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NATION
National digest: Police storm N.J. home to end 37-hour standoff
A roundup of news from across the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

Mexico wins complaint over U.S. rules for dolphin-safe tuna fishing
Mexico strives for greater share of U.S. tuna market while seeking unform rules on dolphin protection.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

Gunmen fire on Mother's Day parade
At least 19 people were wounded when gunmen fired on a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans.
( by Chevel Johnson , The Washington Post)

Pentagon grapples with sex crimes by military recruiters
Sexual assault crisis in the military extends to recruiters victimizing potential enlistees.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

More whistleblower reports expected on Benghazi, Republican says
GOP committee chairman foresees more whistleblowers coming forward on deadly Benghazi attack.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Brazen burglary on Pickford Place NE
Just before sunset, police nab someone trying to get away with items taken from a Capitol Hill home.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli touts tax plan in his second ad
In statewide spot to begin Monday, GOP candidate promises to help small business and middle class.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Transportation exhibition offers a lesson in history and longevity
A 10-year-old show at the American History Museum uses transportation to explore the country's history.
( by Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

Green card lottery could be ended under immigration policy changes
Under a Senate compromise, the green card lottery program would be eliminated.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)

Those beady-eyed bugs are back: Residents spot cicadas in Virginia
The first sightings of this year's cicadas — in Springfield and Fort Belvoir — have people all atwitter.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Cuccinelli touts tax plan in his second ad
In statewide spot to begin Monday, GOP candidate promises to help small business and middle class.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

IRS field office singled out groups that 'criticize how the country is being run'
Documents show organizations with 'tea party' or 'patriot' in names were among those that faced scrutiny.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Manassas considers new projects, weighs largest tax increase in years
Some say city of 40,000 is at a turning point and needs investment, while others balk at tax increase.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Tribes divided on gay marriage
As the country awaits Supreme Court ruling, a few Indian groups have voted to approve same-sex unions.
( by Rob Hotakainen , The Washington Post)

Prince George's firefighters poised for pay hikes
They would increase payments to pension plan and get step increases that were frozen for several years.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Wrap goes on too long
A reader wishes plastic wrap came in narrower sizes.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Alcoholic sister creates family drama
Her sister got called out on her disruptive drinking and is refusing to attend the next family reunion.
(, The Washington Post)

Hax: Invite truth, and don't settle for less
If you're going to hang on to the relationship, be sure you know when to break things off.
(, The Washington Post)

'For That Which Returns': An apt performance for Mother's Day
The collaborative work is part myth, part memory play and a meditation on the bond of mothers and daughters.
( by Susan K. Galbraith , The Washington Post)

Watching Taylor Swift grow up at Verizon Center
The singer's rock-solid, adventurous performance Saturday proved she's a gifted, still-maturing artist.
( by Ashley Fetters , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
The Download: Grotech Ventures closes $225M fund
Venture capital firms have struggled to raise money of late, but Grotech Ventures seems to be bucking the trend.
(, The Washington Post)

New at the top: Mike O'Neill
The new chief executive of MedicaSoft has held many positions in the information technology world.
(, The Washington Post)

Key economic events for the week of May 13
This week's data offer insight into the housing market, retail sales and the health of businesses.
(, The Washington Post)

Small firms bemoan health insurance tax
Small-business owners are expected to bear most of the burden of a new tax on health insurance providers.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Evolving Internet helps Clarabridge improve customer-feedback business
Yelp, Twitter and Facebook have transformed the nature of customer service and Clarabridge's business.
( by Abha Bhattarai , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
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O's take series, but lose Chen in win
The Orioles beat the Twins, but starter Wei-Yin Chen left after five innings with a right oblique strain.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Caps, Rangers turn to goalies
COLUMN | Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist have put on a goaltending clinic in the first-round series.
(, The Washington Post)

Terps start slow, finish fast
Maryland beats visiting Stony Brook, 11-3, in the second round of the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Turkey's Erdogan to meet with Obama to renew ties
The Turkish prime minister wants the U.S. to take a more aggressive stance toward the Syria crisis.
( by Kevin Sullivan , The Washington Post)

At Eurovision Song Contest, Britain may be out of tune
No British artist has won the coveted Eurovision title in many years, and not for the lack of trying.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Israel grounds fleet of drones after crash
Israel has grounded a fleet of high-altitude surveillance drones after one was downed over Mediterranean.
(, The Washington Post)

Pentagon grapples with sex crimes by military recruiters
Sexual assault crisis in the military extends to recruiters victimizing potential enlistees.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

More whistleblower reports expected on Benghazi, Republican says
GOP committee chairman foresees more whistleblowers coming forward on deadly Benghazi attack.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Off-point on Benghazi
Politicians pursue another phony scandal.
(, The Washington Post)

Making smarter defense cuts
Trimming Pentagon costs isn't easy, but sequestration's not the way to go.
( by Michael O'Hanlon , The Washington Post)

Political courage on guns
Working to end 'slow-motion mass murders.'
(, The Washington Post)

Financial reform's yields
The next crisis could be harder to fix.
(, The Washington Post)

The GOP's politics of dysfunction
Senate Republicans are impeding two qualified Cabinet nominees.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Career Coach takes your questions
Joyce Russell on how to keep employees engaged and motivated at work
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