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Obama, Romney in dead heat
The presidential race is competitive, with jobs and the economy being voters' top concerns and neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney holding a decisive advantage on who can fix the problems, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
(By Jon Cohen and Dan Balz)
Bain is fair game, Obama says
The president defends his attacks on Mitt Romney's private-equity career.
(By Tom Hamburger)
Egyptian women feel excluded, despite the promise of the revolution
Since the ouster of Mubarak, prospects for Egyptian women appear to be deteriorating.
(By Leila Fadel and Ingy Hassieb)
A commercial rocket blasts off for International Space Station, opening new era of spaceflight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.
(By Associated Press)
Has college become too easy?
Over the past half-century, the amount of time college students actually study has dwindled from 24 hours a week to about 15.
(By Daniel de Vise)
NATION
Iran talks with U.N. watchdog seen as 'positive'
But after the unusual meeting, officials gave few hints about what concessions, if any, Iran had made in accounting for suspicious nuclear research.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission
The strategy, built around the steady withdrawal of international troops through 2014, holds risks for Obama and could threaten the gains secured by U.S. forces.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Reddit launches troop gift exchange
The first person to sign up: Stephen Colbert.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Officials at Dover are punished for striking back at whistleblowers
The Air Force hands down a fine and a suspension for two top officials at the base's mortuary, which mishandled some remains of the nation's war dead.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Retired Gen. James Cartwright offers a fresh view on defense
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chair spoke frankly about defense spending, and hopefully the Senate Armed Services Committee will listen.
(, The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
End of the road for a hot love affair?
Dulled by traffic congestion and environmental worries, the automobile isn't the object of lust that it was during the muscle-car era.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Thomas Gore, Vincent Gray campaign aide, charged in ongoing federal probe
Thomas Gore has been charged in the long-running investigation of Gray's campaign finances.
( by Nikita Stewart and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Bucket-list items that are within reach
Can't climb every mountain? Why not ford every stream?
(, The Washington Post)
Neighbors locked in feud over park
Two neighbors are suing each other for the title of president of Crispus Attucks Park.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)
Police: Teens plotted Metro shooting
The suspect met with friends to plan the Rockville Metro station shooting, court papers say.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Ensuring delivery of sensitive diplomatic materials
Shane Morris played a crucial behind-the-scenes role for the State Department during the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, ensuring that U.S. embassies were able to dispatch and receive critical classified documents and equipment to fully carry out their diplomatic missions.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Obama, Romney in dead heat
The presidential race is competitive, with jobs and the economy being voters' top concerns and neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney holding a decisive advantage on who can fix the problems, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
( by Jon Cohen and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Obama in Joplin a year after tornado
The president told graduating seniors of Joplin High School that their story of loss and resilience is an American story of community, kindness and generosity.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Bain is fair game, Obama says
The president defends his attacks on Mitt Romney's private-equity career.
( by Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
Thomas Gore, Vincent Gray campaign aide, charged in ongoing federal probe
Thomas Gore has been charged in the long-running investigation of Gray's campaign finances.
( by Nikita Stewart and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Dealing with a parent's prejudice
How can a mother push back against her father's sexist remarks to her children?
(, The Washington Post)
Newsman's work under scrutiny
Arnaud de Borchgrave battles to defend his journalism, which is pocked by accusations of plagiarism.
( by Erik Wemple , The Washington Post)
Will 'Idol's' Phil Phillips break the mold?
Jimmy Iovine of 'Idol' says Phil Phillips is not just another Safely Scruffy White Guy With Guitar.
(, The Washington Post)
Places to see beavers and muskrats
Huntley Meadows and Patuxent Research Refuge are two great local places to see these critters.
(, The Washington Post)
Beaver or muskrat? Here's how to tell
Beavers and muskrats can often be seen around the Washington area, but which is which? Here are some ways to tell.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 22
(, The Washington Post)
Bullpen lets Baltimore down
The Orioles' bullpen uncharacteristically stumbles, losing a lead and the game in an 8-6 loss to the visiting Red Sox.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Bob Boozer, basketball star, dies
Mr. Boozer was a two-time all-American and helped the United States win Olympic gold in 1960.
( by Eric Olson , The Washington Post)
Rodriguez gets yanked, but Nats win
Ian Desmond drives in two runs, Gio Gonzalez strikes out nine and Sean Burnett again cleans up for Henry Rodriguez in the ninth inning.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Can James, Wade carry the load?
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade played phenomenal games on Sunday to lead the Heat to a series-tying win over the Pacers. Can they keep it up?
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
In Chongqing, Bo Xilai's legacy and popularity endure
While Bo remains under house arrest, longtime residents of Chongqing hail the transformation during his four-year reign of their inland city.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Merkel's isolation at G-8 summit reflects German sentiment
German chancellor walks tightrope on European economic policy.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Egyptian women feel excluded, despite the promise of the revolution
Since the ouster of Mubarak, prospects for Egyptian women appear to be deteriorating.
( by Leila Fadel and Ingy Hassieb , The Washington Post)
Iran talks with U.N. watchdog seen as 'positive'
But after the unusual meeting, officials gave few hints about what concessions, if any, Iran had made in accounting for suspicious nuclear research.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
NATO leaders agree on framework to wind down Afghanistan mission
The strategy, built around the steady withdrawal of international troops through 2014, holds risks for Obama and could threaten the gains secured by U.S. forces.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Memorial Day grilling, pressure cooker recipes and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
A Meeting of the Medical Minds
Cancer doctors collaborate on treatment and clinical trials
(, vForum)
Home Front: Picking the perfect paint color
Home Front: Picking the perfect paint color
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
YouTube users upload 72 hours of video a minute
YouTube turns 7, releases more data.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook way down, closes below IPO price
Facebook was hit by a very rough day of trading Friday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Yahoo seals Alibaba sale
With Alibaba sale, Yahoo's turnaround prospects may be looking up.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft may be expanding built-in Windows 8 apps for Release Preview
Windows 8 Release Preview will include News, Sports, and Travel Metro style apps, according to a report.
( by Tom Warren | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Time Warner, Comcast, Cox team up for CableWifi
It's rarely a good thing when the country's biggest cable providers partner up, but subscribers might be okay with today's news.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Obama's Old World mess
Allies are coming up short at a key moment.
(, The Washington Post)
Investigation reaches Vincent Gray's inner circle
A longtime aide to the D.C. mayor is charged with obstruction of justice.
(, The Washington Post)
Birther buffoonery
An Arizona official panders to the fringes.
(, The Washington Post)
The NAACP retakes center stage
Group joins the battle for marriage equality.
(, The Washington Post)
No reset for Romney
If elected, he will have to play to the hard right.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
In a rare statement, Bain addresses Obama ad
The company defends its investment in Ampad, a company that laid off 250 workers at an Indiana plant.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)
Obama faces pressure on Volcker Rule
Nearly two years after President Obama signed a law to tighten oversight of Wall Street, trading losses at JPMorgan Chase are raising questions about whether the rules will be tough enough.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
NRC chief Gregory Jaczko resigns
The nation's chief of nuclear safety announced his resignation Monday after a turbulent three-year tenure during which his leadership and behavior were questioned.
( by Steven Mufson and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Facebook shares drop 11 percent
Facebook's debut on Wall Street last week may have been so-so. But on Monday, it officially flopped. Share prices dropped 11 percent from the original starting price.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
More shareholders call on companies to disclose political spending
Shareholders are mounting an intensifying effort to push companies to disclose the money they spend on lobbying and political campaigns.
( by Tom Hamburger and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
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