DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Obama administration is quietly working with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf allies to speed up arms sales and rapidly upgrade defenses for oil terminals and other key infrastructure in a bid to thwart future military attacks by Iran, according to former and...
(By Joby Warrick, The Washington Post)
ANALYSIS: Strident tone from China raises concerns in West
Tough talk on U.S. deal with Taiwan and other issues signals shift
(By John Pomfret, The Washington Post)
Zorn lands a position with Ravens
Ex-Redskins coach will be in charge of quarterbacks
(By Jason Reid, The Washington Post)
In tough economic times, shoppers take haggling to new heights
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Edwards's denial of baby was final straw, former aide writes
His marriage was in tatters. His presidential campaign had ended with a primary loss in his birth state of South Carolina. But even with less to lose than he once had, John Edwards had to be hectored into calling his former mistress after the birth of their daughter on Feb. 27, 2008, former aide ...
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In riveting political theater, a first act of trust?
(By Dan Balz, The Washington Post)
GOP eyes another Senate victory in Obama's home state
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From Paulson, a vivid account of a crisis
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(By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post)
Source: No sanctions for Bush lawyers who cleared waterboarding
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| NATION Source: No sanctions for Bush lawyers who cleared waterboarding Bush administration lawyers who paved the way for sleep deprivation and waterboarding of terrorism suspects exercised poor judgment but will not be referred to authorities for possible sanctions, according to a forthcoming ethics report, a legal source confirmed. (By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post) Tough choices follow in the wake of many invasive species (By Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post) From Paulson, a vivid account of a crisis Personalities populate ex-Treasury chief's look at economy's meltdown (By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post) U.S. steps up weapon sales to Mideast allies Cooperation expanded with Saudi Arabia and others to pressure Iran (By Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) ANALYSIS: Strident tone from China raises concerns in West Tough talk on U.S. deal with Taiwan and other issues signals shift (By John Pomfret, The Washington Post) More Nation
U.S. steps up weapon sales to Mideast allies DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Obama administration is quietly working with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf allies to speed up arms sales and rapidly upgrade defenses for oil terminals and other key infrastructure in a bid to thwart future military attacks by Iran, according to former and... (By Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) Taliban denies it met with U.N. envoy Western official says discussions 'first step' toward future talks (By Joshua Partlow, The Washington Post) U.S. suspends medical evacuations FLA. GOVERNOR ASKS FOR HELP Other states sought for earthquake victims (By Mary Beth Sheridan, Peter Slevin and Greg Jaffe, The Washington Post) ANALYSIS: Strident tone from China raises concerns in West Tough talk on U.S. deal with Taiwan and other issues signals shift (By John Pomfret, The Washington Post) In Haitian capital, U.N. to set up 16 food sites (By Peter Slevin, The Washington Post) More World
From Miss Va. to Miss America A 22-year-old woman who represented Virginia was named the winner Saturday night in the 2010 Miss America pageant. (By Martin Weil, The Washington Post) Fenty's approval ratings plummet BIG DROP-OFF FROM 2008 POLL D.C. residents give high marks to city services (By Nikita Stewart and Jon Cohen, The Washington Post) A drug dealer's son finds a better way to be Tony Lewis (By Theresa Vargas, The Washington Post) The aftershocks of need in Haiti A Va.-based medical group rushed to assist earthquake victims, but was it too late? (By Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post) In the cold, hearts melt in a last goodbye to Tai Shan Panda's swan song elicits undying affection -- and even romance (By Michael E. Ruane, The Washington Post) More Metro
AMERICA DIDN'T BUY IT Few are as good at delivering a high-stakes speech as President Obama, something he proved again in Wednesday's State of the Union. The speech, which focused on jobs and the economy, was feisty, confident and -- rare for presidential addresses -- funny. The insta-poll numbers were great. Joe Klei... (By Ezra Klein, The Washington Post) Toyota says it has a fix for sticking gas pedals Parts may be available this week, automaker tells its dealers (By Peter Whoriskey, The Washington Post) How a crusade to protect consumers lost its steam Can the White House's push for a new agency make the finish line? (By Robert G. Kaiser, The Washington Post) From Paulson, a vivid account of a crisis Personalities populate ex-Treasury chief's look at economy's meltdown (By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post) Obama budget seeks to balance cuts, investments in nation's future (By Michael A. Fletcher and Ed O'Keefe, The Washington Post) More Business
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| TECHNOLOGY A new way to map the world On a cold Sunday morning in Washington, none of the two-dozen scruffy students and techie folks crowded into one side of a bustling cafe noticed as Steve Coast, a 29-year-old British programmer, moseyed in and joined their ranks. They didn't realize it, but there was the man with a plan to map th... (By Mike Musgrove, The Washington Post) Boxee, Hulu Desktop bridge the gap between the Web, TV (By Rob Pegoraro, The Washington Post) In tough economic times, shoppers take haggling to new heights (By Michael S. Rosenwald, The Washington Post) What's the business plan? Chutzpah. Lots of it. (By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post) More Technology
Against Lafayette, good to be American Vlad Moldoveanu scored 21 points and three others reached doubles figures as American University beat Lafayette for the 11th time in a row, 76-66, in Easton, Pa., on Saturday. (By From News Services, The Washington Post) No. 2 Jayhawks edge past No. 11 Kansas State, 81-79, in OT (By JOHN MARSHALL, AP) No. 1 U-Conn. trounces Pitt as streak goes to 60 Charles becomes sixth Huskies player with 2,000 career points (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) Williams beats Henin to win Australian Open (By Julian Linden, Reuters) Don't count the ACC out yet (The Washington Post) More Sports
On deck at the Olympics: Fantastic feats of flamboyant designs The fashion world has always had a tortured relationship with the Olympics. And the Winter Games in Vancouver, which begin Feb. 12, promise no significant improvements. (By Robin Givhan, The Washington Post) A composer's family history, in the key of 'Trees' (By Peter Marks, The Washington Post) Chris Richards picks the season's top shows (By Chris Richards, The Washington Post) Documentary lens on the Abramoff scandal (By Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post) Ann Hornaday's picks for the season (By Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post) More Style
Discuss the 2010 Grammy Awards, Live Discuss the 2010 Grammy Awards, live with Post staff writer and Click Track blogger David Malitz and music editor Joe Heim. (David Malitz and Joe Heim, washingtonpost.com) More Live Discussions
All aboard high-speed politics FRESH OFF HIS State of the Union address, President Obama flew to Tampa to announce $1.25 billion in economic recovery funds to go toward a high-speed rail corridor between that city and Orlando. It's part of an $8 billion investment from the economic recovery package announced in April. We're in... (The Washington Post) The jobs job President Obama's latest bid to put America back to work (The Washington Post) A tragic misjudgment A Fairfax police officer kills an innocent man, and is cleared. (The Washington Post) |
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