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Boston Marathon bombing victims will split $60.9 million
Double amputees and families of the dead will receive $2.2 million each.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
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Guantanamo detainee died from drug overdose, report finds
Adnan Latif swallowed two dozen capsules of an anti-psychotic drug and had nine narcotics in his body.
( by Peter Finn and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
NFL says no to helping Obamacare
Senate GOP leaders warn sports organizations not to partner with the Obama administration.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar and Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Final rule on employer-provided contraceptive coverage put in place
HHS declines to provide more exemptions for religious organizations.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Montgomery Co. trying to make more parks accessible to the disabled
Federal authorities are pressuring the county to improve accessibility, but not all parks will be modified.
( by Nicole Chavez , The Washington Post)
Downpours, gusty winds cause damage and power outages
Thousands without power early Saturday after fierce storms topple trees, produce deluges in N.Va.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Maryland man killed in Egypt protests
College student reported killed in protests in Egypt graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Washington area religion events
Religion events from around the Washington area
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D.C. Youth Poetry Slam team travels to South Africa to exchange words, ideas
During two-week trip, students will focus on poetry and social justice and meet with activists and poets.
( by DeNeen L. Brown , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
House committee says Lois Lerner waived Fifth Amendment right
The IRS official asserted her innocence before invoking her right against self-incrimination.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)
In push for more foreign workers, one powerful lobby falls short
Under Senate immigration bill, foreign-worker construction visas can never exceed 15,000 per year.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
Lawyers for Va. governor's ex-chef want to subpoena Cuccinelli
Attorneys for Todd Schneider say they want to question the attorney general about Star Scientific ties.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
8-year-old Pr. George's girl to take over for Md.'s O'Malley on Tuesday
Genea Harrison was picked to be "governor for a day," based on an essay she wrote.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
In Zimmerman trial, conflicting testimony from neighbors
Witnesses contradict one another on whom the aggressor was in the tussle between Zimmerman and Martin.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Does detergent kill germs?
If you're not using hot water, chlorine bleach or a pine oil disinfectant, you may not be killing germs.
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Ask Amy: Girlfriend must rethink relationship with cheater
She's a little too trusting in her cheating beau. Amy tells her to get a dog to see what faithfulness is like.
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Carolyn Hax: Charity registries and clarifying responsibilities
Advice columnist talks about how we handle other people's feelings and charity registries for weddings.
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Cheap, trendy 'fast fashion' in demand, despite factory dangers
Bangladesh plant's collapse and other incidents have little effect on public's penchant for trendy clothing.
( by Cara Kelly , The Washington Post)
A book critic's heavenly night on the town
A chance Metro encounter leads to a remarkable and enchanted evening spent with people who love books.
( by Ron Charles , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Firms grapple with DOMA decision
Some private companies are finding that the changes they may have to make are more complicated than expected.
( by Catherine Ho Capital Business Writer , The Washington Post)
SEC cracks down on disclosure in municipal bond sales
Through enforcement, it seeks to help investors make fully informed decisions about what they're buying.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
S&P 500 has strongest first half since 1998; other business news
A roundup of news from the business world.
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Fed officials try to calm investors' fears of rising interest rates
Nine of the Fed's top brass made speeches this week to set the record straight about rates.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
BlackBerry comeback hits bump as company reports first-quarter loss
Sales of smartphones running its new system are far behind Apple and smaller competitors such as Nokia.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for June 29
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Nationals rally to beat Matt Harvey, Mets, 6-4
The Nationals erased a three-run deficit and charged to a 6-4 victory.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
McLouth has answer for Orioles
After trailing 3-0, Nate McLouth hits the winning home run in the seventh in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Baseball's rebirth in Ward 7
A renaissance is taking place, and it's being led by a 30-year-old New York transplant — a cop, no less.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
Weather wreaks havoc on schedule
Friday's wave of thunderstorms means there will be a lot of golf to be played Saturday in Bethesda.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
BlackBerry comeback hits bump as company reports first-quarter loss
Sales of smartphones running its new system are far behind Apple and smaller competitors such as Nokia.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook sets up review policy for pages, groups
The social network will now review whether some are too controversial to show with ads.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Netflix's new virtual assistant is a somewhat annoying way to discover new movies
Built on the back of Netflix's algorithms, Max suggests users new content based on their mood, viewing history, and how they rate certain titles.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
The Circuit: Immigration reform, spectrum and patents
Tech groups cheer Senate vote; T-Mobile add more spectrum; new bill would shield USPTO from cuts
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Why Google might want to launch a console
The tech giant is a major player in the gaming world and may want to ride the mobile wave to real success.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Obama to meet with Mandela's family in South Africa
President will meet privately with Nelson Mandela's family in Johannesburg to express message of gratitude.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
American killed in Egyptian protests
Opponents of President Mohamed Morsi are planning to call for his ouster in mass rallies Sunday.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
Guantanamo detainee died from drug overdose, report finds
Adnan Latif swallowed two dozen capsules of an anti-psychotic drug and had nine narcotics in his body.
( by Peter Finn and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
World Digest: June 28, 2013
Bombings kill at least 15 people in Iraq; Vatican official arrested in alleged plot to transfer cash.
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Number of federal wiretaps rose 71 percent in 2012
There was no explanation why the total was so much higher than in a typical year.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The true nature of marriage
Focusing on "marriage equality" gets the debate wrong.
( by Donald Wuerl , The Washington Post)
Why altruism is good business
Yes, companies have to act in their own self-interest. But the best ones also know how to employ empathy.
( by Ralph Gomory , The Washington Post)
Obama's strange Mideast policy
The military situation in Syria is slipping away.
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Mandela's gold standard
The South African leader has set a high bar for us all.
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A new kind of American power
The problem isn't decline or China, but the "rise of the rest."
( by Joseph S. Nye Jr. , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ronda Carman on interior design and her new book | Home Front
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Corky Sherwood Forest: Carolyn Hax Live: Friday, June 28
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
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The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
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The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discussed the latest in political news.
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