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NATION
'The mission hasn't been accomplished'
As he steps down, Andrew Liepman, who helped build up the National Counterterrorism Center, says "we're still a ways away" from defeating al-Qaeda.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Obama and Romney offer differing views of God
With Occupy protests this weekend at the G-8 and NATO summits, it's clear President Obama and Mitt Romney view God and inequality differently.
( by Lisa Miller , The Washington Post)
Keeping fed workers in the loop
"One of the toughest topics is navigating the bureaucracy. You need mentors and you need allies." - Steve Ressler, founder of GovLoop
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
U.S. eases investment ban on Burma
Move is latest and furthest-reaching step yet to encourage reforms in the long-isolated country.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Ancient life, millions of years old and barely alive, found beneath ocean floor
Researchers have found bacteria beneath the Pacific floor that may be thousands or millions of years old, their metabolism so slow that they're basically in a state of suspended animation.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Prosecution witness admits confusion, changes
Brian McNamee, the key prosecution witness in the trial of Roger Clemens, admits he confused dates, lied and changed his story.
( by Ann E. Marimow and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Norton silenced at hearing
As Congress discussed a bill to markedly restrict D.C. abortion, the District's lone voice was not allowed to testify.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
U.S. grants visa to Raul Castro's daughter, denies Cuban academics
The decisions about which Cubans can visit the United States were condemned by conservative Cuban Americans, politicians and U.S. scholars.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
Contractors' work
We asked federal workers about the nature of their relationship to government contractors.
(, The Washington Post)
Man fatally shot in Mount Vernon area
Police say they have little evidence that points to a suspect or motive in the killing.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Trayvon Martin documents indicate new details in case
George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin from very close range, according to documents a Florida prosecutor released Thursday.
( by Sari Horwitz and Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Obama hopes summit meetings can quiet overseas questions
The G-8 and NATO summits offer a test of President Obama's leadership at a time of great uncertainty in several of his administration's core foreign policy challenges
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Norton silenced at hearing
As Congress discussed a bill to markedly restrict D.C. abortion, the District's lone voice was not allowed to testify.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
A lesson in bad government
A House subcommittee hearing Thursday examined Department of Homeland Security ethics standards and found them repeatedly violated.
(, The Washington Post)
Contractors' work
We asked federal workers about the nature of their relationship to government contractors.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Boyfriend won't let her near his kids
A woman's divorced boyfriend of three years says her presence would be too upsetting to his adult children.
(, The Washington Post)
Trends and Neighbors
Style Invitational contest Week 972: From a list of recent "trending topics," joke about how any two are alike or different.
(, The Washington Post)
In tiny Thurmont, Md., the government-next-door
As world leaders descend on Camp David this weekend for the G-8 Summit, the nearby town of Thurmont, Md., population 6,000, endures with a less rarefied air.
( By Dan Zak in Thurmont, Md. , The Washington Post)
The beauty of layovers
You can turn long waits between flights into an opportunity to explore places you might otherwise never see.
( by Eric Goldscheider , The Washington Post)
TV Column: CW prepares for life after 'Gossip Girl'
With "Gossip Girl" entering its final season this fall, CW prepares to rebuild with new dramas and old shows in new time slots.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Nats fall to Pirates — and out of first
The Nationals are held hitless by James McDonald for five innings and drop a half-game behind Atlanta in the National League East with the Orioles set to come to town Friday.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: May 18
(, The Washington Post)
Orioles stage a comeback
Baltimore scores three in the seventh inning to rally past Kansas City for a second game in a row.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Holdsclaw fends off depression
Former Mystics standout Chamique Holdsclaw has emerged from struggles with depression as a stronger person eager to help others.
(, The Washington Post)
Center of the sports world
This weekend, sporting worlds collide in Los Angeles, where six NHL and NBA playoff games will take place, the Tour of California will end and the first-place Dodgers and MLS champion Galaxy will play.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Egyptian presidential hopefuls travel across country in bid for votes
Contrived campaigns that ensured landslide victories for Mubarak are swept away with the revolution.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Euro zone crisis hits markets
Concern grows over Spain a day after Moody's downgrade of 16 banks and sell-off of Bankia.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
'The mission hasn't been accomplished'
As he steps down, Andrew Liepman, who helped build up the National Counterterrorism Center, says "we're still a ways away" from defeating al-Qaeda.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Anti-American rhetoric subsides in Russia
With Vladimir Putin now president, Moscow assumes friendlier tone toward the United States.
( by Kathy Lally in MOSCOW , The Washington Post)
Probe opens into Honduras drug bust
Allegedly deadly firefight triggered protests and demands that U.S. anti-drug agents leave the area.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus discussed Washington restaurants, nightlife, weekend outings and more.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
A Meeting of the Medical Minds
Cancer doctors collaborate on treatment and clinical trials
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Is Facebook really a good business?
Maybe not, say an increasing number of critics.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Facebook prices shares at $38, for more than $100B valuation, report says
Company is set to raise up to $18 billion with its IPO, making it the largest tech offering in U.S. history.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Pinterest joins the billion dollar club
It was inevitable that Pinterest, the popular image pinboard site, would eventually skyrocket in value.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
The Pirate Bay returns, but who is responsible for the attack?
Internet hydra The Pirate Bay has returned again after a major distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack kept it offline for over a day.
( by Adi Robertson | The Verge , theverge.com)
Three records Facebook is breaking with its IPO
If, as expected, the company's valuation creeps toward $104 billion, it would be four times larger than Google's 2004 IPO.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Same-sex marriage: Empathy or right?
Obama's contradiction.
(, The Washington Post)
Wiping moderates off the map
Blue Dog co-chair on harm of gerrymandering.
( by John Barrow , The Washington Post)
Turn the tide in Syria
No hope unless the U.S. steps up.
( by Joseph I. Lieberman , The Washington Post)
Undermining Afghanistan
Why build up its forces only to tear them down?
( by Ronald E. Neumann and Michael O'Hanlon , The Washington Post)
Europe's moral hazard
Can the continent endure austerity?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
At hearing, SEC faces heat from Democrats
At a House hearing, Republican lawmakers defended the Securities and Exchange Commission against complaints that it lets wrongdoers off the hook too easily when it routinely allows them to settle charges without admitting wrongdoing.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
American decline is a mirage
When someone tells me the United States is in decline, I have no idea what they're talking about. And neither do they.
(, The Washington Post)
Facebook's market debut
Facebook hits the Nasdaq Friday at $38 per share for a $104 billion valuation.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
House GOP urges tax overhaul in 2013
House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) calls for "fast-track procedures" to force lawmakers to complete a long-discussed overhaul of the tax code next year.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Economic leaders grapple with tough choices
Hayek or Keynes? Austerity or growth? Despite what purists say, the simple answer is: It depends.
(, The Washington Post)
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