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Court strikes down insurance mandate
Federal judges rejected a key provision of the 2010 health-care measure, ruling Congress overstepped authority.
(By N.C. Aizenman and Robert Barnes)
Unions decry Postal Service proposal
Unions are furious over a proposal to cut 120,000 jobs by breaking contracts and to shift workers out of federal employee health and retirement plans.
(By Alec MacGillis and Lisa Rein)
Oil prices drop, but may not help at pump
Though the price of oil has dropped to about $85 a barrel, the price of consumers' gasoline purchases is closer to $107.
(By Cezary Podkul)
Rick Perry's entry sets up a clarifying contrast
The Texas governor, who is expected to announce his run for president on Saturday in South Carolina, offers the potential for the clearest contrast with President Obama of governing approaches.
(By Alec MacGillis)
GOP focus turns to Iowa straw poll
Just a few hours after sparring heatedly in a televised debate, Republican candidates for president on Friday turned their attention to Saturday's Ames straw poll.
(By Amy Gardner)
POLITICS
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Undeterred by setbacks, Nobel winner Yunus promotes 'social business' to fight poverty
WASHINGTON — The bruising dispute with Bangladesh's government that saw Muhammad Yunus ousted as chief of the Grameen Bank has not diminished the Nobel laureate's enthusiasm for business projects to help the Asian nation's poor.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance
ATLANTA — A federal appeals court has struck down the requirement in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul package that virtually all Americans must carry health insurance or face penalties.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Texas Gov. Perry's got the GOP buzz, announcing he's running and rapidly building his campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa — Months behind other GOP candidates, Rick Perry has something most of them don't: Buzz. The Texas governor will enter the race Saturday with splashy appearances in South Carolina and New Hampshire.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Real Estate Roundtable spent $690,000 lobbying federal government in 2nd quarter
WASHINGTON — The Real Estate Roundtable, which represents commercial property owners, spent $690,000 in the second quarter lobbying federal officials on issues including Wall Street reform and the disposal of underused federal properties.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Rahm Emanuel shines spotlight on Chicago dance
Former dancer and now mayor, Emanuel speaks about his love of dance and city festival: "We're going to build it to be one of the great festivals of dance in the country."
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Good grooming habits
Grooming is not only good for your dog's health, it's a nice way to bond, too.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Mom paints herself into a corner
Her husband and college son saw red when she changed the color of her son's room.
(, The Washington Post)
Talk about money before marriage
It isn't romantic, but neither is losing a home/car, never having a vacation and being in bankruptcy.
(, The Washington Post)
Celeb shockers: Their dance moves
Actors and musicians reveal the most when they take to the dance floor.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Friday's Sports in Brief
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Once identified by either his No. 1 ranking or his 14 majors, Tiger Woods missed the cut at the PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club with a performance that was even more shocking because of the numbers he compiled.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Cincinnati rookie Andy Dalton knocked around early in 34-3 loss to Lions
DETROIT — On his first snap of his first game, Andy Dalton was knocked over by Ndamukong Suh — and that wasn't even the worst part of the play.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Freeman grabs early lead over stumbling Chiefs and Tampa Bay romps past KC 25-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Without a normal offseason because of the NFL lockout, early season play was expected to be rumpled and ragged.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
As Woods heads home after stunning downfall, others carry on at the PGA Championship
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Tiger Woods trudged toward the 18th green, his head down after one last shot plopped into the water.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Mariners shaken by Justin Smoak injury, fall 6-4 to Red Sox
SEATTLE — About two hours before first pitch, Justin Smoak spoke of his excitement about returning to the lineup after being sidelined for five games with a sore left thumb.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Gunmen abduct American in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Gunmen abducted an American man after raiding his home in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Saturday, Pakistani officials said, an unusually brazen attack on a foreigner in a country where kidnappings are believed to help fund Islamist militant movements.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to make first political trip Sunday since release from house arrest
YANGON, Myanmar — Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will make her first political appearance outside Myanmar's main city on Sunday since her release from seven years of house arrest, a journey that is going ahead despite a government warning it could trigger riots.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Germany commemorates building of Berlin Wall 50 years ago in a turning point of the Cold War
BERLIN — The mayor of Germany's capital says the construction of the Berlin Wall 50 years ago must be a constant reminder to stand up for freedom and democracy.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Report: Israeli army planting new mines along Syria border to stop protesters from crossing
JERUSALEM — An Israeli army magazine says the military is planting new land mines along the border with Syria to dissuade protesters from rushing into the Golan Heights.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Syrian tanks deploy in coastal city of Latakia amid intense shooting
BEIRUT — An activist says Syrian tanks have fanned out across a neighborhood in the coastal city of Latakia amid intense shooting there.
( 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
Daily Crunch: Mainframe
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BART's Interference In Subway Protests, A Step In The Wrong Direction For Digital Freedoms
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Just In Time For The New NFL Season, Taptu Brings Fantasy Football To Mobile Readers
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Virgin America Chrome App Helps You Choose Where To Go, What To Pack
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Mozilla Brings The Sign In Button To The Browser Level
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Daily Crunch: Mainframe
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Undeterred by setbacks, Nobel winner Yunus promotes 'social business' to fight poverty
WASHINGTON — Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus' ouster from Grameen Bank has not diminished his enthusiasm for business projects to help Bangladesh's poor.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BART's Interference In Subway Protests, A Step In The Wrong Direction For Digital Freedoms
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Just In Time For The New NFL Season, Taptu Brings Fantasy Football To Mobile Readers
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Virgin America Chrome App Helps You Choose Where To Go, What To Pack
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
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