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NATION
Top climate activist to retire from NASA
Outspoken scientist James Hansen will turn to full-time activism after 46 years at the space agency.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: Ah, another Washington commission for a serious problem
A panel on military reform of pay, retirement has a tough job, but who knows whether it will succeed.
(, The Washington Post)

Catholic leader Archbishop Dolan: More and more people 'have some troubles with the church'
"More and more people are saying, you know what, I don't have trouble with God . . . I do have some troubles with the church."
( by Georgetown/ On Faith , The Washington Post)

U.S. to boost rather than cut payments to health insurers
Obama administration reverses itself; scraps plan to cut Medicare Advantage rates paid to insurers.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

FDA to ease restrictions on nicotine patches, gum
The agency will lift a requirement that the products carry a strict limit on how long they can be used.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Tuesday in D.C.: 4 things to look for
Gun control in Md.; burial at Arlington National Cemetery; blue crab season begins; vote for local pastry chefs.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

5 things you (and lawmakers voting) may not know about Md.'s gun bill
Future assault rifles would be legal, and some 18-year-olds could buy handguns under recent changes.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

A nightmare in real life: Va. teen's kidnapping tale in the Philippines
Kevin Lunsmann was visiting the island nation with his mother, Gerfa, when they were taken by terrorists.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Real estate investors flock to Prince George's
Prince George's home price rebound spurs dreams of building mini-real estate empires.
( by Annys Shin , The Washington Post)

In Washington, April delivers a warm debut after March's chilly reception
The month's first day registers the third-highest temperature in 2013.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
5 things you (and lawmakers voting) may not know about Md.'s gun bill
Future assault rifles would be legal, and some 18-year-olds could buy handguns under recent changes.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Expanding digital access to government information and services
Advocate, ambassador and evangelist are all hats Sheila Campbell wears at the General Services Administration .
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Suit alleging job denial at Justice for political reasons is revived on appeal
Suit alleging job denial at Justice Department for political reasons is revived on appeal.
( by Pete Yost , The Washington Post)

Border agency postpones furloughs and overtime cuts
Customs and Border Protection delays sequestration pay plan, but it's unclear how long the delay will last.
(, The Washington Post)

Firearms advocates target gun-control measures
Bills that seemed destined to become law are in jeopardy amid a fierce lobbying campaign.
( by Philip Rucker and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Less is not necessarily more in bridal, deb gowns
White strapless dresses have become the norm, but they have their drawbacks.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Is baking soda a top-shelf solution?
Spreading out baking soda — in a shoebox, for example — will help increase its odor absorption.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Sister disinterested in aunt role
The letter writer's young sons would like to spend time with her older sister, but she shows no interest.
(, The Washington Post)

Readers' advice: Be true to yourself
For people who are dealing with self-esteem issues, Carolyn Hax's readers say, "Run your own race."
(, The Washington Post)

Male voices speak out to end violence against women
Three brothers from India are being honored for saving women — and for their push to get other men to help.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Apple CEO apologizes for China iPhone warranty policies
The policies in its No. 2 market were altered after state-run media condemned its after-sales service.
( Reuters , Bloomberg)

Business Digest

(, The Washington Post)

Driving in Maryland or Virginia? Compare the gas tax increases.
Economists predict that the impact of the new levies will be relatively small.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Obama to nominate Brian Deese as deputy budget director
Deese has played a key role in coordinating Obama's budget policy over the past several years.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Geography and area codes may not be linked any more
One of Manhattan's status symbols, a telephone number starting with 212, would lose some of its exclusivity if new move succeeds.
( by Todd Shields and Scott Moritz Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
Connecticut advances to Final Four

( by Doug Feinberg , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: April 2

(, The Washington Post)

Redskins bring cornerback DeAngelo Hall back into the fold

(, The Washington Post)

Griffin expected to begin on-field running next week

(, The Washington Post)

Wizards' Beal shines through rough patches
Injuries, a slow start and more haven't stopped the No. 3 overall pick from showing his potential this season.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple CEO apologizes for warranty policy in China
In a letter posted to Apple's Chinese site, CEO apologizes for warranty policy; promises changes.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google, Hulu pull April Fool's pranks
Jokes include: YouTube shutting down, Gmail's new color and "Itchy and Scratchy" 85th anniversary.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
N. Korea vows to restart nuclear reactor
Brief announcement marks notable escalation from the fiery rhetoric of recent weeks, which saw little action.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: Ah, another Washington commission for a serious problem
A panel on military reform of pay, retirement has a tough job, but who knows whether it will succeed.
(, The Washington Post)

Caroline Kennedy, following in her grandfather's footsteps
President's daughter pursues a public-service path, surprising those who expected a political career.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

U.S. shale gas boom brings new investment from European industries
A widening gap in energy prices forces European manufacturers to cross the Atlantic to stay competitive.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

World Digest: Afghan teen fatally stabs U.S. soldier
A roundup of news from around the world.
(, The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Republicans rediscover tolerance
The party finally realizes that hatred is doing the GOP real damage.
(, The Washington Post)

Standardized tests flunk out
They're at best a mistake, at worst a racket.
(, The Washington Post)

Hacks without heart
Politicians play catch-up on same-sex marriage.
(, The Washington Post)

A big win for school choice
Indiana achieves what school choice has lacked: scale.
(, The Washington Post)

Fewer drones over Yemen
Their use is proving counterproductive.
( by Danya Greenfield and David J. Kramer , 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)

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

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

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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