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A new tone for this year's DNC
If the 2008 campaign was one of aspiration and idealism, this year is about survival.
(By Karen Tumulty)
Words aren't enough for Obama
Rhetoric has not been enough to overcome the problems President Obama faces, and his challenge was to deliver another signature speech that was more than just a signature speech.
(By Scott Wilson)
Winners and losers from the final night of the Democratic National Convention
The best (and worst) of the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
(By Chris Cillizza)
NATION
U.S.-Israel clash over Iran alleged
Lawmaker describes an argument about strategy in confronting Iran over its nuclear program.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
D.C. West Nile victim was elderly man
District officials have confirmed one other case of West Nile in the city, with several others in Va. and Md.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
In Syria, worry over chemical weapons
U.S. and allied governments are monitoring nearly two dozen sites amid concerns that bunkers holding deadly sarin gas might be overrun during the fighting.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Region one of nation's most diverse
Lorton, Glenmont and Germantown were singled out as being among the most diverse places in the country.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Death was homicide, medical examiner says
Maryland Assistant Medical Examiner Carol Allan testified that she determined the cause of former Army Ranger Michael McQueen's death was homicide.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
Immigrant students ask D.C. schools chief for an assist
A group of immigrant D.C. high school students takes advantage of a meeting with Chancellor Kaya Henderson.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
Judge lifts Guantanamo restriction
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from restricting lawyers' access to detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Group urges ban on hand-held cellphone use by drivers
Heads of state highway safety offices take tougher stance on distracted driving.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama: 'Our problems can be solved'
In speech tonight at Democratic convention, the president appeals for more time to fix the country's economic woes
( by Dan Balz and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Democratic Convention ends with a storm of excitement
Electricity is in the air on a rainy night in Charlotte — despite some disappointment among those left out.
( by Amy Gardner and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Words aren't enough for Obama
Rhetoric has not been enough to overcome the problems President Obama faces, and his challenge was to deliver another signature speech that was more than just a signature speech.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
DNC 2012: Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention (Full transcript)
(, The Washington Post)
Jobless reality looms over delegates' 'happy break'
Bob and Linda Cavazos traveled to Charlotte as delegates from Nevada, stashing away money from his $396 weekly unemployment checks so they could afford a trip that he called "a happy break from reality."
( by Eli Saslow in CHARLOTTE , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
On Love: Liz Crimer weds Brian Walsh
Courage during a Starbucks coffee run brought this couple together.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: 'I'd never met someone with so much love in her heart'
An animal-loving, vegan convert to Judaism finds unexpected love with a colleague.
(, The Washington Post)
Stress is at the root of weight problem
A reader wonders how to provide support and reassurance to a stressed-out partner.
(, The Washington Post)
On the stage in N.C., a show of strength
Theater critic Peter Marks compares the stagecraft of the Democratic production with the Republicans'.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
For media, convention coverage is expensive but essential
Every four years, news organizations commit millions of dollars to the care and feeding of the journalistic army — 15,000 strong this time around — that encamps in the two host cities.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Small businesses hiring remains frozen
The nation's smallest employers have been struggling mightily to live up to their billing as America's job creators. That didn't change in August.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
FCC may auction TV airwaves
Sale of spectrum to wireless carriers could aid network speed, fund public safety communications.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Amazon goes after Apple with new Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon is setting the stage for a tablet war with Apple and the iPad
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Auto bailout was not unmitigated success
One of President Obama's major accomplishments has been the rescue of the auto industry, but what Democrats don't mention is the initial cost, what taxpayers are still owed and the lost jobs.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
ECB unveils bond-buying plan
The European Central Bank agreed to intervene heavily, if necessary, to stabilize European government bond markets.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Djokovic, Ferrer move on
Djokovic overpowers del Potro; Ferrer makes most of a mini-break in fifth-set tiebreak to advance.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Nats show no mercy in sweep of Cubs
A pair of benches-clearing scuffles highlights Washington's decisive rout to clinch a four-game sweep of struggling Chicago at Nationals Park.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Orioles move into first-place tie
Baltimore belts six home runs in beating New York before a near-sellout crowd at Camden Yards, moving into a first-place tie in the AL East.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: September 7
(, The Washington Post)
Play-caller finally has box of toys
Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan believes the Redskins have brought in the playmakers needed to make his system work.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
FCC may auction TV airwaves
Sale of spectrum to wireless carriers could aid network speed, fund public safety communications.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Amazon goes after Apple with new Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon is setting the stage for a tablet war with Apple and the iPad
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple may not be releasing new television device this year
Thus far, Apple hasn't been very successful in its negotiations with media and cable companies.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Facebook's Instagram transaction now final
The FTC said it's OK. The California Department of Corporations agreed, after a fairness hearing. And Facebook laid out the welcome mat.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
What to expect from Amazon Thursday
Amazon is set to unveil something new at a California event Thursday. Here's what to look for.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Diplomat's murder in Kenya shocks Venezuelans
President Hugo Chavez's opponents have seized on the Fonseca murder case to argue that Venezuela's diplomatic corps is in shambles.
( by Fabiola Sanchez , The Washington Post)
Illegal moonshine flourishes in Pakistan
Hundreds of small distilleries are back following lull caused by a militant crackdown
( by Michele Langevine Leiby and Haq Nawaz Khan , The Washington Post)
Quebec shooting suspect called eccentric
The man accused of opening fire outside a crowded political rally in Montreal this week was viewed as a kilt-wearing eccentric in his rural Quebec home and was frustrated in his plans to expand his fishing lodge business, according to people who know him.
( by Leila Lemghalef , The Washington Post)
After Egypt's revolution, families continue search for missing activists
Relatives have combed morgues, hospital logs and prisons in a desperate quest for clues.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
U.S.-Israel clash over Iran alleged
Lawmaker describes an argument about strategy in confronting Iran over its nuclear program.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Obama's small-ball speech
He didn't really tell us what we needed to hear.
(, The Washington Post)
Hope and change 2.0
Obama redefined them for the long haul.
(, The Washington Post)
Mr. Obama's hazy agenda
His convention speech was too light on the specifics of his plans.
(, The Washington Post)
Yes, Obama gutted welfare reform
The president allowed states to waive work rules.
( by Robert Rector , The Washington Post)
The empathy gap
Why Obama is still tied with Romney.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
How has religion emerged at the Democratic meeting?
Brad Hirschfield discusses religion at this week's Democratic National Convention.
(, vForum)
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, rooftop happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for summer fun.
(, 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)
Business RX: Advice on improving or starting a business
Elana Fine will take questions on how to start or improve a business.
(, vForum)
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