Crash of Va. computer network has implications for tech world, state politics
RICHMOND -- The data storage unit that failed in a warehouse outside of Richmond last week, wreaking havoc in the computer networks of a number of Virginia agencies for more than a week, is a ubiquitous bit of technology used by virtually every major company and government in the country. Politics - United States - Transportation - Aviation - Accidents

SAIC reports 54 percent growth in second-quarter profit
Government contractor Science Applications International Corp. says its second-quarter profit grew nearly 54 percent as it refocused its business on key growth areas, such as cybersecurity, energy and health. United States - SAIC - General Motors - Services - Business

James J. Lee, environmental militant, slain at Discovery building after taking hostages
Police say James J. Lee had four makeshift explosive devices strapped to his body, and was wielding a gun when he entered Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring. Discovery Channel - Police - Law - Maryland - Hostage

D.C. area's love-hate relationship with trees can split neighbors
Amer Ghalayini cut down nearly half an acre of trees a few weeks ago to build a backyard soccer pitch for his children. His neighbors in Fairfax Station pitched a fit. Hate crime - Relationships - Hate - Race-Ethnic-Religious Relations - Advice