NATION
A brand-new U.S. headquarters in Afghanistan. And nobody to use it.
The building was completed this year at a cost of $34 million. But as the military draws down, it will sit empty.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)
Robert L. Hardesty, speechwriter for Lyndon Johnson, dies at 82
Mr. Hardesty later helped write President Lyndon B. Johnson’s White House memoirs.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Donald J. Irwin, former congressman and mayor, dies
Mr. Irwin, 86, served three terms in Congress, four years as mayor of Norwalk, Conn.
( by Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Vitter drops filibuster threat on EPA nominee Gina McCarthy
But McCarthy, Obama’s choice to head agency, still faces hold from Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
FBI nominee defends surveillance as critical to counterintelligence
At Senate confirmation hearing, James Comey says he’s open to more transparency on secret court.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Gov. O’Malley aids McAuliffe
Gov. O’Malley to host fundraiser Wednesday for Terry McAuliffe at a home in Annapolis
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Federal Diary: Ronald Machen targets government corruption
Ahead of sentencing of “ringleader” in large bribery scheme, U.S. attorney touts his aggressive approach.
(, The Washington Post)
3 more tornadoes confirmed in June 13 storm
The National Weather Service said two of the twisters touched down in Virginia and one in Maryland.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council to vote on broad outdoor smoking restrictions
Proposal to curtail smoking on hundreds of city blocks and bus stops has support among members.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
McDonnell son arrested on intoxication charge
Sean McDonnell’s misdemeanor charge adds to the first family’s troubles.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Gov. O’Malley aids McAuliffe
Gov. O’Malley to host fundraiser Wednesday for Terry McAuliffe at a home in Annapolis
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council to vote on broad outdoor smoking restrictions
Proposal to curtail smoking on hundreds of city blocks and bus stops has support among members.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
McDonnell son arrested on intoxication charge
Sean McDonnell’s misdemeanor charge adds to the first family’s troubles.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Donor gave McDonnell-owned corporation $70,000, sources say
Total funds by Jonnie Williams, the CEO of Star Scientific, to assist family is now believed to be $145,000.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers, students voice opinion on student loan debate via Twitter
Messaging effort has led to confusion about the legislation and a surge of phone calls to financial aid offices.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Wife’s unhappiness is making another wife unhappy
One wife seeks companionship from a male friend during a tough time, and it’s taking a toll on his marriage.
(, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Sample scripts for ‘how to say it’
Amy’s taking a breather and mining the archives for her favorite letters. Today: Starting a conversation.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama takes stand in culture wars with arts, humanities awards
Those selected often reflect the administration, but this year’s picks make a different statement.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)
New D.C. playwrights collective to produce 5 plays over 3 years
At the end of the run, the Welders will choose five new playwrights and hand the reins over to them.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Book club: ‘Pegasus’
The first book in Kate O’Hearn’s series brings the winged horse from Olympus to New York.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
FTC’s penalty against major debt collector may curb abuses
A $3.2 million penalty against Expert Global Solutions may help stop some unsavory practices by debt collectors.
(, The Washington Post)
Regulators ponder the value to traders of a couple of seconds
Some pay extra for an early peek at privately collected data. It can mean big money, but is it fair?
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
GE Capital, AIG placed under additional supervision
U.S. regulators’ move addresses the risks that large nonbank companies pose to the financial system.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
With China’s growth slowing, talks with the U.S. take on a new tone
The country’s fall from superstar status may set the stage for more rapid change.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
A ‘too big to fail’ crackdown for U.S.
The largest banks will have to raise billions to guard against future pitfalls or reduce their size and complexity.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: July 10
(, The Washington Post)
Beltre-led Rangers down Orioles
Adrian Beltre hits a pair of homers, and Texas uses a four-run fifth inning to defeat Baltimore.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Kastles run win streak to 34
Martina Hingis helps lead the Washington Kastles to their 34th consecutive victory, 25-12 over the visiting Boston Lobsters.
( by Chelsea Janes , The Washington Post)
Hamels bends, but doesn’t break
Washington loads the bases with one out in the eighth inning but comes up empty to drop a second straight in Philadelphia.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Shot at redemption never came
COLUMN | The Nationals never gave Drew Storen a chance to put 2012 behind him, and he deserves it.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Farewell to Altavista: Yahoo kills service as it looks to the future
Yahoo closed down Altavista today as the company works to move out of the past.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The Circuit: New privacy board meets; devices detected in Iran, Sudan
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board met officially for the first time to discuss NSA program.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Want free stuff from Apple? Stop by the App Store for its 5th birthday
The tech giant is offering 10 of its most groundbreaking apps for free for a limited time.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
‘Angry Trayvon’ app removed from stores, developer says
The game featuring a character named for the slain teen drew complaints of racism.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple shares dip on report of iPhone production cut
Shares took a brief dip after an analyst reported that firm will cut production by 20 percent.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
A brand-new U.S. headquarters in Afghanistan. And nobody to use it.
The building was completed this year at a cost of $34 million. But as the military draws down, it will sit empty.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)
Foreign Digest: July 9, 2013
Russia says Syrian rebels likely used sarin in Aleppo attack; Afghan Taliban closes its new office in Qatar.
(, The Washington Post)
Anti-American feelings are a rare opportunity for agreement in Egypt
Islamists and liberals have one belief in common: That the U.S. government is conspiring against them.
( by William Booth and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
On the menu in France: Cuisine that was once factory-frozen
Chefs call it a betrayal of the national heritage, even if diners can’t often tell the difference.
( by Edward Cody in PARIS , The Washington Post)
Brazil paper details U.S. phone surveillance in Latin America
Newspaper says U.S. gathers phone and e-mail data from Latin American friends and foes.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
In Egypt, doubling down on failure
The country’s generals and President Obama stick with strategies that haven’t worked.
(, The Washington Post)
George Bush’s wise words on immigration
The 43rd president reminds us that reform is a bipartisan goal.
(, The Washington Post)
A student loan deal in everyone’s interest
The Senate should reach accord with the House on rates.
(, The Washington Post)
Get cameras out of the court
Their very presence changes the people and events they seek to capture.
(, The Washington Post)
When a coup isn’t a coup
The White House avoids the obvious on Egypt.
(, The Washington Post)
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