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Sally Jenkins: Simply flawless when it counted
COLUMN | The U.S. women's gymnastics team might be small in stature, but it came up huge in Tuesday's team competition.
(By Sally Jenkins)
Mike Wise: At the apex, Phelps has room for Mom
COLUMN | Michael Phelps can't match Beijing, but he's showing a refreshing human side in London — looking for Mom in the stands, finishing in places other than first.
(By Mike Wise)
Ted Cruz wins Texas GOP primary
The tea party says his defeat of the state's lieutenant governor is the movement's biggest victory this year.
(By Paul Kane)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
(By Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan)
Author and gadfly Gore Vidal dead at 86
Gore Vidal, hailed for his bold writing and brazen wit, succumbed to pneumonia in his Hollywood Hills home after a long illness.
(By Michael Dirda)
NATION
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran
The Obama administration and Congress moved separately Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Iran to force it to curb its nuclear activities.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
( by Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
New presidents: How to make a smooth entry into the White House
'President Bush and President Obama exchanged information and talked about substantive issues.'
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers, media are duplicitous on leaks
Lawmakers and news media are hypocrites when it comes to leaks.
(, The Washington Post)
Kofi Annan's legacy gets bruised
His failure to get Syria's regime to agree to a brokered transition leaves a mark on the former U.N. secretary general's legacy as a diplomatic dealmaker.
( by Colum Lynch at the UNITED NATIONS , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
There's a lesson in the TSP breach
Senate testimony indicates federal employees' money might be safe with the Thrift Saving Plan, but their personal information isn't — and that includes members of Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
Southern Maryland home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties.
(, The Washington Post)
Pr. George's County leader also caregiver for wife
In March, few knew the struggle Rushern Baker and his family had been living with for two years: His wife had early onset dementia. Now they see her condition worsening faster than they thought.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Police release video of Ripken abduction suspect
The man who police say abducted the 74-year-old mother of Oriole great Cal Ripken Jr. was filmed on a surveillance video walking into and out of a store in Anne Arundel County.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
Fairfax County volunteer opportunities
Organizations seek short- and long-term assistance.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
How will Romney's trip abroad affect the election?
As Mitt Romney wraps up his trip abroad, a series of negative headlines has raised questions about the trip's effectiveness for the presidential hopeful - even within his own party.
(, The Washington Post)
Ted Cruz wins Texas GOP primary
The tea party says his defeat of the state's lieutenant governor is the movement's biggest victory this year.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
There's a lesson in the TSP breach
Senate testimony indicates federal employees' money might be safe with the Thrift Saving Plan, but their personal information isn't — and that includes members of Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
Pr. George's County leader also caregiver for wife
In March, few knew the struggle Rushern Baker and his family had been living with for two years: His wife had early onset dementia. Now they see her condition worsening faster than they thought.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
One way to limit power outages in the city would be to bury power lines underground, which may cost about six billion dollars. How much extra would you be willing to pay on your monthly electricity bill to do this?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: When it's time to drop the suggestions
Her brother is highly qualified, educated, motivated — and jobless. Is there a point at which helpful advice becomes a hindrance?
(, The Washington Post)
NBC's Olympic coverage criticized
The network achieves record ratings at Games by airing taped events in primetime.
(, The Washington Post)
A digression for August, as summer rots
Essay about the month of August.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Dressage riders seek to show sport is more than 'horse prancing'
The prospect of a presidential hopeful's horse competing for Olympic gold has brought the nation's dressage lovers from their barns to defend an obscure sport now known, thanks to Stephen Colbert, as "competitive horse prancing."
( by Frances Stead Sellers , The Washington Post)
Shooting: A sport with a serious issue
Unlike many other athletes, Olympic champion Kim Rhode and other sport shooters must deal with unfortunate associations: guns and violence.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Romney tax plan would help the rich, study finds
The Republican candidate's proposed overhaul of the tax code would result in cuts for the wealthiest Americans and higher tax bills for the rest.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
SEC asks Congress for more authority on municipal bonds
The agency wants broader ability to set and enforce disclosure and accounting standards.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Shock therapy to avoid scams
The annual list of the top 10 consumer complaints is out, and it features familiar scams.
(, The Washington Post)
Fed under pressure to act on economy
The Federal Reserve is likely to say it would keep interest rates low through 2015, signaling that the central bank's leaders expect U.S. unemployment to remain high for that period, economists say.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
No principal reductions for Fannie, Freddie
Head of oversight agency says potential benefit of reducing mortgage values is too small and uncertain for government-chartered firms.
( by Brady Dennis and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Fish perseveres to advance
Mardy Fish overcomes a gimpy ankle and a wavering confidence to win 12 of his last 15 games to bounce Bjorn Phau from the Citi Open.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
Tillman, Davis spark O's past Yankees
Chris Davis's first career grand slam sparks a seven-run second inning as the Orioles beat the Yankees again in New York.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Reserves spark U.S. men to rout of Tunisia
The Americans get their expected blowout and fans get the show they came to see in the 110-63 win over Tunisia, but only after U.S. Coach Mike Krzyzewski started his reserves to open the second half.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Strasburg torched, Nats shut out
Stephen Strasburg allows six runs in only four innings and seems shockingly vulnerable as Philadelphia thumps Washington.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Simply flawless when it counted
COLUMN | The U.S. women's gymnastics team might be small in stature, but it came up huge in Tuesday's team competition.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Twitter reaches 500 million user mark
The microblogging site had 500 active users in June, social marketing firm Semiocast says.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Surface tablet to launch Oct. 26
It's the same day Microsoft releases the Windows 8 operating system, as noted in the company's annual report to the SEC.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google adds Hangouts to Gmail
With the new feature, Gmail users will be able to video chat with not only other Gmail users, but friends on Google +.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Huge blackout fuels doubts about India's economic ambitions
Power is restored after two days of blackout that worsened fears about failure to invest in infrastructure.
( by Simon Denyer and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran
The Obama administration and Congress moved separately Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Iran to force it to curb its nuclear activities.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
( by Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Israel: Egypt's Morsi vows to pursue peace
Disclosure by Peres's office drew denials in Egypt, where ties with Israel remain controversial.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
India blackout, on second day, leaves 600 million without power
Electrical grids collapse in 14 states in the north and east, putting more than half the country in the dark.
( by Simon Denyer and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Rules for Va. abortion clinics make perfect sense
(, The Washington Post)
From fantasy violence to Aurora reality
(, The Washington Post)
Less-than-Olympic moments
(, The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Eyes on the presidential prize
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
Free Range on Food: Triploid oysters, juicing and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Myths about mass shootings
A journalist and expert on the Columbine shooting weighs in on the Aurora attack.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
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