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In Love and WarSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:11AMAs Lee Page sits in his favorite recliner he seems content. He has just come from church in his native Halltown and he kicks off his shoes before telling his story. His gray hair is combed neatly, parted on the side. His strong features match his strong stature. But the years of hard work have not hardened him. He has a smile on his face that instantly makes you feel at ease. The few wrinkles ...

Hold the back pageFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:48PMNIALL KIELYperuses the week in sport

Breaking: 2012 Nissan Murano Convertible coming at the LA Auto ShowFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:04AMAlthough many of you might take this as a joke, remember it is not April Fools and it is true, absolutely for real: Nissan will launch a two-door convertible version of its Murano crossover.

Elections & VotingThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:30PMConsumer confidence is terrible; citizen confidence is worse. Only 11 percent of Americans have confidence in Congress. No surprise there is record-setting anti-incumbency anger rampant among Americans. But the sad truth is damned if you do and damned if you don’t vote for incumbents.

Oil Spill Reaches 100 Days, Here's What We KnowThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:14PMIt doesn't all float: The massive slick has largely vanished - partly consumed by microbes and worked on by wind, waves and sun - but perhaps tens of millions of gallons may still be under water.

Pickens, Home Depot Win in Senate’s Energy MeasureThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:29PMT. Boone Pickens, the billionaire hedge-fund manager, and Home Depot are winners in energy legislation that fails to help solar-panel and wind-turbine makers

Gulf oil spill: 100 days, 10 lessonsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:58AMAs the Gulf of Mexico oil spill hit the 100-day mark Wednesday, clear lessons have emerged from the stained waters. Here are 10 big ones likely to influence future decisions on offshore exploration.

Jammeh accuses UK of supporting oppositionThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:49AMGambian President Yahya Jammeh has accused former colonial ruler Britain of funding opposition politicians ahead of 2011 elections in the West African country.

Going Out Guide for Alexandria and Arlington, July 29-Aug. 4Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMJuly 29 "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his performance as Atticus Finch in Robert Mulligan's acclaimed 1962 film. It's adapted from Harper Lee's novel, published 50 years ago. 6:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-5990.... Arlington County Virginia - United States - Arlington - Virginia - Counties