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NATION
Author of book on bin Laden raid could face legal action
In a letter, Jeh C. Johnson, the Defense Department's legal counsel, reprimanded the author for writing the book without first clearing it with the military.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Isaac caught up to those who fled Katrina
For some in Louisiana, the suburban flooding triggered Wednesday and Thursday by Hurricane Isaac — which was weakening as it moved north to less-than-tropical-storm strength — carried with it a special cruelty. What they had fled seven years ago came looking for them again.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
West Nile fatality reported in Md.; state's first death this year
There have been 13 human cases of West Nile in Maryland since July 1, two were in the capital area.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Justice closes CIA probe without charges
The Justice Department said it would not file charges in the deaths of two prisoners held in CIA custody a decade ago.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Why Apple needs to lose
COLUMN | If Apple wins Samsung's anticipated appeal, it will escalate the patent wars and cause more innovative startups to get trampled.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Seacrets, Ocean City megabar, pulls in crowds, big bucks
Most Seacrets customers have partied here before and will be back again — part of a beach economy built on ritual.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
Catholic U. student is robbed, beaten near campus
A female student at Catholic University was robbed and beaten Monday near the campus in Northeast Washington, authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
In Army Ranger's retrial, victim's mother says son wasn't suicidal
Opening statements were made in a shooting death involving two men who served together in Afghanistan.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
On the roads, it's not a regular day
Labor Day brings with it loads of travelers on the roads and lots of transit and transportation changes in the Washington area.
( by Mark Berman , The Washington Post)
Bringing the alleged Dupont Circle groper to justice — almost.
COLUMN | In D.C., assaulting women gets you the same punishment as trespassing.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney draws battle lines in GOP acceptance speech
Mitt Romney accepts the GOP nomination for president and casts himself as a capable and tested executive for a country that has been deeply let down by President Obama.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Did GOP convention deliver?
Many question whether political conventions have outlived their usefulness, but Republicans still thought they got a boost for their party vision and its standard-bearer, Mitt Romney.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Rubio focuses on American exceptionalism
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), a tea party favorite and national GOP luminary, captivated the convention crowd with a prime-time address in which he cited his parents' journey from Cuba to the United States as proof that America is an exceptional country.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Romney tackles the likability factor
With his advisers worried about a likability gap with President Obama, Mitt Romney showed his human side in his nomination acceptance speech.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Full Text: Clint Eastwood's speech at the GOP Convention
Clint Eastwood's speech to the Republican convention in Tampa (full text)
( , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Defining the L word
Four men offer different takes on being in love.
(, The Washington Post)
TV Column: MTV pulling plug on 'Jersey Shore'
In what it called the end of an era, MTV announced that the upcoming season will be the last for Snooki, The Situation and the gang.
(, The Washington Post)
Howard University marching band prepares for annual football classic
The 110 musicians, mostly freshmen, are ready to prove they are the best on the field.
( by Michael Livingston II , The Washington Post)
Writer Warren Adler's ecstasy of the imagination
Adler, author of "The Serpent's Bite," discusses Washington of yesteryear, creating a legacy and why he literally lives to write.
( by Erin Williams , The Washington Post)
Suspend your disbelief for a tingling 'Coma'
The new A&E miniseries from Ridley and Tony Scott stars Lauren Ambrose as a medical resident looking for answers when young, healthy patients start lapsing into comas after routine surgery.
( by Stephanie Merry , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Chinese firms file intellectual property lawsuits
Chinese firms are increasingly aware that intellectual property can be a valuable tool.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Shell gets partial go-ahead off Alaska coast
The Interior Department is allowing Royal Dutch Shell to start limited preparatory activities for oil drilling off Alaska's northwest coast.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
SAIC to split into two public companies
The move repudiates a more recent strategy to unite SAIC's multiple units.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Carlyle makes $5 billion deal with DuPont
The Carlyle Group announces the purchase of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.'s global auto paint business for $4.9 billion in cash.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)
Apple's Cook, Google's Page talk patents: report
Apple's Tim Cook and Google's Larry Page are reportedly discussing patent disputes.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
One-two punch powers Nationals
Bryce Harper drills his third home run in two games and starter Edwin Jackson allows just one unearned run while fanning 10 over eight sterling innings as the Nats roll at home.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Hokies story lines
Three things to watch for this season for Virginia Tech.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: August 31
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Master mechanic at work
Craig Jefferies makes his Oxon Hill debut against the Dunbar program he built into a power. Now, the coach is building anew.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
Redskins prospects wait out final cuts
NFL rosters must get down to 53 players by 9 p.m. Friday, leaving 22 prospects with uncertain futures.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple's Cook, Google's Page talk patents: report
Apple's Tim Cook and Google's Larry Page are reportedly discussing patent disputes.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple rejects Drones+, app to track drone strikes
Apple said that an app that alerts users to drone-related fatalities has "objectionable content"
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
AT&T to open its 1st showcase store
AT&T on Saturday will open the doors to a new flagship store in Chicago that isn't quite like any of its 2,300 retail locations.
( by Kevin Fitchard | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Samsung ATIV S: First for Windows Phone 8
The ATIV S sports a 4.8-inch screen, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and is just one-third of an inch thick.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google adds business-focused features to Google+
Features include restricted posts, video Hangout integration with Google Calendar, and better administrative controls.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Tokyo court sides with Samsung in latest round of its battle with Apple
A week after a huge loss to rival Apple in a U.S. court, Samsung on winning side of verdict in Tokyo
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
China's coming leadership change met with a shrug
As Party Congress approaches, swaths of Beijing teeter between utter apathy and intense concern.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Author of book on bin Laden raid could face legal action
In a letter, Jeh C. Johnson, the Defense Department's legal counsel, reprimanded the author for writing the book without first clearing it with the military.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Amazon forest threat is greater outside Brazil
A relentless push in an arc of forest from Bolivia to Colombia and east to French Guiana should be a wake-up call, environmentalists say.
( by Juan Forero In ASCENCION, Bolivia , The Washington Post)
Justice closes CIA probe without charges
The Justice Department said it would not file charges in the deaths of two prisoners held in CIA custody a decade ago.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Romney's ideas don't matter
And that's a shame.
( by Matt Miller , The Washington Post)
Romney's Etch a Sketch speech
His post-convention bounce will be short-lived.
(, The Washington Post)
Running against themselves
The Romney-Ryan ticket consists of two men trying hard to be anything but who they are.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney states his case
He describes Obama's failures more clearly than his own plan for success.
(, The Washington Post)
Watching the Bank of Bernanke
The Fed should be worth its weight in gold.
( by James Grant , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
(CANCELED) The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
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Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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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.
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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.
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