If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page.
Click here to view in plain text. |  | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Syrian rebels get influx of arms with U.S. help
Rebels fighting the Assad regime have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and coordinated in part by the United States.
(By Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly)
Obama executive order designed to help ensure Yemen's stability
Treasury gets authority to freeze U.S.-based assets of anyone who "obstructs" political transition there.
(By Karen DeYoung)
Unlike Clinton support for Obama, Bush not active on campaign trail
Former GOP president says he supports Romney, but is likely to stay invisible in the election.
(By Karen Tumulty)
Many will profit if Pakistan reopens borders to NATO supply routes
Arms dealers, government and militants all look forward to reopening after six-month closure.
(By Richard Leiby)
George Huguely police interview detailed: 'There is no way she is dead'
George Huguely's video interview with police, which was entered as evidence in his murder trial in the death of his University of Virginia classmate Yeardley Love, was played in court Tuesday.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty and Jenna Johnson)
NATION
Obama executive order designed to help ensure Yemen's stability
Treasury gets authority to freeze U.S.-based assets of anyone who "obstructs" political transition there.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Syrian rebels get influx of arms with U.S. help
Rebels fighting the Assad regime have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and coordinated in part by the United States.
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Panel backs home HIV test
An expert panel recommended that the FDA approve the test, voting that its potential benefits outweighed concerns about its accuracy.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Readers' views on end-of-life care
Readers' views on the "Back to Sleep" advice about infants and on article about palliative care.
(, The Washington Post)
Chen Guangcheng calls into hearing, reports retaliation
Chinese dissident tells lawmakers family members being persecuted for his escape from house arrest.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Montgomery County community calendar
Montgomery community events include a gardening open house, a literary festival, and farmers markets
(, The Washington Post)
Md. assembly to vote on tax increases
Opponents, especially those from Montgomery County, suggest the hikes will hurt the region's ability to compete with Northern Virginia.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Union Station adds cab dispatch hours
Supervisors at Union Station will work later to ensure drivers don't illegally refuse passengers.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Court orders Gray, Graham testimony
A judge says they must discuss communications they had on "demotion and termination" of an official in a lottery lawsuit.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Doors open on moving Metrorail cars
No injuries were reported in the incident north of Van Ness station, described as "extremely rare."
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Md. assembly to vote on tax increases
Opponents, especially those from Montgomery County, suggest the hikes will hurt the region's ability to compete with Northern Virginia.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Court orders Gray, Graham testimony
A judge says they must discuss communications they had on "demotion and termination" of an official in a lottery lawsuit.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Gay prosecutor denied Va. judgeship
Conservative lawmakers insist his gay rights advocacy disqualifies him from being an impartial judge
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Unlike Clinton support for Obama, Bush not active on campaign trail
Former GOP president says he supports Romney, but is likely to stay invisible in the election.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers bound for Asia
The House is off next week, and that means, even in an election year, members will be required to travel in search of elusive facts.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Mom must quit bailing out son
Carolyn Hax's advice: It's not a mother's job to feed and pay rent for a 46-year-old, employed man.
(, The Washington Post)
A haunting, powerful 'Lonely Planet'
Show at MetroStage is a nuanced look at the loneliness wrought by the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
At USA Today, Larry Kramer jumps back into fray of digital journalism
The new publisher and president of "The Nation's Newspaper" says he sees promise on the horizon.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Jon Cleary and the Philthy Phew at the Hamilton
Anyone who knows what it means to miss New Orleans would have been cheered by Jon Cleary and the Philthy Phew's jubilant performance at the Hamilton on Monday night.
( by Mike Joyce , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 17
(, The Washington Post)
Oakton, Chantilly in limbo
BASEBALL | The AAA Concorde District quarterfinal between Oakton and Chantilly was stopped due to lightning in the fifth inning, and officials are deciding whether to resume the game.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Jung dispatches with Poirier
Chan Sung Jung finishes off Dustin Poirier in the fourth round of their featherweight bout in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Orioles' Chen beats Sabathia, Yankees
Wei-Yin Chen pitches seven innings of four-hit ball and Adam Jones homers as the Orioles beat CC Sabathia and the Yankees 5-2 at Camden Yards.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Nats must swat injury bug
Nats Manager Davey Johnson says, 'This team is beat up more than any one I've ever had.'
(, The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Moscow police clear occupied park
Ahead of deadline, police evict protesters; new gathering springs up within hours.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)
Obama executive order designed to help ensure Yemen's stability
Treasury gets authority to freeze U.S.-based assets of anyone who "obstructs" political transition there.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Syrian rebels get influx of arms with U.S. help
Rebels fighting the Assad regime have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and coordinated in part by the United States.
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Syria's divisions creep into Lebanon
Inspired by the uprising, hundreds of Sunnis are voicing support for regime change in Syria — and criticizing their own government.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Former Murdoch editor Brooks charged in phone-hacking scandal
Ex-News of the World editor, her husband and four others charged with interfering with investigation.
( by Michael Holden and Kate Holton , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.
(, vForum)
How to increase your chances of getting that dream house...even in this market
How to increase your chances of getting that dream house...even in this market
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Five-ingredient recipes, ice cream, a new produce saver and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook's shopping spree continues with Lightbox acqui-hire
It's not an acquisition per se, but Facebook has just snapped up the seven-person team behind photo-sharing app.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Days ahead of IPO, Facebook loses GM ads
General Motors says it will stop its paid advertising campaign on Facebook, just days before the social network's stock market debut.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
As Facebook's IPO nears, half of Americans say shares are overpriced
In a new Associated Press-CNBC poll, 50 percent of the respondents said that the asking price for Facebook's shares "is too high," the Associated Press reports.
(, The Washington Post)
GM to stop advertising on Facebook, report says
According to The Wall Street Journal, GM spends $40 million in advertising on the network — $10 million of which goes to Facebook.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook Said to Seek Directors Who Can Add Diversity to Board
Facebook Inc. is seeking to add directors, including at least one woman, who can add diversity to its all-male board, people with knowledge of the matter said.
( by Carol Hymowitz and Douglas MacMillan Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Is John Edwards a criminal?
Or is he just an egocentric cad?
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's popularity contest
His campaign promotes him as the nicer guy.
(, The Washington Post)
Where have the candidates gone?
The failure to find a third-party contender.
(, The Washington Post)
Bigotry's triumph in Virginia
Republicans block a judicial nominee because he's gay.
(, The Washington Post)
A count worth keeping
The House GOP tilts against a useful federal program.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Facebook's shopping spree continues with Lightbox acqui-hire
It's not an acquisition per se, but Facebook has just snapped up the seven-person team behind photo-sharing app.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Start-up advice: How to gain immediate traction before and after launch
Usually, people couldn't care less about your products' features. What they care about is your company's story.
( by Patrick Ambron , The Washington Post)
Graduates need to think about CASH
For college graduates this year, I offer an acronym to help manage your money. It's CASH.
(, The Washington Post)
Days ahead of IPO, Facebook loses GM ads
General Motors says it will stop its paid advertising campaign on Facebook, just days before the social network's stock market debut.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Boehner threatens another debt-ceiling fight
House Speaker John A. Boehner is again threatening to block an increase in the federal debt ceiling without significant new cuts in spending.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
| | |
Applications
Web site
E-mail
SMS
RSS Feeds
Facebook
Twitter
0 komentar:
Post a Comment