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NATION
Early clues point to bomb with simple but lethal design
Investigators say pressure-cooker bomb was an al-Qaeda favorite, but evidence of authorship is elusive.
( by Joby Warrick and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Abortion doctor's trial focuses on immigrant's death after procedure
Woman was given a lethal dose of drugs at Kermit Gosnell's clinic in West Philadelphia, authorities say.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Life and death on Heartbreak Hill
There were runners who came close to a finish line Monday but did not cross it and will never cross it because of the human capacity for evil. It was real heartbreak on Heartbreak Hill.
( by Erica Brown , The Washington Post)

Investigators sifting through images, debris for clues to marathon bombings
The what and how of the marathon bombings became clearer but the who and why remain a mystery.
( by Vernon Loeb and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Boston blast victims remembered
An 8-year-old, a restaurant catering manager and a graduate student were killed in the blasts.
( by Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
After man falls onto Metro tracks, woman and her father come to rescue
A pair of hockey fans were heroes in the close call after texting man walks off Pentagon City platform.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Arlington's property tax may rise higher than previously expected
Board orders manager to add fractional increase to tax rate.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Maryland inmate dies after assault
Javaughn Young was the sixth inmate death in Maryland since September investigated as a homicide.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Teachers in Florida sue state claiming job evaluation system is unfair
Union-backed lawsuit argues that teachers should not be rated with test scores of students they don't teach.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)

New policies may curb Airport Authority executives' travel
Documents show at least four at airports authority filed more than $10,000 in expenses in a 15-month period.
( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Letter laced with ricin sent to Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker
Poisonous mail discovered at sorting site away from congressional offices.
( by Ed O'Keefe and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

U.S. Capitol room is named for Giffords aide Gabe Zimmerman
He was first congressional staffer to be slain at work, lawmakers say.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Digest: Mob scheme lures rich and famous; Bush faulted for torture policy
A roundup of news from across the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

Senate reaches deal on amendments to gun bill
Bipartisan background check plan still lacks sufficient support.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

Immigration measure's opponents hope delays will kill bipartisan bill
Similar tactics derailed a 2007 effort with a flurry of amendments before it came to a vote.
( by David Nakamura and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Hash browns are in the soup
Frozen hash browns saved her potato soup.
(, The Washington Post)

To do right by an ailing parent, do right by yourself
Reader tells Carolyn Hax she has been turning herself inside out to lift her parents' spirits in a health crisis.
(, The Washington Post)

Terrorism threat: Is there safety in numbers, or danger?
Life has to go on, terrorism or not. Be alert, but unafraid. Assemble freely.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Late-night TV hosts address the Boston bombings
TV COLUMN | Late-night TV hosts struggled to open their comedy programs in the wake of a tragedy.
(, The Washington Post)

Ice or heat after a hard workout?
Ice has long been favored but it may not be the most natural way to bring back overworked muscles
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Want to apply for a job from your smartphone? It may not be easy.
Many employers have not yet made it possible to apply for jobs using a smartphone or tablet.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

On immigration, a step forward for entrepreneurs
The Gang of Eight's plan would provide more visas to highly educated and entrepreneurial immigrants, which experts believe may help strengthen the economy.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Be your own savior with the IRS
The agency offers various options for those who can't pay what they owe.
(, The Washington Post)

ACLU files complaint with FTC over older Android software
The accusation is that devices' security may be vulnerable.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Facebook lobbyists maneuver for provision in immigration bill
Social media giant, new to Washington lobbying, flexes political muscle with immigration carve-out.
( by Peter Wallsten. Jia Lynn Yang and Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 17

(, The Washington Post)

Gonzaga drops Paul VI
BOYS' LACROSSE | Five straight goals to start the second half propel the Eagles to a 12-6 road win over the Panthers.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

Rodriguez, Tuscarora top Heritage
BOYS' SOCCER | In yet another physical match, it was freshman striker Diego Rodriguez who came up big for the No. 6 Huskies.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Nats unravel against Marlins
Another throwing error by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman leads to three unearned runs as Washington is thumped by lowly Miami.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Streaking Caps make it eight straight
Alex Ovechkin scores his league-best 28th goal and steps in to protect a teammate to spark Washington to a 5-1 rout at home of Toronto.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
ACLU files complaint with FTC over older Android software
The accusation is that devices' security may be vulnerable.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Facebook 'Chat Heads' coming to iOS app
A piece of Facebook's Home suite — but not all of it — is headed to Apple devices.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Snapchat handles 150 million images per day, 3 times more since December
Photo-sharing service CEO says young users like having their photos disappear quickly from the Web.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Comcast says the free ride is over for basic cable
Encryption is coming.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Safe drivers: New StreetOwl app will find you cheaper car insurance
The app will monitor you while you're driving and match you with the provider that is most likely to give you the cheapest rate.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Britain bids farewell to the Iron Lady
Tens of thousands line the route of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral procession.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Early clues point to bomb with simple but lethal design
Investigators say pressure-cooker bomb was an al-Qaeda favorite, but evidence of authorship is elusive.
( by Joby Warrick and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Quake hits Iran, Pakistan; dozens killed
An earthquake toppled homes and shops on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border, killing dozens.
( by Nasser Karimi and Rebecca Santana , The Washington Post)

In France, a sea of legal dos and don'ts
Economists warn rules and regulations smothering growth as country tries to emerge from slump.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

Investigators sifting through images, debris for clues to marathon bombings
The what and how of the marathon bombings became clearer but the who and why remain a mystery.
( by Vernon Loeb and Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Shoving aside democracy
Nicolas Maduro's veiled warning to opponents bodes ill for Venezuela.
(, The Washington Post)

An immigration bill, at last
This pragmatic compromise would bring sense to a broken system.
(, The Washington Post)

McCain's sanity on gun control
Other senators should follow his example.
(, The Washington Post)

Washington moves on
The capital's muted response to the Boston bombings.
(, The Washington Post)

Bad jobs, bad service
The Wal-Mart model of employment.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
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ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
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Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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