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NATION
Same-sex marriage targets, by state
Short- and long-term targets by advocates and opponents of same-sex marriage.
(, The Washington Post)

Couples working well together fall into gender roles
Researchers say men follow, emotionally, while women moderate.
( by Meeri Kim , The Washington Post)

Atheists unveil monument next to Ten Commandments at courthouse
Group says it is first atheist monument allowed on government property in the United States.
( by Brendan Farrington , The Washington Post)

A complicated family history places black Md. woman in DAR's ranks
Research uncovers Reisha Raney's extraordinary family history that includes ties to Thomas Jefferson.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

July brings an abundance of planetary activity
As the year approaches its halfway point, the night sky brims with motion.
( by Blaine P.  Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Live military weaponry in Leesburg
"Antitank missiles" found in Leesburg, town mayor says; evacuations under way Saturday night.
( by Martin Weil and Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Five key moments from the first week of the Zimmerman trial

( by Mike Schneider , The Washington Post)

D.C. jail inmate found hanged in apparent suicide
The incident follows another apparent jail suicide by an inmate charged with a sex crime.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Man is missing after jumping into Potomac River
The 21-year-old jumped into the water below Great Falls.
( by Trishula Patel and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

D.C. commuters can drive smarter, but most don't try it
A majority in Post poll say they don't check current travel information before starting trips.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Have you traveled on the new Inter County Connector or ICC which connects Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland, or not?

( by  , The Washington Post)

In general, when getting places you need to go in the area where you live, how often do you travel by car - nearly all the time, most of the time, some of the time or hardly ever?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a...

( by  , The Washington Post)

(AMONG THOSE WHO USE METRORAIL) Now thinking about Metrorail, which line do you use most often - (Red), (Blue), (Orange), (Yellow) or (Green)?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Do you think the local government in your area is doing too (much) to accommodate bikers, too (little) or is it about right?

( by  , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Mom in blended family struggles to make it work
Patience and warmth are needed to help sensitive stepdaughter in this unusual family situation.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Girlfriend needs to become a team member
She's annoyed at her boyfriend's willingness to help his ex; Amy suggests going with him.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Readers take a turn on bad habits, apologies
While Carolyn Hax is away, readers give the advice.
(, The Washington Post)

Galleries: Rosemary Feit Covey's 'Red Handed' paintings
"Installation experience" at Morton Fine Art explores the hellish landscape of collective human guilt.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Patton Boggs, Chevron mired in an epic legal battle over jungle oil pits
The stakes for the D.C. lobbying firm and the global oil giant are enormous, in terms of dollars and reputation.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Daughter's road to independence shouldn't rely on mom's car
A reader asks how she can best help her daughter get some wheels.
(, The Washington Post)

IMF's director: 'It is the fate of this organization to be criticized'
Christine Lagarde talks about the debt crisis, the rescue of the euro zone, and what comes next.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Recap

(, The Washington Post)

U.S. stocks end two-week dry spell
Economic data top estimates, and comments by the Fed ease concerns over stimulus plans.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
United loses on penalty kick
Ben Olsen rips ref after controversial call on goalie Bill Hamid gives Vancouver the decisive score.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Davis, Orioles pound Yankees
Chris Davis hits his 29th and 30th home runs as Baltimore crushes New York, 11-3, at Camden Yards.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: June 30

(, The Washington Post)

Back nine undoes Duke's fast start
Coming off his first PGA Tour win, Ken Duke shoots up the leader board before falling during the back nine.
( by Gene Wang and Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

'Wild day' ends with four tied for the lead after three rounds
After 54 holes, the lead of the AT&T National is shared by four different players, four different characters.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
James Martin, philanthropist and technology guru, dies at 79
James Martin was once the highest-selling author of books about computing.
( by Danica Coto , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
15 killed and dozens wounded in Peshawar attack
Police say a security convoy was the target of the attack.
( by Haq Nawaz Khan , The Washington Post)

Kerry extends marathon peace effort in the Middle East
The secretary of state postpones departure to hold multiple meetings with Abbas and Netanyahu.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

In South Africa, Obama finds a place of personal resonance
President reflects on the past, visits the places and people closest to Nelson Mandela's life.
( by David Nakamura and Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)

World Digest: June 29, 2013
Karzai says attack on palace won't halt Afghan peace process; dozens arrested at Russian gay pride rally.
(, The Washington Post)

Egyptian group accuses U.S. of conspiring to keep Morsi in power
The claim comes on the eve of nationwide anti-government rallies planned for Sunday evening.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
New face in Prince George's schools
Kevin Maxwell to take over as superintendent.
(, The Washington Post)

Sensible steps on tax reform
Shifting the burden of justification to those wishing to keep special breaks.
(, The Washington Post)

Immigration reform's opportunity
Now it's up to the House GOP, particularly Speaker John Boehner.
(, The Washington Post)

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