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Gen. John Allen hastily transforming U.S. mission in Afghanistan
Instead of trying to continue large U.S. counterinsurgency operations for as long as he can, Gen. John Allen is accelerating a handover of responsibility to Afghan security forces.
(By Rajiv Chandrasekaran)
Amid the rhetoric, living the reality
Linda and Gloria Bailey-Davies have been together 41 years and were among the first gay couples to marry in the U.S.
(By Eli Saslow)
Culture war looms as Israel pledges to end ultra-Orthodox military exemptions
Military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox religious students have fueled resentment among Israel's secular majority.
(By Karin Brulliard)
A trial of Edwards's morals, actions
In an increasingly tawdry drama, the subdued defendant is balanced against the absence of many supporting characters on the stand.
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia)
Capitals stopped short in Game 7
New York scores on its first shot of the night just 1:32 in and never looks back as the Capitals fail to generate enough scoring opportunities and fall one victory shy of their first berth in the conference finals since 1998.
(By Katie Carrera)
NATION
Nurse practitioners look to meet increased demand
As health policy experts anticipate that the wave of new insurance subscribers will lead to a spike in demand for medical services, a battle is heating up over who will provide that care.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
GOP stalls on insurance marketplaces
As Jan. 1 deadline looms, Republican-led states resist setting up "exchanges" at heart of 2010 health-care law.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
Amid the rhetoric, living the reality
Linda and Gloria Bailey-Davies have been together 41 years and were among the first gay couples to marry in the U.S.
( by Eli Saslow , The Washington Post)
Body mass index: A vital sign?
Making the measurement a standard part of a doctor's visit is among a new set of strategies recommended for battling obesity.
( by Judith Graham Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)
Gen. John Allen hastily transforming U.S. mission in Afghanistan
Instead of trying to continue large U.S. counterinsurgency operations for as long as he can, Gen. John Allen is accelerating a handover of responsibility to Afghan security forces.
( story by Rajiv Chandrasekaran | in GELAN, Afghanistan , The Washington Post)
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METRO
A reminder of past Sunday dinners
ESSAY | A Mother's Day-inspired ode to a grandmother who made the perfect meal every week. Hers was Soul Food, food for the soul. And her Sunday dinner was the glue in the family, like flour and water -- always spiced with drama.
( by DeNeen L. Brown , The Washington Post)
Energy-efficient lights for D.C.'s alleys
D.C. replaces its old lights in its alleys with cost-saving LEDs.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Pair plead guilty to robbing pizza deliveryman; snapped photo of food
Two plead guilty in last year's holdup in Northeast, in which they stole the food they ordered, $200 and a cellphone.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Alexandria Council approves area redevelopment plan
A redevelopment issue in Alexandria highlights a struggle over who controls a community's future: those who own the property or those who live and work there.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Kensington mayor repays town
Peter Fosselman was improperly reimbursed by the town for campaign contributions he made to fellow politicians.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Kensington mayor repays town
Peter Fosselman was improperly reimbursed by the town for campaign contributions he made to fellow politicians.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Senate race in Fla. off to a slow start
As GOP challengers head toward the August primary, the Democratic incumbent is taking a low-key approach.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Romney's Liberty U. speech avoids Mormon faith
In his commencement address at Liberty University, Romney made no mention of his Mormon faith.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
As Md. goes full steam ahead on health reform law, Va. takes pragmatic path
While Maryland enthusiastically prepares, GOP-led Virginia is no longer the standard-bearer for "Obamacare" recalcitrance.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Ward 5 candidates' views on safety, transportation and development
Voters go to the polls Tuesday to elect a council member to replace Harry Thomas Jr.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Husband won't wear wedding ring? Ask him why.
Our advice columnist's opinion of married men who refuse to wear rings is as varied as the men themselves are.
(, The Washington Post)
A trial of Edwards's morals, actions
In an increasingly tawdry drama, the subdued defendant is balanced against the absence of many supporting characters on the stand.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Maryland women advance in first round
Brooke Griffin had three goals and three assists to lead third seed Maryland past Massachusetts 15-12 Saturday in the first round of the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Lundqvist thwarts Capitals
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist showed why he's a finalist for both the Hart and Vezina trophies by limiting the Capitals' scoring opportunities.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
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(, The Washington Post)
Victory comes at a price for Nationals
Catcher Wilson Ramos becomes the latest to suffer a potential season-altering injury after twisting his knee chasing a passed ball and needing help to limp off the field.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Capitals lose series, gain identity
OPINION | Though Game 7 was another heart-wrenching defeat for Washington, the Capitals may have finally found what they've been looking for: a team identity.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Ex-Taliban leader-turned peace negotiator shot dead in Afghan capital
Former Taliban leader Arsala Rahmani was assassinated by an unidentified gunman in Kabul on Sunday.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Syria's resurgent Muslim Brotherhood
After three decades of persecution that virtually eradicated its presence, the Syrian branch of the Islamic group has resurrected itself amid the revolt to oust President Assad.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Coptic Christians fear rise of Islamists on eve of presidential elections
Most of Egypt's Christians are rallying behind former members of Mubarak's government.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Gen. John Allen hastily transforming U.S. mission in Afghanistan
Instead of trying to continue large U.S. counterinsurgency operations for as long as he can, Gen. John Allen is accelerating a handover of responsibility to Afghan security forces.
( story by Rajiv Chandrasekaran | in GELAN, Afghanistan , The Washington Post)
In Mexico, a celebration of the mother cult
In the annual celebration of Mother's Day on May 10, all of Mexico stops what it is doing in the afternoon and eats some serious lunch with Mom.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook co-founder Saverin not only one to renounce U.S. citizenship
State Department says it records around 1,100 citizens voluntarily renouncing their citizenship each year, but the tax-related expatriations list from the IRS tells a different story.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
How Google is growing up into a real IT company
It's not IBM or Cisco, but in its own way, Google is becoming a serious IT company.
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Two schools of tech thought
At one institution, students are constantly connected. At another, educators prefer to be off the grid.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Tattered safety net
The primary program to support those with disabilities is running out of money.
(, The Washington Post)
Gateway to murder
Maryland lawmakers need to try again to get tough with a dangerous crime.
(, The Washington Post)
A united Israel
A solid front for domestic politics — and dealing with Iran and the Palestinians.
(, The Washington Post)
Don't fall for the invisible-fee ambulance argument
(, The Washington Post)
Hit by pitch? Retaliate
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Foreign banks freezing out U.S. millionaires
Firms are turning away business, citing "unnecessary burdens and costs" in the looming tax-evasion law.
( by Sanat Vallikappen , The Washington Post)
Speak up on mortgage points and fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants your opinion on mortgage points and fees.
(, The Washington Post)
App helps you get a taxi
Taxi Magic app offers a different way to grab a cab.
(, The Washington Post)
Go for a spin with Allrecipes app
The Allrecipes Dinner Spinner app pulls together a suggested recipe at random.
(, The Washington Post)
Loews chief beats Berkshire returns
James Tisch and his management team have outperformed the value investor and serial acquirer to whom they're often compared: Warren Buffett.
( by Richard Teitelbaum , The Washington Post)
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