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Pepco defends its derecho response, saying it 'mobilized quickly'
In reports required by District and Maryland regulators, the utility says that it "restored power as quickly as possible, particularly given the sheer number of outages."
(By Aaron C. Davis and Mary Pat Flaherty)
NASA readies for a landing on Mars
With Mars mission and its rover Curiosity, NASA goes hunting for the building blocks of life.
(By Marc Kaufman)
Rural Syria slips from Assad's grip
As the regime has poured resources into sustaining its hold on major population centers, it has been losing control of the countryside in a series of seesawing battles.
(By Liz Sly)
Joy and pain in the pool
American swimmers win two golds and two silvers after Ryan Lochte misses the podium early.
(By Amy Shipley)
Mike Wise: Wise: Lochte 2012 is no Phelps 2008
After another disappointing day in the pool, Lochte needs to stop focusing on matching Phelps's achievements in Beijing, and just win races.
(By Mike Wise)
NATION
Anti-leak measure targets background briefings
The proposed legislation would keep analysts from the CIA and other intelligence agencies from speaking to the media without being identified publicly.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
NASA readies for a landing on Mars
With Mars mission and its rover Curiosity, NASA goes hunting for the building blocks of life.
( by Marc Kaufman , The Washington Post)
What genetic autopsies can show
Genetic autopsies can detect several forms of some causes of sudden death.
(, The Washington Post)
Genetic autopsies can explain deaths
Genetic analysis after death can reveal why some children and teens die from no apparent cause.
( by Darshak Sanghavi Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Down syndrome researchers see hope
Down syndrome researchers see hope for a pill to boost patients' mental abilities.
( byDan Hurley , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Cathedral taps new dean
Washington National Cathedral has elected a dean who will serve as chief executive and spiritual leader of the historic institution, the official seat of the Episcopal Church in the United States.
( by Fredrick Kunkle and Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Md. pastor gets 27-month prison sentence
The judge gave Robert J. Freeman, who pleaded guilty to concealing assets in his bankruptcy case, six more months than prosecutors sought.
( by Ann E. Marimow and Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
Crackdown on panhandling in Frederick
An undercover police officer who was asked for money handed over $5 on a suburban Maryland street and then called in another officer who made a panhandling arrest, authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Pepco defends its derecho response, saying it 'mobilized quickly'
In reports required by District and Maryland regulators, the utility says that it "restored power as quickly as possible, particularly given the sheer number of outages."
( by Aaron C. Davis and Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court: Md. police can take DNA from charged criminals, for now
Policy, which may become permanent, applies to suspects not yet convicted of violent crimes.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Congress's watchdog on retirement issues
When Congress calls, Barbara Bovbjerg is ready with the answers.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Congressional leaders near budget deal
House and Senate leaders are nearing a temporary spending deal that would keep the federal government running for the first half of the next fiscal year.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
For traveling journalists, a waist is a terrible thing to mind
Food on the road is something of an obsession for traveling journalists. We talk endlessly about how much food we're served, when our next meal will come. All of us are haunted by the prospect of gaining 20 pounds before November.
( by Amy Gardner in Reno, Nev. , The Washington Post)
Jewish voters ponder Romney
The numbers don't provide much hope for Romney's courting of Jewish voters because only about 6 percent of them vote solely based on Israel-centric issues, and most of them are already reliably Republican.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Federal Faces: Barbara Bovbjerg of the GAO
Barbara Bovbjerg, of the Government Accountability Office, keeps a close eye on retirement issues for Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Learning to be leaned on
A reader feels woefully inept in dealing with someone who is close and either stressed out or in need of emotional support. Can that be remedied?
(, The Washington Post)
Whitney Houston's last release
The "Sparkle" soundtrack contains what will be the last music ever released by Whitney Houston.
(, The Washington Post)
Quick Spins: Kiwanuka 'Home Again'
On his full-length debut, Michael Kiwanuka is the anchor for a collection of eclectic tunes that draw from folk, jazz and R&B.
(, The Washington Post)
Catch these cats
If you don't mind the heat, the cheetah cubs at the National Zoo are on display twice each day.
(, The Washington Post)
Fun away from the sun
Area movie theaters, bowling alleys and skating rinks offer admission for $5 or less.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Report: Apple to announce new iPhone, scaled-down iPad Sept. 12
The timing the report lays out would mean both the iPhone and iOS 6 would arrive a bit earlier than expected.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Libor lawsuits just a prelude
Lawsuits are mounting over the manipulation of the global interest rate known as Libor as a broad range of investors and lenders take stock of losses tied to the rigging of the rate.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Will Fed cut the interest rate it pays on bank reserves?
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke may be considering it.
( by Caroline Salas Gage and Liz Capo McCormick Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
'The Dark Knight Rises' leads U.S. box office again
"The Dark Knight Rises," the last film in Warner Bros.' trilogy with Christian Bale as Batman, led the U.S. box office again with sales of $62.1 million a week after 12 people died in a shooting at a Colorado cinema.
( by Kelly Blessing Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
As 'fiscal cliff' looms, debate over contractor layoff notices heats up
The Labor Department said it would be "inappropriate" for companies to send out wide-scale dismissal notices.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Blake rallies for victory
American overcomes slow start for three-set victory in opening match at Citi Open
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: July 31
TV and radio listings: July 31
(, The Washington Post)
Orioles win in the Bronx
Starter Miguel Gonzalez has a solid outing, and Baltimore wins for the third time in four games at Yankee Stadium this season.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Wise: Lochte 2012 is no Phelps 2008
After another disappointing day in the pool, Lochte needs to stop focusing on matching Phelps's achievements in Beijing, and just win races.
( by Mike Wise , The Washington Post)
Betting on Olympic spirit
Host nation's gambling industry expects to handle anywhere from $75 million to $150 million worth of bets.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Report: Apple to announce new iPhone, scaled-down iPad Sept. 12
The timing the report lays out would mean both the iPhone and iOS 6 would arrive a bit earlier than expected.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
16GB Nexus 7 back in stock in Google Play store
Google's 16GB Nexus 7 tablet is back in stock online a week after it sold out in the Google Play store.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Siri's voice-to-text feature makes Apple a target for another patent suit
Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University says it owns two U.S. patents for the technology that allows Siri to translate voice commands into texts and notes.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Mountain Lion most successful operating system release in Apple's history
Apple says that Mountain Lion, its new operating system for Mac computers, has topped 3 million downloads.
(, The Washington Post)
Mountain Lion downloads top 3M
Apple says downloads of its newsoftware exceeded three million in four days, making it the most successful operating system release in the company's history.
( by Lisa Rapaport Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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WORLD
Japan concerned by Chinese naval activity, opaque decision-making
Annual defense white paper expresses worries about China's assertiveness in regional waters.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Rural Syria slips from Assad's grip
As the regime has poured resources into sustaining its hold on major population centers, it has been losing control of the countryside in a series of seesawing battles.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Indian power failure puts 300 million in the dark
The world's largest democracy cannot meet its energy needs as it strives to be an economic power.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
At home or abroad — Russia's heightened tension
A renewal of Russia's traditional suspicion of all things foreign.
( by Will Englund in MOSCOW , The Washington Post)
Anti-leak measure targets background briefings
The proposed legislation would keep analysts from the CIA and other intelligence agencies from speaking to the media without being identified publicly.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
His own biggest fan
Romney's disastrous overseas trip.
(, The Washington Post)
The right's brave idiocy
The gap in the 'you didn't build that' fight.
(, The Washington Post)
An incentive not to work
Fixing flaws in federal policies for the disabled.
(, The Washington Post)
Playing chicken with defense
Obama's dangerous brinkmanship.
( by Howard P. "Buck" McKeon , The Washington Post)
Stifling democracy in the Senate
Amendments to the intelligence bill are misguided.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out GurusGot Plans:
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, 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)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)
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