Friday Morning Headlines [Jun 22, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 22, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Romney's Bain Capital invested in companies that moved jobs overseas During the nearly 15 years that Mitt Romney was actively involved in running Bain Capital, it owned companies that were pioneers in the practice of shipping work from the U.S. to overseas facilities, according to SEC filings. (By Tom Hamburger) White House, GOP square off on Holder A day after a congressional committee recommended that the House hold the nation's attorney general in contempt in connection with an investigation of a botched federal gun-running operation, the White House and Republicans dug in for battle. (By David Nakamura and Ed O'Keefe) Romney tries to appeal to Latinos Mitt Romney, who courted conservative Republican primary voters with hard-line opposition to illegal immigration, is trying to soften his image among skeptical Hispanic voters. (By Felicia Sonmez and Peter Wallsten) Adopted son accuses Sandusky of abuse Closing his argument, Jerry Sandusky said the former coach is the victim of elaborate effort by investigators. But as the jury deliberated, a bombshell struck. (By Joel Achenbach) Greece hopes for payback on the soccer field Tired of German lectures about debt, Greece hopes to trounce its creditor in a Euro 2012 quarterfinal. (By Howard Schneider) NATION Letters written by Jerry Sandusky to young man These letters are among six written by Jerry Sandusky to a boy referred to as "Victim 4" at the former coach's trial on child molestation charges. (, The Washington Post) Adopted son accuses Sandusky of abuse Closing his argument, Jerry Sandusky said the former coach is the victim of elaborate effort by investigators. But as the jury deliberated, a bombshell struck. ( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post) Fairfax county probing mystery sickness at George Mason University Fairfax County health officials said Thursday that they are investigating an illness that has sickened more than three dozen students at George Mason University for a summer program. ( by Lena H. Sun and Mihir Zaveri , The Washington Post) NGA's Letitia Long on leadership intelligence "I tend not to think about being a woman in a man's world. I really look at it as the challenges and rewards of being a leader in times like today." ( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL New plaque for victims of Metro crash A memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the third anniversary of the deadliest accident in Metro history. ( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post) D.C. broils in record-breaking heat The temperature in D.C. hit 99 degrees Thursday, a scorching culmination to this week's heat. ( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post) Three faces, three unsolved cases in Northern Va. skeletal remains Authorities hope physical models, approximated from unidentified remains, will lead to clues. ( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post) Tempers flare after casino plan folds Prince George's County executive said he'd been "lied to" about prospects for a casino in his county. ( by John Wagner and Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post) Metro gets better marks on safety In the three years since Metrorail's deadliest crash, the transit agency has made significant progress on safety, transit experts say. ( by Katherine Shaver and Lori Aratani , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS White House, GOP square off on Holder A day after a congressional committee recommended that the House hold the nation's attorney general in contempt in connection with an investigation of a botched federal gun-running operation, the White House and Republicans dug in for battle. ( by David Nakamura and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post) Tempers flare after casino plan folds Prince George's County executive said he'd been "lied to" about prospects for a casino in his county. ( by John Wagner and Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post) The noisy war on terror A Northern Virginia neighborhood is abuzz about the din coming from an FBI facility, Al Kamen's In the Loop notes. (, The Washington Post) Romney tries to appeal to Latinos Mitt Romney, who courted conservative Republican primary voters with hard-line opposition to illegal immigration, is trying to soften his image among skeptical Hispanic voters. ( by Felicia Sonmez and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post) Daniels to be Purdue president, not Romney running mate Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) has been named the next president of Purdue University, virtually assuring that the popular two-term incumbent will not be Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick. ( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Resolving work-life conflicts Carolyn Hax's advice: A partner blows off family and a spouse constantly complains about a job. Their significant others need to put their foot down and seek out quality time. (, The Washington Post) A reading list as wide as a nation The Library of Congress's diverse list of 'Books That Shaped America' celebrates troublemakers and rebels, as well as the quiet masterpieces in the forms of children's novels and pop bestsellers. ( by Michael Dirda , The Washington Post) From Capitol Hill to a commune Isis Aquarian became one of 14 wives of Jim Baker, leader of the Source Family in California. ( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post) Sons describe Romney as prankster TBS late-night star Conan O'Brien hosted Mitt Romney's five grown sons on his show Wednesday night. (, The Washington Post) Building teamwork, memories Kevin Reese's SchoolSculptures project lets students help design and build a work of art that will be around years after the students leave. (, The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Romney's Bain Capital invested in companies that moved jobs overseas During the nearly 15 years that Mitt Romney was actively involved in running Bain Capital, it owned companies that were pioneers in the practice of shipping work from the U.S. to overseas facilities, according to SEC filings. ( by Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post) Stocks fall as evidence of slowdown sinks in Moody's downgrades 15 major banks, adding to fears that sent markets down 2% on average ( by Michael A. Fletcher and Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post) Bryson resigns as commerce secretary John Bryson has resigned as commerce secretary, telling President Obama in a letter that the seizure he suffered recently "could be a distraction." ( by Ed O'Keefe and Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post) Dire warning on defense cuts A study warns that looming across-the-board defense cuts would destroy nearly 1 million jobs. ( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post) Greece hopes for payback on the soccer field Tired of German lectures about debt, Greece hopes to trounce its creditor in a Euro 2012 quarterfinal. ( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS OPINION | Becoming a team, winning a title Winning the crown with a supporting cast firing on all cylinders, LeBron James proves the king cannot stand alone. (, The Washington Post) The Heat rises; James gets crown LeBron James has 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as Miami wins the NBA title with a Game 5 victory over the Thunder. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: June 22 (, The Washington Post) Nats leave Rays tarred, feathered Danny Espinosa's two-out, two-run double off Joel Peralta in the sixth inning lifts the Nationals to victory and a series win against the Rays ( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post) Gatlin feels right at home Having served a four-year suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, Justin Gatlin is savoring his comeback. ( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post TECHNOLOGY Microsoft Surface: Can it become a viable iPad alternative? Columnist Joshua Topolsky outlines three things Microsoft needs to do to make this gadget compete successfully with Apple's. (, The Washington Post) Tumblr updates iPhone app Tumblr 3.0 for the iPhone sports a completely redesigned interface, some nifty new features, and it's also much faster overall. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Should people still buy a Lumia 900 in wake of Windows Phone 8 news? Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 operating system earlier this week, but the bombshell for current Windows Phone users was news of no updates to the new OS. ( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com) Microsoft sends take-down notice to sites hosting Xbox 720 document A massive 56-page document on Microsoft's "Xbox 720" plans surfaced on the internet over the weekend, revealing some potential ideas around Kinect Glasses and more. ( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com) Does Samsung Galaxy S III have a heat problem? The company says it will investigate a report in an online forum that its latest smartphone caught fire. ( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post WORLD Amid crisis, leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain meet in Rome Talks hinge on the ability of three leaders to convince Merkel to take a more aggressive stance. ( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post) Taliban insurgents attack Kabul hotel At least 15 are killed as suicide bombers set off gunbattle with Afghan troops at scenic getaway. ( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post) Pakistan ruling party picks nominee for PM The ruling party also announces parliament elections later this year amid power struggle among the country's major institutions. ( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post) Pakistan's power struggles point to continued tumult Pakistan set to announce new nominee for premier after a court sought the arrest of its top candidate on drug charges. ( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post) Syrian fighter pilot defects Jordan grants asylum to pilot who fled Syria in his fighter jet after aborting a training mission and landing at a Jordanian air base. ( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL A chance at life U.S. policy can make all the difference in Liberia. (, The Washington Post) Why we need Obamacare The law puts health care on the right track. ( by Donald M. Berwick , The Washington Post) Obama's amnesty by fiat It is naked lawlessness. (, The Washington Post) Congress vs. Obama and Holder Lawmakers have a right to know about Fast and Furious. (, The Washington Post) Pushback against bigotry in Va. A gay prosecutor ascends to the bench. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. 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