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Corruption in Afghanistan still a problem as international donors meet
When international donors meet Sunday to chart Afghanistan's economic future, they will be asked to pledge more support in exchange for the Afghan government's promises to clean up corruption. It won't be the first time such vows are made.
(By Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow)
Economy slowed in June, as U.S. added only 80K jobs
The economy continued to struggle in June as the unemployment rate remained stuck at 8.2 percent and employers hired only 80,000 workers.
(By Michael A. Fletcher)
Think it can't get worse? Think again.
The heat in D.C. may get up to the record set in 1918 and repeated in 1930: a sizzling 106 degrees.
(By Ashley Halsey III and and Lori Aratani)
Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter resigns
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter resigned from Congress on Friday, capping a bizarre two-month period with a surprise exit from Congress.
(By Aaron Blake)
Rockies cool off Strasburg, Nats
Stephen Strasburg surrenders a pair of home runs to Tyler Colvin before suffering his third consecutive loss as Colorado puts a halt to Washington's four-game win streak.
(By Adam Kilgore)
NATION
Corruption in Afghanistan still a problem as international donors meet
When international donors meet Sunday to chart Afghanistan's economic future, they will be asked to pledge more support in exchange for the Afghan government's promises to clean up corruption. It won't be the first time such vows are made.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
U.S. urges MEK to relocate in Iraq
State Department officials warn an Iranian dissident group to abandon its old base in Iraq or risk clashes with an Iraqi government intent on evicting them.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
The trait Romney needs in a vice president
The great irony of the VP selection process is that the decision seems to have everything to do with electability and very little to do with leadership.
( by Joel K. Goldstein , The Washington Post)
The smartphone will see you now
GUEST VOICE | A medical student reflects on the challenge of how to integrate new technology while preserving the doctor-patient relationship.
( by Abhishek Pandey , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Learning to lose weight by the Good Book
After years of struggling, the writer joined a Bible-based healthy living class at her church. The pounds began to fall off.
( by Carla Broyles , The Washington Post)
Metro train derails in Pr. George's
A train carrying about 50 passengers derailed on a steaming-hot afternoon, the second time in three months one of the rail system's trains jumped the tracks.
( By Robert Samuels, Lori Aratani and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Think it can't get worse? Think again.
The heat in D.C. may get up to the record set in 1918 and repeated in 1930: a sizzling 106 degrees.
( by Ashley Halsey III and Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
Black women among most religious
A new nationwide survey conducted by The Washington Post and Kaiser Family Foundation reveals that African American women greatly value their personal relationship with God.
( by Theola Labbé-DeBose , The Washington Post)
Boiling in the basement on North Brook Lane
For days, a block of Bethesda homeowners believed that Pepco would restore their power by 11 p.m. Friday. Then they learned their suffocation might not end until Sunday.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Campaign ads to blitz swing states
The $100 million or more in ads targeting fewer than a dozen states bucks the usual summer lull.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council member Tommy Wells exploring mayoral bid
The Ward 6 Democrat said Friday that he is likely to be a candidate for mayor in 2014 and is organizing a staff and his message.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Jobs report makes it tougher for Obama to tout progress
As the nation struggles with unemployment, it has become increasingly difficult for the president to argue that his remedies are working well, or that he has something new to offer.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Cookie contest stirs debate about Michelle Obama's 'mom-in-chief' role
Has Michelle Obama sacrificed too much by focusing on children, gardening and her husband's career, or is she a model for working mothers?
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
Federal workers: phased retirement sounds good
In its Question of the Week, The Federal Worker asked about the bill recently passed by Congress supporting phased retirement. Many federal workers who responded think it's a pretty good idea.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Friendships with diaper bag in tow
New parents find a balance in socializing with friends who don't have children.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: 'The things I lack, he gives me.'
Sophie Siegel and Aaron Makanoff found they could rely on one another in their darkest hours.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love
A graduate student orientation leads to love and a farmer's market proposal.
( by Janet Bennett Kelly , The Washington Post)
Other countries offer lessons in cooling
As Washington continues to experience suffocating heat, we look to other parts of the world for assistance on cooling off. How do people cope in places where roasting temperatures aren't a heat wave but a way of life?
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
Dr. Drew's financial ties to drugmaker raise ethical questions
Buried in a settlement with GlaxoSmithKline are details on his $275,000 deal to promote a depression drug.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
(, The Washington Post)
Big headaches for big bank
JPMorgan Chase, a bank that has enjoyed an excellent reputation, is now facing investigations by federal regulatory agencies and other problems.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Economy slowed in June, as U.S. added only 80K jobs
The economy continued to struggle in June as the unemployment rate remained stuck at 8.2 percent and employers hired only 80,000 workers.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Facts about the financial meltdown: Part II
Allan Sloan responds to readers' criticism about his column on the five myths and misconceptions about the financial crisis.
(, The Washington Post)
Facebook, Yahoo settle patent suit
Facebook and Yahoo will expand their distribution deals, cross-license some patents and work together on large media events, integrating social networking into coverage on Yahoo's site.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Mystics' guards are overmatched
Trudi Lacey says after loss she was disappointed in her guards' aggressiveness in the loss to San Antonio.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
Rockies cool off Strasburg, Nats
Stephen Strasburg surrenders a pair of home runs to Tyler Colvin before suffering his third consecutive loss as Colorado puts a halt to Washington's four-game win streak.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Federer, Murray reach Wimbledon final
Roger Federer ousts defending champion Novak Djokovic in four sets to reach his modern record eighth men's Wimbledon final, while Andy Murray becomes the first Briton to reach the All England club final in 74 years with a four-set win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Horse racing thrives in unlikely locale
COLUMN | While the industry has declined in the United States, the thoroughbred business has prospered in Turkey. But there's a catch.
(, The Washington Post)
Pistorius's only advantage is his heart
OPINION | Oscar Pistorius exposes the futility of trying to judge the unnatural competitor versus the organic (and therefore acceptable) one in modern competition.
(, The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook, Yahoo settle patent suit
Facebook and Yahoo will expand their distribution deals, cross-license some patents and work together on large media events, integrating social networking into coverage on Yahoo's site.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
AT&T nearing release of new service to block thieves from using stolen devices
Using the service, AT&T subscribers will be able to deny voice, data, and texting service to any device they report as stolen.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung's Galaxy Note to get even bigger?
The 5.2-inch Note challenges the hand, pocket and perception of what size a smartphone screen should be, but rumor has it that it's about to get even bigger.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
3 things that are holding back grid energy storage
There are only a little over 500 deployed energy storage projects in the world, according to Pike Research. Energy storage technologies include things like battery farms, compressed air storage (pushing air into a container and letting it out) and pumped hydro (pumping water up a hill and then letting it flow back down).
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
New Kindle Fire may arrive by August, report says
The launch of a next-generation Kindle raises the question of what will become of the original Fire that's been on the market for barely half a year.
( by Jeff John Roberts | PaidContent.org , paidcontent.org)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Clinton, in Kabul, declares Afghanistan a major U.S. ally
Secretary of State stops over in Kabul before heading to Tokyo for an Afghanistan aid conference.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Clinton in Kabul ahead of aid meeting
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Kabul on Saturday morning, a brief stopover before she heads to a conference on aid to Afghanistan.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Corruption in Afghanistan still a problem as international donors meet
When international donors meet Sunday to chart Afghanistan's economic future, they will be asked to pledge more support in exchange for the Afghan government's promises to clean up corruption. It won't be the first time such vows are made.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
U.S. urges MEK to relocate in Iraq
State Department officials warn an Iranian dissident group to abandon its old base in Iraq or risk clashes with an Iraqi government intent on evicting them.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
For Egypt's Islamists, jobs are the priority
After the high drama of revolution and elections, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood now finds itself responsible for an economy in deep crisis.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Representative Gaffe
Joe Walsh's 'Ashleigh' moments.
(, The Washington Post)
A storm's foggy coverage
The Post didn't pass the test.
(, The Washington Post)
Running from his record
Romney betrays worthy claim to the White House.
(, The Washington Post)
What price clean air?
EPA's heavy hand portends economic harm.
(, The Washington Post)
Libya's milestone election
U.S. support could help the country transition to democracy.
( by Ali Suleiman Aujali , The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, July 6)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
Should this lifeguard have been fired?
Brad Hirschfield discussed the a life guard's decision to save a life outside his jurisdiction, why he got fired for it and more.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
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