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Zimmerman charged with 2nd-degree murder
Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey said the "search for justice" had led her to charge the man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin.
(By Sari Horwitz)
Poll shows drop in Republican support for Afghan war
The findings are likely to present a challenge for GOP candidate Mitt Romney, who has said that the goal in Afghanistan should be to defeat the Taliban on the battlefield.
(By Scott Wilson and Jon Cohen)
'Buffett Rule' vs. Ryan plan: Who should chip in more?
Democrats have pointed the finger at millionaires, and Republicans have turned to people who use Medicare and Medicaid.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and David Nakamura)
Justice sues Apple, publishers
The federal government is accusing Apple and five major publishers of fixing e-book prices.Three publishers have agreed to settlements.
(By Ylan Q. Mui and Hayley Tsukayama)
Ahead of his trial, Edwards's isolation is symbol of his downfall
With fewer friends by his side, the disgraced politician spends much time alone, pondering his fate.
(By Michael Leahy)
NATION
Trying to make a recovery happen
At an auto dealership in Washington, Mo., each day brings a chance for revival — for the economy and for the salesmen.
( by Eli Saslow , The Washington Post)
George Zimmerman: The possible charges he could face
Zimmerman could face a charge of second-degree murder or manslaughter.
( by Elizabeth Flock , The Washington Post)
Tennessee 'monkey bill' becomes law
The law allows public school teachers to teach alternatives to mainstream scientific theories such as evolution and global warming.
( by Elizabeth Flock , The Washington Post)
Where is George Zimmerman?
A new question has emerged in the case of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
( by Elizabeth Flock , The Washington Post)
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METRO
MoCo high schools' flier wars renewed
Gay-rights groups blanketed seven schools with fliers to counter what many consider an anti-gay leaflet being sent home with students .
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Gray, Issa may relax D.C. height limits
Attempts to alter the restrictions, which some say hamper economic growth, have been shot down by Congress and the community.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Busier BWI gets airline's bigger planes
Southwest adds capacity at the airport, which may soon serve the most passengers in the region.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Defendant in mass D.C. shootings claims witness is taking revenge
Jeffrey Best, charged with murder, testified that he was being falsely implicated by one of his best friends — the government's star witness.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
O'Malley's ambitions take a hit
The Maryland couldn't even get fellow Democrats in Annapolis to pass a full budget on time.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
The Buffett Rule
The Senate won't vote on the Buffett Rule until next week, but it dominated political conversation in what was effectively the first day of the general election race.
(, The Washington Post)
Poll shows drop in Republican support for Afghan war
The findings are likely to present a challenge for GOP candidate Mitt Romney, who has said that the goal in Afghanistan should be to defeat the Taliban on the battlefield.
( by Scott Wilson and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Gray, Issa may relax D.C. height limits
Attempts to alter the restrictions, which some say hamper economic growth, have been shot down by Congress and the community.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Obama leaves anti-bias rules to Congress
Seventy-two members of Congress asked President Obama to issue an executive order banning sexual orientation discrimination by federal contractors, but the White House said not now.
(, The Washington Post)
'Buffett Rule' vs. Ryan plan: Who should chip in more?
Democrats have pointed the finger at millionaires, and Republicans have turned to people who use Medicare and Medicaid.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
You can get hurt only when you care
Waiting around for someone could be fruitless — but there are a few ways to lessen the chances you are chasing someone who is unavailable.
(, The Washington Post)
Gawker's Fox News mole is outed and ousted
The Fox Mole, who debuted a column on Gawker this week, has been found out. He was identified as Joe Muto, who said he was an associate producer for "The O'Reilly Factor."
( by Erik Wemple , The Washington Post)
Baldwin tweets another NBC sign-off
Actor Alec Baldwin again hints that he might leave NBC, home of "30 Rock," the series in which he stars — this time over a stalker fan and stalker network.
(, The Washington Post)
Quiz: Test your financial literacy
How money-savvy are you? Take our quiz to find out.
( by , The Washington Post)
Financial literacy resources
Online financial literacy resources for teens and families
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Yankees top Orioles again
Orioles killer Nick Swisher hits a two-run homer in the 10th inning, lifting New York past Baltimore on its way to a three-game sweep at Camden Yards.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: April 12
(, The Washington Post)
Caps have a new role as underdog
For a change, Washington enters the playoffs as the lower seed when it begins a series with Boston on Thursday night. Is that a good thing?
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Capitals bringing a new attitude
OPINION | No pressure, just the playoffs, something the Capitals aren't taking for granted anymore.
(, The Washington Post)
Woodbridge tops Mountain View
BASEBALL | Junior Spencer Porter tosses a five-hit complete game in the Vikings' 3-1 nondistrict victory.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
N. Korea insists rocket launch does not flout deal with U.S.
North Korea misses the first-day window for a satellite launch, but insists it plans to go ahead with the blast and shouldn't be penalized for it.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Cease-fire appears to take hold in Syria
But the government added that it retains right to retaliate against attacks by "armed terrorist groups."
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Russia's opposition movement tested
Movement's potential and challenges come into focus in a dispute far from Moscow.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
North Korea awards Kim new titles
Nation honors untested leader during pivotal week of rocket launch, founder's birth celebration.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Obituary: Ahmed Ben Bella, Algerian militant leader and politician
Militant leader served as Algeria's first post-liberation president but was overthrown in a 1965 coup.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus and spa and travel writer McLean Robbins
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, 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 discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Breakfast, recipes to make the house smell good, Beer Madness finale and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook's fear factor?
COLUMN | Why is Instagram worth $1 billion and what is Facebook planning to do with the service?
(, VentureBeat.com)
Intel has 75 new ultrabook designs coming soon
The x86 chip designer and producer is feeling bullish about its future laptop strategy.
( by Vlad Savov | The Verge , theverge.com)
DOJ v. Apple: Highlights from the lawsuit
The complaint paints Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs as dismissive toward concerns that the companies might be in unethical territory.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Winners and losers from DOJ suit against Apple, publishers
What does this suit mean for Apple, for the publishing industry and for consumers?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Why Facebook bought Instagram: It's all about user engagement
The world's largest social network has snatched up the Internet's most buzzed about mobile app for photo-sharing for $1 billion, and the question on everyone's mind is: Why?
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Foul bawl
Tolerating Ozzie Guillen's intolerance.
(, The Washington Post)
Dealing with Iran
Chances of a deal don't look good.
(, The Washington Post)
Gambling's unholy grip on Md.
The clock runs out on the legislature.
(, The Washington Post)
Cracking the cartels
Legalizing drugs could kill their golden goose.
(, The Washington Post)
Afghanistan after Karzai
Who will succeed him, and when?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
As Supreme Court weighs health care reform, contractors await their fate
If the Supreme Court strikes down the health care reform law, many states would probably stop work on health insurance exchanges — and so would the contractors who are in charge of them.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Key economic indicators for the week of Feb. 27
New data on home sales, jobless claims and gross domestic product could shed light on the state of a slowly-recovering economy.
(, The Washington Post)
Foreclosures at lowest level since 2007
First-quarter filings fell to their lowest levels since the housing collapse began nearly five years ago.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Shell investigates oil sheen in gulf
Shell Oil says it activated a vessel with skimming capabilities after finding one-by-10-mile oil sheen.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Facebook's fear factor?
COLUMN | Why is Instagram worth $1 billion and what is Facebook planning to do with the service?
(, VentureBeat.com)
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