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NATION
Isaac creeps towards New Orleans
On Katrina anniversary, weaker storm is still strong enough to batter the coast, threaten flood barriers.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Hurricane Isaac bears down on Louisiana
Emergency officials worry that residents aren't taking threat of storm surges, flooding seriously.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Amnesty International Web site hacked
Supporters of the Syrian government hack site, posting items that falsely accused rebels of atrocities.
( by James Ball , The Washington Post)
Neil Armstrong: a dance remembered
Telin Ozier's chance meeting with Neil Armstrong underscored how humble he was, even after walking on the moon.
( by Bethonie Butler , The Washington Post)
EPA issues tougher mpg standards
The Obama administration announces strict new fuel efficiency vehicle standards, requiring the U.S. auto fleet average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Meth lab discovered at Arlington high-rise, police say
Dozens of residents of a high-rise apartment house in North Arlington were ordered out of the building late Monday after police discovered what they thought was an illicit laboratory for producing methamphetamine.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
McDonnell getting time in the spotlight
Va. governor addressed the Republican National Convention on Tuesday not once but twice.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Memories of the Beatles and more
John Kelly: Monkees tribute will be part of the weekend's big Beatles festival.
(, The Washington Post)
Election campaign's racism is no picnic for blacks
The Republicans are using racist code words and "dog whistles" to stir up resentment of President Obama and the black community in general.
(, The Washington Post)
Gay, Latino activists form coalition to promote Md. ballot measures
Community leaders launch a campaign to support each other's ballot initiatives on Md.'s ballot.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Christie addresses RNC
THE TAKE | Mitt Romney may be the Republican Party's presidential nominee and Paul Ryan the vice presidential running mate, but Chris Christie takes a back seat to no one in the GOP.
(, The Washington Post)
Business owner wins GOP nod in Okla.
Plumbing company owner Markwayne Mullin won a Republican runoff in the race to replace retiring Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.). Other GOP candidates were battling in Arizona.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Ann Romney's speech: Defining Mitt in prime time
Taking stage at biggest moment yet, she says those struggling in the down economy — particularly women — need help making life a little easier.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
McDonnell getting time in the spotlight
Va. governor addressed the Republican National Convention on Tuesday not once but twice.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
New AFGE president eyes November elections
J. David Cox, the new AFGE president, eyes the U.S. presidential race and Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Stop trying to one-up someone else
Think your story will make the other person feel better? Try listening first.
(, The Washington Post)
Vogue's September issue: Boosting the spirit and economy
Vogue's September issue sparks a a novel thought in this election year: An American institution is prospering, encouraging the wealthy to spend rather than merely be taxed, to reward innovators instead of regulators.
( by Ned Martel , The Washington Post)
Superheroes and a tiger take the stage
Upcoming plays: Superhero mystique in "Reals" at Theater Alliance at H Street Playhouse; ghosts of Iraq in "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" at Round House Theatre.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Girls' names change more than boys'
It turns out there's a lot of history in what kids are called.
(, The Washington Post)
First Bite: Cusbah South Asian Spice Bar on H Street NE
The "authentic" spicing of a small plate of palak paneer was more Midwestern than subcontinental.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Banks' earnings up
Borrowers are doing a better job of managing loan payments, helping banks improve their asset quality and boost earnings 21 percent, to $34.5 billion in the second quarter.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
He gives, and sibling receives
Mix finances and family, and the results are complicated and will often leave somebody angry or feeling taken advantage of.
(, The Washington Post)
Google advertises Nexus 7 on home page
Google made an unusual addition to its home page Tuesday: It showcased an ad.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The euro convergence that never was
The common currency's architects thought it would smooth out the differences among national economies in Europe. Globalization proved them wrong.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Home prices post annual gain
Home prices are headed up, providing fresh evidence of a nascent recovery in the housing market.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: August 29
(, The Washington Post)
Strasburg shelled as Nats' slide continues
Looking to their ace to halt a four-game slide, Stephen Strasburg instead is battered in Florida for seven runs, five earned, in five innings as the Nationals drop their fifth straight.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls
(, The Washington Post)
United enters crucial stretch
D.C. United enters an important set of games beginning Wednesday night with a match against the rival Red Bulls.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Cooley's cut, and the fans bleed
OPINION | Chris Cooley was the one constant during an irresponsible era of Washington Redskins football.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google advertises Nexus 7 on home page
Google made an unusual addition to its home page Tuesday: It showcased an ad.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Lexmark to stop making inkjet printers
Lexmark plans to focus instead on laser printers, which are used predominantly in businesses.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Twitter files appeal in major social media case
A Twitter account is at the center of an ongoing court fight to define individuals' rights in their social media accounts.
( by Jeff John Roberts | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Apple's iPhone could have NFC chip: report
Alleged leaked photos of the phone's front panel show something that could be an NFC chip.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Kindle Touch goes out of stock ahead of Amazon's Sept. announcements
If you needed further proof that Amazon is planning a sequel to the eReader, look no further.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
In Colombia, possible peace talks with the FARC
The government announces that it is engaged in "exploratory talks" with the rebels to end one of the world's oldest armed conflicts.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
U.S. workers shot in Mexico may be CIA employees
Mexico's president apologizes for attack in which Mexican federal police fired multiple rounds at an armored U.S. Embassy vehicle.
( by William Booth and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Syria's Assad claims edge in conflict
Developments on the ground appeared to back up Syrian president's assessment on state TV of fight against rebels.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
Israeli court: Military not at fault in activist Rachel Corrie's death
Judge says Corrie had "put herself in a dangerous situation."
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Amnesty International Web site hacked
Supporters of the Syrian government hack site, posting items that falsely accused rebels of atrocities.
( by James Ball , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The likability gap
How Romney's challenge is similar to Reagan's.
(, The Washington Post)
Virgina leaving children behind
The state's new performance goals would ask less of minority and poor students.
(, The Washington Post)
Fund fight
The battle for money market reform must go on.
(, The Washington Post)
The South rises, again
The ghosts of Dixie return in the modern GOP.
(, The Washington Post)
The Ron Paul revolt
Just the latest crisis Romney failed to control.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Is God angry at the GOP? At New Orleans?
Brad Hirschfield discussed whether God is angry at the GOP? At New Orleans? Is it offensive to suggest either, even in jest?
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Canning, Labor Day
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
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