to call the shots
WASHINGTON — On the surface, the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration is about whether to cut $16 million in air service subsidies, a pretty small amount in this town. Underneath are layers upon layers of political gamesmanship that, at its heart, is about whether Democrats or Republicans get to call the shots in Congress.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Massachusetts hospitals reap $275M a year from health law loophole as other states pay for it
WASHINGTON — Hospitals in Massachusetts will reap an annual windfall of $275 million due to a loophole enshrined in the new health care law. Hospitals in most other states will get less money as a result.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Judge says American defense contractor can sue Rumsfeld personally over torture allegations
WASHINGTON — A judge is allowing an Army veteran who says he was imprisoned unjustly and tortured by the U.S. military in Iraq to sue former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld personally for damages.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
With debt ceiling lifted, Obama celebrates 50th birthday with friends, family at White House
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expecting at least one birthday greeting when he turns 50 on Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Miss Manners: Gentlemen's formal clothes require a proper primer
What should her husband wear to a cruise's "Royal Ascot Ball"?
(, Universal Press)
Should she stay or should she go?
She's ready to move on but isn't quite ready to break things off.
(, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Porn site pops up and threatens family trust
A list of recently visited Web sites turns up a pornography site, presenting the young reader who stumbled upon it with an ethical conundrum.
(, The Washington Post)
Taylor Swift fans squeal their devotion at Verizon Center
The sparkly-dressed and curly-tressed masses swarmed Verizon Center on Tuesday to express their unwavering devotion to Taylor Swift, the 2.0 version of the average girl.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Collector Ben Zaricor plants his flag
Entrepreneur Ben Zaricor has spent 40 years and millions of dollars amassing an impressive collection of American (and other) flags.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK — With yet another deadline approaching, NFL players and owners still are debating drug testing, benefits and the player conduct policy disciplinary process as they work to complete the collective bargaining agreement.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Former Japan soccer defender Naoki Matsuda dies after collapsing during training
TOKYO — Former Japan national defender Naoki Matsuda has died two days after suffering a cardiac arrest during training, his club said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Saints' top pick Cameron Jordan shows versatility on defensive line in first practice
METAIRIE, La. — Top draft pick Cam Jordan has already been put to the test by New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WR Jones back with Packers, hopes to do away with dropped passes
GREEN BAY, Wis. — James Jones wanted to be somebody's No. 1 receiver.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Jets' top 2 draft picks Mo Wilkerson, Kenrick Ellis prepared to make immediate impacts
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sione Pouha remembers being impressed after watching highlights after the New York Jets drafted Muhammad Wilkerson in the first round.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Poland's president opens election campaign by setting date for Oct. 9
WARSAW, Poland — Poland's president has set Oct. 9 as the date for parliamentary elections, opening a campaign certain to be shaped by bitter disputes over the plane crash last year that killed President Lech Kaczynski and other political figures.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Chinese warships visit NKorea on goodwill visit marking 50th anniversary of friendship treaty
SEOUL, South Korea — Two Chinese warships arrived at a North Korean port Thursday on a goodwill visit to mark the 50th anniversary of a friendship treaty between the countries.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Japan moves to weaken yen
Japan's rare intervention in the foreign currency market curbed a strong yen that has undermined its economic recovery.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Tropical Storm Emily nears Haiti, threatens deluge
Tropical Storm Emily spun slowly to the south of the Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday night, its strong winds already shaking palm trees and threatening tens of thousands of people in flimsy shelters and tents.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
2 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan — A man in an Afghan police uniform on Thursday shot dead a NATO service member in the east of the country, the second such killing in less than a month, the alliance said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
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)
TECHNOLOGY
Sony executive says PlayStation Vita portable won't go on sale until next year
TOKYO — Sony executive says PlayStation Vita portable won't go on sale until next year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Detroit or Turin: Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne faces tough HQ choice
MILAN — Sergio Marchionne's corporate jet has served a sort of mile-high headquarters as the CEO crisscrosses oceans and continents to integrate and expand Fiat and Chrysler.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
(Founder Stories) Thrillist's Ben Lerer On Buying Customers And Going Up Against Groupon
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Why Pay For A Lion Boot Disk? Use This App To Make Your Own
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
HTC Explains Android Bootloader Unlock Process, Warranty-Voiding Tool Coming Later This Month
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Romania re-negotiates contract with US company Bechtel for highway
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian and American authorities say the U.S. company Bechtel has re-negotiated a contract to build a 400-kilometer (245 mile) highway from central Romania to the Hungarian border.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sony PlayStation Vita portable won't be ready for Christmas in US, Europe
TOKYO — Sony's next-generation portable game machine, the PlayStation Vita, won't be going on sale in the U.S. or Europe in time for Christmas — a key sales period for game console makers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sony executive says PlayStation Vita portable won't go on sale until next year
TOKYO — Sony executive says PlayStation Vita portable won't go on sale until next year.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Italian, Spanish markets calmer of late after tough few days reinforced debt fears
ROME — The bond market pressures on Italy and Spain eased somewhat Thursday following a tough few days, which have stoked fears that the eurozone's third and fourth largest economies were getting dangerously embroiled in Europe's debt crisis mire.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
German-based shoemaker reports large increase in China sales, raises outlook for year
FRANKFURT, Germany — Shoe and sports clothing maker Adidas says net profit rose 11 percent in the second quarter and reported a big jump in sales in China.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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