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NATION
U.S. military faulted for burn-pit use
Report says troops in Afghanistan used the pit because incinerators that cost $5 million were inoperable.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

CIA pushed to add Boston bomber to terror watch list
Agency's role raises new questions about whether the U.S. missed chances to detect the bomb plot.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: Syria and legal airstrikes?
COLUMN | U.S. has no legal basis to launch a military action in Syria, but Congress could change that.
(, The Washington Post)

Officials: Boston bombing suspect did not have a firearm when captured
Tsarnaev, who police feared was heavily armed, came under a barrage of gunfire while hiding in boat.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Many coal sludge ponds have weak walls, federal study says
Pools of toxic sludge in W.Va., Ky. and elsewhere could pose safety and environmental threats.
( by Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. community calendar, April 25 to May 2, 2013
Concerts, lectures, library events for children, plays, garden fair and plant sale, harmonica workshop and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Huge mulch fire rages in Upper Marlboro area
High winds fuel blaze and blow embers into brush; no injuries reported or buildings damaged.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar, April 25-May 2, 2013
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
( , The Washington Post)

Md. prison officials sought FBI help with gang, corruption at Baltimore jail
State prison chief says he agreed to keep alleged gang leader in jail to help agency finish investigation.
( by Ann E. Marimow, Peter Hermann and Annys Shin , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli seeks recusal from chef case
GOP candidate for governor steps away from "politicized" case.
( by Laura Vozzella and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Cuccinelli seeks recusal from chef case
GOP candidate for governor steps away from "politicized" case.
( by Laura Vozzella and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

D.C. Republicans debate local party's future after loss in special election
D.C. Republicans express concerns about party's future in local elections after Patrick Mara's third-place finish.
( by Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

National digest: R.I. Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
A roundup of national news.
(, The Washington Post)

Report: IRS issued $11 billion in improper refunds
The agency says that at least 21 percent of its Earned Income Tax Credit payments were faulty in 2012.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Federal agents search Mississippi site in ricin investigation
Attention shifted to the former owner of a martial arts studio after an earlier suspect claimed he had been framed.
( by Kimberly Kindy and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Don DeLillo is first recipient of Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction
Author of "White Noise," "Libra" and "Underworld" is often cited as among most influential writers in the U.S.
( by Ron Charles , The Washington Post)

What do you do when someone says you're awful?
A "well-liked" woman who heard another mother call her "awful" is hurt and wondering how to respond.
(, The Washington Post)

Miss Manners: The world of beverages is a wide one
A Gentle Reader was taught to only offer guests water — or at least, that's what she thinks she was taught.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Shining a light on battery storage
The refrigerator is not the place to store batteries.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Sexless marriage lacking a connection
He's 56, married 20 years, still loves his wife, but there's been no sex for eight years. What should he do?
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Who actually creates jobs?
Small firms collectively employ the most people, big firms punch above their weight, and new firms create the most new jobs. So, which ones hold the key to economic recovery?
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

GE moves to halt all loans to gun stores
General Electric discovered it was financing a small number of gun purchases in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shootings.
( Reuters , Reuters)

Capital One settles case over loan losses; Zynga keeps losing gamers
A roundup of news from the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)

Brown-Vitter bill seeks to end 'too big to fail'
A Senate bill would force banks to sock away more capital to guard against a fresh economic downturn.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Wall Street's technology means social media can tilt the markets
After a fake tweet caused the Dow to plunge, market analysts are considering the effect of social media.
( by Dina ElBoghdady and Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 25

(, The Washington Post)

Bulldogs blast Falcons
GIRLS' SOCCER | Emily Person, Ashley Herndon and Murielle Tiernan score goals as No. 1 Stone Bridge downs No. 6 Briar Woods.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Gloger starts, finishes for Bulldogs
Junior Matt Gloger stopped 16 shots to help Churchill hold off rival Wootton to win the Montgomery 4A South title.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Strasburg, Nats have 'strike one' issues
Washington ace Stephen Strasburg's recent struggles stem from a sudden inability to throw first-pitch strikes.
(, The Washington Post)

O's extra-innings streak comes to an end
Baltimore has its franchise-record run of 17 straight regular-season extra-inning wins snapped in a loss to Toronto.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Wall Street's technology means social media can tilt the markets
After a fake tweet caused the Dow to plunge, market analysts are considering the effect of social media.
( by Dina ElBoghdady and Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Microsoft: Xbox event set for May 21
The company said it will live-stream the unveiling of its next-generation gaming console next month.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Sprint, T-Mobile delay launch of Galaxy S 4
Carriers cite supply issues as reason for delay; AT&T will proceed as planned.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Protect yourself from Syrian hackers on Twitter
Syrian Electronic Army, which supports al-Assad's regime, claims success with several hacks.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

How to protect your Twitter account
A strong password is your best defense against hackers for any online social or other user activity.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
U.S. military faulted for burn-pit use
Report says troops in Afghanistan used the pit because incinerators that cost $5 million were inoperable.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

CIA pushed to add Boston bomber to terror watch list
Agency's role raises new questions about whether the U.S. missed chances to detect the bomb plot.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: Syria and legal airstrikes?
COLUMN | U.S. has no legal basis to launch a military action in Syria, but Congress could change that.
(, The Washington Post)

Officials: Boston bombing suspect did not have a firearm when captured
Tsarnaev, who police feared was heavily armed, came under a barrage of gunfire while hiding in boat.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Enrico Letta appointed Italian premier-designate
Italy's president appoints a premier-designate to end two months of political paralysis.
( by Nicole Winfield , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Person of interest
Is the FBI focusing sufficiently on the real bad guys?
(, The Washington Post)

The Holocaust museum's unfinished business
Twenty years later, still pursuing a world free of genocide.
(, The Washington Post)

A better way to vote in D.C.
Instant-runoff elections would help counter low turnout.
(, The Washington Post)

Fight Club on the Hill
Conservatives rebel against the House Republican leadership.
(, The Washington Post)

Stop and think
Our post-Boston rush to judgment.
(, 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)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss 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
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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