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NATION
France urges action in Syria
President's call for shadow government puts pressure on U.S.
( by Anne Gearan and Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
Reginald Bartholomew, U.S. diplomat, dies at 76
Mr. Bartholomew served in a number of posts, at home and abroad. Most dramatically, he was ambassador to Lebanon when the U.S. Embassy there was bombed.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Despots and diplomacy
President Obama appears to be rewarding the dictatorial leaders of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan for their short-term assistance in Afghanistan.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. troops tried to burn 500 copies of Koran, investigation says
U.S. troops tried to burn about 500 copies of the Koran as part of a badly bungled security sweep at an Afghan prison in February, despite repeated warnings from Afghan soldiers that they were making a colossal mistake.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Why women VCs shouldn't care about the Silicon Valley stereotype
The Silicon Valley tech stereotype is fixed, and not one that plays favorably to women. Here's why they shouldn't care.
( by Jenn Wei | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
Prince George's officer accidentally shoots himself
A Prince George's County police officer shot and wounded himself by accident Monday as he backed away from a possibly rabid fox that was racing toward him, a county police spokesman said.
( by Martin Weil and Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Md. court hears 'Duck docket' of wildlife cases
The stakes are significant: protecting some of the region's most treasured wildlife and federal land.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)
Montgomery schools open with a little extra space
Montgomery County's newest school opened for the first time Monday in Silver Spring.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
D.C. can keep installing new smart meters in taxis
Efforts to roll out much-demanded features in approximately 6,500 cabs still face serious threats.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Virginia gets royal treatment at convention
Delegates from the Commonwealth are feeling wooed at the Republican National Convention, thanks to their role as a battleground state.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
The government's airplane crash detective
James Cash has spent nearly three decades in federal service successfully deciphering information from electronic recording devices to help determine the causes of major aviation and other transportation accidents.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
D.C. can keep installing new smart meters in taxis
Efforts to roll out much-demanded features in approximately 6,500 cabs still face serious threats.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Federal judge says Ohio must count disputed votes
Ruling will allow ballots to count in cases where a mistake by a poll worker leads to an improper vote.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Virginia gets royal treatment at convention
Delegates from the Commonwealth are feeling wooed at the Republican National Convention, thanks to their role as a battleground state.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
GOP presses ahead with convention
After losing the first day of their convention to Tropical Storm Isaac, Republicans plan for Tuesday.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
(, The Washington Post)
Kids at crossroads
Whether your child is entering kindergarten, middle or high school, there are ways to ease their fears about these key transitions.
(, The Washington Post)
GOP's musical lineup
It's a big gig on a big stage — but how much politics are involved for the performers who play the Republican National Convention?
( by Reliable Source , The Washington Post)
'2016': The eve of destruction?
One of the top 10 films at the weekend box office was a documentary that equates Barack Obama's reelection with the death and dismemberment of the United States of America.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Volleyball player trains for Paralympics
Kari Miller, who lost her legs in a car crash, is training for Paralympic competition in sitting volleyball.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Lessons from government contractors: bid more, and smarter
A new survey shows significant behavioral differences between successful and less active government contractors.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)
Tropical Storm Isaac intersecting with Gulf Coast, GOP and a painful past
Forecasters expect the storm to develop into a Category 1 hurricane and make landfall on the Louisiana or Mississippi coast Wednesday.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Consolidation of small banks on rise
A growing number of small and medium-sized banks are merging as shrinking profit margins, tepid loan demand and low interest rates place pressure on their operations.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Smartphone makers in a 'pinch'
Friday's ruling for Apple upheld patents for the "pinch to zoom" finger maneuver, clouding the future of the gesture for anyone inclined to buy mobile devices from other companies.
( by Craig Timberg and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Taking the euro out of the crisis
At a time when the future of the currency is in doubt and millions are unemployed or underemployed, an alternative, euro-free economy is springing up in Spain and elsewhere.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha in Barcelona , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: August 28
(, The Washington Post)
Another one-run win for O's
An eighth-inning homer by Nate McLouth gives the Orioles a 4-3 win, their 13th straight one-run victory.
( by Adam Kilgore by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Bison try to keep building
Howard will try to continue its rebuilding despite having a number of players ineligible at the start of the season.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Redskins cut Rackers, trade Barnes
Right tackle Jammal Brown is put on physically unable to perform list after another surgery on his ailing hip.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
QB Rocco to start for Virginia
Junior Michael Rocco wins a three-way battle to start the season opener against Richmond on Saturday.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple's iPad mini coming in Oct., report says
Next iPhone expected to be released in September.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The energy efficiency rebound: major fire or blowing smoke?
A lot of ink has been spilled over what some people believe is an inherent flaw in energy efficiency technology. But does the so-called energy efficiency rebound effect, also called Jevons Paradox, present a major fire or is it just blowing smoke?
( by Carol L. Stimmel, Research Director, Pike Research, a part of Navigant | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Dropbox adds two-step verification to make your account more secure
Users will need two proofs of identity, such as their password and a code sent to their phone.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung unveils Galaxy Player 5.8
The company adds to its Player lineup for listening to music, watching videos, and playing Android games and apps.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
AOL reveals how it will return $1.1B to shareholders
AOL said in April that it would give proceeds of its patent sale to Microsoft back to its shareholders.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
12 Mexican police will be questioned in shooting of U.S. government workers
The Mexican attorney general announced Monday that 12 Mexican federal police were taken into custody for their involvement in the shooting of two U.S. government workers.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
France urges action in Syria
President's call for shadow government puts pressure on U.S.
( by Anne Gearan and Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
ASEAN nations struggle with rivalries
China's increasingly assertive territorial claims are leading to deep divisions in the region.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
Despots and diplomacy
President Obama appears to be rewarding the dictatorial leaders of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan for their short-term assistance in Afghanistan.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. troops tried to burn 500 copies of Koran, investigation says
U.S. troops tried to burn about 500 copies of the Koran as part of a badly bungled security sweep at an Afghan prison in February, despite repeated warnings from Afghan soldiers that they were making a colossal mistake.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Nature's joke on the GOP
If Isaac puts an end to future political conventions, nobody should mourn.
(, The Washington Post)
Polarized to a draw
Decided voters are not easily budged.
(, The Washington Post)
Stealing Medicare
In their alternate reality, Republicans stand up for the Great Society.
(, The Washington Post)
Why gold is not good
Ron Paul's push is radically pessimistic.
(, The Washington Post)
Syria's escalating slaughter
The president's passivity is unsustainable.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Is God angry at the GOP? At New Orleans?
Brad Hirschfield discusses whether God is angry at the GOP? At New Orleans? Is it offensive to suggest either, even in jest?
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel: Annual photo contest
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
The best of 'Dear Prudence'
This week readers discussed the best, worst, or weirdest 'Dear Prudence' advice and submissions.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell: All things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell answered reader questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
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