TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Army program works to make soldiers fit in body and mind
The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, which aims to make soldiers psychologically resilient, is part of a culture change for the Army.
(By Michael E. Ruane)
Race is on to match U.S. in drones
Defense spending on drones has become the most dynamic sector of the world’s aerospace industry, according to a report.
(By William Wan and Peter Finn)
Outside groups wage shadow 2012 campaign
But it is not clear whether the agendas of independent groups will always mesh with those of the candidates.
(By Dan Eggen)
Republican race has two starting points
Fourth of July events draw Romney and Huntsman to New Hampshire, and Gingrich and Bachmann to Iowa.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson and Rosalind S. Helderman)
Corporate fitness programs survive hard times
Research shows that corporate fitness programs offer companies a return on investment by cutting health-care costs. Employees value them, but precisely what works is still unclear.
(By Lenny Bernstein)
POLITICS
Mountain snowmelt swells Yellowstone River, complicating Exxon's oil spill cleanup in Montana
LAUREL, Mont. — The initial cleanup along the oil-fouled Yellowstone River could be tested Tuesday as rising waters make it harder for Exxon Mobil Corp. to get to areas damaged by the crude spilled from a company pipeline.
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GOP using budget, nomination fights to nibble away at Obama's financial overhaul law
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s financial overhaul law is nearly a year old. For congressional Republicans, the fight to weaken it is just starting.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Government efforts to modernize air traffic control system at crossroads, delays possible
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new air traffic system that officials say will be as revolutionary for civil aviation as was the advent of radar six decades ago. But the program is at a crossroads.
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Clemens brings his insatiable desire to win to trial on charge of lying about drugs
WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens’ tenacious pursuit of victory on the pitcher’s mound is re-emerging as he enters federal court this week to fight charges he lied about using drugs and to try to ruthlessly discredit the former friend who says he did.
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Exxon ramps up Montana oil spill cleanup, but where it all went still unclear as river rises
LAUREL, Mont. — The scope of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s oil leak into the Yellowstone River could extend far beyond a 10-mile stretch of the famed waterway, the company acknowledged under political pressure Monday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Ask Amy: Depressed daughter throws household off-key
Their daughter just graduated with honors in music performance, but right now her only activities are arguing with her boyfriend and crying jags. The student loans are piling up. What to do?
(, Tribune Media Service)
Hints From Heloise: A sales strategy
A saleswoman offers her perspective on pushy salespeople.
(, King)
Miss Manners: Simple solution could cure man’s complex drinking behavior
I have noticed a trend in myself of overall poor behavior, especially while enjoying social events that include alcohol. As I have developed myself professionally since the days of university, my behavior has not.
(, Universal Press)
When minds change about having kids
A husband said he wanted kids, then changed his mind. How do you prevent a bait-and-switch like this?
(, The Washington Post)
Top 10 films
“Transformers: Dark of the Moon” set a new Independence Day weekend box office record.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
2018 Olympic vote at a glance
WHAT: Site selection for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Monday's Sports in Brief
CYCLING
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On July 4, record 10 Americans competing at Tour de France bask in growing fan base at home
REDON, France — A record-tying 10 U.S. cyclists spent the Fourth of July on the roads of the Tour de France.
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Leader Thor Hushovd transforms into perfect teammate at Tour de France, helps Tyler Farrar win
REDON, France — Thor Hushovd is the world champion, wears the race leader’s yellow jersey and has 10 Tour de France stage victories.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Notables and ballplayers expected to be part of Roger Clemens' steroids trial
WASHINGTON — Some of the key figures expected at Roger Clemens’ trial, scheduled to begin Wednesday, on charges he lied about using steroids and human growth hormone:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Parts of southern India paralyzed by strike demanding creation of new state
NEW DELHI — Shops and businesses were shut and public transport was halted Tuesday as a two-day strike demanding the creation of a new state in southern India paralyzed the region.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sister of ousted PM wins Thai election in landslide 5 years after coup, announces coalition
The sister of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced an accord to form a five-party coalition government after her Pheu Thai Party won a landslide victory in Thailand’s parliamentary elections.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Activists say they'll show how prison guards' beating contributed to Russian attorney's death
MOSCOW — Activists plan to present evidence Tuesday that a Russian lawyer who accused officials of corruption died after a brutal beating by prison guards, saying investigators’ findings that a lack of medical treatment killed the man fell short of the full truth.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Srebrenica victims' families win civil suit against Dutch state on appeal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands was responsible for the deaths of three Bosnian Muslim men slain by Serbs during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, appeals judges ruled Tuesday, ordering the Dutch government to compensate the men’s relatives.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Japan reconstruction minister resigns
TOKYO — A week into his new job, Japan’s disaster reconstruction minister resigned Tuesday after making remarks widely criticized as offensive during a visit to the tsunami-devastated northeastern coast, where he refused to shake a governor’s hand, scolded the official and threatened to withhold aid.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Fix Faceoff: 2012 Presidential Election
Political blogger Chris Cillizza's fast-paced video Q&A about the 2012 presidential election.
(, vForum)
POSTPONED - Eric Prisbell on Maryland coach Mark Turgeon
Washington Post college basketball writer Eric Prisbell will take your questions on Maryland basketball coach Mark Turgeon and other college basketball news and issues at a future date.
(, vForum)
Outlook: What's the right price for oil?
In his recent Outlook piece, "The unpredictable forces behind oil prices," Post energy reporter Steven Mufson explained the forces behind the oil market chaos.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, vForum)
Eric Prisbell on Maryland coach Mark Turgeon
Washington Post college basketball writer Eric Prisbell takes your questions on Maryland basketball coach Mark Turgeon and other college basketball news and issues.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
End of an error? Space shuttle's promise of frequent flights, small costs didn't materialize
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The space shuttle was sold to America as cheap, safe and reliable. It was none of those.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Chinese search giant Baidu to use Microsoft's Bing for some English-language results
BEIJING — Chinese search giant Baidu Inc. will use Microsoft’s Bing for some English-language results as the software giant tries to expand its small share of China’s search market.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Stars Versus Great Teams
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Realtime search on hiatus while Google and Twitter figure themselves out
Google Inc. has temporarily shut down a search engine feature that allows users to find real-time updates from Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed and other social networking sites.
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Mark Zuckerberg Is The Most Followed User On Google+
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
Eurozone retail sales slump 1.1 percent in May, biggest fall since April 2010
LONDON — Retail sales in the 17 euro countries dropped by 1.1 percent during May, official figures showed Tuesday, in a further sign that the eurozone economy is slowing down sharply from a largely export-based rebound.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World markets stall after agency warns Greece that debt crisis plan could lead to default
BANGKOK — World stocks stalled Tuesday after comments on Greece by Standard & Poor’s underlined that the debt laden country may be unable to avoid defaulting.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
US airlines in legal challenge to EU's emission cap
BRUSSELS — U.S. airlines are challenging the European Union’s imposition of emissions caps on non-European air carriers, saying it breaches international law.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
End of an error? Space shuttle's promise of frequent flights, small costs didn't materialize
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The space shuttle was sold to America as cheap, safe and reliable. It was none of those.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
General Motors says China sales rose 5.3 percent in first-half, to record 1.27 million
SHANGHAI — General Motors Co.’s ventures in China sold a record 1.27 million vehicles in the first half of the year, the company says, though growth slowed sharply from the double-digit pace of recent years.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
