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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS CT scans for lung cancer ignite debate Proponents say screening could save thousands of lives, while critics of wide-scale testing argue that it's not clear whether benefits outweigh risks. (By Rob Stein) Obama wants government to keep big mortgage role President Obama has directed a small team of advisers to develop a proposal that would keep the government playing a major role in the nation's mortgage market, extending a federal loan subsidy for most home buyers, according to people familiar with the matter. (By Zachary A. Goldfarb) Perry takes aim at Bernanke Texas Gov. Rick Perry, making his maiden campaign swing in Iowa after jumping into the race for the Republican presidential nomination, suggested Monday night that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would be committing an act of treason by printing more money between now and November 2012. (By Philip Rucker) Slain D.C. woman, 91, sought protection against husband Viola Drath, who was found dead in her Georgetown home Friday, had a tumultuous relationship with her much younger husband, court documents show. (By Josh White and Allison Klein) Gaddafi isolated amid setbacks With rebels reaching within 30 miles of Tripoli, the Libyan leader's government suffered its latest apparent defection. (By Leila Fadel) POLITICS Perry warns of Fed treason Candidate says Ben Bernanke would be committing a "treasonous" act if the Fed ordered printing of more money before the 2012 election. ( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post) 400 hidden cameras show Earth's real wild side _ up-close look at jaguars, gorillas, elephants WASHINGTON — They are the hidden family portraits of Earth's most remote jungles finally revealed: A touching snapshot of an endangered female mountain gorilla carrying an infant on her back. A giant anteater sticking its enormous snout practically in your face. Soulful eyes of a curious chimpanzee, a speedy jaguar and a rare tapir staring back at you. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) 400 hidden cameras show Earth's real wild side _ up-close look at jaguars, gorillas, elephants WASHINGTON — They are the hidden family portraits of Earth's most remote jungles finally revealed: A touching snapshot of an endangered female mountain gorilla carrying an infant on her back. A giant anteater sticking its enormous snout practically in your face. Soulful eyes of a curious chimpanzee, a speedy jaguar and a rare tapir staring back at you. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) McDonnell to lead GOP governors group The new role gives the Va. governor a greater platform to fundraise, network and gain national attention. ( by Anita Kumar and John Wagner , The Washington Post) US officials: Gadhafi forces fire first Scud missile in Libyan conflict; no one hit WASHINGTON — Libyan government forces tapped into their stores of Scud missiles this weekend, firing one for the first time in this year's conflict with rebels, but hurting no one, U.S. defense officials said Monday. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) STYLE Ask Amy: Block, lock or 'unfriend' this Facebook buddy Her friend's dad "friended" her on Facebook, but his comments are not at all friendly. (, Tribune Media Service) Miss Manners: Shower for married niece may be politely unattended Her niece had a quick, low-key marriage. A bridal shower invite came long after the event. (, Universal Press) Hints From Heloise: Capsule countdown One reader's mom took pill-counting to an extreme. (, King) Interested in a dad, but not his daughter She's dating a divorced father with a daughter, but has no interest in "the mommy role." Can this relationship work? (, The Washington Post) Rembrandt theft 'well-planned' A Rembrandt drawing titled "The Judgment" has disappeared from an exhibit near Los Angeles and police say the theft was "well-planned." ( Reuters , The Washington Post) SPORTS Anti-corruption group responds to Blatter's request with tough advice on FIFA reform program ZURICH — Invited by FIFA to propose reforms, Transparency International has urged world soccer's governing body to order independent investigations into past corruption allegations to help overcome a "crisis of trust." ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Monday's Sports in Brief DETROIT — Jim Thome hit his 600th home run an inning after he hit No. 599 to help the Minnesota Twins outslug the Detroit Tigers 9-6. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Rebuilt Houston defense looks solid in preseason opener HOUSTON — Houston coach Gary Kubiak brought in Wade Phillips to rebuild the Texans' defense. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Shane Beamer returns to Virginia Tech, hopes to help father win elusive national title BLACKSBURG, Va. — Every day, Shane Beamer thinks about the night he could have won a national championship with Virginia Tech. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Rookie WR Randall Cobb continues to stand out for Packers GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers rookie Randall Cobb turned some heads in practice, then made some plays during Green Bay's preseason loss at Cleveland on Saturday. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) WORLD Russia opens top air show aimed at showing off its aviation achievements, nabing new contracts ZHUKOVSKY, Russia — Lines of sleek combat jets and gleaming airliners filled an air base outside Moscow on Tuesday for Russia's top air show, as the country aimed to burnish the image of its aviation industries and secure new export contracts. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) In Helmand, local leaders wield levers of a fragile Afghan government for 1st time SIRAQULA, Afghanistan — The local Afghan leader's community meeting was off to an unpromising start. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Royal Dutch Shell says is struggling to stop second, smaller oil leak in North Sea LONDON — Royal Dutch Shell has shut down the main leak at one of its North Sea oil rigs but said Tuesday it is struggling to stop a secondary spill in a hard-to-reach part of the ocean floor. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Zimbabwe Gen. Mujuru, power broker in President Mugabe's fractured party, dies HARARE, Zimbabwe — Former military chief Gen. Solomon Mujuru, one of Zimbabwe's main political power brokers and husband of the vice president, has died, relatives and family friends said Tuesday. Mujuru was 63. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) US and South Korea start annual military drills slammed by North Korea as a provocation SEOUL, South Korea — The United States and South Korea on Tuesday began joint war games that North Korea has warned would choke off budding diplomacy and drive the Korean peninsula to war. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) LIVE DISCUSSIONS Ask Boswell Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more. (, 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) 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) TECHNOLOGY UK's ICO 'Satisfied' With Google's Privacy Policy Improvements, Asks For More ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Daily Crunch: Gundamcraft ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Screw The Rich (Here's How) ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) "Defending Android" ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) BART Shuts Down Cell Service To Thwart Rumored Protests, Gets Actual Protests (And Has To Close Stations) ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) BUSINESS UK's ICO 'Satisfied' With Google's Privacy Policy Improvements, Asks For More ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Rising rents push UK consumer price inflation up to 4.4 percent LONDON — Rising rents and banking fees pushed Britain's annual inflation rate up to 4.4 percent in July. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Eurozone sees growth sag to anaemic 0.2 percent in Q2 as officials struggle with debt crisis FRANKFURT, Germany — Economic growth in the 17 countries that use the euro sagged to a lackluster quarterly rate of 0.2 percent in the second quarter as a previously robust expansion in Germany almost ground to a halt. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Global stocks lose steam on weak German growth and dashed eurobond hopes to tackle debt crisis MILAN — After an optimistic start to the trading week, global stock markets lost their steam Tuesday after subdued German growth figures reinforced fears over the global economy. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Eurozone economic motor Germany sees growth rate drop to 0.1 percent FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's economic growth nearly ground to a halt in the second quarter, in another downbeat sign for the global economy. 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