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G-7 pledge does not rally confidence
Pledges of action by world leaders, and a radical move by the European Central Bank, did not appear able to stem another day of bitter losses in global stock markets.
(By Anthony Faiola and Zachary Goldfarb)
In capital, a bull market for blame
When a credit downgrade blamed on political intransigence caused the stock market to swoon, Washington responded with — more intransigence.
(By David Nakamura and Rosalind S. Helderman)
Looting, arson spread in London
Swaths of London became scenes of lawless looting and raging fires Monday as the wave of civil unrest that has gripped this sprawling capital sharply escalated.
(By Anthony Faiola)
Pawlenty fights ahead of Ames Straw Poll
The perception in Iowa is that enthusiasm for the former Minnesota governor has sagged recently.
(By Michael Leahy)
U.S. House ends teenage page program
The decision was made to save money and because many of the duties have been made obsolete.
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
POLITICS
After nearly 200 years, a few scandals, House is ending page program for high school students
WASHINGTON — After nearly 200 years, the House is killing the messengers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
After nearly 200 years, a few scandals, House is ending page program for high school students
WASHINGTON — After nearly 200 years, the House is killing the messengers.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
U.S. House ends teenage page program
The decision was made to save money and because many of the duties have been made obsolete.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Md. mom who killed son, herself, agonized over education costs for special-needs child, debt
WASHINGTON — Ben Barnhard finally had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who had endured classmates' taunts about his obesity and who had sought solace in the quiet of his bedroom, with his pet black cat and the intricate origami designs he created.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Perry backers hope for weekend word
The possible presidential candidate will try to steal thunder from Saturday's Ames Straw Poll.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Prosecutor says there's no evidence Fullerton officers intended to kill homeless man
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The California prosecutor whose office is investigating the death of a homeless, schizophrenic man after a violent fight with police in the college town of Fullerton says he hasn't seen evidence suggesting the officers intended to kill.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ask Amy: Needy sister always asks for cash
Her sister is divorced, broke, and in constant need of money. Amy says that, at this point, the reader's generosity is nothing more than enabling.
(, The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Facebook friendships are not everybody's cup of tea
A reader with no interest in "friending" anyone was asked by two friends to do just that.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: ATM safety
Safety tips for using automated teller machines.
(, King)
She fears her 'expiration date'
She's single, in her 30s and afraid of having an "expiration date" when men are no longer interested.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
FA calls off England vs. Netherlands soccer match amid spiraling violence in London
LONDON — England's soccer match against the Netherlands was called off Tuesday amid the wave of rioting and looting across London.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Kemp, Ethier fail in clutch against Halladay as Dodgers lose 5-3 to Phillies
LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier, the Dodgers' primary run producers, failed miserably when it came to hitting in the clutch.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
England striker Rooney appeals for end to London violence with match vs Netherlands in doubt
LONDON — England striker Wayne Rooney has appealed for an end to the violence and looting in London that has put Wednesday's exhibition match against the Netherlands in doubt.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Monday's Sports in Brief
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno was hospitalized and undergoing tests on his right arm and hip after a player ran into the 84-year-old coach during practice.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Seahawks' Alan Branch to be key piece in defensive line overhaul
RENTON, Wash. — Alan Branch was looking for an opportunity to start.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Britain set ablaze as unrest sweeps through London, and other UK cities, in 3 days of riots
LONDON — A wave of violence and looting raged across London and spread to three other major British cities, as authorities struggled to contain the country's worst unrest since race riots set the capital ablaze in the 1980s.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Syria comes under global reproach for crackdown on uprising
BEIRUT — Syria's president held talks with neighboring Turkey's foreign minister Tuesday as the regime faced a chorus of global reproach, with envoys from India, Brazil and South Africa also heading to Damascus to press for an end to the violent crackdown on a five-month-old uprising.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
3 killed and 1 injured in Spanish village as carnival ride malfunctions
MADRID — A Spanish official says three people died when a carnival ride malfunctioned in a village in central Spain.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
ECB's Trichet says governments must take over bond purchases "as rapidly as possible"
PARIS — Europe's top central banker says the bank's "unconventional" moves to buy eurozone government bonds are aimed at restoring confidence to a financial system shaken by the worst crisis since World War II.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Asian, European markets nervous
A frenzied sell-off caused Asian stocks to nose-dive early Tuesday, and though most major indexes recovered slightly toward the close of trading, the latest day of losses extended fears of a global economic downturn.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
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
Video: Functioning CNC Mill Created From LEGO
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Rewriteable, Non-Electric E-Paper Makes Big Promises, But Is It Really Useful?
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Airbnb Rolls Out 24/7 Phone Support, Additional Safety Features
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
'Petaflop' computer flap: IBM unplugs itself from supercomputer project at Univ. of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — IBM Corp. on Monday dropped out of a project to build one of the world's fastest supercomputers at the University of Illinois, saying it requires too much financial and technical support.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Why No AMD-Powered Smartphones?
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Global stocks in retreat once again as many markets enter bear market territory
LONDON — Stocks tanked again Tuesday as many global markets entered official bear market territory after one of the worst days on Wall Street since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Egypt stock market halts trade after benchmark tumbles 5 percent on global economic fears
CAIRO — Trading has been halted for 30 minutes on the Egyptian Exchange after the benchmark index fell 5 percent, tracking a plunge in other world markets.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Official data show growth of German exports slowing in June
BERLIN — New data show that growth of German exports — a closely watched economic indicator — is slowing down.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Russian ruble drops 3 pct against dollar, stocks down as falling oil prices weigh on economy
MOSCOW — The Russian ruble on Tuesday lost nearly 3 percent against the dollar to a six-month low on the back of the U.S. debt downgrade and a sharp fall in oil prices.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Utility behind Japan nuclear disaster racks up massive quarterly loss of $7.4B from disaster
TOKYO — The utility behind the unfolding Japanese nuclear disaster reported a 571.7 billion yen ($7.4 billion) quarterly loss Tuesday and its president is expecting the red ink to swell over restoration and compensation costs.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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