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Obama unveils $447 billion jobs plan
President Obama made an impassioned appeal on Thursday night for $447 billion in tax cuts and government spending to boost the lagging economic recovery, calling on lawmakers to put politics aside and work together to solve the nation's jobs crisis.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Two reported dead in flooding; motorists stranded in cars
The Associated Press is reporting that two people are dead after being swept away in rain-swollen waters in Fairfax.
(By Fredrick Kunkle and Jennifer Buske)
Specific but unconfirmed threat against D.C., N.Y
U.S. officials are investigating a possible al-Qaeda plot against Washington or New York around the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
(By Jerry Markon and Greg Miller)
Dan Balz: Speech is opening round of White House offensive
President Obama offered an ambitious plan to create jobs and issued a direct challenge to Congress as he sought to seize the initiative in a political battle that will rage until the next election.
(By Dan Balz)
Senators meet privately on debt strategy
Bipartisan group wants to push the new supercommittee to cut far more than its $1.5 trillion goal.
(By Peter Wallsten)
POLITICS
2 workers injured while dismantling crane that collapsed at National Cathedral in DC
WASHINGTON — Two workers were injured Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral as they were dismantling a massive collapsed crane that had been used to repair earthquake damage to the landmark building.
( Associated Press , AP)
Senate passes, sends to president. the most significant overhaul of patent system in 6 decades
WASHINGTON — Congress gave President Barack Obama's drive to promote jobs growth a boost Thursday by presenting him with a major overhaul of the patent system that the president has sought as a means to spur innovation and put more people back to work.
( Associated Press , AP)
Senate passes, sends to the president, major overhaul of patent system
WASHINGTON — Senate passes, sends to the president, major overhaul of patent system
( Associated Press , AP)
AP Exclusive: US considering Kuwait as staging ground for backup Iraq force next year
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering staging American troops in Kuwait next year as a backup or rotational training force for Iraq, after the Pentagon completes the scheduled withdrawal of its current 45,000-strong force from Iraq in December, U.S. officials said.
( Associated Press , AP)
Congressional debt reduction panel starts its work with vows to lift sluggish economy
WASHINGTON — In an early show of optimism, Republicans and Democrats on a powerful committee charged with cutting deficits pledged Thursday to aim higher than their $1.2 trillion target, work to boost job creation and reassure an anxious nation that Congress can solve big problems.
( Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Picture plan for new home
An easy blueprint for hanging pictures.
(, King)
BCBG introduces new collection with a light touch at New York Fashion Week
Max and Lubov Azria showed a light, airy spring BCBG collection at New York Fashion Week Thursday.
( Associated Press , AP)
Letting go but holding on
Jim Whitaker was inspired to make the documentary 'Rebirth' after witnessing recovery efforts at Ground Zero. [Read more]
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
Nike's much-anticipated shoe from "Back to the Future II" movie to be auctioned
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike is going back to the future.
( Associated Press , AP)
Ann Hornaday reviews 'Circumstance'
First-time filmmaker Maryam Keshavarz makes an impressive debut with "Circumstance," a sexual coming-of-age tale about two teenaged girls navigating the giddy pleasures of first love in modern-day Tehran.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
RB Larry Johnson re-signs with Dolphins 5 days after they cut him
DAVIE, Fla. — Two-time Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson has become a bottom-of-the-roster player struggling to prolong his career, which he did Thursday by re-signing with the Miami Dolphins.
( Associated Press , AP)
MLB suspends 3 minor leaguers 50 games each after they fail drug tests
NEW YORK — Three minor league baseball players were suspended for 50 games each after failing drug tests.
( Associated Press , AP)
Angelique Kerber reaches 1st Grand Slam semifinal, beats Flavia Pennetta in 3 sets at US Open
NEW YORK — Angelique Kerber is in the semifinals of the U.S. Open after never previously making it past the third round of a Grand Slam.
( Associated Press , AP)
"Sleeping giant" Haynesworth excited heading into Patriots' opener at Miami Dolphins
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — No more counting sheep for the 350-pound distraction who calls himself "the sleeping giant." It's time for Albert Haynesworth to resume piling up sacks.
( Associated Press , AP)
More where that came from? Adrian Peterson meets the Chargers for 1st time since 296-yd game
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Every time Adrian Peterson touched the ball in the second half against San Diego in 2007, the Minnesota Vikings running back churned toward the single-game rushing record.
( Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Brazil defense minister calls for 15 percent reduction in Haiti's UN peacekeeping force
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Brazil's defense minister called Thursday for a 15 percent cut in Haiti's peacekeeping force of 12,000 soldiers and police as the start of a gradual withdrawal aimed at turning security over to the Haitians themselves.
( Associated Press , AP)
Authorities: Explosion of ship off Nigeria's coast kills at least 3, 2 still missing
LAGOS, Nigeria — Maritime authorities in Nigeria say a Liberia-flagged cargo ship exploded near Lagos, killing at least three crew members from India.
( Associated Press , AP)
Bolivian searchers find wreckage of small plane in Amazon jungle, all 9 aboard dead
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's defense minister says searchers have found the wreckage of a small plane that disappeared in the country's Amazon region and all nine people aboard are dead.
( Associated Press , AP)
In Russia visit, Britain's Cameron may hold first UK talks with Vladimir Putin since 2007
LONDON — British officials say Prime Minister David Cameron may hold the first meeting for four years between a U.K. official and Russia's Vladimir Putin next week.
( Associated Press , AP)
Gaddafi in new audio denies he fled Libya
BENGHAZI, Libya — From hiding, Moammar Gaddafi is denying rumors that he fled Libya and vows "never to leave the land of his ancestors."
( 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
Who Needs An API? Powerinbox Adds Google+ Client To Its Email Platform
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Google Acquires Zagat To Flesh Out Local Reviews
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
SOS Online Backup Secures $3 Million Series A Round
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Dear All Photo Apps: Mobli Just Won Filters
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
GE And Others Invest $22 Million In Green Builder Project Frog
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Wal-Mart brings back layaway for holiday season in a bid to ease financial burden of shoppers
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart is bringing back something its customers have been asking for since the Great Recession: layaway.
( Associated Press , AP)
Who Needs An API? Powerinbox Adds Google+ Client To Its Email Platform
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Google Acquires Zagat To Flesh Out Local Reviews
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
SOS Online Backup Secures $3 Million Series A Round
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other stock indexes fared in Thursday's trading
Stocks gave up their morning gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered no specific plans to stimulate the economy in an afternoon speech.
( Associated Press , AP)
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