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NATION
Scientists question longevity benefits of low-calorie diets
In a long-awaited study, underfed monkeys didn't have longer lifespans, raising doubts that severe calorie restriction could result in extended lives.
( by Hristio Boytchev , The Washington Post)
Weakened Isaac still packs punch
On Katrina anniversary, storm is still strong enough to batter coast and threaten flood barriers.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Book: Bin Laden did not defend himself
In firsthand account of raid by ex-SEAL, al-Qaeda leader appears neither to surrender nor to directly challenge the special forces troops.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Weighing the Humvee's replacement
The Army has awarded $99.5 million in contracts for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the $250,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, which is to replace the Humvee.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. confirms killing of Haqqani leader in Pakistan
Badruddin Haqqani was the third-ranking official of the Haqqani militant network, which the administration considers the most potent threat to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, and the most senior member killed to date.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
16-year-old charged as adult in D.C. killing
A 16-year-old who a D.C. prosecutor said was part of a group responsible for a "string" of armed robberies in Southeast Washington was arrested Wednesday in the shooting death of a man this month.
( by Peter Hermann and Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
McDonnell deserved better from convention
Despite his conservative accomplishments in Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell is perhaps too temperate to get a big speaking role at the GOP convention.
(, The Washington Post)
Campaign spending and GOP platform plank
The Republican Party's 2012 platform has a new plank about how to regulate campaign spending. It says there should be next to none.
(, The Washington Post)
Uninsured rates vary widely in D.C. region
More than 9 in 10 residents of the District and Loudoun County have health insurance, while Prince George's County, Manassas and Manassas Park have the highest level of uninsured residents.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Vienna church says Fairfax County sign rules violate First Amendment
Fairfax County's two-message per day limit for electronic signs is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.
( by Corinne Reilly , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Ryan promises GOP 'won't duck the tough issues'
Vice presidential nominee rouses the crowd on second day of convention with a call for an American 'turnaround'
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Ryan's story, minus the wonky parts
In his convention speech, as elsewhere, the Republican vice presidential candidate plays up his regular-guy status.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Paul Ryan Republican convention speech (full text)
Full text of Ryan's speech to the GOP national convention.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)
Rice speaks to RNC (full text)
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)
Advice for Mitt, from GOP politicians
Top politicians offer their views on how Mitt Romney should conduct the general election campaign.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Non-MDs need not apply
For the parent of an allergy-prone child, unsolicited suggestions are aggravating.
(, The Washington Post)
Voters' viewing habits: Top 20 shows among certain groups
A study breaks down the top 20 television shows that are popular among groups with certain political leanings.
( , The Washington Post)
We've come a long way — maybe?
In 1972, the Republican convention saw demands for women's progress. But some battles are still being fought.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)
Looking for voters? Here are the shows for you
TV COLUMN | Just in time for the party conventions comes a study on the TV shows with the highest concentration of each political party's most loyal voters.
(, The Washington Post)
'H Street': Not another show about Washington
Joel N. Clark and Kasey Kirby have made a pilot for the sitcom that's set in D.C. but isn't concerned with politicos or legislative dealmaking.
( by Erin Williams , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Small business a common theme at Republican Convention
Paul Ryan's emotional remarks punctuate the party's efforts to sell its ticket to Main Street.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Treasury moving 450 jobs out of Prince George's
The federal government is relocating 450 Treasury Department jobs from Hyattsville to Parkersburg, W.Va.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business writer , The Washington Post)
At pivotal moment, Bernanke low on economic ammo
On Friday, the Federal Reserve chairman returns to the annual economic conference at Jackson Hole, Wyo., still facing huge economic challenges, but now he's far more constrained by both politics and limitations on what the Fed can do to help the economy.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Citigroup agrees to $590 million subprime settlement
Citigroup has agreed to pay $590 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by investors alleging that the bank failed to disclose its exposure to subprime mortgage debt.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
GOP's 'debt clock' ticks about the same speed for both parties
A big "debt clock" will prominently tick off the nation's real-time accumulation of red ink when Paul Ryan takes the stage Wednesday night in Tampa.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Helu, Royster revive their chances to start at RB
Helu has two rushing touchdowns and Royster has one as they answer rookie Alfred Morris's strong game against Indianapolis last week.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
Redskins roll over Bucs, 30-3
Backup QB Kirk Cousins again shows his NFL potential, while Roy Helu and Evan Royster combine to rush for three touchdowns.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Saunders falls in Orioles debut
West Springfield High graduate Joe Saunders loses his first start with his favorite childhood team, the Orioles.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Harper, Nats clobber losing streak
Slumping slugger Bryce Harper has the first multi-homer game of his career in Miami as Washington's offense snaps to attention to halt a five-game losing streak
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Redskins vs. Bucs: Backups everywhere
OPINION | In the Redskins' preseason finale, there were subs on the field, in the stands and in the press box.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
GOP adopts Internet freedom plank
Republicans adopted an Internet freedom plank, vow to protect current governance.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's tight ship has small leak; employee training manual surfaces
A Web site uncovers a training book that shows tactics employees use to make customers feel empowered to buy.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung set to unveil new Galaxy Note
Samsung's next Note is said to be bigger, and have an innovative screen.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
New hole in Java opens doors to more Mac malware
Vulnerability nods to the Flashback trojan, which some say affected hundreds of thousands of Macs earlier this year.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Report: Apple planning big changes for how you listen to music on its devices
At its rumored Sept. 12 press event, the company is planning to announce a new feature update called "AirPlay Direct."
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
5 Australian troops killed
Attacks by rogue Afghan forces continue, adding to mistrust between NATO, Afghan troops.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Peter J. Zwack, 85, was liquor magnate, ambassador for Hungary
Peter J. Zwack, a liquor magnate who served a tempestuous stint in Washington as ambassador from Hungary in the early 1990s, died Aug. 4.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Egypt to detain Shafiq if he returns
Egyptian authorities will detain former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq for questioning in a corruption investigation if he returns from abroad, a judge said.
( by Yasmine Saleh , The Washington Post)
Book: Bin Laden did not defend himself
In firsthand account of raid by ex-SEAL, al-Qaeda leader appears neither to surrender nor to directly challenge the special forces troops.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Weighing the Humvee's replacement
The Army has awarded $99.5 million in contracts for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the $250,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, which is to replace the Humvee.
(, The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Mr. Ryan's misleading speech
His convention address took some liberties with the facts.
(, The Washington Post)
Mr. Romney's fuzzy tax math
An adviser's analysis of the nominee's tax plan raises additional questions.
(, The Washington Post)
Time to fix the Capitol dome
Congress has the opportunity to protect a national treasure.
(, The Washington Post)
Are voters bluffing?
Do Americans want big government's favors or not?
(, The Washington Post)
A way out of Syria
The regime's most prominent military defector speaks up.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Canning, Labor Day
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
(, vForum)
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