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U.S. tracks Syrian elite's money transfers, but picture remains murky
The struggle to make sense of the transactions underscores the degree to which many aspects of the uprising in Syria remain opaque to outside observers.
(By Greg Miller)
Romney to rivals: Give up
The front-runner's campaign urges his opponents to quit the race, saying it's nearly impossible for anyone but Romney to win the GOP nomination.
(By Philip Rucker and David A. Fahrenthold)
A super PAC for accountability, across party lines
The Campaign for Primary Accountability has one qualification for the politicians it targets: incumbency.
(By Paul Kane)
iPad goes after the small screen
Apple unveiled a new iPad with a display that the company said is sharper than the most sophisticated television sets, upping the ante in the competition to deliver digital entertainment on the go.
(By Cecilia Kang and J.D. Harrison)
How to utterly destroy an employee's work life
ESSAY | Over the past 15 years, we have studied what makes people happy at work. In discovering the answer, we also learned a lot about misery.
(By Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer)
NATION
China testing cyber-attack capabilities, report says
A report for a congressional commission says China's military would probably target transportation and logistics networks before a conflict with the United States to try to disrupt the U.S. ability to fight.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Surgeon General's report takes aim at teen smoking
Smoking damages young bodies early and measurably, even if the youth who smoke don't feel it, the surgeon general warns in a new report.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Senior U.S. military commanders have their say on strategy in Afghanistan
FINE PRINT | Key commanders put into context negative news about the U.S. effort in Afghanistan for Congressional committees.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. tracks Syrian elite's money transfers, but picture remains murky
The struggle to make sense of the transactions underscores the degree to which many aspects of the uprising in Syria remain opaque to outside observers.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Solar storms ramp up, take aim at Earth
The sun is sending a barrage of energy that has disrupted some communications and forced airlines to reroute northern flights. It is expected to intensify Thursday.
( by Brian Vastag and Jason Samenow , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
District's income gap among the worst
The top fifth of all households in the District earns 29 times more than the bottom fifth, according to a new study. Only Atlanta and Boston have wider gaps.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Metro riders say fare hike not justified
At hearings, transit riders cite poor service, rude workers more than the burden of higher prices
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
Prospects: Franklin Fellows Program
The program lets mid-career professionals try out government work for a year or more.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Shake-up in Ward 5 schools planned
Officials plan new middle schools in Brookland and at McKinley Technology High School.
( by Matt Connolly , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Prospects: Franklin Fellows Program
The program lets mid-career professionals try out government work for a year or more.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Bill would update Hatch Act
A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators introduced a bill Wednesday that would update the Hatch Act, which regulates federal employee involvement in elective politics.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney to rivals: Give up
The front-runner's campaign urges his opponents to quit the race, saying it's nearly impossible for anyone but Romney to win the GOP nomination.
( Philip Rucker and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
A super PAC for accountability, across party lines
The Campaign for Primary Accountability has one qualification for the politicians it targets: incumbency.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Status: Uncertain
A reader wonders how to judge if a couple's in a long-term relationship.
(, The Washington Post)
Voter fatigue sets in
Republicans seem to be losing interest in the party's prolonged and messy contest to choose a nominee to challenge President Obama.
( by Paul Farhi and Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
'All-American Muslim' gets the ax
The reality show about Arab American families in Dearborn, Mich., generated some controversy off-screen, but there wasn't enough screaming, brawling and general bad behavior on-screen.
(, The Washington Post)
'Very Bad Day' made enjoyable
Adventure Theatre revives the 1998 musical based on Judith Viorst's children's book about a boy having a very bad day.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
Redskins need a quarterback, but maybe not Manning
The Redskins have a quarterback problem. KidsPost columnist Fred Bowen looks at three solutions.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Oakton 46, Woodside 43
GIRLS' BASKETBALL | Elizabeth Manner scores the go-ahead basket with around a minute left as the Cougars advance to play Princess Anne in the Virginia AAA state title.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Wizards furiously rally past Lakers
Trevor Booker and the Wizards have plenty to clap about, after a 28-4 second-half rally turns a 20-point Lakers lead into a game Washington could salt away at the end.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: March 8
(, The Washington Post)
OPINION | Caps shouldn't close their own window
Sometimes rosters, which took many years to construct, get blown up before their time. The Capitals should try their best to avoid such a fate.
(, The Washington Post)
OPINION | Time for Manning to pass on Redskins
Peyton Manning will have his pick of the NFL teams that would like to sign him. He should probably avoid the Redskins.
(, The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
China testing cyber-attack capabilities, report says
A report for a congressional commission says China's military would probably target transportation and logistics networks before a conflict with the United States to try to disrupt the U.S. ability to fight.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Senior U.S. military commanders have their say on strategy in Afghanistan
FINE PRINT | Key commanders put into context negative news about the U.S. effort in Afghanistan for Congressional committees.
(, The Washington Post)
Mexico's floating gardens at risk
Built by the Aztecs, an ingenious system of gardens and canals in Mexico City is quickly disappearing.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
U.S. tracks Syrian elite's money transfers, but picture remains murky
The struggle to make sense of the transactions underscores the degree to which many aspects of the uprising in Syria remain opaque to outside observers.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
A glut of armored trucks
Thousands of heavily armored trucks known as MRAPs were shipped to Iran and Afghanistan over the past decade in response to mounting casualties from roadside bombings. But now the military is not sure what to do with all of them.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Beer Madness, slow cookers and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple's new iPad: The rumor scorecard
Apple threw cold water on some rumors, but lived up to others.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
New iPad: Retina Display screen a stunner
Joshua Topolsky gets his hands on Apple's latest and greatest slate — and it feels good.
(, The Washington Post)
iPad goes after the small screen
Apple unveiled a new iPad with a display that the company said is sharper than the most sophisticated television sets, upping the ante in the competition to deliver digital entertainment on the go.
( by Cecilia Kang and J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Will new Apple TV finally make a dent in the TV market?
The new version of the Apple TV will allow owners to play videos in 1080p high-definition quality. The new device will also sport a new user interface, which more closely resembles its iOS mobile operating system, gives people access to TV shows the day after they air as well as play all songs and better access to content from third-parties.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Will the new iPad be a transformative device?
The old iPad was cursed from the beginning with a low-resolution display. That changed today with the launch of the iPad HD, Apple's third-generation tablet, which adds an ultra-high resolution Retina Display and LTE 4G connectivity.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Flexibility in fighting terrorism
With new detention guidelines, Mr. Obama preserves his options for trying suspects
(, The Washington Post)
Time to lead on Syria
The White House must recognize that assertive action is now unavoidable.
(, The Washington Post)
Waste, abuse and security in Anne Arundel
On allegations that county executive John Leopold misused his police detail
(, The Washington Post)
Romney's interference on Iran
He harms national security by playing politics.
( by John Kerry , The Washington Post)
The GOP's gasoline alley
Desperate for a win, Republicans ignore facts.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Apple's new iPad: The rumor scorecard
Apple threw cold water on some rumors, but lived up to others.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
New iPad: Retina Display screen a stunner
Joshua Topolsky gets his hands on Apple's latest and greatest slate — and it feels good.
(, The Washington Post)
iPad goes after the small screen
Apple unveiled a new iPad with a display that the company said is sharper than the most sophisticated television sets, upping the ante in the competition to deliver digital entertainment on the go.
( by Cecilia Kang and J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Will new Apple TV finally make a dent in the TV market?
The new version of the Apple TV will allow owners to play videos in 1080p high-definition quality. The new device will also sport a new user interface, which more closely resembles its iOS mobile operating system, gives people access to TV shows the day after they air as well as play all songs and better access to content from third-parties.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Will the new iPad be a transformative device?
The old iPad was cursed from the beginning with a low-resolution display. That changed today with the launch of the iPad HD, Apple's third-generation tablet, which adds an ultra-high resolution Retina Display and LTE 4G connectivity.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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