Monday Morning Headlines

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, April 30, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Rising public job losses tested Obama With state, local cuts a threat to economic recovery, political realities have shaped the president's strategy. (By Zachary A. Goldfarb) Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S. U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers. (By Craig Whitlock) CIA drone strikes resume in Pakistan Four al-Qaeda-linked militants were killed in a girls' school they had taken over, security officials there said. (By Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung) Chris Cillizza: Romney's narrow path to presidency MONDAY FIX | The electoral map shows GOP front-runner has thin margin for error as he faces Obama. (By Chris Cillizza) Wisconsin Democrats divided over who to best oust Walker in recall election They are now just a little more than a month away from the showdown with Gov. Scott Walker they have been craving — but there is growing fear within the party that they just might blow it. (By Rachel Weiner) NATION Bradlee doubted Watergate book's details, author says Bob Woodward calls former associate's portrayal of comments "dishonest." ( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post) Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S. U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) Chesapeake Bay cleanup groups are at odds A battle over how to clean up Chesapeake Bay has environmental groups sparring with each other in addition to the farm group suing to block the cleanup plan. ( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post) Obama wants 'appropriate balance' on Chinese dissident, official says Obama adviser John Brennan says the president must balance human rights with relationships with key countries in comments related to Chen Guangcheng. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post METRO Md. mayor was repaid for donations Peter Fosselman of Kensington made campaign contributions from 2007 to 2008, and almost all of them were reimbursed by the town, according to interviews and town records. ( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post) Osteen shares message in D.C. Author and televangelist Joel Osteen gets the rock-star treatment at Nationals Park. ( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post) Silver Line's second phase to Dulles in doubt Some watchdogs and leaders are worried that the ongoing debates over a pro-union labor agreement and concerns about costs could — at the least — delay the Silver Line, if not kill it. ( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post) The tales a dog's tail can tell The tail may not tell you exactly what your dog is thinking, but it can give you a pretty good idea. (, The Washington Post) Candidates try to reassure Ward 5 voters For the first time since 1986, a Harry Thomas is not running to be the D.C. Council member from Ward 5. ( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Bipartisan House hopeful about sending cybersecurity bill to Obama But Senate and White House differ over role for Homeland Security Department in legislation. ( by Donna Cassata , The Washington Post) Md. mayor was repaid for donations Peter Fosselman of Kensington made campaign contributions from 2007 to 2008, and almost all of them were reimbursed by the town, according to interviews and town records. ( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post) Wisconsin Democrats divided over who to best oust Walker in recall election They are now just a little more than a month away from the showdown with Gov. Scott Walker they have been craving — but there is growing fear within the party that they just might blow it. ( by Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post) White House reversal on child farm-labor rules draws fire Child-welfare advocates accuse Obama administration of election-year opportunism in yielding to foes of regulations to protect children working on farms. ( by Sam Hananel , The Washington Post) Romney's narrow path to presidency MONDAY FIX | The electoral map shows GOP front-runner has thin margin for error as he faces Obama. (, The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Girlfriend uses car, doesn't refill tank Carolyn Hax's advice: If she gives generously and without regard for balance, forget the tank; if she takes copiously without regard for balance, then accept that she's a taker. (, The Washington Post) At Terrace Theater, searing stories of homelessness What began as therapy for 15 homeless African American women from D.C.'s N Street Village shelter has led to their upcoming performance in "Life Stories" at the Kennedy Center. ( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post) Pooch troop Everyone knows about Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, but Dog Scouts allow humans and hounds to work together to do good. (, The Washington Post) Correspondents' dinner guests rocked evening gowns and updos Formal gowns were common at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner's cocktail hour this year, despite the forecasted showers and resulting puddles. ( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post) Alex Trebek, thinking deep after decades of 'Jeopardy!' The master of the trivial has weightier matters on his mind as his quiz show wraps its 28th season. ( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post SPORTS TV and radio listings: April 30 (, The Washington Post) Maryland's Howard arrested Maryland guard Pe'Shon Howard was charged with disorderly conduct early Sunday morning outside a College Park restaurant. He was later released. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) O's finish homestand with a win Baltimore overcomes Oakland right-hander Bartolo Colon and rallied in the bottom of the ninth to move six games over .500. ( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post) Wall: 'I'm kind of the same' In his second year, former No. 1 pick John Wall admits he was not much better than in his rookie season. Critics differ on his progress and ability to turn the Wizards around. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) Georgetown tabs Brown as coach The Hoyas have promoted Keith Brown to head women's basketball coach, according to several people familiar with the school's search, and is expected to make an official announcement early this week. ( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Salafist vote could be decisive for Egypt But the ultraconservative Islamists are struggling to translate their new strength into a unified political voice after their preferred candidate's disqualification. ( By Leila Fadel , The Washington Post) Shokri Ghanem, former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, dies at 69 Shokri Ghanem, the former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, was found dead April 29 in Vienna. ( by Ali Shuaib and Marie-Louise Gumuchian , The Washington Post) Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S. U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers. ( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post) Egypt parliament suspends sessions Lawmakers' protest over the composition of the cabinet marks an escalation of tension between the Islamist-dominated parliament and military rulers. ( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post) CIA drone strikes resume in Pakistan Four al-Qaeda-linked militants were killed in a girls' school they had taken over, security officials there said. ( by Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post LIVE DISCUSSIONS The Fix Live The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news. (, vForum) Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the latest in television! (, vForum) Celebritology Live Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. (, vForum) The Reliable Source Live Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns. (, 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) More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post EDITORIAL Death penalty politics A staple of Republican campaigns is crumbling. (, The Washington Post) The real Washington Political leaders take the path of least resistance. (, The Washington Post) Absent in Syria Will the U.S. ever commit to the opposition? (, The Washington Post) Europe's challenge A collective response to the debt crisis. ( by Lawrence Summers , The Washington Post) What college students really need A stronger grant program, not a low rate on loans. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post BUSINESS Rising public job losses tested Obama With state, local cuts a threat to economic recovery, political realities have shaped the president's strategy. ( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post) Contract losers protesting more The government's push to reduce spending has left it fending off challenges from failed bidders. ( by Kathleen Miller Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post) Behind the career: David Basil (, The Washington Post) Appointments and promotions: Week of April 30 (, The Washington Post) Federal contract awards: Week of April 30 (, The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 © 2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy

Sunday Morning Headlines

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Sunday, April 29, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise. (By Greg Miller) After Arab Spring, Tunisia faces Muslim divide In the birthplace of the uprisings that have swept the Arab world, new freedoms have meant gains for Islamists. Their heightened power, in turn, has led to more intimate confrontations in which many Tunisian families struggle with essential questions of identity. (By Marc Fisher) Hollywood and Washington's funny date night In the basement ballroom of the Washington Hilton, more than 2,000 politicians, celebrities, journalists and hangers-on gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. The arrangements created a muddled tableau of elites from different industries, with Kate Hudson paired with Colin Powell and Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and her attorney seated at the table with Fox News pundits. (By Dan Zak) In Maryland, a rare reversal of high school suspensions The Maryland State Board of Education has expunged the disciplinary records of two lacrosse players suspended last year for carrying a knife and a lighter in their gear bags. (By Donna St. George) China, U.S. discuss Chen, activists say Officials remain silent on blind lawyer's whereabouts, wary of case's impact on upcoming talks. (By Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson) NATION Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise. ( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post) Albert Falco, Jacques Cousteau's diver Albert Falco, 84, sailed alongside Jacques-Yves Cousteau for almost 40 years as the French underwater explorer's principal diver and as captain of Cousteau's ship, the Calypso. ( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post) In Everglades, tracking pythons may provide clues to vanishing wildlife State and federal biologists try to prove — or disprove — that the giant invasive snakes are the reason for the near disappearance of rabbits, opossums, raccoons, foxes and even bobcats. ( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post METRO D.C. weather cooler than usual Six of the past seven days have been cooler than normal in Washington, and Saturday was one of the coolest. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) Va. GOP's internal battle at center stage Establishment candidate George Allen emerged unscathed Saturday against tea party challengers in a primary debate for a seat in the U.S. Senate. (, The Washington Post) An astrological rarity May starts with super bright Venus extraordinarily high in the western sky, leaving us positioned for one of nature's rarest of events: A transit of Venus across the sun on June 5/6. ( by Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post) In Maryland, a rare reversal of high school suspensions The Maryland State Board of Education has expunged the disciplinary records of two lacrosse players suspended last year for carrying a knife and a lighter in their gear bags. ( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post) Freedom has strict maintenance plan The statue atop the U.S. Capitol dome is getting some TLC, part of a regular cycle of cleanings. (, The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Hollywood and Washington's funny date night In the basement ballroom of the Washington Hilton, more than 2,000 politicians, celebrities, journalists and hangers-on gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. The arrangements created a muddled tableau of elites from different industries, with Kate Hudson paired with Colin Powell and Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and her attorney seated at the table with Fox News pundits. ( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post) A battle for Iowa's voters Democrat Leonard Boswell always faces a tough reelection fight, yet always manages to win. This year may be different. ( by Ed O'Keefe in Des Moines , The Washington Post) Allen is target in Va. GOP Senate debate While his opponents — Bishop E.W. Jackson, Del. Robert G. Marshall and tea party activist Jamie Radtke — assailed George Allen, the front-runner focused on Tim Kaine and President Obama. ( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post) Protesters rally for women's rights About 300 demonstrators gathered near the state Capitol in Richmond on Saturday to continue their months-long protest against proposals they say restrict women's rights. ( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post) Gingrich was unsuccessful but entertaining. Now what? THE TAKE | Newt Gingrich is slow-walking his way out of a nomination battle that ended long ago. Is it the end for him? (, The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE In need of a show of support A reader going through a job crisis — and whose wife isn't offering reassurance — turns to Carolyn Hax for advice. (, The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post SPORTS Harper's Hollywood premiere Bryce Harper has a debut fit for the silver screen, but the Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers steal the happy ending, winning 4-3 in the 10th inning on a walk-off homer. ( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post) Olivia Tatara's big day SOFTBALL | At softball tournament, Stone Bridge catcher smacks three home runs. Then she hits the game-winning RBI to beat Broad Run. ( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post) Orioles thrash the Athletics Baltimore's offense backs up another solid start from newcomer Wei-Yin Chen in a 10-1 win over Oakland. ( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post) Busch goes back-to-back One night after celebrating his first win as an owner, Kyle Busch picks up his first win of the season at a track he has dominated in Richmond. ( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post) Mitchell earns NABO heavyweight belt Seth Mitchell's rapid ascent continued when he earned the NABO heavyweight belt with a third-round TKO of Chazz Witherspoon. ( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Dissident drama in China echoes decades-old story of Fang Lizhi A day after the Tiananmen Square massacre, an astrophysicist went to U.S. mission in Beijing for safety. ( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post) China, U.S. discuss Chen, activists say Officials remain silent on blind lawyer's whereabouts, wary of case's impact on upcoming talks. ( by Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post) Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise. ( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post) After Arab Spring, Tunisia faces Muslim divide In the birthplace of the uprisings that have swept the Arab world, new freedoms have meant gains for Islamists. Their heightened power, in turn, has led to more intimate confrontations in which many Tunisian families struggle with essential questions of identity. ( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post) As Japan strains to care for elderly, financial sacrifices begin In what is growing into the world's grayest society, Japan's prime minister bets his support on a tax increase designed to fund soaring social security costs. (by Chico Harlan in NISHINOMIYA, Japan , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post TECHNOLOGY Google Service Moves Content on Hard Drives to Cloud Google Inc. stepped up competition with Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in cloud computing, enabling users to store documents, audio clips and videos through a Web connection. ( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) FCC points to rogue Google engineer over Street View Wi-Fi snooping While Google got off easy over its Street View data mining case with the FCC — it was only charged a $25,000 fine for obstructing the agency — the full report of the investigation, released today by Google, raises new questions. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Samsung topples Nokia's 14-year-run as the world's top handset maker On top of hitting record quarterly profit in Q1, research firm Strategy Analytics says South Korea-based Samsung has also ended Finland-based Nokia's 14-year run as the world's top handset maker. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Google Zerg highlights fun of strategy games Quick, get your trigger finger ready. Head over to Google.com and type "zerg rush" (without the quotes) into the search field. Clicking on the search icon or hitting return on your keyboard will cause the Google logo to drop tons of little letter Os to attack the entire page, destroying all the search results shown. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Google Drive: Why one competitor believes it has an edge Box CEO Aaron Levie just can't stop cracking jokes about Google Drive, even as the new service's existence threatens Levie's fast-growing cloud storage business. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) More Technology News - The Washington Post EDITORIAL Did NAFTA discourage illegal immigration? The reasons behind the receding tide. (, The Washington Post) Fat farms The scandalous state of federal crop insurance. (, The Washington Post) Affording a sustainable Washington The mayor's 20-year plan still needs some work. (, The Washington Post) Why solar energy in the District deserves a warm reception (, The Washington Post) What labor contributes (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post BUSINESS Google Service Moves Content on Hard Drives to Cloud Google Inc. stepped up competition with Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in cloud computing, enabling users to store documents, audio clips and videos through a Web connection. ( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) San Francisco boutique bagel shop models itself on Internet start-up Founders of Schmendricks keep upfront costs to a minimum and reach customers through Twitter. ( by Ari Levy , The Washington Post) FCC points to rogue Google engineer over Street View Wi-Fi snooping While Google got off easy over its Street View data mining case with the FCC — it was only charged a $25,000 fine for obstructing the agency — the full report of the investigation, released today by Google, raises new questions. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Samsung topples Nokia's 14-year-run as the world's top handset maker On top of hitting record quarterly profit in Q1, research firm Strategy Analytics says South Korea-based Samsung has also ended Finland-based Nokia's 14-year run as the world's top handset maker. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Google Zerg highlights fun of strategy games Quick, get your trigger finger ready. Head over to Google.com and type "zerg rush" (without the quotes) into the search field. Clicking on the search icon or hitting return on your keyboard will cause the Google logo to drop tons of little letter Os to attack the entire page, destroying all the search results shown. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 © 2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy