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For first time, FDA exercises power to approve tobacco products
The agency said two Lorillard brands didn't pose new health concerns. Four other applications were rejected.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
After Snowden leak, critics of U.S. see chance to return rhetorical fire
Countries with dismal human rights records cast themselves as the champions of political freedom.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
NSA head acknowledges flaws with fact sheet on surveillance programs
The agency removed the four-page document after concerns about its accuracy were raised by lawmakers.
( by Greg Miller and Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Putin says Edward Snowden beyond Russian authority
Snowden has requested asylum in Ecuador from the government of President Rafael Correa.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)
Study: Diluted oil sands crude no more likely to leak than other oil
The National Research Council refutes a claim by opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline extension.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
6 rescued from Montgomery Village fire; five injuries reported
five hurt, six rescued in Montgomery Village fire Tuesday night
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Businessman, son accused of bribery scheme to obtain D.C. taxi licenses
Anthony C.Y. Cheng Sr. and his son are accused of trying to pay to officials to fake taxi company papers.
( by Ann E. Marimow, Mike DeBonis and Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Donor bought Rolex for Va. gov., people familiar with gift say
They say the first lady suggested that Star Scientific's CEO buy her a watch that she could give to McDonnell.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Car smashes into building in downtown D.C.
At least four people were injured when a car rammed into the building housing a restaurant in Northwest.
( by Nicole Chavez and Stefanie Dazio , The Washington Post)
Moco budget shows gap for 2015
County looking at possible $300 million budget gap for fiscal '15
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
The last days of a Senate seat-warmer
Mo Cowan wraps up six months as Massachusetts' temporary senator, with no plans to come back.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court blocks a key provision of Voting Rights Act
Justices ruled 5 to 4 that Congress must update its parameters for singling out states for oversight.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Lessons from the ultimate public servant: Nelson Mandela
The Diary looks at Mandela's life of public service and the lessons he holds for America's federal workers.
(, The Washington Post)
Is it possible to pass a Voting Rights Act for the 21st century?
The Supreme Court put a challenge to Congress on voting rights. But politics may get in the way.
( by Karen Tumulty and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court says law doesn't require custody for Indian father
A divided court says Indian Child Welfare Act doesn't apply when dad "abandoned" Baby Veronica
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: It's a pepper!
Heloise II answers the question "what is a pimento?" and offers a pimento recipe from Heloise I.
(, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Jerk magnet worries about her bad mojo
A woman who attracts cads needs to make a list of what she's doing, and then do everything differently.
(, The Washington Post)
Carolyn Hax: A bully solution to break free of dad's control
A student should work hard at the job she was forced to accept but take steps toward a better future.
(, The Washington Post)
Olney Theatre takes satisfying stroll down 'Angel Street'
Alan Wade leads a fine cast through the familiar Victorian potboiler.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
At congressional softball game, women go to bat for each other
Fifth annual contest, in which lawmakers and journalists face off, brings off-the-field victories, too.
( by Pamela Ryckman , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Small business lobbyists raise concerns with immigration bill
As the legislation nears approval in the Senate, red flags emerge for businesses on Main Street.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
'I feel like a trapped animal,' says U.S. hostage at Beijing factory
Strategy of detaining a supervisor who visits their plant is not uncommon among China workers.
( by Lydia DePillis , The Washington Post)
Sprint accepts SoftBank bid; clothier explains rift with founder
A roundup of news from the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)
Home prices, new home sales rise
It was a sunny Tuesday morning for the housing market.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)
CFTC may charge MF Global execs beyond Corzine, legal experts say
For Corzine to be liable, people under his control would have to be charged with wrongdoing.
( Karen Freifeld and Emily Flitter , Reuters)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for June 26
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Casilla's 3-run blast leads O's
Alexi Casilla makes the most of a rare start by slugging a three-run homer to lead Baltimore past Cleveland.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Nats finally show their support
The offense rises up, at last, for Gio Gonzalez and the bullpen hangs on for a 7-5 win over Arizona.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Big East commish? Try Ackerman
Former WNBA president expected to be named commissioner to lead conference in its re-launch.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Barnes and Noble to stop making Nook tablets in-house
Following a drop in earnings, the bookseller says it is looking for manufacturing partners.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
OUYA's CEO looks to the future as console launches
Ouya went to Kickstarter after the traditional route didn't work.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The Circuit: E.U. adviser backs Google on search privacy
An adviser to an E.U. court, in a non-binding opinion, says regulators can't order data to be pulled from search.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Sony joins the absurdly big smartphone club with the 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra
If Sony's latest device is any indication, gigantic smartphones are here to stay.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
iOS 7 beta 2: Siri is a man!
Hearing her voice as a him after all these years is definitely a little weird. Not as weird, of course, as asking Siri about the switch.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Putin joins in on Snowden do-si-do
The leader said the leaker is still at a Moscow airport but that Russia has no grounds to extradite him.
( by Kathy Lally and Will Englund , The Washington Post)
After Snowden leak, critics of U.S. see chance to return rhetorical fire
Countries with dismal human rights records cast themselves as the champions of political freedom.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
NSA head acknowledges flaws with fact sheet on surveillance programs
The agency removed the four-page document after concerns about its accuracy were raised by lawmakers.
( by Greg Miller and Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Qatari ruler hands power to son to mark 'new era'
Qatar's ruler formally handed power Tuesday to his 33-year-old son, capping a carefully crafted transition that puts a new generation in charge of the Persian Gulf nation's vast energy wealth.
( by Brian Murphy , The Washington Post)
World Digest: June 25, 2013
Europe may impose Magnitsky sanctions against Russia; Web sites are hit in Koreas on war anniversary.
(, The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
'A dagger into the heart of the Voting Rights Act'
John Lewis and others react to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder.
(, The Washington Post)
A murder trial is no joking matter
A weird start to George Zimmerman's defense.
(, The Washington Post)
Google, meet Darwin
Technology lets us see distant worlds, but the best view is up close.
(, The Washington Post)
America's real border trouble
The South is the biggest challenge to U.S. jobs.
(, The Washington Post)
Roberts guts MLK's triumph
The Supreme Court's chief justice invokes the civil rights leader only to demolish a key part of his legacy.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Doughnut Wars finale
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Ask Aaron: This week in politics
Post Politics's Aaron Blake discusses what's happening in politics live with readers.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
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Astrologer Susan Miller answers your questions
Astrologer Susan Miller, founder of AstrologyZone, will answer your questions about astrology and what's coming up for each of the signs.
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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.
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