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NATION
Leukemia treatment shows good results in a handful of patients
Five people with relapsed leukemia are rescued at least temporarily by cells programmed to fight the cancer.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Hepatitis C case prompts Md. health officials to urge tighter licensing rules
Report highlights weaknesses in case of health worker who exposed thousands to blood-borne infection.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: A look back to Iraq
As U.S. contemplates new foreign challenges, the war in Iraq provides a number of hard lessons.
(, The Washington Post)

Secret report warns of intelligence blind spots on China and Middle East
Top advisory panel tells Obama that emphasis on al-Qaeda and war zones created intel vulnerabilities.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Report of chemical-weapons use in Syria being investigated, Obama says
President again warns Assad that any use of such weapons would be a "game changer" for U.S. policy.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Shooting closes L Street between Connecticut Avenue and 17th Street
Authorities were still at the scene after an adult male was shot in the head overnight at 17th and L streets.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, March 21 to 28, 2013
Cherry Blossom Festival events, environmental films, children's activities, concerts and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Carjacker convicted in Montgomery County
A jury on Wednesday convicted Henry Sanders of carjacking and abducting a 77-year-old man.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)

Historic silk paintings get new life in D.C.'s Decatur House
Decatur House's Japanese silk paintings get new life after a century of smoke and other damage.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)

Manassas babysitter charged with murder in death of 23-month-old
A nearly seven-month investigation led to the arrest of a 21-year-old babysitter in the Aug. 22 death.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
House panel moves to fire some tax-delinquent federal employees
A House panel targets tiny portion of feds with federal tax liens as employees face pay cuts.
(, The Washington Post)

Visas for high-skilled workers could double under bipartisan Senate plan
The tech industry cheers the idea.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)

Transportation bill with gas tax increase advances in Md. House
Opponents argued the tax increases in the bill are too steep but had little success amending the legislation.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: FCC exit
Republican Robert McDowell says he's leaving; Democratic Chairman Julius Genachowski may follow.
(, The Washington Post)

Local Digest: 'Redskins' bill in the House; taxi credit card plan tweaked
A roundup of news from across the Washington region.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Ask Amy: 'Flirtationship' will soon become far flung
She's been in a platonic relationship for nearly a year, but the object of her affections is going abroad.
(, The Washington Post)

In the era of Prom Date 2.0, celebrities may appear closer than they are
Thanks to a video, an L.A. teen might take Kate Upton to prom. But are we really that close to our favorite stars?
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

The TV Column: Fox banking on the O.J. Simpson case
The network, which sidelined a similar project years ago, seems to think it passes the smell test now.
(, The Washington Post)

Father-daughter dance — in jail
A tradition seen by some as obsolete and exclusionary becomes a bonding experience in Richmond.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

TV highlights: Weather Channel premieres end-of-the-world series
What to watch Thursday, March 21: "The Vampire Diaries," "Forecasting the End," among other shows.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Big banks engaging in payday lending, report says
Some provide short-term loans with interest rates of up to 300 percent, driving borrowers into a cycle of debt.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

An Old Town corner cafe, crippled by health-care uncertainty
Owner Jody Manor has big plans, but the looming health-care changes are holding him back. And he isn't alone.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Freddie Mac sues banks over rigged Libor; MF Global Holdings settlement
A roundup of business news.
(, The Washington Post)

Fed holds steady on stimulus, rates
Still, the central bank lowers slightly its forecast for economic growth.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Government slashes collection firms' commissions on overdue student loans
Companies got complaints after insisting that debtors make higher payments than necessary.
( Bloomberg News , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Wizards hold on to win in Phoenix
Washington watches an 18-point lead shrink to three late in the fourth quarter before closing out the Suns despite losing Bradley Beal after the rookie came down awkwardly on his sore left foot.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: March 21

(, The Washington Post)

Soriano has trouble with tooth infection

(, The Washington Post)

Poor outing hurts Britton's chances
A poor outing by Zach Britton sends his spring ERA soaring to 6.10 and damages the left-hander's chances of making Baltimore's rotation.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Stone Bridge tops Robinson
GIRLS' SOCCER | Reigning All-Met Player of the Year Murielle Tiernan scores both goals for the Bulldogs in a 2-0 win over the Rams.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Why Matthew Keys is not 'the next Aaron Swartz'
Their cases may look the same, but they involve entirely different sections of a controversial cyber crime law.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

2K Games makes plans for short 'Borderlands 2' film
In partnership with the Academy of Art University, the film is slated to be finished by end of 2013.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Amazon adds 'Send to Kindle' button to sites
Amazon is joining the "save now, read later" crowd with a button that will send Web content to your Kindle.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Report: The CIA and Amazon are in cahoots over secret cloud
Now here's a story that will probably never get confirmed: The CIA has contracted cloud kingpin Amazon to build a cloud for the agency.
( by Barb Darrow | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

China outed for clumsy state media attack on Apple
How do you know you're getting too successful in China? When state media start to attack you in ways both subtle and obvious.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
ECB says it will pull the plug on Cyprus banks if no deal is reached
Monday is the deadline as Cyprus scrambles to find $7.5 billion to prop up its failing banks.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Obama in Ramallah for talks with a disenchanted Palestinian leadership
Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel hours before Obama's visit highlight sharp divide between Hamas, Fatah.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: A look back to Iraq
As U.S. contemplates new foreign challenges, the war in Iraq provides a number of hard lessons.
(, The Washington Post)

Secret report warns of intelligence blind spots on China and Middle East
Top advisory panel tells Obama that emphasis on al-Qaeda and war zones created intel vulnerabilities.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Report of chemical-weapons use in Syria being investigated, Obama says
President again warns Assad that any use of such weapons would be a "game changer" for U.S. policy.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
A Republican reckoning
Time is running out for those on the right who want to slash the size of government.
( by Neera Tanden, Ruy Teixeira and John Halpin , The Washington Post)

DOMA abuses federalism
Conservatives and liberals should be uneasy when the Supreme Court hears arguments about the law.
(, The Washington Post)

Humbled by Iraq
The war's shadow looms large in the debate over Syria.
(, The Washington Post)

The real change in Cuba
'People are losing their fear,' a leading blogger says.
(, The Washington Post)

A proper punishment for pot
Maryland senators recognize that possession of a joint should not ruin one's life.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food: Passover, Beer Madness and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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