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NATION
NIH superbug outbreak highlights lack of new antibiotics
Drug makers back away from developing new antibiotics, leaving physicians with dwindling options.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Jeffrey Johnson: Facts about gunman behind Empire State Building attack
Jeffrey Johnson lost his job about a year ago and had an ongoing feud with his victim, Steven Ercolino.
( by T.J. Ortenzi , The Washington Post)
Gunman opens fire outside Empire State Building, is shot by police
Two people were killed and nine wounded Friday when a gunman murdered a former co-worker, then was gunned down by police.
( by William Branigin , The Washington Post)
Republicans, think Akin is your problem? Women's issues are
The real challenge for party leaders is to address the fact that Akin's statements play into a broader narrative about Republicans and women.
( by Mickey Edwards , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
A dangerous refuge for teens
The area near Ellicott City's train tracks have served as a hidden refuge for those too young for bars.
( by Ashley Halsey III and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
2nd suspect in fatal police crash surrenders
Prince George's County police said Kevon Darnell Neal was the driver of a car involved in a high-speed chase with police that led to an officer's death.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Student's slaying stumps police
Amber D. Stanley, a 17-year-old honor student, was shot in her bedroom by a mysterious intruder.
( by Justin Jouvenal and Paul Duggan , The Washington Post)
Goode campaign pursues a spot on Virginia's presidential ballot
GOP is uneasy about possible votes the ex-congressman might take from Mitt Romney.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
FBI, police hunt for bank burglar
D.C. police and the FBI are trying to determine whether one man is responsible for three bank break-ins, in Woodley Park and Georgetown. The culprit got inside by cutting a hole in the walls of adjacent, vacant storefronts.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Poll watchers' true motives questioned
A conservative initiative called True the Vote trains and dispatches observers to polling places, prompting concerns that voters are being intimidated.
( by AJ Vicens and Natasha Khan , The Washington Post)
Goode campaign pursues a spot on Virginia's presidential ballot
GOP is uneasy about possible votes the ex-congressman might take from Mitt Romney.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Police say Maryland lawmaker did not have boater safety certificate
Donald H. Dwyer Jr. said he was under the influence of alcohol before a crash that injured four kids.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Romney jokes about his birth certificate
Mitt Romney made a joke about his birth certificate at a Michigan rally that many in the crowd heard as a swipe at the president. The Obama campaign accused him of embracing "birthers."
( by Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
For Marylanders at Republican National Convention, it's finally easy being red
Every four years, Maryland conservatives get to do things many of their red-state counterparts take for granted.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
A meaty issue
The couple would like a vegetarian-only wedding reception, but some relatives are complaining.
(, The Washington Post)
Tips for a photo finish
The pros offer advice on how to make even the most standard travel shot look good.
( by Roy Furchgott , The Washington Post)
Travel photo contest winners
Oddly, it was a banner year for birds, as well as traditional sunsets and family beach photos.
( , The Washington Post)
Picture-perfect gear
Sample It: Must-have gear for every photographer.
( by Roy Furchgott , The Washington Post)
The horror, the muddled horror
"The Apparition" has a recognizable cast, a disjointed script and clumsy direction. It may add up to horror, but not the type you're looking for.
( By Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
HSBC in talks over money-laundering probe
HSBC Holdings Plc, which is under investigation by U.S. regulators for laundering funds of sanctioned nations including Iran and Sudan, is in talks to settle the matter, two people with knowledge of the case said.
( by Tiffany Kary and Greg Farrell Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
New oversight sought for money market funds
After the SEC dropped a plan to more tightly regulate the money market fund industry, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are left to search for other ways to impose new rules.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Unemployment woes hit hard for displaced workers, Labor Dept. says
Only about a quarter of the 6.1 million workers displaced from 2009 to 2011 found new work that paid as well or better.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Samsung violated Apple patents, jury rules
Damages totaled $1.05 billion — less than half of the $2.5 billion that Apple requested — but the impact on Samsung's business practices and those of other electronics manufacturers stands to be more profound if the ruling survives a likely appeal.
( by Craig Timberg and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Ireland and Portugal make gains
Reforms in the two countries do not guarantee their success, but each has kept its international rescue program largely on track.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Good Counsel falls in Las Vegas
The Falcons' 18-game winning streak comes to an end with a 27-22 loss against Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas on Friday. | Box score
( by Tim Guesman , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Aug. 25
TV and radio listings: Aug. 25
(, The Washington Post)
Raiders roll past Forest Park
A trio of players who weren't in Stonewall Jackson's program in May had impact plays in a 29-14 season-opening win.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Quarterly report dooms Mystics
After having more turnovers than shots in the first quarter, Washington falls to 5-18 with a loss to Angel McCoughtry-less Atlanta.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Davis's three-homer binge lifts O's
Chris Davis zips past his career high for home runs by hitting his 21st, 22nd and 23rd in a win over Toronto.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Guild Wars 2: Make MMOs more social, accessible
Guild Wars2 is set to come out on Aug. 28, but players who pre-purchase the game before Saturday can get access to its "Head Start" program.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Tim Cook: One year at Apple
Cook's first year was marked by record growth, sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple, Samsung face sales bans in Korea
In a mixed ruling, Apple and Samsung both must pull some products from store shelves
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Al-Qaeda followers call for death of SEAL who wrote bin Laden book
A Web site posted a photo and the name of the commando, who had written under a pseudonym.
( by Reuters , The Washington Post)
Syrian refugees top 200,000
The total reflects an increase of about 30,000 in the past week to Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan.
( by Stephanie Nebehay , The Washington Post)
In Lebanon, kidnappings raise alarm
Fears are growing that tit-for-tat kidnappings could help spread the fighting in Syria to Lebanon.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh in BEIRUT , The Washington Post)
2 U.S. government workers injured<br> in shooting near Mexico City
They were in SUV with diplomatic plates; officials say shooting involved Mexican federal police.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
Sun publishes Prince Harry photos
Murdoch-owned tabloid runs now-infamous nude photos, defying wishes of Buckingham Palace.
( by Anthony Faiola and Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Thank you, Phyllis Diller
Joan Rivers says her friend made her career possible.
(, The Washington Post)
"Saving the School"
Michael Brick chronicles a school community rising to save itself from being shut down because of poor academic achievement.
(, The Washington Post)
Grounding helicopter parents
How to manage all that energy hovering over campuses.
( by Barry Glassner and Morton Schapiro , The Washington Post)
Will economic growth remain slow?
The last Brookings "How We're Doing" Index before Election Day.
( by Ted Gayer, Domenico Lombardi and Darrell West , The Washington Post)
A life well lived
My stepfather was humorous to the end.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell about all things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, August 24)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
The best of 'Dear Prudence'
This week readers will discuss the best, worst, or weirdest 'Dear Prudence' advice and submissions.
(, vForum)
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