Saturday Morning Headlines [May 11, 2013]

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NATION
The Dalai Lama's compassion disconnect
He can talk about peace and happiness and compassion and draw crowds of 15,000 or more around the world. But until he calls for the cessation of self-immolation in his name, he will be fighting a losing battle against the Chinese.
(, The Washington Post)

Libya protests prompt U.S. to evacuate diplomats, put troops on alert
Response to unrest driven in part by the controversy over last year's Benghazi incident.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Astronauts will venture out of space station to try to solve coolant leak
Although not an emergency, situation prompts a rare unplanned spacewalk.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Boston Marathon bombing victim Heather Abbott focuses on the present
The Newport, R.I., woman lost her left foot in the Boston Marathon bombing.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)

Recovery begins for worst of the injured in Boston Marathon bombing
Arduous rehab is a transition from the attack to an uncertain future.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Va. grand jury indicts FBI agent in fatal shooting of wife
FBI agent Arthur Gonzales of Stafford County was charged in the death of Julie Serna Gonzales, the Stafford sheriff's office said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

2-year old found in pool, rescuers perform CPR on way to hospital
Toddler found in pool in Prince George's; rescuers perform CPR on the way to hospital Friday night
( by Clarence Williams and  Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

More Democratic leaders won't cross picket line for Montgomery fundraiser
Unions are boycotting annual Spring Ball over party's support for law limiting police collective bargaining.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

Three firms vie to operate casino in George'so
New proposals call for venues at Rosecroft Raceway and another location nearby in Fort Washington.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Montgomery settles with teachers who sued Kemp Mill principal
Teachers alleged that principal abused and harassed staff and put unruly children in closet-sized room.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Co-author of immigration study resigns from Heritage Foundation
Jason Richwine had reached racially charged conclusions in his Harvard dissertation.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Three firms vie to operate casino in George'so
New proposals call for venues at Rosecroft Raceway and another location nearby in Fort Washington.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Postal Service posts loss of $1.9 billion
Savings from efficiency measures and increased revenues were not enough to prevent the Q2 loss.
( by Eric Yoder and Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Md. corrections secretary to appear at prison hearing next month
The meeting will be the legislature's first public airing of last month's indictments at a Baltimore jail.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Benghazi e-mails show clash between State Department, CIA
Agencies' internal debate played out in development of talking points that are at center of controversy.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Painting party
A cute idea to keep kids amused also creates adorable mementos.
(, The Washington Post)

Former flame seems different at a distance
He's drawn to his mellowed ex. Amy suspects that he'll remember why they broke up if they reunite.
(, The Washington Post)

Hax: The honesty you receive depends on the honesty you invite
COLUMN | If you want input, you have to show you welcome and value it.
(, The Washington Post)

Revisiting Jazz Age history in Rockville at F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald's grave
Resting place of writer and his wife is garnering interest amid publicity for movie based on "The Great Gatsby."
( by Megan McDonough , The Washington Post)

TV highlights for May 11 and May 12

(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
U.S. budget picture improves; stock indexes again hit records
A roundup of business news from around the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

More Americans spending majority of income on rent, except in Washington
A report shows that D.C. bucks the national trend in housing affordability.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Bernanke: 'Shadow banking,' other sectors still pose risks
The Fed chief says the central bank is ramping up oversight of banks and nonbank institutions.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Twitter reminds us all to call our mothers
The public service announcement encourages users to stop the tweets and get on the phone, just this once.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Amazon smartphone rumored to have 3D display
The company would not be the first to try and bring 3D to the smartphone.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Persistence pays off vs. Lundqvist
After being thwarted time after time, Washington finally bests New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist in overtime.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

O's come from behind to beat Twins
Baltimore trailed 6-0 early, but rallied to win 9-6 in 10 innings in Minnesota.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Caps shake off their playoff history
COLUMN | A play with no institutional memory of Capitals' playoff failures turns out to be the hero in Game 5.
(, The Washington Post)

Ribeiro, Caps snatch upper hand
Mike Ribeiro's overtime goal propels Washington to a Game 5 victory and a 3-2 series lead over the Rangers.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Reasons for fatal America's Cup accident unclear

(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Twitter reminds us all to call our mothers
The public service announcement encourages users to stop the tweets and get on the phone, just this once.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Amazon smartphone rumored to have 3D display
The company would not be the first to try and bring 3D to the smartphone.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Flipboard brings its digital magazine creation tool to Android & the web
Flipboard becomes a service that lets people express their creativity.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Is Amazon really working on a phone with 3-D screen?
Amazon is almost certainly working on a smartphone, but here are a couple grains of salt.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Militants continue attacks as millions turn out for Pakistan's historic vote
Turnout reported very heavy in closely contested election despite deadly attacks by Islamic militants.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

Libya protests prompt U.S. to evacuate diplomats, put troops on alert
Response to unrest driven in part by the controversy over last year's Benghazi incident.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Wounded Syrians show signs of chemical attack, Turkey says

( by Suleiman Al-Khalidi , The Washington Post)

Russia says no plans to sell advanced missiles to Syria
Foreign minister denies reports of a deal but says old contracts will be honored.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

Pakistan votes in national election amid Islamist threats of violence
Nawaz Sharif's party is favored; Imran Khan injured earlier this week in a fall
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
March of the three-foot soldiers
Bollards are an insult to democracy.
(, The Washington Post)

Putting literacy first
Expanding funding for adult basic skills will pay off for the District.
(, The Washington Post)

Weaker mayor, stronger D.C.
The mayor's control over state-level agencies gives the office too much power.
(, The Washington Post)

Snyder won't get the final word on his team's name

(, The Washington Post)

To get the workers you need, you must train them

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 10)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

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

Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)

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