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U.S. Secret Service agents leave Colombia over prostitution inquiry
Agents accompanying Obama sent home amid misconduct allegations including contact with prostitutes.
(By David Nakamura and Joe Davidson)
U.N.: No new penalties after North Korean launch
The U.N. Security Council stops short of imposing penalties, as some officials worry that cracking down could push Pyongyang to conduct a new nuclear test.
(By William Wan and Colum Lynch)
Obama, Romney and the ultra-rich
The candidates' tax plans would have vastly different outcomes for the wealthy, offering a window into their disparate economic views.
(By Jia Lynn Yang)
Documents, blown case provide rare insight into FBI's terrorism stings
A blown Pittsburgh sting and the court records from a 2010 case have provided details on a tactic used increasingly by the FBI since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, in which suspects are monitored almost from the beginning of plots and provided with means to help them carry them out.
(By Peter Finn)
On TV, legions of 'strategists.' A few probably really are.
Networks love to identify talking heads as party "strategists." "There are probably more Republican and Democratic analysts or strategists on TV than there are in real life," one cable executive says.
(By Paul Farhi)
NATION
Documents, blown case provide rare insight into FBI's terrorism stings
A blown Pittsburgh sting and the court records from a 2010 case have provided details on a tactic used increasingly by the FBI since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, in which suspects are monitored almost from the beginning of plots and provided with means to help them carry them out.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Bernard Rapoport, Dems' patron, dies
The insurance magnate founded the Texas Observer and supported liberal and populist politicians.
( by Jim Vertuno , The Washington Post)
This is what your fun is worth
Fun is worth a billion bucks, provided you can get a user base half the size of the United States to install it on their iPhones.
( by Rob 'CmdrTaco' Malda , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Capital Bikeshare to sell helmets
The regional cycling program is offering the protective gear when people buy or renew memberships.
( by Mark Berman , The Washington Post)
Toasting the Titanic's 'brave men'
For the 33rd straight year, a small group will gather at the Titanic Memorial in Southwest D.C. for a midnight toast to sacrifice.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Bill expected to oppose planned Costco gas station
Some Montgomery Council members want to force the planned Wheaton station to another site.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Some U-Va. tales are just too tall
Urban legends pepper tales retold to campus visitors. The school's historian is trying to set the tour guide's straight.
( by Jenna Johnson in CHARLOTTESVILLE , The Washington Post)
Religion Events
Religion events in the Washington area.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Mystery donor pays millions for anti-Obama ads
An anonymous donor has given $10 million to run ads attacking President Obama and his policies, escalating the money race that is defining the 2012 presidential campaign.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
Criminal probe sought in GSA case
The inspector general for the GSA asked the Justice Department to conduct a criminal investigation of the senior official at the center of the Las Vegas spending scandal, officials said.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Obamas' 2011 tax returns: $790K earnings
The earnings represent a big drop from the $1.7 million that the first family reported in 2010.
( by David Nakamura and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
U.S. Secret Service agents leave Colombia over prostitution inquiry
Agents accompanying Obama sent home amid misconduct allegations including contact with prostitutes.
( by David Nakamura and Joe Davidson , The Washington Post)
Bill expected to oppose planned Costco gas station
Some Montgomery Council members want to force the planned Wheaton station to another site.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
What's an aunt to do with a spoiled nephew?
An aunt wonders how to deal with a spoiled nephew — and his twin, who's an angel.
(, The Washington Post)
Fourth time's the charm for Ian Svenonius
District native Ian Svenonius finds musical contentment with Chain and the Gang, the fourth of his inventive ensembles.
( by Patrick Foster , The Washington Post)
On TV, legions of 'strategists.' A few probably really are.
Networks love to identify talking heads as party "strategists." "There are probably more Republican and Democratic analysts or strategists on TV than there are in real life," one cable executive says.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Seeking an authentic Greek experience
Sure, the Mediterranean isles that surround the mainland are lovely. But the real Greece lies at its heart. The Acropolis, Delphi, Nafplio. Olympus, home of the gods. And Lidoriki, the writer's ancestral home, which his grandfather departed 102 years ago en route to a new life in America and a new name: the WASP-y sounding Carden in place of Gardikys-Karandreas.
( by Bob Carden Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
A space shuttle's final landing
With the arrival of the shuttle Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Center set for this week, here are some fun facts about the ship.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 14
(, The Washington Post)
McLean outlasts Madison
BASEBALL | The Highlanders score the winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the 14th to top the No. 5 Warhawks, 1-0.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Werth delivers for Nats in 13th
With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 13th, Jason Werth smacks a game-winning single through a drawn-in infield.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Gaunt lifts Eagles to 2-1 win
GIRLS' SOCCER | Sophomore Taylor Gaunt's goal in the 78th minute helps No. 10 Freedom-South Riding knock off No. 3 Battlefield.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
O. Park tops No. 1 Gar-Field, 2-1
BOYS' SOCCER | Jonathan Mitchell's long throw-in sets up Tyler Guerra's game-winning goal with three minutes remaining.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Documents, blown case provide rare insight into FBI's terrorism stings
A blown Pittsburgh sting and the court records from a 2010 case have provided details on a tactic used increasingly by the FBI since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, in which suspects are monitored almost from the beginning of plots and provided with means to help them carry them out.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Syrians rally despite show of force
Death toll is far lower than last Friday despite bigger crowds; U.N. fails to agree on monitor mission.
( by Alice Fordham and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Fans of Bo Xilai rally to ousted chief in China
Supporters of China's "new left" take to the Web to show their dismay after Bo falls from favor.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
Islamists protest Mubarak-era candidates
In sign of polarization, liberals and revolutionaries called for separate march with same goal next Friday.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
U.N.: No new penalties after North Korean launch
The U.N. Security Council stops short of imposing penalties, as some officials worry that cracking down could push Pyongyang to conduct a new nuclear test.
( by William Wan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Should low-risk gay men be allowed to donate blood?
Banning gay men from donating blood
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the latest in television!
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discussed the latest in political news.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook weighs in on cybersecurity legislation
Facebook has clarified why it supports CISPA, addresses privacy concerns
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
New Ivy Bridge debut date rumors emerge
Intel will likely debut its much-anticipated Ivy Bridge processors on April 23, according to a report.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Facebook's $1B Instagram deal only took 48 hours
The deal that shock the web took, from start to finish, just 48 hours, according to inside sources.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
What is Philippe Starck's big secret project?
Rumor had it that Philippe Starck was working on a secret project for Apple.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's next big thing?
Designer Philippe Starck has Apple fans abuzz about a new project
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Al-Qaeda's man
There are good reasons Abu Zubaida has been detained.
( by Matthew Levitt , The Washington Post)
Let's talk about women
The debate Obama and Romney should have.
(, The Washington Post)
Washington honors Titanic victims
(, The Washington Post)
Missing out on the Oxford-Cambridge race
(, The Washington Post)
Easter has not arrived yet for Orthodox
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook weighs in on cybersecurity legislation
Facebook has clarified why it supports CISPA, addresses privacy concerns
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Smart-city technology gets a push overseas
Schneider Electric is testing software to manage power grids, pipelines, water networks and road traffic in cities around the world.
( by Francois de Beaupuy Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Deals: Don't be a blooming idiot
Despite the stock markets' gains, mutual-fund investors have moved en masse to bond funds. Why?
(, The Washington Post)
New Ivy Bridge debut date rumors emerge
Intel will likely debut its much-anticipated Ivy Bridge processors on April 23, according to a report.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Oil prices edge downward
If current trends continue, gasoline prices could drop ahead of summer driving months, which would bolster the economy.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)
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