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NATION
Boston Marathon bomb blasts killat least three, leave scores injured
Twin explosions hit near the renowned race's finish line on a traditional day of civic celebration.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan, Doug Struck and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Bombs at Boston Marathon kill 3
On a day of civic pride, twin blasts near race's finish line kill at least three, including an 8-year-old boy, leave scores injured.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan, Doug Struck and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Blast scars 'sacred day' for runners
Montgomery County runners say club's members are all safe.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)

Every act can't be stopped
Though the U.S. made enormous strides since Sept. 11, Boston attack is a reminder of the difficulty in foiling terrorist plots.
( by Scott Wilson and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Horrific details in Gosnell trial inflame abortion debate
Both sides of abortion debate enter fray over Philadelphia doctor's trial.
( by Brady Dennis and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Washington area beefs up security after Boston bomb blasts
Washington is a target-rich area. But it is also well-trained in security preparations.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)

Local digest: D.C. woman is sexually assaulted; Va. boy spotted in Ala.
A woman was sexually assaulted Sunday morning after someone came to her door asking to use the phone.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. Council candidate had contract to solicit 2008 donors for 'consulting fee'
D.C. candidate Patrick Mara agreed to help conservative think tank raise money from his campaign donors.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Push for sidewalks in Hyattsville faces resistance in one neighborhood
The University Hills community is split on Hyattsville's campaign to install sidewalks on every block.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)

News literacy programs teach students the difference between news and noise
Such efforts are on the rise as education standards push critical thinking and nonfiction reading.
( by Lynh Bui , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
In Back Bay, a crime scene instead of a party scene
Boston's Back Bay neighborhood should have been packed Monday night with exhilarated runners. Instead, it was a crime scene.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Assisting victims of hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters
When a disaster strikes, Mark Misczak is a beacon of light for survivors, helping them receive much-needed government support and assistance.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Senators to release immigration plan, including citizenship path
The proposal from a bipartisan group also includes more visas and stepped-up border security.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

In Boston, Google doc finds help for stranded visitors
More than 8,000 sign up to house runners after explosions at the marathon shut down city.
( by David Beard , The Washington Post)

Children injured in Boston bombings
At least nine children are treated at Boston Children's Hospital after bombings.
( by Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: It's not an insult to describe couple as friends
A woman takes umbrage at her beau's 96-year-old mother introducing her as his "friend."
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Magazines on the move
How to make sure you don't miss an issue when you pull up stakes and relocate.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Good apartment, bad relationship
They moved in together. She likes the apartment, but has changed her mind about him.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: The chat to have with a traditionalist mother
Readers offer thoughts to a husband whose tradition-minded mother snarks about his wife's career.
(, The Washington Post)

Herman Cain returns to spotlight with American Black Conservatives group
Former GOP presidential candidate wants to create solidarity as party struggles for diverse appeal.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Carnival to repay U.S.; Tobacco firms make payments to states
A roundup of national business news.
(, The Washington Post)

Gold down sharply as markets stumble
Investors were already spooked about slowdown in China before Boston tragedy roiled markets.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)

GOP backs Obama proposal to trim Social Security
GOP leaders want to debate the touchy topic of federal spending on the elderly.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren urges effort to boost job market
The nation must move aggressively or some could be out of work permanently, board member warns.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Dish Network announces $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel
Dish attempts to derail SoftBank's bid for Sprint, the third largest wireless carrier.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 16

(, The Washington Post)

No. 2 Westfield tops Robinson
GIRLS' SOCCER | Halftime adjustments help the Bulldogs get by No. 8 Robinson, 2-1.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Mystics select Ohio State's Hill in WNBA draft
Washington gets the Buckeyes guard with the fourth pick despite finishing with the league's worst record last year.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Wizards wilt in loss to Nets
Washington drops its fifth straight game as both teams rest several players in Brooklyn.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Nationals thrash Marlins
Jordan Zimmermann throws his first complete game win as Washington bounces back from weekend sweep.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Dish Network announces $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel
Dish attempts to derail SoftBank's bid for Sprint, the third largest wireless carrier.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

With Sprint offer, Dish pursues long-held goal of joining the wireless fray
Dish has long sought to enter the wireless industry and challenge AT&T, Verizon's dominance.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

Electronic Arts drops three Facebook game titles
EA to discontinue The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society in June, citing flagging numbers.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

The fastest way to speedy networks: ignore Uncle Sam
When we were working on the National Broadband Plan, which was released in 2010, we were dismayed to learn that not one American city had made it to the list of "fastest cities in the world."
( by Blair Levin and Ellen Satterwhite, Guest Contributors | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

How technology is slowly developing its sense of smell
Last week I attended what was, I think it is fair to say, the oddest conference I have been to yet.
( by David Meyer | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Boston Marathon bomb blasts killat least three, leave scores injured
Twin explosions hit near the renowned race's finish line on a traditional day of civic celebration.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan, Doug Struck and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

World Digest: 55 die in attacks in Iraq; pope backs overhaul of nuns group

(, The Washington Post)

Bombs at Boston Marathon kill 3
On a day of civic pride, twin blasts near race's finish line kill at least three, including an 8-year-old boy, leave scores injured.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan, Doug Struck and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Venezuelan government defends vote, backtracks on recount pledge
Opposition candidate Capriles refuses to concede to Maduro, Chavez's chosen successor.
( by Juan Forero and Emilia Diaz-Struck , The Washington Post)

At marathon, witnesses describe scene of fear, confusion and bloodshed
"All of a sudden people were screaming," one runner says.
( by Vernon Loeb and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Gun violence is a regional issue, too

(, The Washington Post)

The food aid fight
Adding flexibility would help serve more in need.
(, The Washington Post)

Matters of morality and sanctity

(, The Washington Post)

The VA's good customer service

(, The Washington Post)

Gun control hocus pocus
The Senate bill is just misdirection.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Post Politics: Ask Aaron
Post Politics's Aaron Blake answers your questions in this new weekly chat.
(, vForum)

Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

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