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Obama's path to victory is not by attacks alone
THE TAKE | The election remains primarily a referendum on the president's record and the way to a second term may lie less in trying to discredit rival Mitt Romney and more in winning a battle of ideas.
(By Dan Balz)
Bitter New Jersey primary pits President Obama against Bill Clinton
One of the most contentious House primaries of the year is emerging as a proxy reprise of the bitter 2008 Democratic presidential primary between Barak Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
(By Ed O'Keefe)
Obama: Economic recovery faces 'serious headwinds'
The specter of the slowing jobs market loomed over the president's remarks today as he again pressed Congress to support his economic agenda.
(By David Nakamura)
5 kids hit by SUV in Prince George's; driver's 8-year-old daughter dies
Police spokeswoman said no charges have been filed and it appears the incident was "simply a devastating accident."
(By Matt Zapotosky and Clarence Williams)
Fairy tale heroines get true grit, Hollywood style
"Snow White and the Huntsman" presents a strong, updated heroine, mangling the classic fairy tale's meaning.
(By Monica Hesse)
NATION
Sergeant accused in killings faces new charges
The soldier accused in a March massacre of Afghan villagers faces additional charges of using steroids and alcohol.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Stuxnet was work of U.S. and Israel, officials say
Cyberweapon was supposed to make the Iranians think their engineers were incapable of running a uranium enrichment facility.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Technology is good for religion
Religious authorities and pundits keep saying that digital technology and the Internet are bad for organized religion. But they're dead wrong and, besides, the train has already left the station.
(, The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Cannibalism alleged in killing of Ghanian former master's degree student
Macabre details include alleged cannibalism in murder charges against Morgan State student.
( by Justin Fenton, Kayla Bawroski and Kevin Rector , The Washington Post)
Judge calls it quits after 31 years; sentencing too much to bear
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Rush hour slowed by rain, hail, tornado warnings
Funnel clouds threatened the D.C. region Friday evening as storms brought travel to a near-halt.
( by Ashley Halsey III and Clarence F. Williams , The Washington Post)
Driver mistakenly backs SUV over kids, killing daughter
An 8-year-old was killed and four other children hurt Thursday in the Lewisdale area when the woman hit the gas instead of the brake.
( by Matt Zapotosky and Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)
Metro faulted in 3 accidents
New reports detail Metro's critical failings, including one that killed two of its workers in 2010.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Bitter New Jersey primary pits President Obama against Bill Clinton
One of the most contentious House primaries of the year is emerging as a proxy reprise of the bitter 2008 Democratic presidential primary between Barak Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Edwards case was once thought too sensitive
Although the Justice Department initially had concerns about the investigation begun by a North Carolina prosecutor, it eventually became full partners in the case.
( by Sari Horwitz and Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Obama's path to victory is not by attacks alone
THE TAKE | The election remains primarily a referendum on the president's record and the way to a second term may lie less in trying to discredit rival Mitt Romney and more in winning a battle of ideas.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Romney campaign builds momentum
Friday's unemployment numbers created an opening for Romney, whose campaign is gaining steam.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
Developers fight to limit Md. casinos
The developers of a $550 million casino say building more facilities in the state is "not sustainable."
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Sister wants to skip out on wedding
Bride should tell her bridesmaid sister that choosing to leave her wedding early to attend a dance recital is incredibly hurtful.
(, The Washington Post)
Fairy tale heroines get true grit, Hollywood style
"Snow White and the Huntsman" presents a strong, updated heroine, mangling the classic fairy tale's meaning.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
A royal absence: Are Americans missing out by not having a queen?
As Britons prepare to celebrate 60 years of Elizabeth's rule, they tell Yanks what they might be missing.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)
Quiet dignity in a time of grief
What's the proper etiquette for going into formal mourning?
(, The Washington Post)
Does Metro save you money?
The answer is a qualified "yes." The real issue is whether it's enough to make it worth your time.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook faces further scrutiny
Two weeks after Facebook's initial public offering, the hand-wringing over its dismal stock performance hasn't died down—and neither have the questions over how the IPO was carried out.
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)
Bank oversight office failed to spot foreclosure fraud, Treasury says
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency failed to spot widespread problems in the foreclosure practices of major banks, the Treasury Department's inspector general said.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Stocks sink on poor jobs report
U.S. stocks fell the most since November, erasing the Dow's 2012 advance, as U.S. employers added the fewest workers in a year and reports signaled global manufacturing was slowing.
( by Rita Nazareth , The Washington Post)
U.S. added 69,000 jobs in May; unemployment rate hits 8.2 percent
The unemployment rate inched up to 8.2 percent in May as job growth fell sharply, stoking fears that the recovery has stalled amid uncertainty over domestic policy and crisis in Europe.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
E3 2012: Five things to look for
A primer for next week's Electronics Entertainment Expo, gaming's big show of the year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: June 2
(, The Washington Post)
Celtics get back in series with win
Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce combine for 68 points as Boston survives a late-game charge by Miami to win Game 3 at home.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Rays knock Orioles out of first place
Behind David Price, the Rays blank the Orioles, 5-0, to knock Baltimore out of first place in the AL East.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Just what the doctor ordered
OPINION | With slugger Michael Morse back, the Nationals are getting closer to the lineup they envisioned on opening day.
(, The Washington Post)
Lake Braddock, Westfield are big winners
TRACK AND FIELD | The first day of the Virginia AAA meet is marred by bad weather, but not before a couple strong performances by Lake Braddock and Westfield.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
E3 2012: Five things to look for
A primer for next week's Electronics Entertainment Expo, gaming's big show of the year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook attack claimed by Anonymous members
The disruption if the Facebook Web site affected users in several countries.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google letting users in China know which searches may be censored
You can practically hear the company's engineers sighing at the end of the new warnings, which read "this interruption is outside Google's control."
( by Jeff Blagdon | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Nokia on Google's collusion allegations: They're just 'wrong'
Late last night it was revealed that Google has filed a complaint with the European Commission alleging that Microsoft and Nokia colluded to drive up handset prices together with Canadian IP licensing firm MOSAID..
( by Vlad Savov | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
Microsoft puts apps front and center
Microsoft offers a more comprehensive peek at Windows 8 with its release preview.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Mubarak sentenced to life for complicity in killing of protesters
In the Arab world's first such verdict, former autocrat is punished for complicity in killing of protesters, but is acquitted of corruption.
( by Leila Fadel and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Sergeant accused in killings faces new charges
The soldier accused in a March massacre of Afghan villagers faces additional charges of using steroids and alcohol.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
China arrests official on suspicion of spying for U.S.
The aide was detained early this year on allegations that he had passed information to the United States for several years on China's overseas espionage activities, sources said.
( Reuters , Reuters)
Panetta reveals plan focused on Pacific
In Singapore speech, U.S. defense chief seeks to lend heft to shift to Asia to offset China's rising power.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
For Mexico's middle class, drug war deepens trust deficit
Country's financial resources are growing, but Mexicans still don't trust institutions or each other.
( by Nick Miroff in CUERNAVACA, Mexico , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
"Season of the Witch"
David Talbot recounts how San Francisco endured in the tumultuous decades following the Summer of Love in 1967.
(, The Washington Post)
"Our Divided Political Heart"
Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Jr. explores American history in a quest to restore the broken consensus about who we are and what America stands for.
(, The Washington Post)
"A Vistor's Guide to the Ancient Olympics"
Skip London, catch the Summer Olympics with the Ancient Greeks in Neil Faulkner's historical account of the first games.
(, The Washington Post)
Unifying force
Monarchy has a lot to recommend it.
( by Autumn Brewington , The Washington Post)
"An Eonomist Gets Lunch"
The economist Tyler Cowen analyzes various approaches to eating on a dime and how that influences markets as a whole.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
What's new in TV for next fall: Lisa de Moraes Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
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The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, June 8)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and celebrates the 15th anniversary of her column.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell about all things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
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