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As G-8 gathers at Camp David, a test looms for the euro zone
Top world leaders will gather in Camp David on Friday as they confront renewed financial tensions in Europe.
(By Howard Schneider)
John Edwards defense rests after medical details on Hunter
The details about Hunter are being used to establish a timeline about the conception of a child fathered by Edwards.
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia)
Obama warns GOP on debt ceiling fight
The president warned congressional leaders that he would not tolerate a replay of the bitter debt ceiling fight of last summer.
(By David Nakamura)
Former teacher makes 'Most Wanted' list after 2008 child porn discovery
The FBI describes Eric Justin Toth, who taught at D.C.'s exclusive Beauvoir elementary school, as a crafty fugitive and child predator who will not stop until he is arrested.
(By Allison Klein)
Chuck Brown dies: The 'Godfather of Go-Go' was 75
Chuck Brown was the gravelly-voiced bandleader who capitalized on funk's percussive pulse to create go-go, the genre of music that has soundtracked life in black Washington for more than three decades.
(By Chris Richards)
NATION
( by Mark S. Smith , The Washington Post)
Pakistan seeks $5,000 transit fee for each NATO container
The amount is a key sticking point in talks about the terms of a deal that would allow NATO supply lines to reopen after a blockade of about six months, according to U.S. and Pakistani officials.
( by Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
White House's cybersecurity official retiring
Howard Schmidt oversaw the White House's first legislative proposal on cybersecurity, but much work remains on how best to secure the nation's key computer networks from attack.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Paralyzed woman moves robotic arm with her thoughts
Researchers reported the event Wednesday. It's the latest advance in the race to restore movement and communication to people who have lost control of their muscles.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Army probing PTSD diagnoses
The announcement follows disclosures that some soldiers found to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder had that diagnosis rejected during subsequent evaluations.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Chuck Brown's music captured church's spirit
In the Lord's House, the pastor played the region's rhythms.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Census: Most U.S. babies now minority
The new figures signal the dawn of an era in which whites no longer will be in the majority of Americans.
( by Carol Morello and Ted Mellnik , The Washington Post)
Arlington capital budget proposal
The county may spend $2.4B in the next 10 years on construction and maintenance needs.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
MWAA delays vote on Silver Line labor
The board said it will call a special session to look at the issue, which has brought rebukes from Loudoun County and Gov. McDonnell.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
Five P's can help federal job search
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch offers advice on landing that government gig.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Five P's can help federal job search
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch offers advice on landing that government gig.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Md. passes tax hike on high earners
More than 300,000 Maryland residents will pay higher income taxes under a package given final approval by the legislature Wednesday.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Insurgents vs. insurgents
The Nebraska Senate primary is the latest sign that Republicans are again clashing over conservative bona fides.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Former Sen. James Abdnor dies
The South Dakota Republican, whose election to the Senate in 1980 ousted George McGovern, was 89.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Two congressional panels find bipartisan ground for federal workers
Lawmakers consider benefits for the same-sex spouses of federal workers and fixes to the Hatch Act.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Music: Yo Gotti at U Street Music Hall
In a performance Tuesday, the hip-hop artist showed he'd lost none of his passion for rapping during the wait for his recently released second album.
( by David Malitz , The Washington Post)
Carolyn Hax: Sons resent father's financial aid for their stepsister
Should sons who got their father's help for law school demand their stepsister receive equal or lesser treatment with her medical school expenses?
(, The Washington Post)
'Chuck Brown was Washington'
He called his music go-go because it wouldn't stop, enduring through the decades and making an impact beyond D.C.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Cannes opens with vibrant 'Moonrise Kingdom'
The 65th Cannes Film Festival has gotten off to a quiet start, with Bill Murray offering a moment of deadpan comic relief at the news conference for opening-night film "Moonrise Kingdom."
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
CBS prime-time fall lineup
CBS fall prime-time lineup includes some old shows in new time slots.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Three in a row for Eagles
BOYS' LACROSSE | Alex Corboy finishes with four goals and an assist to push top-ranked Gonzaga to its third straight WCAC title.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
LaRoche stays hot; Gonzalez gets win
Adam LaRoche hits his team-best seventh home run and has four RBIs to help Gio Gonzalez earn his fifth win of the season.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: May 17
(, The Washington Post)
It's history for Holy Cross
GIRLS' LACROSSE | The Tartans snap Good Counsel's 90-game conference winning streak and claim the WCAC tournament title.
( by Nick Eilerson , The Washington Post)
St.Stephens/St. Agnes claims the ISL title
GIRLS' LACROSSE | The Saints strike quickly against Georgetown Visitation, earning the ISL lacrosse title and making up for a regular season loss to the Cubs.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Indians' affinity for gold pushing country into debt
India is struggling to balance its books partly because people keep buying gold.
( by Shyamantha Asokan , The Washington Post)
Merkel: Stimulus possible for Greece
German chancellor says she wants Greece to stay in euro zone, insists country honor bailout agreement.
( by Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
( by Mark S. Smith , The Washington Post)
Pakistan seeks $5,000 transit fee for each NATO container
The amount is a key sticking point in talks about the terms of a deal that would allow NATO supply lines to reopen after a blockade of about six months, according to U.S. and Pakistani officials.
( by Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
White House's cybersecurity official retiring
Howard Schmidt oversaw the White House's first legislative proposal on cybersecurity, but much work remains on how best to secure the nation's key computer networks from attack.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Barry Svrluga sits in for Tracee Hamilton to discuss Maryland sports, NASCAR, tennis, the Olympics and anything else you want.
Barry Svrluga discussed Maryland sports, NASCAR, tennis, the Olympics and everything else.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Brad Hirschfield: Ethics in the news
Brad Hirschfield discusses ethical issues in the news.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
The challenge is finding the great things amid the junk
In the past, you could buy only the software on store shelves. But what happens when anyone with an Internet connection can sell their goods? Angry Birds.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Fab steps up social, dumps Google+ for Pinterest
Fab is taking social to the next level, but Google+ isn't coming along for the ride.
( by Ki Mae Heussner | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
FCC asks Verizon about proposed 700MHz spectrum sale
The FCC has formally asked Verizon a series of questions regarding its proposed sale of A and B Block 700MHz spectrum.
( by Chris Ziegler | The Verge , theverge.com)
HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE held up at U.S. Customs because of patent issue
They're the first devices to face an import delay at US Customs for potentially infringing an Apple patent.
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge , theverge.com)
Google revamps search with more information on search pages
Google is adding encyclopedia-like blurbs to tailor results from multiple sources at a glance.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Rand Paul's monstrous budget plan
His proposal is a nasty piece of work.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney forgets the '90s
Flip-flop on Bill Clinton ignores president's record.
(, The Washington Post)
Entitlements for the entitled
Cheap student loans help the privileged.
(, The Washington Post)
Pakistan's blown chance
The country missed the window to secure itself.
(, The Washington Post)
Make banks boring again
JPMorgan's loss proves the need for regulation.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Md. nuclear fuel firm's funding sparks debate as it seeks more federal money
United States Enrichment Corp., on the brink of closing a Kentucky plant, was bailed out once already.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
GM Says It No Longer Plans to Keep Advertising on Facebook
General Motors Co., the world's biggest automaker, no longer intends to advertise on Facebook Inc. as the social network prepares for an initial public offering.
( by Sarah Frier and Tim Higgins Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
The challenge is finding the great things amid the junk
In the past, you could buy only the software on store shelves. But what happens when anyone with an Internet connection can sell their goods? Angry Birds.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
As G-8 gathers at Camp David, a test looms for the euro zone
Top world leaders will gather in Camp David on Friday as they confront renewed financial tensions in Europe.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Fed officials open to more action to stimulate economy if threats worsen
As tax increases, spending cuts and turmoil in Europe threaten recovery, bond buying may return.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
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