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Obama tries to reclaim advantage on price of gas, health care
White House launches concerted effort to turn political weakness into strength on two election-year issues.
(By Amy Gardner and Scott Wilson)
Romney campaign gets boost
Mitt Romney is getting good news from opposite ends of the Republican party, a signal that reluctant party members may be coalescing around his candidacy.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar and Dan Eggen)
Feds probe alleged 'shadow campaign' for D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray
Campaign aides and staffers said the alleged activity ran outside the apparatus of the official election efforts.
(By Nikita Stewart)
NFL hits Saints with penalties for bounties
New Orleans suffers suspensions, fines and lost draft picks for a program of paying players to injure opponents. The Redskins have been cleared of similar allegations for now.
(By Mark Maske)
Fla. shooting stirs memories of civil rights era
After the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, it feels like the not-so-long-ago Sixties and the civil rights era, before there was an African American in the Oval Office.
(By Wil Haygood, Brady Dennis and Sari Horwitz)
NATION
Strife at Komen foundation continues
Several executives at Susan G. Komen for the Cure headquarters and affiliates are departing, budgets are under review, and changes to give affiliates more clout are coming.
( by Lena H. Sun and Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
In talks, Afghans likely to demand veto power over raids
Despite major differences, both sides are optimistic of reaching an understanding on the operations that will allow them to complete within two months a broader security accord.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Study links breast cancer risk to racial inequities
Nearly five black women per day die needlessly from breast cancer because they don't have information and access to proper care, according to a study released Wednesday.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
Sanford N. McDonnell, ex-CEO of McDonnell Douglas
Sanford N. McDonnell, the former chief executive of McDonnell Douglas who turned his family's troubled aerospace company into one of the country's leading defense contractors, died March 19.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Pentagon suspends efforts to recover remains of troops in North Korea
It is the latest indication that recently negotiated agreements between the two countries are at risk of falling apart.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
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METRO
A closer battle for Marion Barry
The ex-mayor, relying on an ever-shallower pool of core supporters, looks likely to win a third term as the Ward 8's council member.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Virginia Democrats separate budget demands from push for power sharing
Negotiators turn their focus to spending details, including Silver Line and N. Va. schools funds.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Wise up, Gridiron Club, or lose cachet
COLUMN | The venerable D.C. institution needs to drop archaic practices, such as refusing to broadcast its famed spring dinner.
(, The Washington Post)
House puts the brakes on Senate transportation bill
House Republicans on Wednesday defeated an attempt to force a vote on the $109 billion bipartisan transportation bill approved by the Senate last week.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Scientist sentenced in espionage case
Stewart Nozette of Chevy Chase, who worked for NASA, gets 13 years in prison for attempting to pass secrets to Israeli intelligence.
( by Del Quentin Wilber and Kathrine Driessen , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
A closer battle for Marion Barry
The ex-mayor, relying on an ever-shallower pool of core supporters, looks likely to win a third term as the Ward 8's council member.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Fla. shooting stirs memories of civil rights era
After the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida, it feels like the not-so-long-ago Sixties and the civil rights era, before there was an African American in the Oval Office.
( by Wil Haygood, Brady Dennis and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Virginia Democrats separate budget demands from push for power sharing
Negotiators turn their focus to spending details, including Silver Line and N. Va. schools funds.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Obama tries to reclaim advantage on price of gas, health care
White House launches concerted effort to turn political weakness into strength on two election-year issues.
( by Amy Gardner and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Court appears to side with Secret Service agents who protected Cheney
The Supreme Court seemed inclined to agree that Secret Service agents protecting the nation's top officials deserve special protection from lawsuits charging them with being overzealous.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Amelia Earhart: Hunt for missing aviator continues
On the 75th anniversary of her disappearance, a group has announced new findings about the fate of the pilot.
(, The Washington Post)
"I'm not 'blowing it all up' because..."
How do you know what you really want to do with your life? Try asking yourself this simple question.
(, The Washington Post)
Jeff Foxworthy to host 'The American Bible Challenge'
The redneck comedian will host the new game show on GSN. Also in the news, Fox cancels "I Hate My Teenage Daughter," effective immediately.
(, The Washington Post)
Boy bands are back and 'pretty good'
There's a boom every decade or so, and, on cue, here are Big Time Rush, One Direction, the Wanted.
( by Melinda Newman Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Documentary asks: Does the GOP really want black people?
That's the question posed to party leaders, including Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, in Kevin Williams's film, which screens Thursday and Friday at E Street Cinema.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Missy Franklin, built like a champion
For Missy Franklin, a 16-year-old with the ideal swimmer's physique, being in the water is 'nothing but joy.'
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Nene shines in Wizards debut
Nene scores 22 points and grabs 10 rebounds in his first career game representing a city other than Denver as Washington trounces New Jersey.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: March 22
(, The Washington Post)
Florida continues to press on
After losing forward Will Yeguete to a broken foot in late February, the Gators have adjusted nicely while advancing to the Sweet 16.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
OPINION | A league that wants it both ways
Gregg Williams, Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and the Saints got what they deserved Wednesday, but when do Roger Goodell and the NFL get theirs?
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Hong Kong turns on its tycoons
Instead of providing a stable pillar for Chinese rule, Hong Kong's billionaires are fueling division.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
Shots heard outside apartment; suspect 'wants to die' fighting, French official says
As the standoff enters the second day, the gunman appears to have dropped his promises to surrender.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
Suspect in Toulouse shootings claims al-Qaeda ties
Elite police units surround apartment, exchange shots with Islamic militant suspected in seven killings.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
In talks, Afghans likely to demand veto power over raids
Despite major differences, both sides are optimistic of reaching an understanding on the operations that will allow them to complete within two months a broader security accord.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Pentagon suspends efforts to recover remains of troops in North Korea
It is the latest indication that recently negotiated agreements between the two countries are at risk of falling apart.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Beer Madness, learning to like coffee and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Revisit the past with "The Things You Would Have Said" author Jackie Hooper
Wish you could go back and say something? Jackie Hooper discusses her new book, "The Things You Would Have Said" and more.
(, 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)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank discusses his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
In Mike Daisey's lie was the truth about Apple
Mike Daisey was lying about conditions at an Apple factory he supposedly visited. But we shouldn't ignore the truth in his story.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Zynga Is Said to Pay $200 Million for 'Draw Something' Creator
Zynga Inc. agreed to acquire OMGPOP Inc., adding the popular application "Draw Something" to its portfolio of games played on Facebook Inc. and Apple Inc. iPhones.
( by Douglas MacMillan Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Zynga buys gaming firm OMGPop
Deal adds "Draw Something" to Zynga's stable of hits such as "FarmVille" and "Words With Friends."
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
Digital Sky Seeks $1 Billion Tech Fund With Facebook Promise
Digital Sky Technologies, a Russian firm that invested in Facebook Inc., is seeking $1 billion for a new late-stage technology fund less than a year after raising its last pool, promising investors a stake in the social- networking site in return.
( by Sabrina Willmer Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Wil HP's shake up help or hurt the company?
As rumored yesterday, Hewlett-Packard has announced a major reorganization that will merge its PC and printer groups, a move it hopes will improve performance and profits.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
In praise of chaos
The inexorable march of creative destruction.
(, The Washington Post)
One sketchy candidate
Another victory, another gaffe from Romney.
(, The Washington Post)
Terror in France
More discrimination is not the right response.
(, The Washington Post)
Binge buying at Metro
The agency appears to have responded aggressively to a department's corrupt culture
(, The Washington Post)
Sustain success in Afghanistan
The president must resist calls to leave.
( by John McCain, Joseph I. Lieberman and Lindsey Graham , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
In Mike Daisey's lie was the truth about Apple
Mike Daisey was lying about conditions at an Apple factory he supposedly visited. But we shouldn't ignore the truth in his story.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Deutsche Bank overhauls U.S. subsidiary
Deutsche Bank has overhauled its U.S. subsidiary to avoid having to put billions of dollars in new money in reserve as would be required by the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory reform law
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Oil minister: Saudis ready to boost output
With expensive crude driving up gasoline prices, Ali al-Naimi insisted this week that oil markets are amply supplied.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Verizon Wireless marketing plan criticized
Lawmakers on Wednesday criticized a controversial deal between Verizon Wireless and cable companies, questioning whether it will impede competition.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Deals: Allan Sloan
At a time when most Washington institutions seem to be jockeying for position in the November elections, the Fed is not afraid to take some risks.
(, The Washington Post)
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