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Germany pushes for E.U. federalism
Merkel and her top ministers have been spelling out a far grander, German alternative to convince markets the euro is here to stay.
(By Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum)
Agent who started 'Fast and Furious' defends gun operation
In the eyes of William Newell, Operation Fast and Furious remains an example of smart law enforcement — an approach that simply has been misunderstood.
(By Sari Horwitz)
For Mexican voters gripped by fear, few good choices
Ahead of July 1 elections, Mexicans say their lives are on the line because of drug violence.
(By Nick Miroff and William Booth)
For SCOTUSblog, one goal: 'To beat everybody'
The site's 81-year-old reporter wants to be the one to break the news of the Supreme Court's health-care ruling.
(By Sarah Kliff)
Awaiting history at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decision on the health-care law is the one thing nearly everyone has an opinion on.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
NATION
Troops have withdrawn from Iraq, but U.S. money hasn't
COLUMN | State Dept. to spend up to $115 million to upgrade the embassy compound in Baghdad.
(, The Washington Post)
Clinton to attend meeting on Syria
The secretary of state and her Russian counterpart agreed to an emergency gathering this weekend following personal appeals by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan.
( by Karen DeYoung and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Google Glass and the genesis of the hive mind
I love technology as a means to an end, the end being a full and happy life. But this Google Glass bit gives me pause.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Agent who started 'Fast and Furious' defends gun operation
In the eyes of William Newell, Operation Fast and Furious remains an example of smart law enforcement — an approach that simply has been misunderstood.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
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)
District sees rapid population growth
Census estimates show that most big cities are growing faster than suburbs, and the District is no exception.
( by Carol Morello and Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Reporting on the government, for the government
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch says there are lots of opportunities for journalists in the federal workforce.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Suit tells of sex assaults disguised as exorcisms
A Warren County woman alleges in an Arlington Circuit Court lawsuit that Thomas J. Euteneuer, a Catholic priest then the head of the pro-life Human Life International in Front Royal, sexually assaulted her during "exorcisms."
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
Postal protest at The Post
Postal activists picketed at The Washington Post's downtown offices Wednesday to criticize the newspaper's editorials on the U.S. Postal Service.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Reporting on the government, for the government
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch says there are lots of opportunities for journalists in the federal workforce.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Committee wants to prevent U.S. from enabling human trafficking abroad
Bill would require contractors to certify that they do not engage in "modern-day slavery" with taxpayer money.
(, The Washington Post)
Postal protest at The Post
Postal activists picketed at The Washington Post's downtown offices Wednesday to criticize the newspaper's editorials on the U.S. Postal Service.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Natwar Gandhi poised for confirmation to another term as District's CFO
Natwar M. Gandhi is poised to be confirmed to another term as the District's CFO, reflecting his deep support in business and political circles for his role as the city's independent fiscal czar.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Awaiting history at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decision on the health-care law is the one thing nearly everyone has an opinion on.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Can they go the distance?
The reader wonders if distance is surmountable when an end date is in sight.
(, The Washington Post)
Latin sizzle turns to fizzle from Ballet Hispanico
In the all-Cuban program from Ballet Hispanico at Wolf Trap, a lack of artistic discovery dilutes the potential of masterful contemporary dancers.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)
BBC America's 'Twenty Twelve,' going for the old
A mockumentary finds droll humor and relies on the same tired, Gervais-style tropes in the logistical nightmares of preparing London for the Summer Olympics.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
KidsPost wants your weather art
KidsPost invites kid artists to create summery weather art to illustrate our daily weather forecast.
(, The Washington Post)
A great player is great, with or without a championship
Many great players never won an NBA championship; that doesn't make them losers.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Franchisees keeping their day jobs
A growing number of franchisees continue working a full-time job after they start their businesses, experts say.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Google Nexus 7 to carry $199 price tag
Google Inc. stepped up its challenge to Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. in the $78.7 billion tablet market by unveiling a handheld computer called Nexus 7 that features a 7-inch screen and carries a $199 price tag.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Consumer safety group issues standards for folding play yards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's rules require that the popular portable cribs be tested to ensure that they meet stringent safety criteria.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Romney discusses Supreme Court as campaign addresses outsourcing
Comments on health care a shift in focus after days on defensive over Bain's role in sending jobs abroad.
( By Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
For SCOTUSblog, one goal: 'To beat everybody'
The site's 81-year-old reporter wants to be the one to break the news of the Supreme Court's health-care ruling.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Nats' bats erupt again in Colorado
Washington scores at least 11 runs in back-to-back games for the first time in nearly seven years as Ryan Zimmerman and Tyler Moore help ignite a rout.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Rough night for Hammel
Orioles' ace bears the brunt of a 13-1 loss to the Angels that may jeopardize his chances of reaching the All-Star Game.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: June 28
(, The Washington Post)
Phelps edges Lochte in 200 freestyle
Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte by just five hundredths of a second as both qualify for the event in London.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Super Bowl fan, Olympic competitor
Sanya Richards-Ross watched her husband Aaron win two Super Bowls with the Giants. Now she's earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic track team.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Google, Microsoft follow Apple with their own tablets
By releasing their own hardware, Google and Microsoft are shifting long-standing strategies as they chase the success of Apple's best-selling iPad.
( by Hayley Tsukayama and Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)
Asana's Inbox a step towards ridding offices of "work about work"
"We think email is becoming a counterproductivity tool," Asana co-founder Justin Rosenstein says.
( by Ellis Hamburger | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Google announces new tablet, Nexus 7
The tablet, which will ship in mid-July, is for sale now on the Google Play store and will cost $199. Almost all of Google's products are integrated into the device.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
With Wish Lists, Airbnb moves beyond practical and into realm of imagination
No longer just renting out other people's couches, casas, and castles, Airbnb, with the launch of Wish Lists, is today selling fantasy.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Has Facebook's success changed Silicon Valley's culture for the worse?
One venture-capital veteran says the social network has altered the values that tech entrepreneurs used to hold dear.
( by Mathew Ingram | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Hamas says militant assassinated in Syria
Palestinian group blames Israel for the killing that comes amid rising tensions between Hamas and Syria.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
For Mexican voters gripped by fear, few good choices
Ahead of July 1 elections, Mexicans say their lives are on the line because of drug violence.
( by Nick Miroff and William Booth in Tampico, Mexico , The Washington Post)
Troops have withdrawn from Iraq, but U.S. money hasn't
COLUMN | State Dept. to spend up to $115 million to upgrade the embassy compound in Baghdad.
(, The Washington Post)
Clinton to attend meeting on Syria
The secretary of state and her Russian counterpart agreed to an emergency gathering this weekend following personal appeals by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan.
( by Karen DeYoung and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Agent who started 'Fast and Furious' defends gun operation
In the eyes of William Newell, Operation Fast and Furious remains an example of smart law enforcement — an approach that simply has been misunderstood.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Can women save the banks?
They could use more female leadership.
( by Sallie Krawcheck , The Washington Post)
Romney's grand absence
Immigration just one area where he lacks ambition.
(, The Washington Post)
Greeks lacking cures
Fear is taking over the country.
(, The Washington Post)
Rebuilding U-Va.
How can the school return to the top tier?
( by Danielle Allen , The Washington Post)
Slippery slope into Burma
Letting U.S. companies make oil deals would be premature.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology bloggers Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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