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NATION
Lawmakers want details on impact of potential defense cuts
Defense secretary asked to lay out consequences of sequestration if it continues and slashes $52 billion.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Investigators deepen focus on Tamerlan Tsarnaev's widow
Radical Islamist material was found on the computer of the dead suspect's widow.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Officials: Boston suspect says bombs were initially planned for 4th of July
Surviving brother told FBI the bombs were finished faster, so they picked the Boston Marathon, officials say.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
April warmer than average in Washington
While much of the country was colder than normal, the District was a couple of degrees hotter.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Two found severely injured in vehicle in Alexandria; police say both are male
Two people found near Four Mile Run with "life-threatening" injuries, Alexandria police say.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

After 30 years, setting his shears aside
Nurney Mason, a familiar presence at the House barbershop, bids Capital Hill farewell.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

Homeless families protest mayor's proposal to move them out of shelters
Homeless families tell D.C. Council that they are not "greedy moochers" but need affordable housing.
( by Brigid Schulte , The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. admits flaws in forensic testimony in death-row case
FBI's offer to retest DNA comes days before Mississippi inmate is scheduled to die by lethal injection.
( by Spencer S. Hsu , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
More political intel under scrutiny
Federal investigators and a senator are looking into the possible leak of a key Medicare funding decision.
( by Dina ElBoghdady and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)

Biden says he knows S.C. visit will spark buzz about a presidential bid
But vice president insists he was in the key political state to help fellow Democrats running for Congress.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

NRA, arms dealer played key role in growing market for military-style guns
Legislation in the mid-1980s helped make more powerful firearms more readily available to civilians.
( by Tom Hamburger and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Judge rules that spy can stay in Cuba
A roundup of national news.
(, The Washington Post)

Md. legislative leaders announce joint briefing on Baltimore jail scandal
A House committee meeting scheduled for next week has been canceled.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Bee disappearance has many causes
New report blames mites, disease and several other issues for drop in bees since 2006.
(, The Washington Post)

Simple, yet so helpful
A reader asks mourners not to forget to put their names and addresses on remembrance cards.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Generous parents don't want to fund wedding
They've supported their daughter and her baby for four years; now she wants them to pay for a wedding.
(, The Washington Post)

Warning signs in how he deals with his ex
A guy who doesn't like confrontation and a girlfriend who wants to intervene? A tricky combination.
(, The Washington Post)

Isabel Allende, the melodramatic diva of magical feminism
Washington is one of 15 cities the Chilean writer is visiting on her book tour for "Maya's Notebook."
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Markets break records after positive April jobs report
Dow and S&P 500 skyrocket, as labor and housing markets show signs of improvement.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Business Digest: Justice Department broadens probe of IBM
A roundup of news from around the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)

Fed governor calling for stronger capital at megabanks
Daniel Tarullo is calling for big banks who rely on the debt markets for financing to hold more capital.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

As services take the main role in the economy, the jobs rebound suffers
The country isn't close to regaining the recession's lost jobs, and that's because manufacturing has slipped.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)

SEC's new chairman says money market fund reforms in 'near future'
The agency is struggling to craft new reforms aimed at the $2.6 trillion money market fund industry.
( by Sarah N. Lynch , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 4

(, The Washington Post)

Insult, and injury: O's fall in L.A., 1B Davis hurt

( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Ryan Zimmerman is back in the batting order
After sitting out several games, Ryan Zimmerman returned Friday night against Pittsburgh.
(, The Washington Post)

Anthony, Knicks advance with win
New York defeats Boston, 88-80, to win the first-round series in six games.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Nationals whiff in Pittsburgh
Washington strikes out 14 times — including four times by just-activated third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Instagram gets face-tagging with 'Photos of You' feature
Finally, Instagram is getting the Facebook-like ability to tag people in photos, actually attaching a user name to a face.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Home solar leasing business shines for SunPower
Solar leases have become a popular way for consumers to use solar electricity without paying for the expensive upfront price.
( by Ucilia Wang | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Obama virtually rules out sending U.S. ground troops into Syrian conflict
President says he does not see a situation in which deploying ground forces would make sense for the U.S. or for the Syrian people.
( by Zachary Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Gunmen kill top Pakistani prosecutor in Musharraf case
Daytime assassination comes amid rise in political violence before May 11 national election.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

Obama's visit highlights Mexico's growing power
President avoids critique of southern neighbor, praises its economic and democratic progress.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Nick Miroff , The Washington Post)

Lawmakers want details on impact of potential defense cuts
Defense secretary asked to lay out consequences of sequestration if it continues and slashes $52 billion.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Investigators deepen focus on Tamerlan Tsarnaev's widow
Radical Islamist material was found on the computer of the dead suspect's widow.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Prude or prudent?
Plan B policy must aim at involving parents.
(, The Washington Post)

Libya's shot at democracy
The U.S. must help lead the country's transition.
( by Charles Dunne, Stephen McInerney and Karim Mezran , The Washington Post)

Bringing college within reach
Sending more low-income students to the most selective schools.
( by Nina W. Marks and Rachel Y. Mazyck , The Washington Post)

Filling America's skills gap
Apprenticeships could help make U.S. workers more competitive.
( by Stuart E. Eizenstat and Robert I. Lerman , The Washington Post)

Grading Lincoln
The perils of letting software do a professor's job.
( by David Lebedoff , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell: Redskins, Nationals and Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 10)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 3)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
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The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

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