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NATIONAL
Harsh interrogations get OK
After months of behind-the-scenes wrangling, the White House said that it had given the CIA approval to resume its use of some harsh interrogation methods in questioning terrorism suspects. pg 3A
WORLD
2 soldiers killed in Iraq
Two U.S. soldiers died in separate attacks, the military announced yesterday, while a prominent Shiite Muslim cleric criticized the Iraqi government for not spending enough on basic services. pg 9a
Outspoken jurist reinstated
In a new blow to beleaguered Pakistani president Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the Supreme Court voted to reinstate Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, whose suspension galvanized a broad-based pro-democracy movement. pg 9a
MARYLAND
Judge sides with ACLU on signs
A federal judge struck down Baltimore County rules on political campaign signs in yards, agreeing with the ACLU of Maryland that the law violated First Amendment freedom of speech rights. pg 1B
BRAC visit postponed
As New Jersey officials renewed their efforts to halt the relocation of jobs from Fort Monmouth to Aberdeen Proving Ground, a planned visit to the Baltimore area by two busloads of the fort's employees was postponed. pg 1B
Alonso seeks aid for students
More than 40,000 students in Baltimore's school system are at risk of dropping out, district CEO Andres Alonso told a U.S. Senate subcommittee yesterday. He said money for mentoring programs would help reduce the number. pg 3B
Energy firms in joint venture
Constellation Energy Group said yesterday it is teaming with Electricite de France SA, the world's largest operator of nuclear power plants, to develop and invest in a fleet of new nuclear reactors that, if licensed, would be among the first new ones in the U.S. in a generation. pg 8C
Md. adds few jobs in June
Maryland employers added fewer jobs last month than in any June in at least 17 years, but unemployment rose only slightly to 3.8 percent. Economists blame the poor showing on everything from the slumping housing market to a shortage of qualified workers. pg 8C
SPORTS
Md. man reaches mountaintop
Chris Warner, of Annapolis, climbed to the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain at 28,253 feet. pg 1C
TODAY
Enchanting spots to read Harry
You got the book. Congratulations. Now what? Read it, of course. But where? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (do tell us if you find out what one of them is) is 759 pages and the size of a small stereo. You need someplace comfortable and magical, with good lighting and delicious snacks. pg 1D