Thursday, August 19, 2004 --------------- Free Redskins E-mail: Follow the action on and off FedEx Field with the latest news on the Redskins, including commentary by Thomas Boswell. Sign up now - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B00884658B4F3FB5BFA90 --------------- -------------------- TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS In Iraq, Cleric Requests Talks on Pullout -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B60B84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr signaled that he would accept a plea from Iraqi political leaders to dissolve his militia and vacate the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, but he asked for further negotiations, a letter from Sadr's office says. (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran and Karl Vick, The Washington Post) Google Ends Auction for IPO Shares -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B70A84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Price Is $85 a Share, At Low End of Estimate (The Washington Post) Records Counter A Critic Of Kerry -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B73584658B4F3FB5BFA90 Fellow Skipper's Citation Refers To Enemy Fire (The Washington Post) -------------------- POLITICS Military Records Counter A Critic Of Kerry -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B83484658B4F3FB5BFA90 Newly obtained military records of one of Sen. John F. Kerry's most vocal critics, who has accused the Democratic presidential candidate of lying about his wartime record to win medals, contradict his own version of events. (By Michael Dobbs, The Washington Post) How U.S. Fares in Iraq May Sway Swing Voters -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B53784658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Kerry Decries Bush's Military Realignment -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B63684658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Bush Q&A's Are All on the Same Side -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B13184658B4F3FB5BFA90 Pep Sessions Keep Protesters Out of Sight (The Washington Post) Bush Turns to Part-Time Troops -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B23084658B4F3FB5BFA90 New Educational Benefits for Guardsmen, Reservists Proposed (The Washington Post) More Politics - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B93384658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- NATION Saudi Export of Strict Islam Raises Suspicions -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B03284658B4F3FB5BFA90 The collision of Saudi missionary work and suspicions of terrorist financing in San Diego illustrates the perils and provocations of a multibillion-dollar effort by Saudi Arabia to spread its religion around the world. (By David B. Ottaway, The Washington Post) Wen Ho Lee Reporters Held in Contempt -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B83D84658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Rumsfeld Waits for 'Go' on Missile Defense -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B93C84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Final Assessment To Precede Alert Status (The Washington Post) More Nation - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B63F84658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- WORLD In Iraq, Cleric Requests Talks on Pullout -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B73E84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr signaled that he would accept a plea from Iraqi political leaders to dissolve his militia and vacate the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, but he asked for further negotiations, a letter from Sadr's office says. (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran and Karl Vick, The Washington Post) Sharon, Arafat Face Challenges in Ranks -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B33984658B4F3FB5BFA90 Israeli Party Rejects Leader's Proposals; Palestinian Acknowledges Corruption (The Washington Post) Prosecutor Turns Russia's Trial of Century Into a Yawner -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B43884658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) China Detains Buddhist Leader -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B03B84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Americans Ejected From Temple Site (The Washington Post) More World - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B13A84658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- METRO Anti-Lead Chemical to Be Added to Water -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B92584658B4F3FB5BFA90 The substance will produce a "noticeable reduction" in lead within a year, but it could be longer before some homeowners can stop using filters, an official said Wednesday. (By D'Vera Cohn, The Washington Post) Metro Plans 'Brush-Up' Training in Courtesy -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B02484658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Ramsey Shift On Tracking Police Stops Questioned -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B72784658B4F3FB5BFA90 Patterson, Groups Raise Concerns (The Washington Post) A Deer Contraceptive Is Turning Off the Heat -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B82684658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) For D.C. Area Fans, O's Are Still in First -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B32184658B4F3FB5BFA90 Some Feathers Ruffled Over Bid for New Team (The Washington Post) More Metro - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B42084658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- BUSINESS Freddie Mac May Face SEC Suit For Errors -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B12384658B4F3FB5BFA90 Securities regulators told the mortgage giant Wednesday that they are considering civil charges for alleged manipulation of the company's reported earnings. (By Kathleen Day, The Washington Post) U.S. Airlines Lighten Load On O'Hare -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B22284658B4F3FB5BFA90 United, American to Change 37 Flights (The Washington Post) Halliburton Oversight Criticized -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B02D84658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) US Airways' Grim Warning -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B12C84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Chairman Foresees No Rescue From Another Bankruptcy (The Washington Post) Google Ends Auction for IPO Shares -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B82F84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Price Is $85 a Share, At Low End of Estimate (The Washington Post) More Business - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B92E84658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- TECHNOLOGY Google Ends Auction For IPO Shares -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B52984658B4F3FB5BFA90 Internet search firm prepared for its stock to begin trading at $85 per share, after demand from investors forced it to drastically slash the price and size of its initial public offering. (By David A. Vise, The Washington Post) More Technology - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B62884658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- SPORTS Echoes of Ancient Olympics -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B22B84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Olympia. Depending on the map, it is 190 miles southwest or 1,600 years from Athens. On Thursday, shot putters from around the world had the honor of competing for a medal at this ancient site that last hosted an athletic competition in A.D. 394. (By Mike Wise, The Washington Post) U.S. Gymnast Wins Men's Title -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B32A84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Hamm Rebounds for Gold Medal (The Washington Post) Setting the Record Straight -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B25584658B4F3FB5BFA90 U.S. Women's Relay Breaks 17-Year-Old 4x200 Mark (The Washington Post) Taylor Moves Closer To Starting at Safety -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B35484658B4F3FB5BFA90 Redskins Rookie Still Needs to Improve (The Washington Post) Cavs' Brooks Misses 2 Practices in a Row -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B05784658B4F3FB5BFA90 Linebacker Has 'Personal Issues' (The Washington Post) More Sports - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B15684658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- STYLE Bush Q&A's Are All on the Same Side -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B65184658B4F3FB5BFA90 Every campaign has its preferred way of cavorting with the common man, and they are always somewhat canned. Bush prefers the "Ask President Bush" sessions, the campaign equivalent of the infomercial, with an audience designed to look as if it's been plucked randomly off the street, delighted anew at each twist and turn of the master's demonstration, irrepressibly bursting with questions and comments. (By Hanna Rosin, The Washington Post) Wet and Wild -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B75084658B4F3FB5BFA90 In Water Polo, the Brutality Is Just Beneath the Surface (The Washington Post) The Governor Slips Out Under Cover of Gayness -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B45384658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Halftime for Gonzo -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B55284658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) Fox's 'Great Champ' Still Standing -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B35D84658B4F3FB5BFA90 (The Washington Post) More Style - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B45C84658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- LIVE DISCUSSIONS Iraq: Live from Najaf -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B15F84658B4F3FB5BFA90 Washington Post foreign correspondent Karl Vick will be live from Najaf to discuss Moqtada Sadr's offer to negotiate a peace plan with Iraq's interim government. Olympics: Fencing -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B25E84658B4F3FB5BFA90 U.S. fencing gold medalist Mariel Zagunis and bronze medalist Sada Jacobson discuss their experience in Athens. Fitness: Gym Gripes -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B85984658B4F3FB5BFA90 Every other week the Moving Crew explores some facet of fitness -- from the inevitable new trends to the latest research and offer ways to overcome the excuses that keep so many of us desk- and sofa-bound. Film: Donnie Darko -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B95884658B4F3FB5BFA90 Writer-director Richard Kelly will discuss the upcoming director's cut of the cult favorite "Donnie Darko." More Live Discussions - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B55B84658B4F3FB5BFA90 -------------------- EDITORIALS, OPINIONS AND LETTERS Let There Be Protests -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B65A84658B4F3FB5BFA90 PROTESTERS AT the Democratic presidential convention in Boston were kept in "free speech zones" -- cages, really -- that were so constrained and remote... Venezuela's Next Step -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B54584658B4F3FB5BFA90 THE CARTER Center and the Organi- zation of American States are right to help conduct a sample audit of the vote in last Sunday's referendum on Venezuelan... Campaign '05 in Virginia -- http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04535B64484658B4F3FB5BFA90 THE POLITICAL dugout chatter of the moment in Virginia may be about the odds of a Democratic presidential candidate carrying the commonwealth -- a feat... 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