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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. Saturday, August 20, 2011 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Climate-change science makes for hot politics The science of climate change hasn't changed significantly in the past four years, but the political debate has shifted sharply. (By Joel Achenbach and Juliet Eilperin) HIV/AIDS funding delay causes problems This spring's budget fights, combined with internal glitches at the federal agency responsible for awarding HIV/AIDS safety net funds, have held up critical dollars for months. (By Lena H. Sun) For Marines, a woman in charge A leatherneck named Loretta is turning a few good men — and women — into Marines at Parris Island, S.C., as the training ground's first female commander. (By Craig Whitlock) Beck, Redskins look good in win over Colts Quarterback John Beck completes 14 of 17 attempts for 140 yards as Washington finishes with 415 yards of offense and holds the depleted Colts to 150 yards. (By Mike Jones) Jason Reid: Beck begins to validate Shanahans' belief COLUMN | Redskins' QB goes 14 for 17, taking what the defense gives him in directing four scoring drives. (By Jason Reid) POLITICS Prosecutors admit fault in Clemens mistrial, but ask judge for another chance to convict him WASHINGTON — Prosecutors pursing a perjury conviction against baseball star Roger Clemens acknowledge they made a critical error that ultimately doomed their high-profile trial but asked a judge for another chance to convict the pitching standout of lying about using performance-enhancing drugs. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Obama faces discontent among liberal groups as he faces re-election; will base come through? WASHINGTON — Liberals argue that he caved on the debt ceiling. Unions are upset over his handling of unemployment and labor issues. Hispanics brought the immigration debate directly to his campaign doorstep. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Jerome Shestack, human rights advocate, former head of American Bar Association, dies at 86 WASHINGTON — Jerome J. Shestack, a noted attorney, human rights advocate and supporter of Israel, has died at age 88. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Human rights advocate, ex-head of American Bar Association dies. WASHINGTON — The American Jewish Committee says Jerome J. Shestack, a noted human rights advocate and strong supporter of Israel, has died at age 86. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) STYLE Grandparents' favoritism creates tension Ask Amy | They dote on their biological granddaughter but not on their step-grandson. (, Tribune Media Service) Hints From Heloise: The joys of pet toys Pet toys are a boon for owners, too, as they redirect gnawing maws away from furniture. Read on for a recipe for keeping squeaky toys clean. (, King) Sometimes you can make a second first impression I made a terrible first impression on a date last weekend. How do I get a second chance? (, The Washington Post) For Egypt's gays, culture shift afoot The once-persecuted minority is increasingly visible and optimistic in wake of Mubarak's ouster. ( by Ernesto Londono , The Washington Post) Plugging into Identity fest At Identity Festival at Jiffy Lube Live, 12,000 fans — mostly teens, some wearing evocative outfits — rocked to electronic dance music. ( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post) SPORTS Mikael Lundberg completes 68, takes Czech Open lead after rain-delayed 2nd round CELADNA, Czech Republic — Sweden's Mikael Lundberg completed a 4-under 68 on Saturday in the Czech Open to take a one-stroke lead after the rain-delayed second round. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Georgetown's Thompson says Beijing brawl behind Hoyas, shakes hands with opposing coach SHANGHAI — Georgetown coach John Thompson III said he has made peace with the coach of a Chinese basketball team over a bench-clearing brawl and denies the melee carried any political connotations. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Friday's Sports in Brief COLLEGE ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Wade's World: Heat star hosts 100 of his newest friends for a 4-day fantasy camp MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Dwyane Wade has the basketball on the wing. Tom Crean is setting up a play. Scattered around the court are a number of players, many nodding in unison. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey shoots 65 to take 3-stroke lead in Wyndham Championship GREENSBORO, N.C. — For all that Tommy Gainey says has gone wrong in the Wyndham Championship, he must be doing something right. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) WORLD Germany's Merkel pushes for Serbia-Kosovo dialogue ahead of visit to Belgrade BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she will push for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo when she visits Belgrade next week. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Suicide bomber hits Pakistan mosque; scores killed A suicide bomber killed 48 worshipers Friday at a mosque in a northwestern Pakistani tribal region long scarred by militant attacks and sectarian clashes, officials said. ( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post) Egypt recalls its ambassador from Israel as tensions spike over cross-border ambush CAIRO — Egypt said Saturday it would recall its ambassador from Israel to protest the deaths of at least three Egyptian troops killed in a shootout between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants who had launched a deadly attack on Israel from Egyptian soil. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Syria condemns US and European calls for Assad to step down, say they are part of conspiracy BEIRUT — A government owned Syrian newspaper on Saturday rejected U.S. and European calls for President Bashar Assad to step down, saying they revealed the "face of the conspiracy" targeting Damascus for its key role in the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) Turkish jets strike PKK targets in Iraq for 3rd day ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military says its warplanes have bombed 20 suspected Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq in a third day of cross-border strikes. ( 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 HP Issues TouchPad Liquidation Order – Get Yours Now For $100 ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Google Taking Street View To The Depths Of The Amazon ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Snapsort Raises $500K To Expand Its Product Recommendation Engine ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Cane 2.0: The Tacit Is Hand-Mounted Sonar For The Vision Impaired ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) YC-Backed Can't Wait Is A Mobile Social Network For Movie Trailers ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) BUSINESS German vice chancellor: no eurobonds with this German government BERLIN — Germany's vice chancellor is insisting his country's government will hold out against any moves to create eurozone-wide government bonds. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) FACT CHECK: Recession boosts spending as it trims tax revenue, skewing the political math WASHINGTON — It's the loud and clear consensus of Republicans in Congress and on the presidential campaign trail: Runaway government spending is the problem, not taxes. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP) HP Issues TouchPad Liquidation Order – Get Yours Now For $100 ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Google Taking Street View To The Depths Of The Amazon ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Snapsort Raises $500K To Expand Its Product Recommendation Engine ( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com) Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? 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