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NATION
Scientific meeting mulls publishing risky research
A two-day meeting in London brought scientists no closer to resolving the question of whether the results of certain experiments should be kept from the public.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
U.S. to ease some sanctions on Burma
Clinton cites elections as latest sign its leaders are committed to a democratic transition.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda forum back online after blackout
One of al-Qaeda's primary Web forums was back online Wednesday after a lengthy blackout that analysts said appeared to have the hallmarks of a cyberattack.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Texas tornadoes flatten homes, terrify residents
A series of storms and tornadoes swept through North Texas on Tuesday, flattening homes and sending residents rushing for shelter.
(, The Washington Post)
Martin Luther King assassination in 1968 a 'cruel and wanton act'
Forty-four years ago today, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was shot to death in Memphis, Tenn.
( by Elizabeth Flock , 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)
Sightseeing vets stuck at Dulles
Some 74 World War II veterans were stranded for a day when their chartered plane was scraped by a catering cart.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
MLK's assassination remembered
Hundreds gathered to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 44th anniversary of his killing.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Assistance, free for the taking
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch discusses some free help for job hunters.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Paul Hines, 74, football coach at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria
He was an assistant during the school's storied "Remember the Titans" run to the state title, and later became head coach.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Assistance, free for the taking
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch discusses some free help for job hunters.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Orange clings to lead in D.C. primary
Victory isn't a sure thing in the at-large race; other incumbents won easily despite corruption probe.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Obama's Supreme Court comments stir debate
Some conservatives wonder about his strategy, while some on the left say he should have kept quiet.
( by Peter Wallsten and Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Kaine hits road to tout economic plan
The Senate candidate's proposal includes fixing the federal budget, reforming education and investing in infrastructure.
( by Anita Kumar and Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Romney sharpens attack on Obama
In a more aggressive line of attack against the president, he accuses the Democratic incumbent of waging a "hide-and-seek campaign" that disguises his intentions and offers no solutions for the country's most intransigent economic problems.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Another case of Dating Hamster Wheel of Despair
How does a serial dater find a fulfilling relationship?
(, The Washington Post)
Eighth Blackbird's high-wire act
Ensemble creates a fever dream with cabaret-style performance of century-old "Pierrot Lunaire."
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
The meditative congressman
Rep. Tim Ryan believes that mindfulness holds benefits for harried American lives.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)
Matt Lauer's seat on 'Today' is safe for now
Ryan Seacrest tells the touchy host, who's in contract talks, of his Olympic-sized plans with NBC.
(, The Washington Post)
Starlet picks God over Hollywood
HBO premieres "God is the Bigger Elvis," an Oscar-nominated short documentary about the fascinating life of Dolores Hart, who costarred in 10 films but chose a convent over the silver screen in 1963.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 5
(, The Washington Post)
Marlins open with a splash, and a loss
Everything is new in Miami, from the ballpark to the team name to the uniforms, and the bigger payroll. The Marlins opened the season with a splash, only to lose the game to St. Louis.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Pacers do enough to beat Wizards
Jordan Crawford scores 28 points, but John Wall's slump continues as he misses 11 of 15 shots and plays only 28 minutes as the Pacers sweep the season series.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Redskins await ruling on cap challenge
The Redskins are challenging the two-year, $36 million salary cap sanctions imposed by the NFL and have a good case, according to experts.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
A win-win situation
The Capitals need to win their final two regular season games to clinch a playoff spot. Anything else and it leaves the door open for Buffalo.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Afghanistan sees rise in 'dancing boys' abuse
The practice of men taking underage boys as sexual partners is on the rise in post-Taliban Afghanistan. This "open secret" is rarely talked about — including by foreign powers who have neglected to draw attention to the abuse.
( by Ernesto Londoño in DEHRAZI, Afghanistan , The Washington Post)
U.S. to ease some sanctions on Burma
Clinton cites elections as latest sign its leaders are committed to a democratic transition.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Two views on India's Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi could be ruling the world's largest democracy, but he is also the country's most divisive figure.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
Neslisah Sultan, 91, Ottoman princess
She married an Egyptian prince but was forced into exile when both royal households were abolished.
( by Suzan Fraser , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda forum back online after blackout
One of al-Qaeda's primary Web forums was back online Wednesday after a lengthy blackout that analysts said appeared to have the hallmarks of a cyberattack.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Masters 2012 chat with Thomas Boswell
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Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
(, vForum)
Adrian Higgins gives advice on nurturing your garden in the spring
How to start or improve your garden in the spring
(, 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)
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google's Project Glass turns science fiction into reality
Google officially announced its augmented reality glasses today — and yes, they look about as geeky as you'd expect.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
"Instagram for news" app Flud heads to Android, Windows Phone — raising up to $8M
The social news reader Flud isn't just for iOS fans anymore: the company recently launched both Android and Windows Phone apps. And now, it's also planning to raise up to $8 million in a first round of funding.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Is Yahoo's 2,000-person job cut enough to trigger a turnaround?
Yahoo! Inc., the largest U.S. Web portal, is eliminating about 2,000 jobs, or 14 percent of its workforce, to help Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson cut costs and accelerate a turnaround effort.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Google CEO Page: social networking service surpassing predictions
Google Inc.'s new social-networking service is surpassing predictions, helping the company make up for its earlier lack of focus on helping people make online connections, Chief Executive Officer Larry Page said.
( and Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Nokia Lumia 900: The pros and cons
A quick rundown of what's good — and not so good — about the Lumia 900.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Legalize it?
Should we end the war on drugs?
(, The Washington Post)
Liberating the truth
Christians shouldn't denigrate intellectual life.
(, The Washington Post)
Up close and impersonal
Romney's dull general election kickoff.
(, The Washington Post)
What Obama can run on
(, The Washington Post)
PACs an effective voice for voters
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Better economy, better hair?
As the economy picks up, so do visits to hair salons.
( by Mary Ellen Biery , The Washington Post)
Study: E-book readers rising, consuming in every format
According to Pew, the portion of e-book readers among all American adults increased to 21 percent between December 2011 and February and is fueling a new love of reading overall — all good news for publishers and educators.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Regulators: JPMorgan illegally let Lehman count customers' funds as its own
The charges were spelled out in an enforcement action against JPMorgan by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. JPMorgan agreed to pay $20 million to settle the civil case.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Report finds racial discrepancies in upkeep of foreclosed properties
The National Fair Housing Alliance report found that properties in predominately black and Latino neighborhoods were far more likely than those in predominately white areas to be left in disrepair.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Spain sparks euro-zone concerns
Sky-high unemployment and now rising interest rates have rekindled concern that Spain may become the largest euro-zone country to tumble.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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