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Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was found liable in financial fraud
Arbiter later ordered Bales and the owner of the firm that employed him to pay $1.4 million in Ohio case.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty, Krissah Thompson and Julie Tate)
Federal agencies to open investigation into black teen's death
Authorities announced Monday night that they are opening a full-scale criminal investigation into the slaying of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was shot in Florida by a neighborhood watch volunteer who told a police dispatcher that the youth appeared suspicious.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar)
Santorum's religious journey
Within the story of how Rick Santorum grew up and decided to run for president, there is the story of a boy who grew up to become ever more devoutly Catholic, a journey all the more relevant as he has vigorously asserted a role for religious conviction in the realm of governance.
(By Stephanie McCrummen and Jerry Markon)
Economists offer more pessimistic view on manufacturing
A handful of economists have begun to chip away at the long-offered assurances that the state of U.S. manufacturing is not as bad as the jobs numbers make it look. Instead, they say, it's significantly worse.
(By Peter Whoriskey)
Poland sticks with the zloty
As a member of the European Union, Poland agreed to adopt the euro. But today, with its own currency a buffer from economic troubles, it's not hurrying to do so.
(By Michael Birnbaum)
NATION
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was found liable in financial fraud
Arbiter later ordered Bales and the owner of the firm that employed him to pay $1.4 million in Ohio case.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty, Krissah Thompson and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Santorum's religious journey
Within the story of how Rick Santorum grew up and decided to run for president, there is the story of a boy who grew up to become ever more devoutly Catholic, a journey all the more relevant as he has vigorously asserted a role for religious conviction in the realm of governance.
( by Stephanie McCrummen and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
How bad would Iran be with the bomb?
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus weighs the issue of Iran and the nuclear bomb.
(, The Washington Post)
Exercise can assist in stroke rehab
A woman and a Pilates instructor create the kind of exercise program that may help stroke survivors.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Famed surgeon adjusts to retirement
For Joseph Giordano, who helped save President Ronald Reagan's life, retirement took some adjustment.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Aubrey G. Williams, feed store owner
Aubrey G. Williams, 78, who owned an agricultural feed, seed and supply store in Gaithersburg, died Feb. 26.
(, The Washington Post)
Report: Metro workers abused credit cards
Metro employees bought designer headphones, Kindles and other items with agency credit cards, according to the agency's inspector general.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
D.C. police fight wave of robberies
Robberies are up more than 30 percent, and police are responding with arrests, patrols and traps.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
S. Roy Flinn obituary
S. Roy Flinn, 90, a retired Commerce Department management analyst, died Feb. 19 in Annapolis.
(, The Washington Post)
Red Bull billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya dies
Chaleo Yoovidhya, the reclusive Thai billionaire who made his fortune in the pulse-fluttering tonic known as Red Bull, died March 17.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Helping the courts find interpreters
William Moran provides assistance to judges and clerks in finding interpreters fluent in some 120 different languages, ranging from Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic and Vietnamese to Haitian Creole, Nepalese and Portuguese..
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Federal agencies to open investigation into black teen's death
Authorities announced Monday night that they are opening a full-scale criminal investigation into the slaying of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was shot in Florida by a neighborhood watch volunteer who told a police dispatcher that the youth appeared suspicious.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
House GOP wants big changes to tax code
House Republicans on Tuesday will propose a dramatic reshuffling of the tax code.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Federal Diary: Missteps at Justice
A report about the 2008 prosecution of the late Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) disclosed that poorly managed prosecutors intentionally subverted justice.
(, The Washington Post)
How to fire up Ron Paul supporters
In the Loop traverses pot politics for Mitt Romney and a rocky road in Hungary.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Candor vs. the inquisition
A "confident, intelligent, direct, 30-something woman" wants the same in a mate. Who's at fault when it doesn't happen?
(, The Washington Post)
Music review: Esperanza Spalding: 'Radio Music Society'
With "Radio Music Society," Esperanza Spalding indicates that she won't be suffering a career reversal anytime soon.
( by Mike Joyce , The Washington Post)
Abuse victims' advocates turn Internet
Advocates hope Web sites will give abuse victims an outlet to share their stories and help bring institutions' problems to light a couple.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
No longer 'Standing Silent'
A documentary follows journalist Phil Jacobs on his journey to uncover the secret of sexual abuse in Baltimore's Orthodox Jewish community.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
C-SPAN founder announces departure
C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb says his departure after 34 years will be no more than a "blip on the radar screen."
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, March 20
(, The Washington Post)
Caps start fast, hang on in Detroit
Alex Ovechkin scores two power-play goals as Washington skates past the injury-plagued Red Wings.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
Terrapins rally past Louisville to advance
Maryland closes on a 13-4 run to edge No. 7 seed Louisville and reach the round of 16.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Peyton Manning headed to Denver Broncos
The Broncos land star free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning and begin shopping last year's phenom, Tim Tebow.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Baserunning blunder offers clues
A blown opportunity by the Nationals in Saturday's otherwise meaningless spring training game could provide insight into Davey Johnson's coaching philosophy.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
A pivotal mayor's race in Russia
An anti-corruption candidate in Yaroslavl is an early test of an effort by Russia's opposition to turn its attention to local politics.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)
At least 36 dead in Iraq attacks
Officials blame "resurgent" al-Qaeda in Iraq for spate of bombings that threaten security of Arab League summit.
( by Alice Fordham and Aziz Alwan , The Washington Post)
French official: Gunman may have filmed attack
Interior Minister Claude Gueant says the gunman was wearing an "apparatus" that could be used to post video online.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
Poland sticks with the zloty
As a member of the European Union, Poland agreed to adopt the euro. But today, with its own currency a buffer from economic troubles, it's not hurrying to do so.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was found liable in financial fraud
Arbiter later ordered Bales and the owner of the firm that employed him to pay $1.4 million in Ohio case.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty, Krissah Thompson and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, 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)
Free Range on Food: Beer Madness, learning to like coffee and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell about the Washington Nationals, spring training, the Capitals, the Redskins and all Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
High stakes in FTC probe of Google's breach of Apple's Safari
Google Inc.'s breach of Apple Inc.'s Safari Internet browser is under investigation by U.S. regulators to determine whether it caused consumers to be misled about privacy safeguards, a person familiar with the matter said.
( by Sara Forden and Jeff Bliss Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
What would Steve Jobs have thought about Apple's dividend announcement?
Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is showing more willingness than co-founder Steve Jobs to channel part of cash and investments directly to investors.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Still on the fence about whether to buy Apple's new iPad? Join the club
Apple executives are bragging about how how the new iPad has been flying off the shelves over the past few days.
(, The Washington Post)
Apple Warranty Practices Criticized by European Consumer Groups
Apple Inc.'s advertising of product warranty practices was criticized by a group of European consumer organizations ahead of an Italian case over the issue.
( by Chiara Remondini Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Apple to Pay Dividend, Buy Back Stock to Return Some of Cash
Shareholders will receive a quarterly dividend of $2.65 a share starting in the period beginning July 1, Cupertino, California-based Apple said today in a statement. The buybacks will begin in the fiscal year starting Sept. 30 and happen over three years, the company said.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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EDITORIAL
A tempest in Montgomery
Calls for the planning director's ouster are over the top.
(, The Washington Post)
The pope goes to Cuba
Can he bring change by working with the Castros?
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. does its homework
The city tries something new to keep students in school.
(, The Washington Post)
Birth after death
The Supreme Court wings it.
(, The Washington Post)
Stuck in a campaign rut
Somebody — anybody — inspire us. Please.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
High stakes in FTC probe of Google's breach of Apple's Safari
Google Inc.'s breach of Apple Inc.'s Safari Internet browser is under investigation by U.S. regulators to determine whether it caused consumers to be misled about privacy safeguards, a person familiar with the matter said.
( by Sara Forden and Jeff Bliss Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
U.S. makes $25 billion on sale of mortgage-backed securities
The Obama administration announced Monday that taxpayers made $25 billion in profit on a program to keep mortgage interest rates down in the wake of the 2008 meltdown.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
In a globalized world, what role for the World Bank?
The Obama administration is supposed to name the global organization's new president this week amid debate about what role it should fill.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
What would Steve Jobs have thought about Apple's dividend announcement?
Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is showing more willingness than co-founder Steve Jobs to channel part of cash and investments directly to investors.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Still on the fence about whether to buy Apple's new iPad? Join the club
Apple executives are bragging about how how the new iPad has been flying off the shelves over the past few days.
(, The Washington Post)
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