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NATION
On eve of meeting with Obama, Burma's leader extols military's role
The army that ran Burma for decades "will always have a special place" in government, Thein Sein says.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Connecticut traffic woes expected after commuter rail collision
A roundup of national news.
(, The Washington Post)

Part of Hurricane Sandy's legacy may be better storm forecasting
The National Weather Service plans computer upgrades with funding it got as a result of the storm.
( by Jason Samenow and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Widow of slain Fairfax officer endorses Cuccinelli in new TV ad
Michael Garbarino was killed in 2006; widow recalls Cuccinelli's support of family
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP picks slate of staunch conservatives
Black minister E.W. Jackson from Chesapeake is party's choice for lieutenant governor.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Montgomery considers multiple factors in math exam failure rates
School leaders, experts, teachers say absences, grading formulas and lack of mastery likely contribute.
( by Donna St. George and Lynh Bui , The Washington Post)

Records offer rare glimpse into a Justice Department leak probe
A reporter's movements at State were tracked and private e-mails obtained after a 2009 story, documents show.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP candidates come together for campaign
E.W. Jackson joins Ken Cuccinelli II and Mark Obenshain for a three-day "flyover" tour of the commonwealth.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Widow of slain Fairfax officer endorses Cuccinelli in new TV ad
Michael Garbarino was killed in 2006; widow recalls Cuccinelli's support of family
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP picks slate of staunch conservatives
Black minister E.W. Jackson from Chesapeake is party's choice for lieutenant governor.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

At IRS, the seeds of a political storm
How a 2010 move by officials in Ohio triggered a deluge over the Obama administration three years later.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post)

Beyond Hillaryland: Four key 2008 campaigners say no to 2016
They still support Clinton, but Wolfson, Tanden, Penn and Solis Doyle have forged their own paths.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP candidates come together for campaign
E.W. Jackson joins Ken Cuccinelli II and Mark Obenshain for a three-day "flyover" tour of the commonwealth.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Turn on those lights!
A reader sounds off on drivers who fail to turn on their headlights in rainy weather.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Gay husband wants 'out'
He didn't figure out his sexuality until after his marriage; now he has two kids and has fallen in love.
(, The Washington Post)

Forestalling the unbearable questions about a tragedy
A woman returning to work after losing her stillborn son wants to avert co-workers' questions about it.
(, The Washington Post)

DJs Danny Tenaglia and Carl Cox go back to basics at Echostage
Old heroes of house and techno offer a less mainstream sound.
( by Sami Yenugin , The Washington Post)

From Lyric Opera of Baltimore, a worthwhile 'Rigoletto'
Stephen Powell's fine performance in the title role is at the heart of a solid staging of the Verdi classic.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Key economic events for the week of May 20
More housing data is released this week, as are the minutes of the Federal Reserve's April meeting.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Banks slow to pay out relief funds from mortgage crisis
Less than half of the money due to homeowners in the settlement has been paid.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Editor's note: Housing begins to make its move
There's a sense that the days of hard slogging may be giving way to a slightly more sprightly step, at least among those not tied to the federal budget.
(, The Washington Post)

What to Watch: Week of May 20
The Greater Washington Board of Trade is hosting a forum Tuesday on regional transportation policy.
(, The Washington Post)

Capital One re-works HQ plan for Tysons Corner
Citing unexpected growth, it filed a new zoning submission for a much larger and more prominent building to replace earlier plans.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 20

(, The Washington Post)

Sports Digest: Nadal, S. Williams sweep to titles in Rome

(, The Washington Post)

Nats, Rizzo have not begun talking
The Nationals have not yet begun talks with Mike Rizzo about a new contract for the general manager.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

United ties K.C. to end losing streak
Kyle Porter scored in the 65th minute as D.C. United tied Sporting Kansas City, 1-1, Sunday to end a club-record seven-game skid.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Len confident as NBA draft nears
Despite chatter that suggests his injury has dropped his draft stock, the former Terp remains undeterred.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Activists bristle as India cracks down on foreign funding of NGOs
Government bars groups that oppose nuclear energy, human rights abuses from accepting overseas donations.
( by Rama Lakshmi in NEW DELHI , The Washington Post)

On eve of meeting with Obama, Burma's leader extols military's role
The army that ran Burma for decades "will always have a special place" in government, Thein Sein says.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Without U.S. air support, Afghans struggle to save their wounded
More lives are at risk as the U.S. helicopters that the Afghan army has relied on to transport its injured leave.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Syrian army and Hezbollah fighters launch assault on rebel stronghold
Syrian government forces are reported to have made significant advances into Qusair.
( by Caroline Anning , The Washington Post)

In Iran, opponents use age to attack Rafsanjani campaign
Having attacked Rafsanjani on every conceivable point, Iran's conservatives play the age card.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Cool down climate change rhetoric
Tempering the overheated debate would make for better policies.
( by Lamar Smith , The Washington Post)

Obama's turn inward
Engagement is needed to secure U.S. interests.
(, The Washington Post)

Democracy in trouble
Political dysfunction has alienated citizens.
(, The Washington Post)

Real health savings?
As economy revives, so could spending.
(, The Washington Post)

Obamacare, part 2
Implementing the complex law won't be without complications.
(, The Washington Post)

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