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FDA lawyers authorized spying on agency's scientists, senator says
Sen. Charles E. Grassley demands memo from general counsel's office.
(By Ellen Nakashima and Lisa Rein)
In Afghan village, fears that government won't provide
As U.S. forces begin to draw down, they are leaving behind a governance vacuum.
(By Joshua Partlow)
U-Va. takes major step in online education
The University of Virginia joins a prestigious online consortium, moving the school toward the front of a potentially transformative movement to online learning on a global scale.
(By Daniel de Vise)
In New Mexico Senate race, a test for Republicans
Can moderate Heather Wilson win over the state's Latino voters?
(By Krissah Thompson)
Obama makes basketball predictions, but 'Kiss Cam' gets more attention
At Verizon Center for U.S.-Brazil's men's exhibition game, Obama gets rebuffed by first lady on "Kiss Cam."
(By David Nakamura)
NATION
Report: Military health-care costs could soar
A report by the Congressional Budget Office details the spiraling costs of the military's health-care system.
(, The Washington Post)
My story about Stephen Covey
Clayton Christensen — fellow Harvard alumnus, Mormon and leadership expert — shares his favorite memory of the author.
( by Clayton Christensen , The Washington Post)
FDA approves Truvada to prevent HIV infection
In a move hailed by advocates as pivotal in the 30-year battle against AIDS, the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug for preventing infection by the virus that causes the disease.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Health-related mobile apps proliferate
Health-related mobile apps proliferate; here are some qualities to look for and 10 apps to check out.
(, The Washington Post)
Tom Hayden, 1960s radical, on life at 72
Tom Hayden, 1960s radical and ex-husband of Jane Fonda, reflects on life at age 72 and what lies ahead.
(, The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
U-Va. takes major step in online education
The University of Virginia joins a prestigious online consortium, moving the school toward the front of a potentially transformative movement to online learning on a global scale.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)
Witnesses sought in man's death
Video released by Arlington County police shows people on a sidewalk walking past a man who had just been fatally struck by a car.
( by Martin Weil and Marissa Evans , The Washington Post)
Va. AG's office declines to certify abortion clinic rules
The office of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II (R) on Monday refused to sign off on state Board of Health regulations that had exempted current abortion clinics from new, hospital-style construction standards.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
No word from Metro on what went wrong
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) lashed out at Metro on Monday, decrying the recent run of safety problems.
( by Lori Aratani and Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Neighborhoods rattled by burglaries
Burglaries in Germantown and Gaithersburg that occurred while families were home have put residents on edge.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Improving the reliability of medical imaging technology
Dr. Kyle Myers helps develop standards for the medical imaging devices that doctors use to diagnose illnesses, to ensure the equipment provides the most accurate information possible.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Republican fundraising engine shifts into a higher gear
Friends and associates from Mitt Romney's business career have donated millions of dollars to help his presidential candidacy, becoming central to a massive network of volunteer fundraisers that has allowed him to raise more money than President Obama in recent months, new records show.
( by T.W. Farnam and Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
In New Mexico Senate race, a test for Republicans
Can moderate Heather Wilson win over the state's Latino voters?
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
President Obama attacks Mitt Romney's jobs plan
President Obama used an hour-long town hall event in Cincinnati on Monday to mock Republican Mitt Romney's economic plan as one that would create jobs only overseas, as the two candidates continued to trade insults in a presidential campaign that has turned increasingly bitter in recent days.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Super PAC reserves $6 million in ad time to support GOP candidates
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans block a bill that would require the nonprofit arms of such groups to disclose their donors.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Don't rush a prenup
A reader says that if a marriage involves a prenuptial agreement, the terms should be set before the wedding date is decided.
(, The Washington Post)
Politics in the key of off
If the 2012 campaign didn't have enough sour notes, candidates are adding to the pain by trying to sing. The politics may be on-key, even if the singer is not.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, alone together at Merriweather
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at Merriweather Post Pavilion are separate but entertainingly equal.
( by Emily Yahr , The Washington Post)
American youths in African schools
Some immigrants in the United States feel their children are better served by the education system back in their homeland.
( by Tomi Obaro , The Washington Post)
Quick Spins
"Yellow & Green," from Baroness, has too many good songs for just one album.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Developing nations' slowdown raises worries for global recovery
The world's former star performers are also on the ebb, and may not be able to stimulate their economies.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
U.S.: Drought worst in 50 years
About 55 percent of the continental United States is now designated as in moderate drought or worse, jacking up crop prices and threatening to drive up the cost of food.
( by Peter Whoriskey and Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Stephen R. Covey, leadership guru, dies at 79
The onetime business professor wrote the 1989 manifesto "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," one of the most highly effective volumes in the history of self-help publishing.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
GOP says Dems toying with economy
Each party blames the other for ideological impasse on deficit reduction as January deadline looms.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Appeals court revives Schering-Plough suit
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia shook up the pharmaceutical industry when it challenged a deal between Shering-Plough and rival firms designed to delay the sale of a generic drug.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: July 17
TV and radio listings: July 17
(, The Washington Post)
Twins rout Tillman, O's
Baltimore starter Chris Tillman does not make it out of the first inning in a 19-7 loss to the Twins.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Obama votes for original Dream Team
Team USA defeats Brazil in a tuneup at Verizon Center, but even the President agrees this team would not beat the 1992 Olympic basketball team.
(, The Washington Post)
Nationals are left frustrated in Fla.
Washington hits into four double plays, strands 10 men on base and goes 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Team USA pulls away from Brazil
LeBron James scores a game-high 30 points as the U.S. Olympic men's national basketball team is tested early at Verizon Center before discarding Brazil, 80-69.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft unveils latest version of Office
Microsoft is making Office cloud-first, social and touch-enabled.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Yahoo names Marissa Mayer as CEO
Yahoo has named Marissa Mayer, formerly of Google, as its new chief executive
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple investigating App Store bug that gave free in-app purchases
An App Store bug made it possible to get free, unauthorized in-app purchases.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's Mountain Lion may be out July 25, report says
Apple's next operating system may be out on July 25th, a report says.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple developing smaller iPad, will cost "significantly less" than $499
Apple is reportedly developing a smaller iPad which also would have a much smaller price tag.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
In Afghan village, fears that government won't provide
As U.S. forces begin to draw down, they are leaving behind a governance vacuum.
( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Fighting worsens in Damascus as Russia blasts 'blackmail' over Syria
Moscow's accusation against Western powers comes as Syrian troops and rebels clash in neighborhoods across the capital.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Will Englund , The Washington Post)
N. Korea strips military chief of duties
North Korea dismissed its top military leader, the latest shake-up in an apparent attempt to shore up support for Kim Jong Eun.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Report: Military health-care costs could soar
A report by the Congressional Budget Office details the spiraling costs of the military's health-care system.
(, The Washington Post)
Clinton hails 'great change' in Mideast
The secretary of state conferred Monday with Israeli leaders about Syria, Egypt and Iran a day after her motorcade was pelted in Egypt.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Romney the time traveler
If only we could rearrange events "retroactively" too.
(, The Washington Post)
Release the returns
What is Mitt Romney hiding?
(, The Washington Post)
Our polarized nation
Obama has helped make Washington more broken.
(, The Washington Post)
The Pakistan puzzle
The U.S. is trapped in a dysfunctional relationship.
(, The Washington Post)
Offshoring is off point
Bain and outsourcing debates miss the big picture.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, July 20)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
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