Sunday Morning Headlines [Jul 8, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Sunday, July 8, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Temperature falls one degree short of tying District's all-time high But the region still broke several records as the day started at 82 degrees and climbed to 105. (By Del Quentin Wilber and Susan Svrluga) For one war widow, moving on is a marathon Since her husband died in Afghanistan in 2009, Lisa Hallett's grief has left her "stuck," but it also propels her — in her running and her efforts to ensure John is remembered. (By Greg Jaffe and Nikki Kahn) PhD doesn't always equal a J-O-B The U.S. job market for many scientists is dismal, despite national calls for producing more PhDs in the sciences. (By Brian Vastag) Booming N. Dakota breaks the trend As the state's tight Senate race shows, politics feel a lot different in the rare place where the economy is actually thriving. (By Rosalind S. Helderman) Nats' Harper makes all-star history Bryce Harper became the youngest position player in All-Star Game history when he was named as a replacement for Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton. (By Adam Kilgore) NATION For one war widow, moving on is a marathon Since her husband died in Afghanistan in 2009, Lisa Hallett's grief has left her "stuck," but it also propels her — in her running and her efforts to ensure John is remembered. ( story by Greg Jaffe | photographs by Nikki Kahn in DUPONT, Wash. , The Washington Post) PhD doesn't always equal a J-O-B The U.S. job market for many scientists is dismal, despite national calls for producing more PhDs in the sciences. (by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL Stuck airplane? Blame the heat. The hot weather on Friday apparently softened the paving at Reagan National Airport enough to immobilize a US Airways jetliner. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) Temperature falls one degree short of tying District's all-time high But the region still broke several records as the day started at 82 degrees and climbed to 105. ( by Del Quentin Wilber and Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post) Metro says heat probable cause of Green Line derailment Metro said the excessive temperatures were probably to blame for the derailment of a Green Line train Friday afternoon in Prince George's County. ( by Ted Trautman , The Washington Post) Officials withhold name of Metro officer who fatally shot man in Lanham Nearly three weeks after a transit police officer shot and killed a 44-year-old man in Prince George's County, officials have not disclosed the identity of the officer. ( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post) Presidential campaigns ramp up in Va. After standing on the sidelines as President Obama gradually ramped up his reelection campaign in battleground Virginia, Republicans recently opened a dozen campaign offices across the state. ( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Booming N. Dakota breaks the trend As the state's tight Senate race shows, politics feel a lot different in the rare place where the economy is actually thriving. ( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post) Presidential campaigns ramp up in Va. After standing on the sidelines as President Obama gradually ramped up his reelection campaign in battleground Virginia, Republicans recently opened a dozen campaign offices across the state. ( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post) A 'post-hippie' Takoma Park There's a growing sense within Takoma Park that its countercultural spirit is evolving into something else. ( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post) Obama: Then and now Four years ago, President Obama used themes of hope and change in his presidential campaign. Now he talks about tie-breakers and stalemates. (, The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Tired of relatives behaving badly Carolyn Hax lays out the choices for dealing with a chaotic couple, from indulgence to intervention. (, The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Land grab proves costly Aubrey McClendon, the billionaire co-founder of Chesapeake Energy, saw an opportunity and went for it. That aggressive move may cost him his company. ( by Asjylyn Loder , The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS Angels' Weaver dominates Orioles Baltimore's Jason Hammel was good, but Los Angeles's Jered Weaver was better. ( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: July 8 (, The Washington Post) Lincecum slows down, needs to adjust Now 28, struggling Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum may need to make more adjustments since his fastball has lost some steam. ( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post) Mystics could use a victory After a 78-73 loss to San Antonio on Friday night, the Mystics arrive in Tulsa needing to add to their win column before the Olypmic break. (, The Washington Post) History on line in Wimbledon men's final Andy Murray will try to become the first British man since 1936 to win Wimbledon, while Roger Federer attempts to win a record-tying seventh title at All England club. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Afghan civilians, police die in roadside bomb blasts Attacks occurred in the latest spate of rising casualties among non-combatants in recent months in the country. ( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post) Mexico City's undisputed victor Miguel Angel Mancera's landslide win is viewed mostly as a show of the left's strength. ( by Anne-Marie O'Connor , The Washington Post) For one war widow, moving on is a marathon Since her husband died in Afghanistan in 2009, Lisa Hallett's grief has left her "stuck," but it also propels her — in her running and her efforts to ensure John is remembered. ( story by Greg Jaffe | photographs by Nikki Kahn in DUPONT, Wash. , The Washington Post) Deadly flash floods hit Russia At least 150 reportedly killed in Russian region that is home to a controversial new palace. ( by Will Englund , The Washington Post) In Niger refu­gee camp, deep anger Exodus from northern Mali is being driven not just by war or drought but by the puritanical, al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine movement. ( by Sudarsan Raghavan in Abala, Niger , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL Pepco owes some real answers News releases won't cut it. (, The Washington Post) The right to vote Pennsylvania's voter ID law should be struck down. (, The Washington Post) Mr. Putin tightens the screws Branding nongovernmental groups as 'foreign agents' is simply wrong. (, The Washington Post) Sparks throughout a Metro trip (, The Washington Post) We must reduce solitary confinement (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? 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