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NATION
U.N. adopts treaty regulating multibillion-dollar global arms trade
Overwhelming vote caps a long campaign to try to keep weapons from terrorists and insurgents.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

U.S. struggling to contain nuclear threats from North Korea, Iran
Amid more bellicose threats from N. Korea and on eve of new talks with Iran, administration doesn't appear any closer to resolving either case.
( by Anne Gearan and Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Mike McCurry on how to be a good communicator
The former press secretary for Bill Clinton shares his advice.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)

NRA-commissioned study supports having armed guards in schools
Examination of school safety issues includes several recommendations, including arming teachers, principals.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

More Gospel inclusiveness, please
Jesus taught us to reach out to people on the margins. 2,000 years later, it seems some church leaders are catching on.
( by Simone Campbell , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Stanford to help build edX platform
University joins with MIT-Harvard venture to develop an open-source platform that hosts free courses.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

Risky decision looms for gun-control proponents in Maryland
Will backers of Gov. O'Malley's bill risk votes to make improvements or accept version passed by House?
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Armed man shot, killed at retired officer's door in Calvert County
An armed man, intent on robbery, was killed at a retired police officer's door, Calvert authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Marion Barry in hospital after drop in blood sugar
D.C. council member and former mayor is a longtime diabetic.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Couple arrested in latest Eastern Shore, Va., arson
A couple is arrested in a Va. Eastern Shore arson, and officials think the two are behind a string of area fires.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Risky decision looms for gun-control proponents in Maryland
Will backers of Gov. O'Malley's bill risk votes to make improvements or accept version passed by House?
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

As Obama begins fundraising swing, campaign finance watchdogs growl
The president is accused of embracing a system he once promised to reform.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Marion Barry in hospital after drop in blood sugar
D.C. council member and former mayor is a longtime diabetic.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Obama pressing for confirmation of judge
Sri Srinivasan is considered a potentially crucial figure in boosting the president's agenda.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Newark's problems weigh on Cory Booker's potential bid for Senate
Mayor's expected run would be a referendum on his sometimes shaky stewardship of the city.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Making time for a teen pays off later
Carolyn Hax's readers say that setting aside time to listen to a teen can create a lasting impression.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: 'Mothers' Found Floating in Vinegar
Heloise keeps a close eye on her vinegar, and one day she found a surprise.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Family should intervene for grieving teen
Teen sister of teen boy who died at first mourned his loss 'typically'; now she seems peculiarly apathetic.
(, The Washington Post)

HBO orders Season 4 of 'Game of Thrones'
Decision comes soon after third season's premiere racks up viewers.
( by Patrick Kevin Day , The Washington Post)

White House tribute to Memphis soul to draw on varied artists
Next week, the White House is going to sway to the sounds of soul.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Fed officials debate stimulus, inflation policies
Two top officials at the Federal Reserve debated the effectiveness of its efforts to stimulate the economy.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Obama pushes banks to approve more home loans
Skeptics say effort could open the door to the risky lending that caused the housing crash in the first place.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

SEC develops social media rules
Companies can use Facebook, Twitter to unveil key information about their operations — with restrictions.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Fannie Mae reports $7.6 billion profit in fourth quarter
Fannie and Freddie Mac have enjoyed an unexpected resurgence as the housing market recovers.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

GAO: 401(k) companies often mislead account holders
Employees separating from firms are frequently steered into more costly IRAs, probe finds.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 3

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Sloppy Terrapins fall short of final
Maryland reverts to its chaotic early- season form with 17 turnovers as its season comes to an end one game shy of the NIT final in New York.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Beatty helps Raiders find sweet relief
GIRLS' SOCCER | After losing all five of its matchups with Woodgrove last year, Loudoun County drops the Wolverines, 1-0, with a goal from Emily Beatty.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

"Ninth place" not the worst goal in the world for Wizards
Lottery-bound, but not devoid of purpose anymore, the Wizards carry on.
(, The Washington Post)

Beatty helps Raiders find sweet relief
GIRLS' SOCCER | After losing all five of its matchups with Woodgrove last year, Loudoun County drops the Wolverines, 1-0, with a goal from Emily Beatty.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
HTC One finally coming to AT&T on April 19
After a long wait, AT&T will offer up HTC's new flagship Android phone — the HTC One — starting on April 19 for $200 with a two-year contract.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Apple gets warm reception in China after apology
After Apple's public apology, Chinese media eases critical campaign.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
N. Korea bans S. Korea from entering joint industrial park along border
Decision puts a project that provides the only daily contact between the two Koreas in jeopardy.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

N. Korea bars southern workers from joint industrial complex
Entry ban at Kaesong Industrial Complex comes amid growing tensions between the Koreas.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Death of Palestinian prisoner in Israeli custody sparks protests
Maysara Abu Hamdiya died of cancer before a parole application on his behalf could be processed.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

U.S., Jordan stepping up training of Syrian opposition forces
Rebel gains in south spur talk of buffer zone as refu­gee flow continues.
( by Taylor Luck , The Washington Post)

World Digest: Egyptian Islamists accuse U.S. of 'blatant' meddling
The Freedom and Justice Party allied with Egypt's president sharply dismissed U.S. criticism of the investigation of a popular TV satirist.
(, The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Debating with guns
The NRA has effectively disarmed its critics.
(, The Washington Post)

A monument to reconciliation
In South Carolina, an unlikely twosome helped lay to rest old Southern stereotypes.
(, The Washington Post)

GOP: Say no to legalization
Republicans would be smart to stand strong against legalizing drugs.
( by Peter Wehner , The Washington Post)

Marco Rubio on the fence
Is he a tea party darling or an architect of historic immigration reform? He can't be both.
(, The Washington Post)

Answering North Korea
The administration should renew financial sanctions and draw attention to Pyongyang's gulags.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Parsley, asparagus on the grill, Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
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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
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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