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Beneath partisan divide, deep clefts within parties
Red-Blue differences are wider than ever, but Republicans and Democrats are hardly monolithic, a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation study shows.
(By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen)
Ryan family companies hold stakes in energy business interests
GOP vice presidential pick Rep. Paul Ryan holds a stake in firms that lease drilling rights to big energy companies that benefit from his energy policies.
(By Anne Gearan)
A woman's future, gone with the wind
Carolina Alcalde of the District was struck by a tree during the June derecho, leaving her unable to walk. But she has responded with strength and optimism.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
James C. Roumell: What I built, with government help
Saying I built my small business myself wouldn't be true.
(By James C. Roumell)
Redskins fall a bit short in Chicago
Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins leads a comeback with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes before a 57-yard Chicago field goal wins the preseason matchup.
(By Mark Maske)
NATION
NASA unveils Mars rover Curiosity's travel plans
The Mars Rover goes on a road trip.
( by Irene Klotz , The Washington Post)
In Haiti, a mini-renaissance
Port-au-Prince is unlikely to awaken from the rubble of the 2010 earthquake as a transformed modern city. But one neighborhood gives a hint of what is possible on a small scale.
( by David Brown In PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti , The Washington Post)
Rise in seizures of fertilizer used in Afghan IEDs
Seizures of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, the main explosive used in Taliban bombs, more than doubled in the first seven months of 2012, U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Location of school bus lot creates a combustible situation
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)
A woman's future, gone with the wind
Carolina Alcalde of the District was struck by a tree during the June derecho, leaving her unable to walk. But she has responded with strength and optimism.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
Pondering the Legion Bridge's future
As it nears 50 years old, the span's on the minds of leaders in Montgomery and Fairfax counties.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Swine flu cases don't deter Montgomery fair visitors
The risk of contracting swine flu is higher for those with compromised immune systems, health officials say.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
Man found beaten on Capitol Hill
Police say assaults in the area of Eastern Market have been on the rise this year.
( by Peter Hermann and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Do you think ILLEGAL immigrants who are living and working in the United States now should be offered a chance to keep their jobs and eventually apply for legal status, or do you think they should be deported back to their native country?
( by , The Washington Post)
Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the release of greenhouse gases from sources like power plants, cars and factories in an effort to reduce global warming?
( by , The Washington Post)
Do you favor or oppose stricter gun control laws in this country?
( by , The Washington Post)
As it conducts the war on terrorism, do you think the United States government is or is not doing enough to protect the civil liberties of American citizens?
( by , The Washington Post)
If the presidential election were being held today and the candidates were Barack Obama, the Democrat and Mitt Romney, the Republican, for whom would you vote?
( by , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Will a bratty daughter ruin a friendship?
Carolyn Hax on what to do when a mom won't correct her child's rude behavior.
(, The Washington Post)
In wired world, most Americans still discovering music through radio
Viddeo hasn't yet killed the radio star after all, although YouTube has taken over as the place where most teens listen to music, according to a report released last week.
(, Reuters)
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BUSINESS
TechBits: No avoiding this Pitfall!
Pitfall Harry returns for a much more powerful, if also much smaller, platform, as Activision brings Pitfall! to the iPhone.
(, The Washington Post)
iA Writer clears the way for typing
REVIEW | The iA Writer app for iPhone and iPad is a fantastic typing option if you need to focus on writing.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Short-term profits vs. long-term value
Pink Palm's sales have been strong, but buying too much inventory could lead to deep discounts and long-term damage to the brand.
( by Ronald T. Wilcox , The Washington Post)
Helping the clans manage their gold
Managing money for the wealthiest families is a fast-growing, and increasingly competitive business as small boutique firms take on the biggest banks.
( by Anthony Effinger , The Washington Post)
Mobile dating apps grow in popularity
Americans now use dating apps more than online dating sites, but finding the right match is still no easy task.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Griffin's education continues
OPINION | Rookie QB Robert Griffin III runs too much, fumbles and shows his inexperience in Washington's second preseason game.
(, The Washington Post)
Redskins fall a bit short in Chicago
Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins leads a comeback with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes before a 57-yard Chicago field goal wins the preseason matchup.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Orioles top Tigers in another close one
Left-hander Zach Britton tosses seven scoreless innings in a spot start and Chris Davis hits a three-run home run to help Baltimore beat Detroit, 3-2.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
A painful showing for Redskins
Starters Brian Orakpo and Brandon Meriweather are hurt in the first quarter and did not return in the Redskins' preseason game against Chicago.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Aug. 19
TV and radio listings: Aug. 19
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple working to simplify how we access and view TV content
One cool feature will reportedly allow you to start watching a show from the beginning, even if it has just begun playing at its scheduled time.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Ethnic Chinese see a brighter future in Indonesia
In Indonesia's history, ethnic Chinese were seen as outsiders; now one is seeking political office, and his success reflects a changing society.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda militants suspected in attack in Yemen port city of Aden
Al-Qaeda affiliate in Yemen remains able to strike high-profile targets despite success of U.S.-backed push against it last year.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Kurdish muscle-flexing splinters <br>Assad's foes down regional fault line
Arabs, Turks and the U.S. grow uneasy as Kurdish forces join in military action against regime.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
Rise in seizures of fertilizer used in Afghan IEDs
Seizures of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, the main explosive used in Taliban bombs, more than doubled in the first seven months of 2012, U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
In Egypt's Sinai, violence poses new challenge for peacekeepers
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Hero on G Street
A security guard saves the day at the Family Research Council.
(, The Washington Post)
Oswaldo Payá
Getting at the truth of Cuban dissident's death.
(, The Washington Post)
Mr. Romney's 'garbage'
His tax cut promises don't add up.
(, The Washington Post)
Merit and college admissions
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. hospitality at its finest
(, The Washington Post)
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