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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Sally Jenkins: Simply flawless when it counted
COLUMN | The U.S. women’s gymnastics team might be small in stature, but it came up huge in Tuesday’s team competition.
(By Sally Jenkins)
Mike Wise: At the apex, Phelps has room for Mom
COLUMN | Michael Phelps can’t match Beijing, but he’s showing a refreshing human side in London — looking for Mom in the stands, finishing in places other than first.
(By Mike Wise)
Ted Cruz wins Texas GOP primary
The tea party says his defeat of the state’s lieutenant governor is the movement’s biggest victory this year.
(By Paul Kane)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
(By Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan)
Author and gadfly Gore Vidal dead at 86
Gore Vidal, hailed for his bold writing and brazen wit, succumbed to pneumonia in his Hollywood Hills home after a long illness.
(By Michael Dirda)
NATION
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran
The Obama administration and Congress moved separately Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Iran to force it to curb its nuclear activities.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
( by Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
New presidents: How to make a smooth entry into the White House
‘President Bush and President Obama exchanged information and talked about substantive issues.’
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers, media are duplicitous on leaks
Lawmakers and news media are hypocrites when it comes to leaks.
(, The Washington Post)
Kofi Annan’s legacy gets bruised
His failure to get Syria’s regime to agree to a brokered transition leaves a mark on the former U.N. secretary general’s legacy as a diplomatic dealmaker.
( by Colum Lynch at the UNITED NATIONS , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
There’s a lesson in the TSP breach
Senate testimony indicates federal employees’ money might be safe with the Thrift Saving Plan, but their personal information isn’t — and that includes members of Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
Southern Maryland home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
(, The Washington Post)
Pr. George’s County leader also caregiver for wife
In March, few knew the struggle Rushern Baker and his family had been living with for two years: His wife had early onset dementia. Now they see her condition worsening faster than they thought.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Police release video of Ripken abduction suspect
The man who police say abducted the 74-year-old mother of Oriole great Cal Ripken Jr. was filmed on a surveillance video walking into and out of a store in Anne Arundel County.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
Fairfax County volunteer opportunities
Organizations seek short- and long-term assistance.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
How will Romney’s trip abroad affect the election?
As Mitt Romney wraps up his trip abroad, a series of negative headlines has raised questions about the trip’s effectiveness for the presidential hopeful - even within his own party.
(, The Washington Post)
Ted Cruz wins Texas GOP primary
The tea party says his defeat of the state’s lieutenant governor is the movement’s biggest victory this year.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
There’s a lesson in the TSP breach
Senate testimony indicates federal employees’ money might be safe with the Thrift Saving Plan, but their personal information isn’t — and that includes members of Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
Pr. George’s County leader also caregiver for wife
In March, few knew the struggle Rushern Baker and his family had been living with for two years: His wife had early onset dementia. Now they see her condition worsening faster than they thought.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
One way to limit power outages in the city would be to bury power lines underground, which may cost about six billion dollars. How much extra would you be willing to pay on your monthly electricity bill to do this?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: When it’s time to drop the suggestions
Her brother is highly qualified, educated, motivated — and jobless. Is there a point at which helpful advice becomes a hindrance?
(, The Washington Post)
NBC’s Olympic coverage criticized
The network achieves record ratings at Games by airing taped events in primetime.
(, The Washington Post)
A digression for August, as summer rots
Essay about the month of August.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Dressage riders seek to show sport is more than ‘horse prancing’
The prospect of a presidential hopeful’s horse competing for Olympic gold has brought the nation’s dressage lovers from their barns to defend an obscure sport now known, thanks to Stephen Colbert, as “competitive horse prancing.”
( by Frances Stead Sellers , The Washington Post)
Shooting: A sport with a serious issue
Unlike many other athletes, Olympic champion Kim Rhode and other sport shooters must deal with unfortunate associations: guns and violence.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Romney tax plan would help the rich, study finds
The Republican candidate’s proposed overhaul of the tax code would result in cuts for the wealthiest Americans and higher tax bills for the rest.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
SEC asks Congress for more authority on municipal bonds
The agency wants broader ability to set and enforce disclosure and accounting standards.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Shock therapy to avoid scams
The annual list of the top 10 consumer complaints is out, and it features familiar scams.
(, The Washington Post)
Fed under pressure to act on economy
The Federal Reserve is likely to say it would keep interest rates low through 2015, signaling that the central bank’s leaders expect U.S. unemployment to remain high for that period, economists say.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
No principal reductions for Fannie, Freddie
Head of oversight agency says potential benefit of reducing mortgage values is too small and uncertain for government-chartered firms.
( by Brady Dennis and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Fish perseveres to advance
Mardy Fish overcomes a gimpy ankle and a wavering confidence to win 12 of his last 15 games to bounce Bjorn Phau from the Citi Open.
( by Matt Breen , The Washington Post)
Tillman, Davis spark O’s past Yankees
Chris Davis’s first career grand slam sparks a seven-run second inning as the Orioles beat the Yankees again in New York.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Reserves spark U.S. men to rout of Tunisia
The Americans get their expected blowout and fans get the show they came to see in the 110-63 win over Tunisia, but only after U.S. Coach Mike Krzyzewski started his reserves to open the second half.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Strasburg torched, Nats shut out
Stephen Strasburg allows six runs in only four innings and seems shockingly vulnerable as Philadelphia thumps Washington.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Simply flawless when it counted
COLUMN | The U.S. women’s gymnastics team might be small in stature, but it came up huge in Tuesday’s team competition.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Twitter reaches 500 million user mark
The microblogging site had 500 active users in June, social marketing firm Semiocast says.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Surface tablet to launch Oct. 26
It’s the same day Microsoft releases the Windows 8 operating system, as noted in the company’s annual report to the SEC.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google adds Hangouts to Gmail
With the new feature, Gmail users will be able to video chat with not only other Gmail users, but friends on Google +.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Huge blackout fuels doubts about India’s economic ambitions
Power is restored after two days of blackout that worsened fears about failure to invest in infrastructure.
( by Simon Denyer and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran
The Obama administration and Congress moved separately Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Iran to force it to curb its nuclear activities.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Only exit for besieged Syrian leader may be in a body bag, analysts say
Once hailed as a reformer and a moderate, Assad appears bent on fighting to the end, destroying much of the country in the process.
( by Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Israel: Egypt’s Morsi vows to pursue peace
Disclosure by Peres’s office drew denials in Egypt, where ties with Israel remain controversial.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
India blackout, on second day, leaves 600 million without power
Electrical grids collapse in 14 states in the north and east, putting more than half the country in the dark.
( by Simon Denyer and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Rules for Va. abortion clinics make perfect sense
(, The Washington Post)
From fantasy violence to Aurora reality
(, The Washington Post)
Less-than-Olympic moments
(, The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Eyes on the presidential prize
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Triploid oysters, juicing and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Myths about mass shootings
A journalist and expert on the Columbine shooting weighs in on the Aurora attack.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
In Syria, U.S. intelligence gaps
The United States is struggling to develop a clear understanding of opposition forces inside the country, according to U.S. officials.
(By Greg Miller and Joby Warrick)
James Holmes appears in court
The Colorado massacre suspect, his hair dyed reddish-orange, seemed lethargic at his first court hearing and did not speak.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Carol D. Leonnig)
Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride dies at 61
Sally Ride, an astronaut and physicist who in 1983 became the first American woman sent into space, died of pancreatic cancer Monday at her home in La Jolla, Calif. She was 61.
(By T. Rees Shapiro and Brian Vastag)
More intraparty incumbent battles
Although incumbent vs. incumbent contests won’t be decisive in determining control of the House, they disrupt friendships and help determine the future direction of both parties.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
Returning migrants boost Mexico’s middle class
In the United States, they were illegal aliens. Back home, they are new entrepreneurs using the billions of dollars earned “on the other side” to create a Mexican middle class as the U.S. economy slowed in the global recession.
(By William Booth and Nick Miroff)
NATION
Study says young gay black men at high risk for HIV
Newly released data indicate that more than half of all U.S. black men under 30 could be infected with the virus that causes AIDS in the next decade unless improvements are made.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Politicians praise AIDS investment, urge more spending
At the 19th Annual International AIDS Conference, powerful players from Washington and beyond had the same message: We must do more.
( by David Brown and Alyssa A. Botelho , The Washington Post)
James Holmes appears in court
The Colorado massacre suspect, his hair dyed reddish-orange, seemed lethargic at his first court hearing and did not speak.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
A little bipartisan light amid the darkness in the House
FINE PRINT | There was some bipartisanship, but the House debate on a defense bill makes one wonder whether Congress can claim to be a serious legislative body.
(, The Washington Post)
Environmentalists target Republicans on climate
The League of Conservation Voters’ campaign will target five lawmakers who question the link between human activity and climate change, and will test how voters feel about global warming.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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You don't win 16 Olympic Medals (and counting) in swimming without knowing how to make a splash.
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Gay R&B Vocalist Rahsaan Patterson Applauds 'Courageous’ Frank Ocean As the debate rages on whether or not Frank Ocean truly came out as gay, bisexual or was just detailing his personal memories of falling in love with a male friend four years ago, the fallout has truly been surreal. Before the buzz-heavy R&B vocalist posted a July 4 letter addressing rumors of his sexuality, Ocean tweeted of his conversation-igniting revelation, “my hope is that the babies born these days will inherit less of the bullshit than we did I figured it’d be good to clarify.”
Rahsaan Patterson can more than identify with Frank Ocean. The veteran R&B singer—who scored a top 50 Billboard album and strong radio airplay in 1997 with his self-titled debut—was one of the first African-American soul artists to come out officially as gay during a 2007 interview with BET.com. For Patterson, Ocean’s statement represents a big moment. “I thought Frank coming out was bold; I thought it was courageous,” Patterson tells VIBE. “Particularly since he reps more of the hip-hop realm I found it even more courageous because that’s an area that a lot of folks that support hip-hop and the lifestyle of hip-hop don’t like to really confront and address. Kudos to him.”
Reactions within the R&B/hip-hop community to Ocean’s public statement have been surprisingly on the positive side (Solange Knowles tweeted “I salute you, brave soul. Independence Day” and veteran Queens rhymer Cormega offered, "Frank Ocean is more honest than the average industry person!"). Still, amongst the general African-American music buying public Ocean’s announcement has been a hard pill to swallow (derogatory comments like “Frank Ocean is gay. It’s been confirmed…So no more listening to him” have been omnipresent on the Web).
Historically, African-American musicians have rarely been upfront about their sexuality. For every Sylvester (the flamboyant disco icon never tried to hide the fact that he was gay) there is a Luther Vandross (the legendary vocalist reportedly kept his homosexuality a secret until his 2005 death). And in the overtly masculine world of hip-hop, homosexuality is viewed as a death knell; the sort of news that can literally derail a career. On the flipside, white pop and rock acts like David Bowie, Elton John, and Melissa Eldridge have experienced a more positive acceptance after coming out. It’s a dichotomy that bothers Patterson. READ MORE
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Mayor Gray allegedly knew in Jan. of scandal
Bowser, Catania, Cheh say mayor should step down over “shadow campaign” controversy.
(By Mike DeBonis and Nikita Stewart)
Behind the framework, a cautionary cyber tale
PART 3 | The Tridium company’s widely used technology is a marvel of modern connectivity, but after its networks were found to be vulnerable to hackers, it is moving to boost its security.
(By Robert O’Harrow Jr.)
Arlington Diocese parishioners question need for fidelity oath
Teachers in the Arlington Catholic Diocese received a letter requiring them to submit “of will and intellect” to all of the teachings of church leaders.
(By Michelle Boorstein)
Jesse Jackson Jr. being treated for ‘mood disorder’
Disclosure comes amid calls for him to be more forthcoming about his condition.
(By Ed O'Keefe and Rosalind S. Helderman)
Bumbershoots may be standard issue at London Games
With less than three weeks to go, Olympic organizers are preparing for a possibly soggy start, middle and finish to the 2012 London Games.
(By Anthony Faiola)
NATION
Swords into plowshares
In Hanoi, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fulbright Exchange Program, which has involved 8,000 American and Vietnamese students, scholars, educators and businesspeople.
(, The Washington Post)
Most Medicaid visits to hospital are for urgent issues, study finds
When Medicaid patients went to the emergency room, they did so for largely acute medical problems, according to research by the Center for Studying Health System Change.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Ban on U.S. investment in Burma is lifted
The move opens the door to U.S. companies, particularly in the energy sector, that have argued they were losing business to international competitors in Burma.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Talking leadership with Joanne Weiss
“You can never start being strategic if you are constantly fighting fires.”
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Why ‘work-life balance’ doesn’t work
Most workers who attempt to change their ways just end up looking like slackers.
( by Leslie Perlow , The Washington Post)
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
On July 4, a declaration of dependence
It’s tough to be free when you’re tangled up in power cords at Starbucks or trapped under a mountain of Beanie Babies.
(By Ann Gerhart)
As area swelters, residents fume
Thousands had their electricity restored Tuesday, four days after the storm, but the process was fraught with miscommunication and exasperation.
(By Michael E. Ruane and Patricia Sullivan)
More states may opt out of Medicaid expansion
A growing number of Republican state leaders are revolting against the major expansion of Medicaid called for under President Obama’s health-care overhaul, threatening to undermine one of the law’s most fundamental goals: insuring millions of poor Americans.
(By N.C. Aizenman and Sandhya Somashekhar)
Loudoun board supports Silver Line
Vote on second phase of the Silver Line project will bring Metro to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
(By Caitlin Gibson)
Andy Griffith, Mayberry’s Sheriff Andy Taylor, dies at 86
Andy Griffith, 86, who illuminated the charming dignity of small-town Southern life with his performance as a kindly sheriff in the 1960s sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show,” died July 3.
(By Emily Langer)
NATION
Pakistan agrees to open supply lines after U.S. apology
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton offers condolences in assault that killed 24 soldiers.
( by Karen DeYoung and Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
More states may opt out of Medicaid expansion
A growing number of Republican state leaders are revolting against the major expansion of Medicaid called for under President Obama’s health-care overhaul, threatening to undermine one of the law’s most fundamental goals: insuring millions of poor Americans.
( by N.C. Aizenman and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Ocean explorer Bob Ballard joins search for downed Turkish warplane
Ocean explorer Bob Ballard is in the Mediterranean Sea on a sensitive new mission: Searching for a Turkish warplane downed by Syrian fire. The mission could help resolve if the plane was downed inside Syrian airspace.
( by Brian Vastag and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
The next generation of federal leaders
“Leading is like running. Everyone thinks they can do it, but there’s actually a tremendous amount of technique involved.” - Dave Uejio, Young Government Leaders
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
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Chris Brown also snagged two awards. Here's how everyone else fared!
Centric Award
Common
Youngstars Award
Diggy
Best Group
The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye West)
Best Actor
Kevin Hart, "Think Like a Man"
Best New Artist
Big Sean
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Best Collaboration
Wale (featuring Miguel), "Lotus Flower Bomb"
Best Gospel
Yolanda Adams
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Lifetime Achievement Award
Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly
Video of the Year
The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye West), featuring Otis Redding, "Otis"
Humanitarian Award
The Reverend Al Sharpton
Viewers' Choice Award
Mindless Behavior
Video Director of the Year
Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson
Entertainer of the Year
Chris Brown
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Outages could last for days
D.C. area power companies said it could take up to a week for electricity across the region to be fully restored after violent storms swept through the region Friday night.
(By Pamela Constable)
Keystone XL pipeline expansion driven by oil-rich tar sands in Alberta
The pipeline has become a powerful symbol and political pawn this election year. It is also a sort of Rorschach test of how Americans view energy issues.
(By Steven Mufson)
Justices’ dividing lines get blurrier
The Supreme Court’s most recent term shows the panel is “more dynamic and complex” than simply “liberal” or “conservative.”
(By Robert Barnes)
18 days of upheaval at U-Va.
The drama that enveloped the University of Virginia in June is the story of a power play gone awry, with missteps and miscalculations on all sides.
(By Paul Schwartzman, Daniel de Vise, Anita Kumar and Jenna Johnson)
In Colorado, firefighters describe seeing things they never have before
The devastating wildfires turn houses to dust and offer a new perspective on destruction.
(By Adam Kilgore)
NATION
Can states meet health-law deadlines?
The Supreme Court has weighed in. Now debate has shifted to whether key points on the timeline for expanding coverage to more Americans will be pushed back.
( by Julie Appleby, Mary Agnes Carey and Marilyn Werber Serafini Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)
Talks fail to specify plan for Syria’s Assad
The United States and Russia offer different interpretations of the conference’s mandate after world leaders meet in Geneva.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
In Colorado, firefighters describe seeing things they never have before
The devastating wildfires turn houses to dust and offer a new perspective on destruction.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Strong thunderstorms roll through D.C., bringing destructive winds and outages
An extensive line of fast moving, violent thunderstorms rolled through the Washington, D.C. metro region late Friday. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the D.C. are and a large reason to the south and west through 1 a.m. As the line moved through, damaging wind gusts of nearly 80 mph were reported.
(By Jason Samenow and Theodore Kim)
More than a million homes without power as severe thunderstorms strike D.C.
More than 1.5 million homes and businesses lost electricity Friday night across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia as a fierce line of thunderstorms, with winds gusting as high as 80 mph, swept eastward amid rain, hail and lightning.
(By Clarence Williams and Martin Weil)
States consider health-care options
How the health-care law affirmed by the Supreme Court will affect you depends on where you live. Here’s a look at the situation in Maryland, Virginia and the District.
(By Karen Tumulty and Laura Vozzella)
Chief Justice John Roberts’s health-care ruling gets plenty of second-guessing
As the head of the Supreme Court heads overseas, experts analyzed the Supreme Court ruling supporting the health-care law, wondering whether John Roberts might have switched his vote.
(By Robert Barnes and Del Quentin Wilber)
Before recess, Congress approves bill to avert loan rate and highway crises
Lawmakers have kept student loan rates in check, approved funds for highway projects and reauthorized federal flood insurance program.
(By Ed O’Keefe and Rosalind S. Helderman)
NATION
Health-care ruling: What are the practical, financial ramifications?
The court’s announcement that states can opt out of the health-care law’s expansion of Medicaid without losing current federal funding has raised some thorny questions.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
Amid the Colorado wildfires’ smoke,<br>a growing sense of dread
As hundreds sought relief in shelters, visited mobile insurance trucks and frantically booked hotels, a worry gnaws: Are their homes are still standing?
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
For West, no satisfying explanation for Russia’s stance on Syria
Broad coalition that wants an end to conflict, and Assad gone, contends Moscow fears losing a base of influence and may be playing a Cold War-style game of one-upmanship.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Holder won’t be prosecuted
The Justice Department confirms that it will not prosecute Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. for contempt of Congress.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
FINRA chief remembers first job mowing, napping on golf course
Everyone has to start somewhere.
( by Christina Lee , The Washington Post)
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
For Obama, a tough term at high court
Justices are expected to hand down long-awaited rulings on health care and immigration this week, but it’s already been a long year for the president before the Supreme Court.
(By Robert Barnes)
Lawmakers moved holdings amid crisis talks
At least 34 members of Congress recast their financial portfolios following phone calls or meetings with high-ranking Treasury Department and Federal Reserve officials during the economic crisis.
(By Kimberly Kindy, Scott Higham, David S. Fallis and Dan Keating)
Morsi named new Egyptian president
Muslim Brotherhood-backed candidate becomes Arab world’s first elected Islamist head of state after more than a year of popular uprisings.
(By Ernesto Londoño and Karin Brulliard)
War at home over war in Afghanistan
Infighting in the Obama administration exacted a staggering cost: The White House failed to aggressively explore negotiations to end the war when it had the most boots on the battlefield.
(By Rajiv Chandrasekaran)
U-Va. community rallies for Sullivan
Students gathered as faculty urged school’s governing board to reinstate the popular president.
(By Jenna Johnson)
NATION
Powder River Basin coal leasing prompts IG, GAO reviews
The practice of selling coal to a single bidder is coming under scrutiny from environmentalists and federal officials, in part because the cheap coal is increasingly being shipped overseas.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
War at home over war in Afghanistan
Infighting in the Obama administration exacted a staggering cost: The White House failed to aggressively explore negotiations to end the war when it had the most boots on the battlefield.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)
Egypt appears to underline the limit of U.S. influence
Obama team seems stymied; critics aren’t offering better ideas.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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Romney’s Bain Capital invested in companies that moved jobs overseas
During the nearly 15 years that Mitt Romney was actively involved in running Bain Capital, it owned companies that were pioneers in the practice of shipping work from the U.S. to overseas facilities, according to SEC filings.
(By Tom Hamburger)
White House, GOP square off on Holder
A day after a congressional committee recommended that the House hold the nation’s attorney general in contempt in connection with an investigation of a botched federal gun-running operation, the White House and Republicans dug in for battle.
(By David Nakamura and Ed O’Keefe)
Romney tries to appeal to Latinos
Mitt Romney, who courted conservative Republican primary voters with hard-line opposition to illegal immigration, is trying to soften his image among skeptical Hispanic voters.
(By Felicia Sonmez and Peter Wallsten)
Adopted son accuses Sandusky of abuse
Closing his argument, Jerry Sandusky said the former coach is the victim of elaborate effort by investigators. But as the jury deliberated, a bombshell struck.
(By Joel Achenbach)
Greece hopes for payback on the soccer field
Tired of German lectures about debt, Greece hopes to trounce its creditor in a Euro 2012 quarterfinal.
(By Howard Schneider)
NATION
Letters written by Jerry Sandusky to young man
These letters are among six written by Jerry Sandusky to a boy referred to as “Victim 4” at the former coach’s trial on child molestation charges.
(, The Washington Post)
Adopted son accuses Sandusky of abuse
Closing his argument, Jerry Sandusky said the former coach is the victim of elaborate effort by investigators. But as the jury deliberated, a bombshell struck.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
Fairfax county probing mystery sickness at George Mason University
Fairfax County health officials said Thursday that they are investigating an illness that has sickened more than three dozen students at George Mason University for a summer program.
( by Lena H. Sun and Mihir Zaveri , The Washington Post)
NGA’s Letitia Long on leadership intelligence
“I tend not to think about being a woman in a man’s world. I really look at it as the challenges and rewards of being a leader in times like today.”
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
LOCAL
New plaque for victims of Metro crash
A memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the third anniversary of the deadliest accident in Metro history.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
D.C. broils in record-breaking heat
The temperature in D.C. hit 99 degrees Thursday, a scorching culmination to this week’s heat.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)
Three faces, three unsolved cases in Northern Va. skeletal remains
Authorities hope physical models, approximated from unidentified remains, will lead to clues.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Tempers flare after casino plan folds
Prince George’s County executive said he’d been “lied to” about prospects for a casino in his county.
( by John Wagner and Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Metro gets better marks on safety
In the three years since Metrorail’s deadliest crash, the transit agency has made significant progress on safety, transit experts say.
( by Katherine Shaver and Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
White House, GOP square off on Holder
A day after a congressional committee recommended that the House hold the nation’s attorney general in contempt in connection with an investigation of a botched federal gun-running operation, the White House and Republicans dug in for battle.
( by David Nakamura and Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)
Tempers flare after casino plan folds
Prince George’s County executive said he’d been “lied to” about prospects for a casino in his county.
( by John Wagner and Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
The noisy war on terror
A Northern Virginia neighborhood is abuzz about the din coming from an FBI facility, Al Kamen’s In the Loop notes.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney tries to appeal to Latinos
Mitt Romney, who courted conservative Republican primary voters with hard-line opposition to illegal immigration, is trying to soften his image among skeptical Hispanic voters.
( by Felicia Sonmez and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
Daniels to be Purdue president, not Romney running mate
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) has been named the next president of Purdue University, virtually assuring that the popular two-term incumbent will not be Mitt Romney’s vice presidential pick.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Resolving work-life conflicts
Carolyn Hax’s advice: A partner blows off family and a spouse constantly complains about a job. Their significant others need to put their foot down and seek out quality time.
(, The Washington Post)
A reading list as wide as a nation
The Library of Congress’s diverse list of ‘Books That Shaped America’ celebrates troublemakers and rebels, as well as the quiet masterpieces in the forms of children’s novels and pop bestsellers.
( by Michael Dirda , The Washington Post)
From Capitol Hill to a commune
Isis Aquarian became one of 14 wives of Jim Baker, leader of the Source Family in California.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Sons describe Romney as prankster
TBS late-night star Conan O’Brien hosted Mitt Romney’s five grown sons on his show Wednesday night.
(, The Washington Post)
Building teamwork, memories
Kevin Reese’s SchoolSculptures project lets students help design and build a work of art that will be around years after the students leave.
(, The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Romney’s Bain Capital invested in companies that moved jobs overseas
During the nearly 15 years that Mitt Romney was actively involved in running Bain Capital, it owned companies that were pioneers in the practice of shipping work from the U.S. to overseas facilities, according to SEC filings.
( by Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
Stocks fall as evidence of slowdown sinks in
Moody’s downgrades 15 major banks, adding to fears that sent markets down 2% on average
( by Michael A. Fletcher and Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)
Bryson resigns as commerce secretary
John Bryson has resigned as commerce secretary, telling President Obama in a letter that the seizure he suffered recently “could be a distraction.”
( by Ed O’Keefe and Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Dire warning on defense cuts
A study warns that looming across-the-board defense cuts would destroy nearly 1 million jobs.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Greece hopes for payback on the soccer field
Tired of German lectures about debt, Greece hopes to trounce its creditor in a Euro 2012 quarterfinal.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
SPORTS
OPINION | Becoming a team, winning a title
Winning the crown with a supporting cast firing on all cylinders, LeBron James proves the king cannot stand alone.
(, The Washington Post)
The Heat rises; James gets crown
LeBron James has 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as Miami wins the NBA title with a Game 5 victory over the Thunder.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: June 22
(, The Washington Post)
Nats leave Rays tarred, feathered
Danny Espinosa’s two-out, two-run double off Joel Peralta in the sixth inning lifts the Nationals to victory and a series win against the Rays
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Gatlin feels right at home
Having served a four-year suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, Justin Gatlin is savoring his comeback.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Surface: Can it become a viable iPad alternative?
Columnist Joshua Topolsky outlines three things Microsoft needs to do to make this gadget compete successfully with Apple’s.
(, The Washington Post)
Tumblr updates iPhone app
Tumblr 3.0 for the iPhone sports a completely redesigned interface, some nifty new features, and it’s also much faster overall.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Should people still buy a Lumia 900 in wake of Windows Phone 8 news?
Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 operating system earlier this week, but the bombshell for current Windows Phone users was news of no updates to the new OS.
( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Microsoft sends take-down notice to sites hosting Xbox 720 document
A massive 56-page document on Microsoft's "Xbox 720" plans surfaced on the internet over the weekend, revealing some potential ideas around Kinect Glasses and more.
( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Does Samsung Galaxy S III have a heat problem?
The company says it will investigate a report in an online forum that its latest smartphone caught fire.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
WORLD
Amid crisis, leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain meet in Rome
Talks hinge on the ability of three leaders to convince Merkel to take a more aggressive stance.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Taliban insurgents attack Kabul hotel
At least 15 are killed as suicide bombers set off gunbattle with Afghan troops at scenic getaway.
( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Pakistan ruling party picks nominee for PM
The ruling party also announces parliament elections later this year amid power struggle among the country’s major institutions.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Pakistan’s power struggles point to continued tumult
Pakistan set to announce new nominee for premier after a court sought the arrest of its top candidate on drug charges.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Syrian fighter pilot defects
Jordan grants asylum to pilot who fled Syria in his fighter jet after aborting a training mission and landing at a Jordanian air base.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
A chance at life
U.S. policy can make all the difference in Liberia.
(, The Washington Post)
Why we need Obamacare
The law puts health care on the right track.
( by Donald M. Berwick , The Washington Post)
Obama’s amnesty by fiat
It is naked lawlessness.
(, The Washington Post)
Congress vs. Obama and Holder
Lawmakers have a right to know about Fast and Furious.
(, The Washington Post)
Pushback against bigotry in Va.
A gay prosecutor ascends to the bench.
(, The Washington Post)
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