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Democrats threaten GOP with 'fiscal cliff'
Senior Democrats say they are prepared to weather a fiscal event that could plunge the nation back into recession if the new year arrives without an acceptable compromise on taxes.
(By Lori Montgomery)
U.S. misses port security deadline
The Obama administration has failed to meet a legal deadline for scanning all shipping containers for radioactive material before they reach the United States.
(By Douglas Frantz)
In Syria, an oasis from the war
The wealthy Syrian town of Yabrud is a place where the revolution has been won — at least for now.
(By Austin Tice)
Romney opens new salvo
The Republican presidential hopeful will launch a fresh assault this week accusing President Obama of political cronyism at the expense of middle-class workers.
(By Philip Rucker)
Sauna-like heat, low rain help keep Chesapeake Bay clean
Last year, the bay was smothered by one of its largest dead zones — low-oxygen water where fish and plants cannot survive. This year, with so little rain to move pollution from farms and cities into waterways, things are much better.
(By Darryl Fears)
NATION
Sauna-like heat, low rain help keep Chesapeake Bay clean
Last year, the bay was smothered by one of its largest dead zones — low-oxygen water where fish and plants cannot survive. This year, with so little rain to move pollution from farms and cities into waterways, things are much better.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Why state Republican leaders are resisting Medicaid expansion
State Republican leaders say lack of guarantees on federal funding beyond 2014 makes them hesitant to expand their Medicaid programs.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
U.S. misses port security deadline
The Obama administration has failed to meet a legal deadline for scanning all shipping containers for radioactive material before they reach the United States.
( by Douglas Frantz , The Washington Post)
After Massey mine disaster killed their son, rich settlement is worth little
As money from settlements arrives to relatives of the 29 workers killed in the worst U.S. coal mining disaster in four decades, families must figure out what to do next.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Man wounded after trying to stop Dupont Circle robbery
A man was shot and wounded in the Dupont Circle area after trying to stop pair from robbing house painters. One suspect was in custody.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Man ordered into street is killed
A man ordered to lie in the street by would-be robbers was killed early Sunday when a woman apparently drove a car over him unintentionally, Prince George's County police said.
( by Martin Weil and Miranda Spivack , The Washington Post)
Metro running normally, but officials probe problems in two shutdowns
Metro running normally after two breakdowns, but officials don't know what went wrong Saturday and early Sunday.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Two dead in Eden Center shootings in Falls Church
Gunfire killed a man in the parking lot of the Eden Center shopping plaza in Falls Church on Saturday night, and while police were investigating, they found a man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)
Gray detractors revive Fenty's memory
As District's troubles deepen, the 'myopic twits' who supported ex-mayor Fenty come out to gloat — but over what?
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Thinking about people of different religious backgrounds, how many Mormons, if any, live in your community - a lot, some, just a few, or none?
( by , The Washington Post)
Would you say you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of the Mormon religion?
( by , The Washington Post)
(If not black) Imagine that a close relative of yours marries a person who is black, is that something you'd be entirely comfortable with, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable or entirely uncomfortable?
( by , The Washington Post)
(If not black and blacks in community) Generally speaking, do you think blacks in your community try as hard as people of other races to get ahead, or don't try as hard?
( by , The Washington Post)
(If blacks in community) Do you think blacks who live in your community experience racial discrimination, or not? IF YES: Do you think it happens often, occasionally, or rarely?
( by , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
This just in: YouTube's now a video news giant
YouTube has grown into an important source of news, drawing audiences that rival traditional TV news networks and creating "a new kind of visual journalism," according to a new study that assesses the site's role as an information provider.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Carolyn Hax: A prenup insult?
After seven years of dating, one year of being engaged and endless promises of forever, a fiance has a surprise request: a prenup. How should the bride-to-be feel?
(, The Washington Post)
It's a gold rush at the Fringe
Andrew Earle Simpson's short opera is a throwback piece that feels almost out of place at the Fringe Festival.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
New and improved coping
Dealing with death? Mary Carpenter has that covered in her one-woman show at the Capital Fringe Festival.
( by Fiona Zublin , The Washington Post)
'Flight of Fancy' celebrates the corset
The fetching visuals take center stage in this new work by MOVEius Dance, a contemporary ballet company.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
College costs shift to students
Students are shouldering more of the burden of paying for college, increasing their borrowing and out-of-pocket contributions, according to a study from Sallie Mae.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Creating a buzz with winning
COLUMN | Washington Kastles owner says he's not in the game for the money but he wouldn't mind building franchise value.
(, The Washington Post)
From Navy expert to business leader
Bob Willitts took an atypical path when he left the Navy after 24 years and started a new career.
(, The Washington Post)
Democrats threaten GOP with 'fiscal cliff'
Senior Democrats say they are prepared to weather a fiscal event that could plunge the nation back into recession if the new year arrives without an acceptable compromise on taxes.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
The Week Ahead for July 16
This week, analysts are generally expecting indicators to reveal tepid growth in the economy. But there may be more robust signs of activity in the housing market.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Kastles win streak is now 21
In World Team Tennis, Washington beat Philadelphia and hasn't lost this season or last.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 16
(, The Washington Post)
United trounced by Dynamo
Houston scores on a penalty kick after United goalkeeper Bill Hamid is sent off and then rolls from there.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Obama to attend Team USA games
(, The Washington Post)
Johnson finds opening as closer
Jim Johnson had 21 career saves prior to his 26 in his all-star first half of 2012.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
N. Korea strips military chief of duties
North Korea dismissed its top military leader, the latest shake-up in a possible attempt to shore up support for Kim Jong Eun.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Observer team details attack on Syrian village
The U.N. report appears to contradict claims by some in the opposition that the Syrian military was targeting only civilians.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
In Syria, an oasis from the war
The wealthy Syrian town of Yabrud is a place where the revolution has been won — at least for now.
( by Austin Tice in YABRUD, SYRIA , The Washington Post)
U.S. misses port security deadline
The Obama administration has failed to meet a legal deadline for scanning all shipping containers for radioactive material before they reach the United States.
( by Douglas Frantz , The Washington Post)
Japan temporarily recalls ambassador to China over island dispute
Ambassador returning to Tokyo to discuss islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China in new fight.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
A challenge to conservatives
Arguments on inequality taken to logical conclusion.
(, The Washington Post)
Character assassination
Old-school campaign rhetoric overtaken by reality.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. is moving too fast on Burma
The White House will bear more blame for the Burma regime's actions.
( by Michael Green and Daniel Twining , The Washington Post)
Fertilizing the farmers
Agriculture subsidies go from absurd to grotesque.
(, The Washington Post)
Impasse in El Salvador
Bickering threatens democratic progress made since 2009.
(, The Washington Post)
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