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Review of forensics held close to vest
The Justice Department and the FBI kept the reins tight on a task force's investigation of flawed lab work, as well as its findings.
(By Spencer S. Hsu, Jennifer Jenkins and Ted Mellnik)
GSA official's wife went on taxpayer-funded trips
The senior government executive who organized the lavish conference at the center of a Las Vegas spending scandal took dozens of other trips for the General Services Administration. On some of them, his wife came along — and taxpayers picked up the tab.
(By Lisa Rein)
Why does Romney seem so stiff?
Friends say the fun, affable man they know hasn't appeared on the campaign trail — perhaps because Romney's trying too hard.
(By Jason Horowitz)
U.S. consumers adjust to $4 gasoline
Americans have cut consumption of gas to lowest levels in a decade, slowing the climb in prices.
(By Steven Mufson)
'Hopefully' springs eternal
The increased acceptance of the word "hopefully," most recently by the Associated Press, symbolizes a long, and larger, battle over the evolving English language.
(By Monica Hesse)
NATION
Other nations trying to penetrate U.S. cyber-networks, ex-FBI official says
Once access is gained, they could disrupt or destroy corporate and military computer systems.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
A new day dawns in Latin America
COLUMN | Latin America matters and it will matter even more as the U.S. looks for sources of growth and receptive markets outside of its borders.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
Talking leadership with the head of USTDA
"Ultimately, a leader's style must flow from the individual's personality."
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Why we haven't cured CEO pay
The ridiculous but persistent system that companies use to compensate CEOs is a lot like the medical establishment's traditional treatment for peptic ulcers. Stay with me here...
( by Roger Martin , The Washington Post)
The original sin of executive pay
Not all CEOs are entrepreneurs, but all CEOs are paid like them.
( by Paul Hodgson , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Man accused of posing as Pepco worker pleads guilty to assault
Craig S. Brooks, 50, still faces a trial in the killing of David W. Williams, 44, a Glenarden laudromat owner.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
Teen admits killing neighbor, 92
The Forestville woman William Fitts, 16, pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing had acted like a grandmother to him, authorities said.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Congressmen question ex-GSA official
Robert Peck tells the House subcommittee Tuesday that he didn't dole out enough punishment for a lavish 2010 conference.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Arlington County Board raises own pay
Members informally agreed to take a 2.3% raise, their first in five years, as they prepare pass a budget that will raise taxes by more than $200 per average homeowner.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Forensics not as reliable as you think
A panel finds that hair, writing and fingerprint comparisons are subject to human bias and lack standards.
( by Spencer S. Hsu , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Latino voters take center stage in both presidential campaigns
President Obama and Mitt Romney prepare for battle over the Hispanic vote.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Congressmen question ex-GSA official
Robert Peck tells the House subcommittee Tuesday that he didn't dole out enough punishment for a lavish 2010 conference.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
GSA official's wife went on taxpayer-funded trips
The senior government executive who organized the lavish conference at the center of a Las Vegas spending scandal took dozens of other trips for the General Services Administration. On some of them, his wife came along — and taxpayers picked up the tab.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
GSA official under fire for running 'a fiefdom'
Jeffrey Neely, who is at the center of the agency's spending scandal, spent thousands on questionable travel and led his staff with unchecked power, according to testimony.
( by Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)
Gray, Brown clash on D.C. surplus
The D.C. Council unanimously rejects the mayor's proposal for spending excess revenues.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Adjusting expectations
A daughter risks renewing her disappointment, and grief, in perpetuity.
(, The Washington Post)
Discovery wows Washington in 45-minute flyover
A spectacular aerial tour of retired space shuttle Discovery riding piggyback on a 747 pulled Washingtonians out of their offices and drew visitors from neighboring states.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
'Nixon's the One' for British network
The Oval Office-set comedy is based on hours of White House recordings Nixon made.
(, The Washington Post)
Backstage: 'Liner Notes' bridges musical cultures
The Baltimore artist's hip-hop theater event celebrates the music and the album-cover material from back in the day.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
'Hopefully' springs eternal
The increased acceptance of the word "hopefully," most recently by the Associated Press, symbolizes a long, and larger, battle over the evolving English language.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Upstart Patriot extends unbeaten start
BASEBALL | The new school, which has no seniors, tops Freedom-South Riding, 2-1, when Braedon Jewett's bunt forces a run-scoring error.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
D.C. United vs. Montreal Impact preview
Looking ahead to Wednesday night's MLS match.
(, The Washington Post)
Baltimore wins with the long ball
The Orioles get back-to-back homers from Nolan Reimold and J.J. Hardy to help Wei-Yin Chen earn his first major league win.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Bruins win a thriller
SOFTBALL | Lake Braddock ends South County's 11-game win streak on a bang-bang play at third that scores decisive run.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
Marriotts Ridge turns it on in second half
GIRLS' LACROSSE | Juniors Zoe Stukenberg and Maggie Brooks lead a second-half offensive surge in Marriotts Ridge's win over Mount Hebron.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Other nations trying to penetrate U.S. cyber-networks, ex-FBI official says
Once access is gained, they could disrupt or destroy corporate and military computer systems.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Egypt's election commission ejects front-runners from presidential race
Decision upends first post-Mubarak presidential contest just weeks before the vote.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
U.S. aid to Pakistan buys little goodwill
Despite hundreds of millions of dollars, anti-American sentiment in Pakistan remains high.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
China quizzes official in slaying case
Xia Zeliang, party secretary of Chongqing's Nan'an district, is suspected of helping plan and cover up businessman's killing.
( By Kathrin Hille , The Washington Post)
Months after peace talks, Palestinians deliver letter to Israel's Netanyahu
Neither side voiced much hope that planned exchange would revive discussions stalled in January.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
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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)
Stephanie Kenyon on auctions, antiques and collectibles | Home Front
Stephanie Kenyon on auctions, antiques and collectibles | Home Front
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Free Range on Food: Think like a chef, Alain Ducasse's new book and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Secrets of Facebook's success: Virality
OPINION | Social media is fundamentally changing marketing, and Facebook understands that.
( by Rocky Agrawal | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Yahoo posts 28 percent increase in earnings
CEO Scott Thompson said Yahoo is looking to focus on its core business.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Are Apple and Samsung headed toward a settlement?
Both companies have agreed to the mediation, which will involve general counsel as well as CEOs Tim Cook and Choi Gee-sung.
( by Adi Robertson | The Verge , The Washington Post)
In court, Google denies stealing Oracle's technology
"Google didn't need a license to use the Java language in Android," a Google attorney said.
( by Karen Gullo and Pamela MacLean Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Gmail experiences brief outage Tuesday afternoon
Some users experienced problems accessing their e-mail on the popular service.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Obama's pumped-up rhetoric
The White House's gas 'crackdown' will do little to lower prices.
(, The Washington Post)
Draconian time for a crack crime
The Supreme Court can correct unjust penalties that continue to plague defendants.
(, The Washington Post)
Taken for a ride in Montgomery
Free ambulance service is nice. It's also unaffordable.
(, The Washington Post)
All-American debauchery
Misbehaving government employees are just like us.
(, The Washington Post)
A deal in the works with Iran?
Both sides are following a script pointing toward agreement.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Secrets of Facebook's success: Virality
OPINION | Social media is fundamentally changing marketing, and Facebook understands that.
( by Rocky Agrawal | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Lafarge moving headquarters from Herndon
Construction-materials giant to move North American headquarters to Chicago.
( McClatchy-Tribune , The Washington Post)
Amid euro-slump, the IMF rethinks austerity
New research on Europe shows the impact of government cuts, coming amid an existing economic slump, had a deeper impact than expected — and may be undercutting efforts at reform.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
U.S. consumers adjust to $4 gasoline
Americans have cut consumption of gas to lowest levels in a decade, slowing the climb in prices.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
The entrepreneur syndrome
Many Americans suffer from the belief — disease — that they aren't truly successful unless they own a business of some kind.
(, The Washington Post)
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