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NATION
Big Bang's afterglow reveals older universe, more matter
'Baby picture' provides insight into creation of cosmos — and raises questions.
( by Lena H. Sun and Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)

Jewell's nomination as interior secretary advances
Senate panel approves REI chief executive's bid to become next head of the Interior Department.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

With drone base in Niger, U.S. gains strategic foothold in West Africa
The region is rapidly emerging as yet another front in the long-running war against terrorist networks.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

U.S. designates Ansar Dine a foreign terrorist organization
Ansar Dine is one of several rebel groups fighting against French and African forces in Mali.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

The CVS health-screening debate
Is it more effective to reward employees for taking a screening, or to penalize them if they don't?
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Three Marines die in shootings at Quantico
A spokesman said the suspected gunman took his own life after killing two Marines at the base.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Many young people turned away from shelter after D.C. funding cut
One of the largest shelters in the city has turned away unaccompanied children as young as 12 or 13.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)

Pedestrian is killed in NE D.C. hit-and-run
D.C. police detain a man in incident.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Local digest: D.C. bonds get upgraded rating; College aid payments to resume
A roundup of Washington area news
(, The Washington Post)

He's Looney for Thomas Jefferson's scribbles
J. Jefferson Looney has spent more than 25 years deciphering and annotating of Jefferson's letters.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Health risks to egg donors ignored in 'new eugenics' consumerism
Infertile couples looking for a donor have long lists of requirements, but take little heed of risks for donor.
(, The Washington Post)

Digest
Digest
(, The Washington Post)

Bolling 'came very, very close' to independent run
Republican lt. governor says he was confident he could raise $5 million, but not the $10 million he needed.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Saturday mail still in question under funding plan
Lawmakers disagree about whether the short-term funding plan will require six-day mail delivery.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Senate to take up gun control after break
Senate majority leader Harry Reid indicated debate would be lengthy and said amendments could be offered.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
D.C. wellness calendar, March 28-April 4
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Brother's behavior creates wedding drama
She'd like to invite her ex-sister-in-law to her wedding, but her brother is going to bring his new girlfriend.
(, The Washington Post)

Her parents were right: He was wrong for her
Her parents knew her ex was bad news. But now she has trouble moving on with another relationship.
(, The Washington Post)

Lululemon's sheer drama
What do you do when yoga pants — the perfect bit of fashion for the age of Twitter — show a little too much?
( by Monica Hesse and Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

Native American dining in Toronto
In Toronto, Canada's first restaurant serving Native American cuisine is a popular hit.
( by Steve Jermanok , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
FCC chairman expected to announce departure
Agency chairman Julius Genachowski is stepping down.
( Reuters , Reuters)

In college sports, it's money and connections
WONKBLOG | Sports are a key piece of the longer-term relationships schools form with their constituents.
(, The Washington Post)

Europe's central bank warns Cyprus to reach bailout deal by Monday
Nation scrambles to restructure banking sector amid fears that the ECB will cut off funds.
( by Michael Birnbaum and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Insider-trading indictment, growing momentum in U.S. economy
A roundup of business news
(, The Washington Post)

Delaying marriage and missing those student loan payments
Also in the Color of Money e-letter: More on taxes and NYC's anti-teen pregnancy campaign.
( by Michelle Singletary , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 22

(, The Washington Post)

2013 NCAA tournament: No. 12 seed Oregon knocks off No. 5 seed Oklahoma State

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Nationals Journal: Dan Haren is encouraged despite results

(, The Washington Post)

usa vs. costa rica
usa vs. costa rica
(, The Washington Post)

NCAA tournament 2013: Siva, Smith lead top-seeded Louisville to 79-48 rout of North Carolina A&T

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Can this phone save BlackBerry?
BlackBerry's Z10 is a capable phone, but is it enough to help the company mount a comeback?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

How a toothbrush news site can get more visits than the Economist
A larger picture is emerging about an online advertising scam that is reportedly soaking major brands like Disney for $6 million a month.
( by Jeff John Roberts | PaidContent.org , paidcontent.org)

JetBlue confirms in-flight Wi-Fi coming soon
The airline promises it's way faster than Gogo.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Twitter turns 7
Users send over 400 million tweets per day.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

The specter of D.C. overregulation haunts health entrepreneurs
A lack of clarity from government is stifling innovation in the health IT sector.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
With drone base in Niger, U.S. gains strategic foothold in West Africa
The region is rapidly emerging as yet another front in the long-running war against terrorist networks.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

U.S. designates Ansar Dine a foreign terrorist organization
Ansar Dine is one of several rebel groups fighting against French and African forces in Mali.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

New conviction may place Hezbollah on E.U. terrorist list
A courtroom case in Cyprus adds new pressure for the E.U. to change its policy toward Hezbollah.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Obama urges Israelis and Palestinians to resume peace talks
Obama asks Palestinian leaders in Ramallah to drop their demand that Israel first halt building in West Bank.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Nicolas Sarkozy accused of duping L'Oreal heiress
Former French president faces accusation he sought to obtain illegal funds to finance campaign.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Harry Reid's surrender
The top Senate Democrat shouldn't have abandoned the assault-weapons ban.
(, The Washington Post)

The GOP's shortcomings
A brutal RNC report suggests major changes.
(, The Washington Post)

The 50 percent solution
How we can get the fiscal Holy Grail — tax and entitlement reform all at once.
(, The Washington Post)

U.N. hypocrisy in Haiti
The body's failure to admit culpability for a deadly cholera outbreak is immoral and illegal.
( by Charanya Krishnaswami and Muneer I. Ahmad , The Washington Post)

Syria's refu­gee debacle
The humanitarian crisis threatens the entire Middle East.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)

Dog trainer takes questions about your pet's problem behavior
D.C. dog trainer Jamie Eaton joined us to give advice on common dog behavioral problems.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offered her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)

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