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NATION
States move to restrict gun magazines as federal proposal stalls in Congress
Experts argue limiting the size of magazines could reduce deaths in future mass shootings.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Watchdog criticizes ethics of study involving premature babies
The government's Office of Human Research Protections says "informed consent" was inadequate in big study.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Budget proposes shift in providing food aid to impoverished nations
USAID plan would save money, aid local economies by buying food in nations where it will be consumed.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Pentagon budget drops slightly, but doesn't reflect sequestration
Plans for cuts in troops and weapons spending are delayed as Pentagon pins hopes on broad budget deal.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Sen. Rand Paul: America will get better 'through a spiritual cleansing'
"For the country to get better it needs more than just politicians."
( by Georgetown/ On Faith , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Man's body found in Tidal Basin
Discovery comes days after a body was found floating in the Potomac River near the Lincoln Memorial.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, April 11 to 18, 2013
Concerts, films, theater, children's activities, plays, a 'financial fitness' seminar, lectures and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Long-lost remains of Korean War hero to be buried at Arlington
Long-lost remains of Medal of Honor recipient from Korean War to be buried at Arlington Cemetery.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli calls for tighter Va. gift laws
Attorney general says public officials should disclose gifts given not only to them, but to family members, too.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Among bills in Md., only strong survive
On average in the legislature, two bills die for every one that passes. This session was no different.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Cuccinelli calls for tighter Va. gift laws
Attorney general says public officials should disclose gifts given not only to them, but to family members, too.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Among bills in Md., only strong survive
On average in the legislature, two bills die for every one that passes. This session was no different.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

OMB nominee caught in budget debate
Sylvia Mathews Burwell tells Senate she will demand that government better-manage itself.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

USPS bows out of five-day delivery plan
The Postal Service backed down Wednesday from its plan to end Saturday mail delivery in August.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

GreenTech follows Democrat Terry McAuliffe as campaign issue
Democrat Terry McAuliffe's role in GreenTech Automotive has drawn intense scrutiny.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Attend son's wedding reception to signal you support him
Her son's wedding reception is themed around a political topic on which she disagrees.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Cleaning birdbaths
Baking soda to the rescue.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Dad feels traumatized by Sandy Hook tragedy
He has no personal connection to Newtown, but is haunted by the massacre.
(, The Washington Post)

Her husband 'checks out,' and she wonders whether to walk out
How does a woman deal with a husband spending hours each evening alone with books or games?
(, The Washington Post)

Korean War chaplain to receive Medal of Honor
A Medal of Honor will be awarded posthumously to Emil Kapaun, who ministered to Korean War POWs.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Questions and challenges for a new FCC chairman
Turnover offers chance to rethink how the agency oversees the telecom and broadband market, expert says
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Banks barreling into the prepaid debit card market
Big banks are using the more loosely regulated cards to court Americans outside of the banking system.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

FHA might need $943 million bailout, White House says
A bailout from taxpayers would be the first in the housing administration's nearly 80-year history.
( by Reuters , Reuters)

Obama releases a budget plan with a simple goal: Ending the debt standoff
The president's spending blueprint establishes that a deal with Republicans is his top fiscal priority.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

D.C. hits a home price milestone
The median District sale figure hit a record high of $460,000 in March.
( by Kathy Orton , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 11

(, The Washington Post)

Wrestler Kyle Snyder sets sights on the Olympics

( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)

Knights shut out Bulldogs
SOFTBALL | All-Met pitcher Tori Finucane strikes out 11, notching her 10th shutout and hits a crucial single for the Knights.
( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)

O's crush Red Sox with five-run ninth inning
Manny Machado's three-run homer capped a five-run ninth inning and gave Baltimore an 8-5 win over Boston.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Harper's power surge electrifies Nats
Bryce Harper's colossal solo home run in the fourth inning backs Jordan Zimmermann's superb seven innings in win over visiting Chicago.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Questions and challenges for a new FCC chairman
Turnover offers chance to rethink how the agency oversees the telecom and broadband market, expert says
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Robbers break into Walmart's video service Vudu
Among the stolen goods were a number of hard drives that contained personal customer information.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Hands-on with the Facebook phone
REVIEW | The HTC First with Facebook Home makes the world a more connected place in a gentle, delightful way.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
No panic in North Korea despite talk of missile test

( by Jean H. Lee , The Washington Post)

World Digest: Japan-Taiwan deal riles China; kin of Yemen's Saleh sidelined

(, The Washington Post)

States move to restrict gun magazines as federal proposal stalls in Congress
Experts argue limiting the size of magazines could reduce deaths in future mass shootings.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Budget proposes shift in providing food aid to impoverished nations
USAID plan would save money, aid local economies by buying food in nations where it will be consumed.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Deal near for aid to Syria
Kerry, Hague meet with opposition figures in London and hear pleas for more aid, including weapons.
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The keys to a knowledge economy
Immigrants can help take our nation to new heights — if we let them.
( by Mark Zuckerberg , The Washington Post)

Obama's offer to negotiate
The president proposed a constructive budget. Republicans should respond in kind.
(, The Washington Post)

Approve the gun control deal
Congress should pass the Manchin-Toomey plan.
(, The Washington Post)

A white knight for the Corcoran?
The Corcoran Gallery of Art and the University of Maryland explore a partnership.
(, The Washington Post)

The VA is failing our veterans
California congressman says it's time to shake up the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
( by Duncan D. Hunter and Pete Hegseth , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Susan M. Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs talks about her work for the 2013 DC Design Home | Home Front
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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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Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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