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NATION
Nuland gets nod for assistant state secretary; Lute for NATO role
Nuland's nomination is likely to raise concerns by Republicans over her role in the Benghazi talking points.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Likely health-plan rates in Calif. under new law lower than expected
The published prices partly rebut warnings by critics that many people will experience 'rate shock.'
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

Obama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to media
While emphasizing need to protect national security, Obama says he doesn't want to "chill" reporting.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Hurdles to closing Guantanamo just as high under new Obama plan
To make it work, Congress would have to accept a plan to move some detainees to the United States.
( by Peter Finn and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Memorial Day: Thoughts and prayers for those who served
COLUMN: A call for courage, sacrifice and the strength to do the right thing.
( , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Two teenagers arrested in slaying of Seat Pleasant tattoo artist
Prince George's County police say robbery was motive in May 14 killing
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Fairfax County online standards tests hampered by Internet glitches
An Internet outage affected half of the county's schools, many of which had to cancel the testing.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)

Montgomery mall garage partially collapses; 1 dead, 1 severely hurt
A 50,000-pound section of concrete fell, pinning the construction workers.
( by Dan Morse and Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

GOP nominee for lt. governor is a wild card in Virginia campaign
E.W. Jackson has long used his booming voice to advance in politics and endear himself to conservatives.
( by Paul Schwartzman and Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

Ex-swimming coach Rick Curl gets 7 years in child sex abuse case
Curl pleaded guilty to one count of child sexual abuse involving swimmer, who was 13 at the time.
( by Amy Brittain and Chris Trevino , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Do you usually think of yourself as (a Democrat), (a Republican), an independent or what?

( by  , The Washington Post)

(IF SENATE DID RIGHT THING ON BACKGROUND CHECKS) If you agreed with a political candidate on other issues, could you support a candidate for Congress who voted in favor of expanded background checks for gun buyers, or not?

( by  , The Washington Post)

(IF OPPOSE PATH TO LEGAL STATUS) If you agreed with a political candidate on other issues, could you support a candidate for Congress who voted in favor of a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants, or not?

( by  , The Washington Post)

(IF SENATE DID WRONG THING ON BACKGROUND CHECKS) Who do you blame more for the Senate's rejection of the background-check law: (Obama, for not winning the needed votes) or (the Republicans, for leading the opposition)?

( by  , The Washington Post)

(IF SENATE DID WRONG THING ON BACKGROUND CHECKS) If you agreed with a political candidate on other issues, could you support a candidate for Congress who voted against expanded background checks for gun buyers, or not?

( by  , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Say yes to mammogram
Hints from the American Cancer Society on what to expect.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Kids, like chickens, should be free range
A dad wonders if he and his wife should let their son, 10, explore their city on his own. Amy says it depends.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Third-wheel ex controls the relationship
The reader clings to the high road as her boyfriend's married ex spends more time with him than she does.
(, The Washington Post)

Coen brothers, Robert Redford highlights of Cannes Film Festival
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK: This year's films were concerned with transition. But formally, many seemed stalled.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

Details, Jane Austen's England
Where to go and what to know in Hampshire, Bath and Winchester.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Obama chooses two for SEC
Kara Stein and Michael Piwowar would fill vacancies expected later this year.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

What this country needs is another financial crisis
Congress needs some motivation to avoid yet another self-manufactured crisis.
(, The Washington Post)

Google faces new FTC probe over display ads
Federal officials have monitored firm's conduct since its acquisition of digital ad company DoubleClick.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Chrysler, Tesla spar over repayment of federal loans
Tesla said it was the first U.S. automaker to fully pay. But Chrysler said it was. No way, Tesla replied.
( by Deepa Seetharaman , The Washington Post)

Md. firm settles civil charges on leaked data
The SEC says worker at Institutional Shareholder Services revealed how clients were voting on corporate ballots.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 24

(, The Washington Post)

Bryce Harper conquers the wall, at least for a day

(, The Washington Post)

Redskins' Brian Orakpo back to full strength

(, The Washington Post)

Ryan Palmer leads after first round at Colonial

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Record-tying four women will start Indy 500

(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Google faces new FTC probe over display ads
Federal officials have monitored firm's conduct since its acquisition of digital ad company DoubleClick.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

How to turn on Twitter's new security measure
Twitter, catching up to the rest of the pack, turns to login authentication.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google X is acquiring high altitude wind startup Makani Power
This is the first time we've heard that Google's secretive moonshot lab has bought an outside company.
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
IMF chief returns to court for second day of interrogation
Interrogation could result in malfeasance charges involving $520 million arbitration settlement.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

Nuland gets nod for assistant state secretary; Lute for NATO role
Nuland's nomination is likely to raise concerns by Republicans over her role in the Benghazi talking points.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

26 killed in 2 car bombings in Niger targeting barracks, French mine
Attacks highlight the growing reach and sophistication of the Islamist extremists in neighboring Mali.
( by Dalatou Mamane , The Washington Post)

Britain confronts a familiar threat: homegrown terrorism
Two additional suspects arrested in hacking attack that killed a soldier, 25, in southeast London.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Obama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to media
While emphasizing need to protect national security, Obama says he doesn't want to "chill" reporting.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Opening a door for charter schools
D.C. agrees to reuse of surplus buildings.
(, The Washington Post)

Why did the IRS stay silent?
The agency's leaders had plenty of opportunity to come clean.
(, The Washington Post)

Wrestling with the war on terror
In Thursday's speech, Obama left some key questions unanswered.
(, The Washington Post)

The other IRS scandal
The bungling tax agency's large, unwelcome role in Obamacare.
(, The Washington Post)

There's a fly in my soup
Obama's shameful ad hominem presidency.
(, The Washington Post)

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

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Guide
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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