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Romney sweeps Wis., Md., D.C. primaries
Mitt Romney captured presidential primaries in Maryland, the District and battleground Wisconsin, the biggest prize of the day.
(By Dan Balz and Philip Rucker)
The fat lady sings in Wisconsin
THE FIX | Mitt Romney's sweep in Wisconsin, Maryland and the District of Columbia signals the end of the Republican primary race.
(By Chris Cillizza)
Obama blasts GOP budget as 'radical vision' for the nation
In a speech, the president assails the Republican plan as "social Darwinism" and says the party's policies threaten American values.
(By David Nakamura)
BlackBerry's D.C. bastion
The world may be moving away at warp speed from the BlackBerry, but it remains the smartphone of official Washington, and its maker intends to keep it that way.
(By Cecilia Kang)
Could a Nixon coverup work in a digital world?
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein and other investigative icons weigh in on how — or whether — the Facebook/Twitter generation would unearth a scandal like Watergate.
(By Dan Zak)
NATION
Scientists meet to discuss controversial bird flu experiments
Two projects haven't produced a Doomsday bug, as rumored, but have yielded useful information, researchers say.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Muslim Brotherhood members begin mission to charm in Washington
Representatives of Egyptian juggernaut aim to counter persistent fears over their political rise.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Cheney released from hospital after 'remarkable' recovery
Former vice president Dick Cheney released from hospital 10 days after receiving a new heart from an unknown donor.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
The intellectual property of leadership
"The problem we encounter is this: Fundamentally, our job is not to be innovative at all. " - USPTO's David Kappos
( by Tom Fox , 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)
Englin's affair douses a 'rising star'
The Democratic Virginia delegate, who is in a safe district, says he won't seek reelection.
( by Anita Kumarand Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Delaney beats Garagiola in Democratic primary for Maryland's sixth district
The wealthy newcomer defeated the establishment's pick for a redistricted U.S. House seat, and will face incumbent Rep. Bartlett.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Husband, wife dead in apparent Capitol Heights murder-suicide
Police said it appeared Dennis Bernard Mace, 53, shot Marilyn Yvette Mace, 52, and then himself.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Sally Boasberg, landscape designer, dies at 74
Sally Boasberg, 74, a landscape designer and dogged advocate for the District's green spaces, died March 29.
( by Adrian Higgins , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Wisconsin Primary results: Romney wins
( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post)
Englin's affair douses a 'rising star'
The Democratic Virginia delegate, who is in a safe district, says he won't seek reelection.
( by Anita Kumarand Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Delaney beats Garagiola in Democratic primary for Maryland's sixth district
The wealthy newcomer defeated the establishment's pick for a redistricted U.S. House seat, and will face incumbent Rep. Bartlett.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Finally, Romney's kind of voters
Many people at the polls Tuesday didn't want to send a message. They wanted a man for a job: beating President Obama.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Romney sweeps Wis., Md., D.C. primaries
Mitt Romney captured presidential primaries in Maryland, the District and battleground Wisconsin, the biggest prize of the day.
( by Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
The wrong prescription
She isn't able to bear children, but her boyfriend wants her to seek medical treatment.
(, The Washington Post)
Felicia Day: A rising star for the Internet geek
If you are a geek — a proud, noble reclaiming-the-word geek — then Felicia Day is your deity.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Palin on 'Today' beats Couric on 'GMA'
Monday's "Today" averaged 4.9M viewers, while "GMA" attracted just under half a million fewer.
(, The Washington Post)
Could a Nixon coverup work in a digital world?
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein and other investigative icons weigh in on how — or whether — the Facebook/Twitter generation would unearth a scandal like Watergate.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Backstage: Studio Theatre announces 2012-13 season
The theater kicks off its upcoming season with Oren Jacoby's "The Invisible Man,' based on the Ralph Ellison novel of the same name.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 4
(, The Washington Post)
How bad are the Wizards?
The Wizards need to win three games of their 13 remaining contests this season to avoid having the worst record in franchise history.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Lannan sent to AAA Syracuse
John Lannan, twice the Nationals' opening day starter, is sent to the minor leagues and Ross Detwiler will be the No.5 starter.
(, The Washington Post)
Woods enters Masters as a favorite
As he prepares to play in his 18th Masters, Tiger Woods has played remarkably well recently.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Shanahan and RGIII can work
Forget the talk that Robert Griffin III and the Redskins are a bad fit. Look at the facts of Mike Shanahan's record with quarterbacks.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Suicide attack aimed at U.S. troops kills 6 Afghans
Three American soldiers and one of their translators were among the 20 wounded in the attack.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Muslim Brotherhood members begin mission to charm in Washington
Representatives of Egyptian juggernaut aim to counter persistent fears over their political rise.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
In Mexico, the booming auto industry fuels growth of the middle class
A job at Nissan's plant in Mexico is akin to working in the U.S. for Ford in the 1950s. Except for the pay.
( by Nick Miroff , The Washington Post)
James Murdoch steps down as head of BSkyB
Move marks the second time this year that James Murdoch has quit a senior corporate role.
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
U.S. puts bounty on alleged terrorist leader in Pakistan
The United States is offering $10 million for the arrest of the leader of a Pakistani group blamed for the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai.
( by Richard Leiby and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.
(, vForum)
Organizing guru Alejandra Costello on decluttering and productivity | Home Front
Organizing expert Alejandra Costello joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Nokia Lumia 900: Microsoft's big bet on the smartphone market has software issues
The Lumia 900 is a pretty big deal for Nokia and Microsoft. The new LTE-equipped, AT&T-bound smartphone represents what could be the beginning of a new era for both companies in the mobile race — at least in the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)
Instagram releases Android app
Instagram has published its long-awaited app for Android.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook files Yahoo countersuit
Facebook claims Yahoo violates its patents that relate to photo-sharing, the news feed, tagging digital media and other elements.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
BlackBerry Mobile Fusion allows IT managers to detect jailbreaks, roots
RIM launched the new enterprise service today.
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com)
Motorola, Google face probes in Europe, Australia
Foreign regulators are taking a close look at Google and Motorola Mobility
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Big Brother, Inc.
Homeland security creeps into the bedroom.
(, The Washington Post)
Mitt unzipped
Are women just not that into Romney?
(, The Washington Post)
Undoing super PACs
The good news about candidate-specific super PACs: They can be eliminated.
( by Fred Wertheimer , The Washington Post)
Answering for bin Laden
Pakistan needs to account for his time there.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's reversal on the court
The president was wise to tone down his critique.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
What we can learn from Southwest Airlines
How the scrappy airline won on customer service and company culture
( by Micah Solomon , The Washington Post)
China Speeds Opening as QFII Quota Increased to $80 Billion
China accelerated the opening of its capital markets by more than doubling the amount foreigners can invest in stocks, bonds and bank deposits as the government shifts its growth model to domestic consumption from exports.
( by Ye Xie and Belinda Cao Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Free File tax programs help you save money while paying your taxes
The IRS's Free File program offers software that assists those with low or moderate incomes to e-file returns. You still have time to get help figuring out and then filing your federal tax return. The deadline to file and pay your taxes this year is April 17.
(, The Washington Post)
Nokia Lumia 900: Microsoft's big bet on the smartphone market has software issues
The Lumia 900 is a pretty big deal for Nokia and Microsoft. The new LTE-equipped, AT&T-bound smartphone represents what could be the beginning of a new era for both companies in the mobile race — at least in the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)
BlackBerry's D.C. bastion
The world may be moving away at warp speed from the BlackBerry, but it remains the smartphone of official Washington, and its maker intends to keep it that way.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
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