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A 'war on women' or a battle for their votes?
Is there a "war on women" going on? That is a matter of dispute between the parties these days. But one thing is certain: There is a battle raging over them.
(By Karen Tumulty and David Nakamura)
Romney using ethics exception to limit disclosure of Bain holdings
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, whose wealth has become a central issue in the 2012 campaign, has taken advantage of an obscure exception in federal ethics laws to avoid disclosing the nature and extent of his holdings.
(By Tom Hamburger)
Deadlock over debt
The clash of Republican and Democratic approaches to addressing the national debt will be a central theme in this year's campaign, and it could come to a head soon after the election.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Barry, rebuked, apologizes for remarks about Asian businesses
The Council member reacts to the uproar by saying he should have differently worded his remark that "dirty shops" should leave Ward 8.
(By Mike DeBonis)
Capitals clinch a playoff berth
Washington's win, coupled with Buffalo's 2-1 loss at Philadelphia, gives the Caps their fifth straight playoff berth.
(By Katie Carrera)
NATION
From robots to the Red Sox
For Tim Zue, baseball was always more than just the fun of bat to ball, ball to glove. It was a sort of mathematical poetry.
( by Joe Frontiera and Dan Leidl , The Washington Post)
Good Friday's big question: Is doubt good?
During this week of Easter and Passover, a central theme emerges: Is doubt at the center of a spiritually rich life?
(, The Washington Post)
Security Council to Syria: End attacks
The 15-member body's demand comes as U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan works for a cease-fire.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Salmonella or pink slime?
Consumers don't have to make a choice.
( by Elizabeth Flock , The Washington Post)
GAO report offers window into the lives of wounded warriors
Walter Pincus's Fine Print column examines a Government Accountability Office report about the difficult lives of some of the nation's warriors.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist
The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.
(, The Washington Post)
Teen topples Pr. George's schools chairman in primary election
Three college students easily won seats on the board, including 18-year-old Raaheela Ahmed.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)
N. Va. college closes amid allegations
Federal officials accuse the for-profit vocational school in Northern Virginia of mismanagement and withholding financial aid money.
( by Emma Brown and Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Virginia budget negotiators reach deal
The plan does not include $300 million for Metrorail's new line to Dullesa Airport.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Delegate who lost real estate license may be aided by provision he put in bill
The state determined in 2010 that Tony McConkey had preyed on homeowners in foreclosure.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Coast Guard sinks Japanese ghost ship with cannon fire
The U.S. Coast Guard unleashed cannon fire Thursday at a Japanese vessel set adrift by last year's tsunami, stopping the ship's long, lonely voyage across the Pacific Ocean.
( by Mark Thiessen and Rachel D'Oro , The Washington Post)
Virginia budget negotiators reach deal
The plan does not include $300 million for Metrorail's new line to Dullesa Airport.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Delegate who lost real estate license may be aided by provision he put in bill
The state determined in 2010 that Tony McConkey had preyed on homeowners in foreclosure.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Barry, rebuked, apologizes for remarks about Asian businesses
The Council member reacts to the uproar by saying he should have differently worded his remark that "dirty shops" should leave Ward 8.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
A 'war on women' or a battle for their votes?
Is there a "war on women" going on? That is a matter of dispute between the parties these days. But one thing is certain: There is a battle raging over them.
( by Karen Tumulty and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Inkremental change
Style Invitational contest Week 966: Start with a word or name and give us a series of related words, changing one letter at a time.
(, The Washington Post)
Soloists sparkle in NSO debut
Conductor Helmuth Rilling led the NSO, the University of Maryland Concert Choir and four excellent soloists in Mendelssohn's "Elijah."
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
The half who needs entertaining
The reader thinks the out-of-town boyfriend should focus on them when they're together.
(, The Washington Post)
Katie Couric gets a ratings win for 'GMA'
The Couric-co-anchored "Good Morning America" bags more viewers than the "Today" show with Ryan Seacrest; Discovery Communications has a headache-inducing number of new series.
(, The Washington Post)
Dreaming of an barless retail scene
Anwar Saleem, director of H Street Main Street, envisions a shopping district with inviting windows rather than grim metal gates at night.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 6
(, The Washington Post)
A chance to right all the wrongs
It was't pretty and it wasn't perfect, but somehow the Washington Capitals delivered a postseason berth after all.
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards show signs of life in loss
John Wall shakes out of his slump with 28 points and 10 assists as the Wizards stage a fourth-quarter rally before bowing out in Detroit.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Frozen Four: Semifinals
Ferris State and Boston College will meet in the NCAA hockey title game.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Capitals clinch a playoff berth
Washington's win, coupled with Buffalo's 2-1 loss at Philadelphia, gives the Caps their fifth straight playoff berth.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Egyptian candidate seeks to bridge divide
Aboul Fotouh is positioning himself as the only candidate capable of satisfying the nation's Islamist and secular sides. The question is whether consensus has much appeal in the new politics of polarized Egypt.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Exxon Mobil dispute deepens Arab-Kurd split in Iraq
Controversy over an oil deal in northern Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region is fueling division in the resource-rich nation.
( by Alice Fordham and Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Argentine war heroes revealed to be henchmen in military dictatorship
As nation confronts its past, some figures in Falklands war are accused of human rights abuses.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Security Council to Syria: End attacks
The 15-member body's demand comes as U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan works for a cease-fire.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
GAO report offers window into the lives of wounded warriors
Walter Pincus's Fine Print column examines a Government Accountability Office report about the difficult lives of some of the nation's warriors.
(, The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Hearing Loss, Hearing Loops and Hearing Aids
Focusing on all aspects of hearing - aids, loops and other hearing instruments for the hearing impaired.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank discusses his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, 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)
Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus and Prince of Petworth blogger Dan Silverman discussed nightlife, weekend outings and more.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook Said to Pick Nasdaq Over NYSE for Stock Listing
Facebook Inc. plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market, further cementing the exchange operator's position as the favored venue for the biggest U.S. technology companies, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
( by Brian Womack, Nina Mehta and Whitney Kisling Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Nasdaq Said to Win Facebook Listing as Exchange Fends Off NYSE
Facebook Inc. plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market, further cementing the exchange operator's position as the favored venue for the biggest U.S. technology companies, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
( by Brian Womack and Nina Mehta Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Nokia innovation exec on Windows Phone: "We're playing to win.
At VentureBeat's Mobile Summit event today, very few panelists mentioned the impact that Windows Phone was having in the mobile world. But that clearly changed the minute Nokia exec Hans-Peter Brøndmo got on stage to chat about the future of the company and its crazy 41-megapixel camera-phone.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Through Google's project Glass, darkly: the dangers of augmented reality glasses
Google drew a massive response, both positive and negative, when it debuted its new Project Glass augmented reality glasses yesterday. This being the internet, it took less than 24 hours for some clever sod to cook up a parody video. Enjoy!
( by Ben Popper | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google's Project Glass
How much will the glasses cost?
(, The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Organizing for America?
Obama didn't build on grass-roots efforts.
( by David W. Brown , The Washington Post)
An dangerous Budget Act
In nine months, the law will wreak havoc.
( by Jim Dyer and Scott Lilly , The Washington Post)
Winning against malaria
Zambia's success also helps the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)
The veep stakes
Handicapping Romney's potential running mates.
(, The Washington Post)
The G-8 and our graying world
Summit should address age-related policies.
( by Michael W. Hodin , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Romney Joins Obama Supporting Admission of Women to Augusta Club
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney have come out against the all-male membership rule at Georgia's Augusta National Golf Club, home to the Masters Tournament.
( by Catherine Dodge Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Deadlock over debt
The clash of Republican and Democratic approaches to addressing the national debt will be a central theme in this year's campaign, and it could come to a head soon after the election.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Judge approves $25B foreclosure deal
The settlement forces the five banks involved to overhaul the flawed foreclosure practices that had become rampant in recent years.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Facebook Said to Pick Nasdaq Over NYSE for Stock Listing
Facebook Inc. plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market, further cementing the exchange operator's position as the favored venue for the biggest U.S. technology companies, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
( by Brian Womack, Nina Mehta and Whitney Kisling Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
FCC pulls plug on cellular project
Agency has iced LightSquared's plans to bring cellular service to the farthest reaches of the country.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
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