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Jerry Sandusky found guilty on nearly all counts in sex abuse case
A jury convicted Jerry Sandusky of multiple charges of child sex abuse Friday, ending a two-week trial in which eight adults took the witness stand to declare that the former Penn State coach molested them when they were boys on the cusp of manhood.
(By Joel Achenbach)
McDonnell tells U-Va. board to resolve crisis, or he will remove members
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell delivered an ultimatum to the school's Board of Visitors as it reconsiders Teresa Sullivan's ouster as president.
(By Anita Kumar and Jenna Johnson)
As China's power rises, U.S. eyes return to military bases in S.E. Asia
Decades after Americans departed, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand have cautiously laid welcome mat.
(By Craig Whitlock)
Turkey says it will take 'steps' after Syria shoots down military jet
After Turkey, a NATO member, confirmed the shooting, a Syrian military spokesman issued a statement acknowledging that it had shot the plane down after it approached Syria at low altitude from the sea.
(By Liz Sly)
Buyers of prominent Georgetown homes keep low profile
Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno, two Maryland biotech tycoons, in their first major interview, talk about why they bought two pricey, historic Georgetown houses.
(By Annie Gowen)
NATION
As China's power rises, U.S. eyes return to military bases in S.E. Asia
Decades after Americans departed, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand have cautiously laid welcome mat.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Why are evangelicals supporting immigration reform?
Why did a bipartisan group of big-name evangelicals sign a statement in support of immigration reform? Take a look at who is filling the pews these days.
(, The Washington Post)
Earth Summit far from earthshaking
The massive Rio+20 Earth Summit concluding Friday has produced a nonbinding declaration, committing the world's politicians to modest goals.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
D.C. lawyer convicted of 6 felonies
Charles F. Daum conspired to obstruct justice by fabricating evidence and inducing perjury in a drug dealer's trial, a judge rules. Two of his investigators were also convicted.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
45,000 lose power in storms
Buildings were damaged and tens of thousands of homes in the Washington area lost power during fierce storms Friday.
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Pr. George's school chief finalist for Philadelphia job
William Hite would replace would replace former superintendent Arlene Ackerman, who also headed D.C. schools several years ago.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)
Southern Baptists elect black leader
Fred Luter Jr. says he hopes that his election as the first African American president to lead the Southern Baptist Convention fosters increased diversity throughout the organization.
( by Hamil Harris and Jeannine Hunter , The Washington Post)
Victims mourned on third anniversary of deadly Metro crash
Those killed in the Red Line crash are remembered in a memorial on the New Hampshire Avenue bridge, which overlooks the site.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Jerry Sandusky found guilty on nearly all counts in sex abuse case
A jury convicted Jerry Sandusky of multiple charges of child sex abuse Friday, ending a two-week trial in which eight adults took the witness stand to declare that the former Penn State coach molested them when they were boys on the cusp of manhood.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
D.C. mayor visiting China to draw investment in streetcars, city facilities
Vincent Gray will try to secure billions of dollars for investment in city development projects.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Obama: 'We do not need an outsourcing pioneer in the Oval Office'
President Obama seized on a Washington Post report Friday to launch a new attack on Mitt Romney, accusing the former businessman of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
McDonnell tells U-Va. board to resolve crisis, or he will remove members
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell delivered an ultimatum to the school's Board of Visitors as it reconsiders Teresa Sullivan's ouster as president.
( by Anita Kumar and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
Obama courts Hispanic supporters
A week after unveiling a new immigration policy, President Obama spoke today to a conference of Latinos in Florida.
( by David Nakamura and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Negative in-laws bring him down
Carolyn Hax's advice: Son-in-law needs to reflect criticism back to his in-laws in a way that suits — or even amuses — him, instead of taking personally what really isn't personal.
(, The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Ready to party, go-go style
Soul singer Jill Scott mixes in lots fun and some Chuck Brown love at her concert at the Verizon Center.
( by Sarah Godfrey Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Your family wedding dress stories
Readers share their tales of family heirlooms.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: 'You're the center of my world and I'm here to support you."
Caroline Fuller and James Olson met through GothicMatch.com and healed their broken hearts together.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Inova partners with Aetna
Inova Health System is partnering with health insurance carrier Aetna to launch a new plan that aims to reduce costs while improving care.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Greece tries to pay back Germany on soccer field
While soccer matches have long been a venue for fans to vent national rivalries, Friday's Germany-Greece game was, for many Europeans, the physical representation of the debt crisis.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha and Petra Krischok in ATHENS , The Washington Post)
Markets stay buoyant after tough week
Markets rallied Friday after a bumpy week, when major indexes tumbled amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)
Ritz Camera files for bankruptcy protection for second time in 3 years
Beltsville-based retail photography chain plans to close about half its stores, eliminate half its workers.
( by Danielle Douglas Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Economist Anna Schwartz dies at 96
Dr. Schwartz co-wrote "Monetary History" with Milton Friedman, a book that influenced a generation of policy makers including central bankers.
( by Steve Matthews and Vivien Lou Chen , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: June 23
TV and radio listings: June 23
(, The Washington Post)
Caps add Ribeiro, pick two forwards
On draft night, Washington deals for the Stars' Mike Ribeiro, who will fill the second-line center role. The Caps then select a center and a winger in the first round.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
O's spoil Johnson's Baltimore return
In Manager Davey Johnson's first game at Camden Yards in 15 years, Orioles starter Jason Hammel mows down the Nats.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Archuleta is camera-ready
Former Redskin, four years removed from the NFL, is attempting a second career as a broadcaster.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
High hopes for new Wizards
Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza are encouraged about where the team is headed.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Which mobile OS's apps make the most money?
According to a new study from mobile analytics firm Vision Mobile, it's neither Android nor iOS.
( by Kevin Fitchard | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Facebook adds comment editing
The new feature is in the process of being rolled out to all of Facebook's nearly 1 billion users over the next couple days.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Nintendo 3DS XL coming to U.S. this summer
The new system hits the same day as 3DS game New Super Mario Bros. 2.
( by Michael McWhertor | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Megaupload's Dotcom bouncing back with new venture
For someone who's had his assets seized and his business shut down, the Megaupload founder is doing alright for himself.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
AMD pulls back curtain on Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition
The original Radeon HD 7970 was clocked at 925MHz, and this 28nm graphics card that base clock speed up to 1GHz.
( by Nate Ralph | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
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WORLD
Turkey says it will take 'steps' after Syria shoots down military jet
After Turkey, a NATO member, confirmed the shooting, a Syrian military spokesman issued a statement acknowledging that it had shot the plane down after it approached Syria at low altitude from the sea.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Arrested man may not be drug lord's son
The man Mexican marines captured Thursday may not be son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
As China's power rises, U.S. eyes return to military bases in S.E. Asia
Decades after Americans departed, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand have cautiously laid welcome mat.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Showdown escalates in Egypt
Generals defend decree expanding their powers, while Islamist candidate gives defiant speech.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Ex-IRA man McGuinness, Queen to meet for first time next week
Meeting between McGuinness and monarch will mark a milestone in the province's peace process.
( Reuters , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Action beyond a phone call
(, The Washington Post)
It is not nagging to try and help
(, The Washington Post)
No reason to nag if D.C. worked
(, The Washington Post)
Demanding a better city
(, The Washington Post)
The cost of too much information
(, The Washington Post)
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