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Greek elections fail to calm financial fears
At the G-20 summit, international pressure builds on Europe's leaders to take bolder action to save the euro.
(By Anthony Faiola and Howard Schneider)
Leadership drama consumes U-Va.
A week of chaos set off by the removal of University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan led to a showdown Monday on the historic Grounds between the ousted leader and the governing board that took her job.
(By Daniel de Vise and Anita Kumar)
Asians outnumber Hispanics among new arrivals to U.S., study shows
As immigration levels from Mexico have plunged, the number of new arrivals from Asia has increased.
(By Carol Morello)
Microsoft unveils Surface tablets
The Microsoft Surface stands out from other offerings, with a built-in kickstand and keyboard cover. But company didn't say when it will be available or how much it will cost.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
Mike Wise: OPINION | Clemens verdict won't erase doubts
For many of us, the Roger Clemens verdict does little to dispel the shadow of doubt.
(By Mike Wise)
NATION
More hospitals protect gay patients
An increasing number of U.S. hospitals have banned discrimination against gay patients.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Major cities tackle climate change
Dozens of the world's largest cities pledged to cut 248 million tons of greenhouse-gas emissions.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Smaller defense programs need a closer look, too
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus examines cost overruns and development problems in the Navy's OASIS minesweeper program.
(, The Washington Post)
Iranian exiles in Iraq balking at relocation, U.S. officials say
Refusal of Iranian dissident group to complete move to new quarters rekindles fears of violence.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
William S. Knowles, Nobel winner, dies
Dr. Knowles, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist who helped devise the chemical process used to make a drug for Parkinson's disease, was 95.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Leadership drama consumes U-Va.
A week of chaos set off by the removal of University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan led to a showdown Monday on the historic Grounds between the ousted leader and the governing board, which named an interim replacement.
( by Daniel de Vise and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Asians outnumber Hispanics among new arrivals to U.S., study shows
As immigration levels from Mexico have plunged, the number of new arrivals from Asia has increased.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
In South Carolina, bikers speed past history
For black families from Baltimore to Atlanta, Atlantic Beach was once the summer hot spot. But its historic past is slipping away as neighborhood towns develop quickly.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Clemens acquitted of all charges
Roger Clemens is found not guilty of all charges in the government's perjury case against him.
( by Del Quentin Wilber and Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)
Federal Faces: Genoveffa Franchini
Genoveffa Franchini is leading the search for an AIDS vaccine.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Leading the search for an AIDS vaccine
Many scientists have been pessimistic about finding a vaccine to prevent the HIV infection that causes AIDS, but not Dr. Genoveffa Franchini.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Peace predominates at War of 1812 commemoration
Representatives from the United States, Great Britain and Canada mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Federal Faces: Genoveffa Franchini
Genoveffa Franchini is leading the search for an AIDS vaccine.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime-lab ruling defies usual Supreme Court divisions
Decision saying defendants do not have the right to challenge analysts scrambles justices' usual ideological divisions.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Romney's popularity rising
Now that Mitt Romney is their likely nominee, and running an extremely close race against President Obama, Republicans are demonstrating fresh enthusiasm.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Does 'I need less' trump 'I need more'?
Carolyn Hax's advice: It's awful to make people spend more time with you against their will.
(, The Washington Post)
'Capitol Fourth' filling its roster
American Idol winner Phillip Phillips added to the list to appear on PBS's broadcast from the Mall.
(, The Washington Post)
Neneh Cherry and the Thing
Cherry's work with Norwegian/Swedish jazz trio the Thing is more special than anything similar that has come before it.
(, The Washington Post)
Music review: Fiona Apple's 'Idler Wheel'
Music review: Fiona Apple's "Idler Wheel"
( by Allison Stewart , The Washington Post)
Ravi Coltrane's 'Spirit Fiction'
Coltrane is always engaged and often sounds inspired on his new CD.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
CFPB launches complaint database
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will begin releasing detailed information on Americans' complaints about their credit cards.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Meier on player's decade-long game
The gamer, who goes by the Reddit name Lycerius, said that he'd been playing a game of 1996's Civilization II for a decade
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft unveils Surface tablets
The Microsoft Surface stands out from other offerings, with a built-in kickstand and keyboard cover. But company didn't say when it will be available or how much it will cost.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
DREAMing of bipartisanship
It's hard to find in today's Congress, especially when it comes to the DREAM Act.
(, The Washington Post)
Faith is lost in Italian government
Seven months after economist Mario Monti was tapped to replace billionaire playboy Silvio Berlusconi, faith in the Italian government is again plummeting — inside and outside the country.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha in ROME , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Radio and TV listings: June 20
(, The Washington Post)
Mets' Dickey one-hits Orioles
New York Mets ace R.A. Dickey pitches his second straight one-hitter to beat the Orioles 5-0.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
Spoelstra's quiet command
Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra has subtly and maybe even artfully managed a team that — despite its star power — started the playoffs with glaring weaknesses.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Clemens verdict won't erase doubts
For many of us, the Roger Clemens verdict does little to dispel the shadow of doubt.
(, The Washington Post)
Durant's 'heart is heavy'
Kevin Durant's uncle is seriously ill and took a turn for the worse recently. The Thunder forward, however, says he can still focus on the task at hand.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Meier on player's decade-long game
The gamer, who goes by the Reddit name Lycerius, said that he'd been playing a game of 1996's Civilization II for a decade
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft unveils Surface tablets
The Microsoft Surface stands out from other offerings, with a built-in kickstand and keyboard cover. But company didn't say when it will be available or how much it will cost.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft tablet rumors: Speculation mounts as Barnes & Noble says it's out
Microsoft is expected to unveil a tablet today, but not an amped-up Nook
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What is 'Xbox 720'?
While it's clear Microsoft isn't planning to introduce its next-generation Xbox console this year, all signs indicate that a 2013 launch is on the cards.
( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Facebook to pay $10M in Sponsored Stories suit
According to Facebook's help center, users cannot opt out of being featured in Sponsored Stories, but can configure their privacy settings.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Militants attack NATO base in Afghanistan
Suspected Taliban fighters target NATO base in Kandahar.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Egypt's generals backtrack on decree; rival candidates claim victory
After issuing a declaration that gives vast powers to the military, Egypt's ruling generals seek to play down their move.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Smaller defense programs need a closer look, too
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus examines cost overruns and development problems in the Navy's OASIS minesweeper program.
(, The Washington Post)
Greek elections fail to calm financial fears
At the G-20 summit, international pressure builds on Europe's leaders to take bolder action to save the euro.
( by Anthony Faiola and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Iranian exiles in Iraq balking at relocation, U.S. officials say
Refusal of Iranian dissident group to complete move to new quarters rekindles fears of violence.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
The left, feeling left out
As elections loom, the movement is demoralized.
(, The Washington Post)
Rescuing the euro
After Greece's elections, E.U. leaders must shore up the rest of the euro zone.
(, The Washington Post)
Egypt's power grab
U.S. must deliver a blunt message to Cairo.
(, The Washington Post)
U-Va.'s obligation
The board should explain itself.
(, The Washington Post)
Straddling the border
Romney's mysterious views on immigration.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Does your business model need tweaking?
At noon Tuesday, the experts at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will be available online to take your questions.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)
Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell about all things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell answered reader questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
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