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NATION
'We need to show the world that we are proud'
The Democratic National Convention begins with delegates in a celebratory mood and ready to tout the president's record.
( by Eli Saslow and Philip Rucker in CHARLOTTE , The Washington Post)
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Rose, 12-term N.C. congressman, dies at 73
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Rose, a North Carolina Democrat who served 12 terms in Congress and made an ill-fated bid for House minority leader in 1994, died Sept. 3.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
The power of public service
Bonneville Power Administration's Stephen Wright on leadership, accountability and why 'politics' isn't a dirty word.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Vincent Gray's mayoral campaign investigation continues
The disclosure was made during a brief status conference for Thomas W. Gore, a former assistant treasurer for the Gray campaign, in the District's federal court.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Democrat Krupicka wins Virginia special election
Krupika won a low-turnout, three-candidate special election Tuesday to fill the unexpired term of former state delegate David L. Englin.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
School year kicks off in N.Va.
Schools reopened Tuesday with surging enrollments projected in some counties.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Helping refugees put down new roots
An organization sponsors communal gardens in Riverdale, Baltimore and several other locations across America to help immigrants reclaim a piece of their previous lives.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
High-performing D.C. teachers to get fastest raises
A "career ladder" will allow teachers who work at high-poverty schools will be able to accelerate through the pay scale to reach top compensation levels more quickly.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
More than 600 government leaders expected for Combined Federal Campaign kick-off event
The campaign continues through Dec. 5 and supports more than 4,400 approved charities
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
First lady lauds Obama's values, vision
In speech to DNC, Michelle Obama praised the course her husband has set for the country.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
DNC 2012: Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley's speech (Full text)
Full text of O'Malley's remarks to the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4 in Charlotte.
(, The Washington Post)
DNC 2012: Rahm Emanuel's speech to the Democratic National Convention (Full text)
(, The Washington Post)
America's wars, military have high visibility at Democratic convention
Bucking usual trend, Democratic convention speeches, including one by military mom Elaine Brye, will focus on veterans and wars.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
A perplexing boyfriend
A reader says her boyfriend acts like two different people: He's great when he is alone with her but distant when they are around other people.
(, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Mom thinks baby sitter might need baby sitter
She's worried that her 18-year-old baby sitter isn't giving 100 percent to her child.
(, The Washington Post)
Rockville's Colorlab finds a future in film's past
Rockville's Colorlab, co-founded by Russ Suniewick, is one of the few film-processing labs still in business in the digital age.
( by Dave Nuttycombe Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Reporters partying with the parties
Media organizations aren't just covering this year's political conventions, they're adding to the festivities, with elaborate hospitality venues and parties designed to capture attention for themselves and curry favor among the nation's political elite.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
'Amadeus' star to receive Shakespeare Theatre's annual award
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has chosen F. Murray Abraham as this year's recipient of the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
In euro crisis, U.S. lessons unlearned
U.S. steps to end its financial crisis were controversial — but came quickly and with money attached. Not so in Europe.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Obama, party leaders to highlight record on energy, environment
Under assault from Republicans, Dems plan a vigorous defense of Obama's record on energy issues.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
GSA names Public Buildings Service chief
Former Defense Dept. official Dorothy Robyn will lead unit that oversees the federal government's real estate portfolio.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)
In Charlotte, a model for job creation
New Siemens plant and the public investments that came with it offer a lesson as candidates pledge to energize the economy.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Editor's Note: Real estate is a lot more complicated these days
It took me a while to "get" real estate. I used to think the person down the street who owned the office building or the neighborhood shopping center was one of us, a member of the community, invested in our broader success.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
O's thump Blue Jays to catch Yankees in AL East
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Roddick's last run is in limbo
Andy Roddick's fourth-round match vs. Juan Martin del Potro at the U.S. Open, his final tournament before retiring, is suspended by rain.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Nats club Cubs with six home runs
Washington matches a team record by clubbing six home runs — two by Adam LaRoche — and extends its lead over Atlanta in the National League East to 7 1/2 games — with a win over visiting Chicago.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Mystics fall short against Connecticut
An encouraging effort against the top team in the Eastern Conference ends with another discouraging defeat for last-place Washington.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: September 5
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Mobile malware surges this year, almost 700 percent over 2011 numbers
Almost all of it, perhaps 85 percent, targets smartphones running Android.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
New iPhone event expected Sept. 12
Apple has sent out invitations for an event next week, but gives no details, according to a report from Jim Dalrymple at The Loop.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's 'iPhone 5': Rumor roundup
A look at the rumors around Apple's iPhone as its expected announcement draws near.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
In D.C., a flourishing startup scene now beginning to emerge
Washington, D.C. is known for many things, but startups are not one of them.
( by Rebecca Grant | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
AntiSec: FBI has millions of Apple device IDs
Those claiming to be members of AntiSec posted over a million Apple device IDs they claim to have stolen from the FBI
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Colombia, FARC rebels agree to talks
President Juan Manuel Santos says talks in Cuba yielded an agenda for official negotiations to begin in Oslo in October.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
India's premier becomes tragic figure
Manmohan Singh has seen his reputation plummet, over his failure to push through reforms, prevent a sharp slowdown in the economy or prevent rampant corruption within his own government.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
In Iran, sanctions take toll on the sick
Medical experts say cancer patients and those being treated for complex disorders are suffering as deliveries of medicine dry up.
( by Najmeh Bozorgmehr , The Washington Post)
Hollande's family troubles in spotlight
The airing of the French president's relationship troubles has undercut his public standing, according to independent analysts.
( by Edward Cody in PARIS , The Washington Post)
Hillary Clinton arrives in China
Chief U.S. diplomat leads effort to build influence with other Asian countries without offending Beijing.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Call the Haqqani network terrorists
The terror group should be officially designated as such.
(, The Washington Post)
What price America's beauty?
The National Park Service faces an 8 percent budget cut next year.
(, The Washington Post)
A second Obama term
Would going around Congress work?
(, The Washington Post)
The Constitution as club
Obama's new remedy to Citizens United.
(, The Washington Post)
Charlotte's real lovefest
A convention of, by and for the media.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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