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NATION
Waning hopes for nuclear deal spur calls for U.S. outreach to Iranians
On eve of nuclear talks, experts call on Obama administration to engage directly with ordinary Iranians.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Death toll of bird flu in China rises to six, CDC says
Scientists around the world are increasing efforts to determine its pandemic risk.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

What part of 'no law respecting an establishment of religion' does North Carolina not understand?
Those who seek to tear down the religious freedom protections guaranteed by the First Amendment are always hard at work.
( by Barry W. Lynn , The Washington Post)

Federal agencies that rank best and worst on leadership
The Department of Homeland Security ranks last in an annual leadership analysis.
( by Lillian Cunningham , The Washington Post)

Why the 'Ground Zero Cross' should remain
The Supreme Court has held that the "goal of avoiding governmental endorsement does not require eradication of all religious symbols in the public realm."
( by Jordan Sekulow, Matthew Clark , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL


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Local Digest: 9 groups seek to open D.C. charters; officer shoots at a man

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Cuccinelli to use outside counsel in Star Scientific's suit against state
Va. attorney general owns stake in company and has ties to its chief executive.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Abortion debate riles Va. General Assembly
Legislators adopt measure that bans insurers from offering abortion coverage in health-care exchange.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Cuccinellli hands off Star Scientific case
Attorney general recuses office from tax case involving company in which he has substantial stock holdings.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS


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For mega-donors, if price is right, ambassadorship may be, too
IN THE LOOP | Tradition of rewarding mega-donors with ambassadorships dates back many decades.
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Cuccinelli to use outside counsel in Star Scientific's suit against state
Va. attorney general owns stake in company and has ties to its chief executive.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Abortion debate riles Va. General Assembly
Legislators adopt measure that bans insurers from offering abortion coverage in health-care exchange.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Cuccinellli hands off Star Scientific case
Attorney general recuses office from tax case involving company in which he has substantial stock holdings.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Advertising a way out
A reader urges online users to search for the little "X" on online ads and click it.
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Ask Amy: Friend ponders 'girl code' violation
At first her friend gave her her blessing to date her annual 'booty call' guy, but now she's angry.
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Carolyn Hax: Readers' advice on bigotry and pregnancy weight gain
Readers weigh in on getting past a bigoted upbringing and dealing with clueless comments on weight.
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Roger Ebert's Twitter brilliance helped him find a new generation of fans
To some, he was simply @ebertchicago — and that was more than enough.
( by Clinton Yates , The Washington Post)

TV highlights: April 5, 2013

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BUSINESS
Business Digest: Skilling seeks shorter sentence; 'negligence' at MF Global
A roundup of news from around the financial world.
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Japan opens the spigot, with a torrent of yen planned to boost the economy
New Bank of Japan program is meant to kick-start the country from deflation.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

GAO study on political intelligence yields little insight
Critics say report shows need for more transparency in relationships between Washington and Wall St.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Facebook makes a major foray into mobile
The company is trying to make its network the starting hub for mobile communciations.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)



( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 5

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Boys' basketball: Montrose Christian falls to Findlay Prep in National High School Invitational

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Nationals re-sign Chris Young to minor league deal

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Glove work: Nats flashing their defense early
Washington put more emphasis on upgrading its defense than its offense over the winter, and already it shows.
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Bettencourt, Tomasulo lead after first round of Texas Open

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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook makes a major foray into mobile
The company is trying to make its network the starting hub for mobile communciations.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook announces 'Facebook Home' software for Android
The social network is sinking its DNA even deeper into the smartphone with a suite of apps to debut on HTC.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung partners with Best Buy for mini-stores
Move to brick-and-mortar presence meant to showcase the Samsung "experience" in 1,400 stores.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

BlackBerry lets iPhone and Android users try out the new BB 10 OS
If you're an iPhone or Android owner, now you can try out BB 10 in your mobile browser.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Calif. lawmaker introduces 'Right to Know Act'
The act would force businesses to tell consumers what personal data they have and where it is being shared.
( by Rebecca Grant | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Virtual gold or cyber-bubble? Behind the rise of bitcoin
The online-traded currency mines new ground with investors and antigovernment activists.
( by Anthony Faiola and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)

Waning hopes for nuclear deal spur calls for U.S. outreach to Iranians
On eve of nuclear talks, experts call on Obama administration to engage directly with ordinary Iranians.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

World Digest: Syrian government warns Jordan over aid to rebels

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As North Korean threats intensify, new anxiety emerges in the South
Among South Koreans, first signs of anxiety about an increasingly belligerent neighbor.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Indian ruling party's heir apparent woos country's industrialists
Highly anticipated speech did not include concrete steps for tackling India's "complex" problems.
( by Amy Kazmin | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Will Obama lead on Medicare?
The program won't get needed reform if the president doesn't step up.
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In Arkansas, an oily reminder
The messy reality of the Mayflower leak.
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Patrick Mara for D.C. Council
A fresh face for the city's future.
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Jokers in the GOP
Is this the best the party can come up with?
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Iran's incitement to genocide
Its leaders are conditioning people to think of Jews as subhuman.
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
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The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
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Brad Hirschfield: The redemption of Mark Sanford
Does Mark Sanford deserve a second chance? What do you think about public figures address God in public speeches? Brad Hirschfield discusses with readers.
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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.
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