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NATION
Fine Print: The Stryker is an example of the cost of war
What matters more: lives or money?
(, The Washington Post)

FDA food rules yield <br> harvest of opposition
Tree fruit farmers say agency's new produce standards defy common sense, are costly and offer few safety benefits.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Game creators are in the eye of the video-game storm
The designers often struggle with the violent imagery that they say their industry is moving beyond.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

North Korea diplomatic channel loses its luster
Diminished status of the New York conduit underscores radicalization of Pyongyang's foreign policy.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Hagel seeks changes to military code after outcry over sex-assault cases
Pentagon to ask Congress to alter law so commanders can't overturn convictions without explanation.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Maryland lawmakers approve medical marijuana near end of a busy session
Bills to expand early voting and restrict cellphone use while driving also make it before the buzzer.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Mercury hits 80 in Washington area
Temperatures reach levels not seen at National, Dulles since October.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Md. high school student, Army staff sergeant are found dead
Police say they think Staff Sgt. Adam Arndt shot Michelle Miller, 17, before turning the gun on himself.
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: Theresa Benavidez Jain
She develops strategies to manage the negative impact of forest fires.
(, The Washington Post)

Repairs at Silver Spring Transit Center can't begin until summer at earliest
Montgomery County said no taxpayer money will be spent to fix extensive problem at the unopened hub.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Maryland lawmakers approve medical marijuana near end of a busy session
Bills to expand early voting and restrict cellphone use while driving also make it before the buzzer.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Working to sustain and improve our national forests
Through innovative scientific research, Theresa Benavidez Jain is ensuring America's great outdoors – our national forests – will thrive in the future.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Michael Bloomberg group's scorecard to grade lawmakers on gun votes
Rankings, similar to the NRA's, will give members of Congress grades of A through F on gun-control support.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: Singapore, anyone?
Kirk Wagar may be top candidate for the ambassador post.
(, The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: Theresa Benavidez Jain
She develops strategies to manage the negative impact of forest fires.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Ask Amy: Silent treatment locks family into quiet war
This married couple lives in a cone of punitive silence. Amy says: Don't think your daughter doesn't notice.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Flash family photos
A reader borrows family photos, scans them in the computer and then gives the donor a flash drive.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: The bridesmaid and the baby
A woman who backed out of being a bridesmaid because her baby was due that month faces a friend's wrath.
(, The Washington Post)

At Hayes pre-show, Ellen Burstyn displays her classic cool
Award-winning actress was to accept the Helen Hayes Tribute on behalf of the Actors' Equity Association.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

Diplomat's death in Afghanistan worries U.S. Foreign Service students
As security increases in places that need the most outreach, concern over whether they can really work.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Major networks promise a fight as Aereo threatens to alter TV landscape
The Web start-up uses antennas to pick up programming from public airwaves and then deliver it online.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Mary Jo White confirmed as SEC chief
Senate approved Obama's nominee, who had broad bipartisan support, by unanimous consent.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

The new GOP immigration sell: Deficit reduction
Conservative economists are making the case that expanded immigration will boost the economy.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)

Fannie Mae profit may swell Treasury coffers as debt limit looms
Fannie, Freddie Mac may send Treasury enough in June to extend by a month government operations.
( by Jody Shenn and Ian Katz , Bloomberg)

In Obamacare, online insurance brokers see potential windfall
They want new insurance customers to use subsidies to buy health coverage through their Web sites.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 9

(, The Washington Post)

Cardinals are Pitino's 'toughest'
COLUMN | Louisville's Rick Pitino calls his new national champions " the 13 toughest guys I've ever coached."
(, The Washington Post)

Louisville wins national title
The Cardinals claw back from a 12-point deficit and engage in a thrilling battle from there as they prevail over the Wolverines.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Oakton and Lake Braddock draw, 3-3
Lake Braddock sophomore Stephen Durbin scored twice, but Oakton held on for the tie.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Nats still ponder loss of Morse
Only time will tell if Washington's decision to bring in Denard Span and trade Michael Morse was a good one.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Major networks promise a fight as Aereo threatens to alter TV landscape
The Web start-up uses antennas to pick up programming from public airwaves and then deliver it online.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Why Google may want to buy WhatsApp
The buzz over acquisition rumor shows that Google+ and Facebook need to pivot to mobile — and fast.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft Xbox event planned for May, reports say
Reports say an announcement about the next Xbox gaming console could come May 2.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Fake Twitter followers go for $18 per 1,000, RTs for 5 cents
According to a report, there's a thriving market for fake Twitter followers.
( by Dylan Tweney | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Why innovation teams don't work
COMMENTARY | The job of innovation belongs to everyone. And it will include some failures.
( by Greg Gretsch | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Kerry, Israeli leader claim progress in preparing for peace talks
Secretary of State says he wants to move quickly in effort to restart talks that have been largely stalled for more than four years.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Fine Print: The Stryker is an example of the cost of war
What matters more: lives or money?
(, The Washington Post)

N. Korea says it will withdraw all workers from Kaesong industrial site
Threat to permanently close complex adds to rising tensions, standoff on Korean Peninsula.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

North Korea diplomatic channel loses its luster
Diminished status of the New York conduit underscores radicalization of Pyongyang's foreign policy.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Hagel seeks changes to military code after outcry over sex-assault cases
Pentagon to ask Congress to alter law so commanders can't overturn convictions without explanation.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
A partner in Iraq
Cooperation with the U.S. continues to bear fruit, says Iraq's prime minister.
( by Nouri al-Maliki , The Washington Post)

Iran taps its nuclear brakes
The country heeds Israel's warning of a "red line" and puts limits on its enriched-uranium supply.
(, The Washington Post)

Reforming the safety net
The U.S. should follow in Germany's footsteps.
(, The Washington Post)

The new protest recipe
Causes on the left opt for persuasion over confrontation.
(, The Washington Post)

Don't leave Medicare choices up to seniors

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, April 12)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

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

Squirrel Week 2013: Nursing baby squirrels back to health
Wildlife rehabilitator Brittany Davis, who nurses baby squirrels back to health, chats with readers.
(, vForum)

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

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