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NATION
Friend of Trayvon Martin describes the teen's final moments
Rachel Jeantel, who was on the phone with Martin before he was killed, is now a key witness in the trial.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)

CIA report refutes findings of Senate panel
The agency's report challenges the findings of a Senate investigation of the CIA's interrogation program.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Another effort at nuke cuts
Fine Print: Obama's effort praised and criticized.
(, The Washington Post)

Curtis W. Tarr, Selective Service chief, dies at 88
Mr. Tarr oversaw the lottery for the military draft during the Vietnam War.
( by M.L. Johnson , The Washington Post)

In 2009, Snowden voiced disdain for leakers of classified data
Those who reveal such information "should be shot," he said, according to newly disclosed chat logs.
( by Peter Finn and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Fake British spy scheduled for Thursday sentencing
Kevin Halligen duped lawyers, lobbyists and even the woman he pretended to marry.
( by Julie Zauzmer , The Washington Post)

At National Cathedral, LGBT Christians celebrate with prayer
"This is the day that the Lord hath made," congregants sing on the evening of the Supreme Court vote.
( by Julie Zauzmer , The Washington Post)

Female passenger attacks Metro bus driver during wild ride
Passenger and driver scuffle on bus ride in Northeast Washington; police arrest 18-year-old woman for assault.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Va. superintendents worry grading scale will only measure poverty
The new A to F scale is intended to give parents an easy-to-understand summary of a school's quality.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)

Downed tree shuts down street in NW D.C.
Tree and power line fell on River Road at 42nd Street
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
No softball questions about these Capitol Hill players
The Congressional Women's Softball Game looks like a winner, even if the lawmakers' team didn't prevail.
(, The Washington Post)

Kennedy's opinion could predict the future for same-sex marriage
ANALYSIS | The Supreme Court moves incrementally, but its decisions hold importance for the future.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

In Va., same-sex marriage rulings highlight split in governor's race
Cuccinelli has expressed support for California's Proposition 8; McAuliffe expresses support for rulings.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Living-wage bill passes initial D.C. Council vote
Measure would require "big box" stores like Wal-Mart to pay workers no less than $12.50 an hour.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Border security deal added to Senate immigration bill
Senators amend the immigration bill to bolster security, but House leaders warn again that they'll move slowly.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: When it comes to greeting friends, only do no harm
A friendly fist bump and the like from a peer in the schoolyard should not be looked upon as an insult.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Out of ink? Maybe not
Readers respond with hints on what to do when a printer incorrectly displays an 'out of ink' message.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Listmaking mom needs to look in the mirror
She claims her daughter has "a touch of ADHD," but her micromanagement doesn't seem to be the answer.
(, The Washington Post)

Can't she see he's a jerk?
An outsider notices that a friend changes around her significant other. Is it time to say something?
(, The Washington Post)

At the Supreme Court, waiting for history
What it was like for the crowds anticipating the decisions on DOMA and Proposition 8.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Lagarde: World can withstand Fed withdrawal
With the end of quantitative easing on the horizon, attention turns to the risk of a world without Fed support.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Marc Rich, financier pardoned by Clinton, dies at 78
Before his 2001 pardon, billionaire commodities dealer was a fugitive wanted for fraud, tax evasion.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)

Wal-Mart, Gap closer to signing deal on increased factory safety
Wal-Mart, Gap are among retailers in talks to sign an accord on safety in Bangladesh garment factories.
( by Katerina Sokou , The Washington Post)

Twitter CEO says firm wants to give more specifics on data requests
Company was not listed on slides detailing the NSA's PRISM program, which included other tech giants.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

U.S. cuts estimate of 1st-quarter economic growth to 1.8 percent
A roundup of news from the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: June 27

(, The Washington Post)

D.C. United advances in Open Cup
D.C. United beats New England, 3-1, to reach the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Nats make quick work of D-backs
Anthony Rendon has three hits and Jordan Zimmermann wins his 11th game as Nationals beat Arizona.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

All Woods can do is play host
Tiger Woods can't play because of an elbow injury, but is performing all his duties as host of the AT&T National.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Top draft prospects have come far
For Otto Porter Jr., Alex Len, Victor Oladipo and others, NBA draft is merely latest stop on long journey.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Twitter CEO says firm wants to give more specifics on data requests
Company was not listed on slides detailing the NSA's PRISM program, which included other tech giants.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Nvidia delays launch for Shield gaming device at last second
The company blamed a "mechanical issue" for holding back on shipping.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Windows 8.1: All about Microsoft's latest update
Microsoft showed off a new update to its operating system.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Ouya readies for competition with Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft
The console on sale Tuesday uses Android and is open to all developers, selling for $99.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

The Circuit: Group files E.U. PRISM complaints
A student group is suing the European subsidiaries of Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Skype, Yahoo.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Ahead of protests, Egypt's president defends his first year
Mohamed Morsi admits mistakes but says corruption and opponents are to blame for a "made-up" crisis.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

In Mandela's village, prayers and love flow to man who has 'given so much'
Amid reflections on his legacy, there is resentment of those who seek to exploit the icon's fame.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan in Qunu, South Africa , The Washington Post)

Pakistani officials ordered to start Musharraf treason investigation
If convicted, the former military ruler could face life in prison or the death penalty.
( by Munir Ahmed , The Washington Post)

CIA report refutes findings of Senate panel
The agency's report challenges the findings of a Senate investigation of the CIA's interrogation program.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Another effort at nuke cuts
Fine Print: Obama's effort praised and criticized.
(, The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
'Smart' or 'outrageous'?
Gay rights advocates and critics react to Wednesday's Supreme Court decisions.
(, The Washington Post)

The NSA-leak fallout
The future of privacy and storage online.
(, The Washington Post)

Conservatives' judicial power grab
The right using its Supreme Court majority to drag the country back to the Gilded Age.
(, The Washington Post)

A triumph for same-sex marriage
Supreme Court rolls back two discriminatory laws.
(, The Washington Post)

The high cost of the GOP's alarmist rhetoric on immigration
Blame Republicans for unnecessary overspending at the U.S.-Mexico border.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, 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)

Free Range on Food: Doughnut Wars finale
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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