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Dan Balz: Obama's real opponent: The economy
The president took on Mitt Romney as he formally launched his reelection campaign, but the former Massachusetts governor won't be Obama's most stubborn rival.
(By Dan Balz)
Detainees refuse to speak in 9/11 arraignment at Gitmo
Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four co-defendants refused to speak to the judge about their counsel.
(By Peter Finn)
Full moon Saturday will be this year's biggest, but don't expect more crime or freaky behavior
NEW YORK — The biggest and brightest full moon of the year arrives Saturday night as our celestial neighbor passes closer to Earth than usual.
(By Associated Press)
U.S. abandons consulate site in Afghanistan, citing threat risk
Compound cost $80 million to build but security concerns make it unusable, documents show.
(By Ernesto Londoño)
New name for PTSD could mean less stigma
Military officers and some psychiatrists say dropping the word "disorder" from PTSD will reduce the stigma that stops soldiers from seeking treatment.
(By Greg Jaffe)
NATION
Detainees refuse to speak in 9/11 arraignment at Gitmo
Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four co-defendants refused to speak to the judge about their counsel.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Bleak outlook for peace in Syria
Western officials acknowledge the likely failure of the U.N. accord while resigning themselves to a struggle that could last into next year.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Pentagon report: Whistleblowers endured reprisals
Defense Department officials repeatedly turned aside evidence of serious punishments inflicted on those who had complained, investigators found.
( by R. Jeffrey Smithand Aaron Mehta | Center for Public Integrity , The Washington Post)
New name for PTSD could mean less stigma
Military officers and some psychiatrists say dropping the word "disorder" from PTSD will reduce the stigma that stops soldiers from seeking treatment.
(by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Updates to bible of psychiatry spark debate
A panel of psychiatrists charged with updating the reference manual used to diagnose mental illness is making some controversial changes.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
National Christmas Tree cut down
The centerpiece of popular lighting ceremony died, will be replaced this fall by a Colorado blue spruce.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Give me a Q, give me a K . . .
If you'd give a qintar for an X, you might be Scrabble material. D.C. schoolchildren tested their skills Saturday in a districtwide tournament.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
Suspect in Petworth hammer attacks has history of mental disorders
Young man charged with beating passersby in head was held for psychiatric evaluation a year ago.
( by Clarence Williams and Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
Woman run over in Fairfax County
Police say Shelinda Delores Arrington, 21, had an argument with another driver in traffic.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Mystery of brothers found dead in Va.
There are few clues in the deaths of Manuel and Alberto Mireles-Garcia, whose remains were found months ago in the Lorton woods, police say.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Obama revs up campaign
At rallies in Ohio and Virginia, President Obama on Saturday made his most expansive case yet for why he should be elected to a second term.
( by Amy Gardner and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Obama's real opponent: The economy
The president took on Mitt Romney as he formally launched his reelection campaign, but the former Massachusetts governor won't be Obama's most stubborn rival.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama dings Romney's 'corporations are people' line in campaign kickoff
The president seized on some of Romney's wealth-related campaign-trail missteps as he argued that the former Massachusetts governor is out of step with the middle class.
( by Amy Gardner and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
A controlling sister
Carolyn Hax on how to handle a sibling who seems to be carrying on a family tradition.
(, The Washington Post)
Date Lab: If this was the best ... we have concerns
A master class in miscommunication.
( interviews by Christina Breda Antoniades , The Washington Post)
A subversive twist on stereotypes
Artist Lalla Essaydi's exhibit challenges Western conceptions of Arab women who live in harems.
( by DeNeen Brown , The Washington Post)
In cognac country, so much to drink in
A drink-and-dine tour of the cognac houses of France, plus a few other French liqueur distilleries.
( by Paul Abercrombie Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 6
TV and radio listings: May 6
(, The Washington Post)
Kaplan shines at Draper Invitational
TRACK AND FIELD | Georgetown Visitation freshman Emily Kaplan cruises to a win in the 1,600 meters in Alexandria.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
Pontius, Salihi lead United to victory
Chris Pontius and reserve Hamdi Salihi score goals in the second half to lead United to a 2-0 victory at Toronto (0-8-0), which is off to the worst start in MLS history.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Anthony yet to deliver for Knicks
Since finagling a trade from Denver to New York, star Carmelo Anthony has experienced seven straight playoff losses with his new team
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
I'll Have Another edges Bodemeister
I'll Have Another catches and passes Bodemeister in the final furlong to capture the 138th Kentucky Derby and give trainer Doug O'Neill his first Derby triumph.
( by Chris Korman Baltimore Sun , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
U.S. broadcaster attacks Cuban archbishop
Editorial sparks questions about U.S. support for the Catholic Church's place in communist-ruled Cuba.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
Detainees refuse to speak in 9/11 arraignment at Gitmo
Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four co-defendants refused to speak to the judge about their counsel.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Bleak outlook for peace in Syria
Western officials acknowledge the likely failure of the U.N. accord while resigning themselves to a struggle that could last into next year.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Pentagon report: Whistleblowers endured reprisals
Defense Department officials repeatedly turned aside evidence of serious punishments inflicted on those who had complained, investigators found.
( by R. Jeffrey Smithand Aaron Mehta | Center for Public Integrity , The Washington Post)
New name for PTSD could mean less stigma
Military officers and some psychiatrists say dropping the word "disorder" from PTSD will reduce the stigma that stops soldiers from seeking treatment.
(by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Talk about Travel: All around France, the next big airline merger and more
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
Live with Ezra Klein: What Obama's second term would look like
Ezra Klein discusses what Obama's second term would look like.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Down the road
Congress paves the way for a fiscal failure.
(, The Washington Post)
Gold rush to Burma
Reforms are just beginning, but Western companies want in.
(, The Washington Post)
Crunch time for the Dream Act
Leaders must rally around Gov. O'Malley to protect deserving immigrants.
(, The Washington Post)
Heeding the people's rejection of ambulance fees
(, The Washington Post)
The cost of Mr. Obama campaigning abroad
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Bad financial role models? Break the cycle.
A 23-year-old with an old financial soul wrote this month's Color of Money Book Club selection, "How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking Than Your Parents."
(, The Washington Post)
Hostage-taking on the Silver Line
If you want a perfect example of why government has become dysfunctional, look no further than Loudoun County, Va.
(, The Washington Post)
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