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NATION
A hunter on the streets of Cleveland
Ariel Castro's past may have foreshadowed the abductions and other crimes he is accused of.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia, Jerry Markon and Luz Lazo in Cleveland , The Washington Post)

About ProPublica's Part D data
The methodology behind a report looking at four years of Medicare prescription and provider data.
(, The Washington Post)

Using Prescriber Checkup to compare Medicare Part D providers
Tool makes it easy to search for health providers who are active in the Medicare prescription drug program.
( by Tracy Weber, Charles Ornstein and Jennifer LaFleur | ProPublica , The Washington Post)

Strengthening Medicare's drug benefit: Eight recommendations
How former officials, analysts and researchers say oversight of Medicare Part D could be improved.
( by Tracy Weber, Charles Ornstein and Jennifer LaFleur | ProPublica , The Washington Post)

Medicare Part D found to lack Rx safety oversight
Analysis of Medicare records shows that some doctors prescribe large quantities of potentially harmful drugs, and federal officials have done little to detect or deter these hazardous practices.
( by Tracy Weber, Charles Ornstein and Jennifer LaFleur | ProPublica , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Dozens of guns collected in Montgomery during state turn-in
Also collected: a hand grenade, a sword and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Thousands participate in Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure
Registration is down for a second year, but the group blames earlier date and the economy, not politics.
( by Emma Brown and Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

Water main break turns D.C. construction site into a lake
A water main ruptured early Saturday, shooting water down 17th Street NW and flooding an excavation site.
( by J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)

Dr. Gridlock's traffic transit tips: Soul-sucking commutes, Metro delays
Travelers offered a harrowing vision to a newcomer planning to commute across Northern Virginia.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

Purple Line's progress is measured on maps unfurled for public review
Planners have made adjustments to the 16-mile light rail route, including a big change on University Boulevard.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Report: Top IRS officials knew in 2011 that conservative groups were targeted
White House says it supports more formal investigations and disciplinary action, if necessary.
( by Josh Hicks and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

Will Obama suffer the 'second-term curse'?
Difficulties mount for the Obama presidency: a stymied agenda plus controversies at home and abroad.
( by Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Activists demand more jobs for city residents on D.C. water utility projects
DC Water is set to spend $2 billion on a major pollution-control project, and activists want the utility to guarantee more jobs for city residents.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

National digest: Chrysler recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs
A roundup of news from across the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

Organizing for Action struggles to move the needle on Obama's agenda
Advocacy group holds rallies and raises money but hasn't notched a win on gun control and other issues.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Reserve cheeky greeting for someone you know well
A neighbor's jocular greeting of 'Hi, Mom!' to the Gentle Reader's mother did not sit well with the greetee.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Couple faces issue over married surname
She compromised with her fiance and said she'd hyphenate; he's still not satisfied.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Husband has trouble trusting again after two affairs
Hax advises readers on trusting spouses, "seeking out" friends.
(, The Washington Post)

A taste of the high life in Oman
After a decade of traveling on the cheap, the author treats himself to the luxury of Oman.
( by Henry Wismayer Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Agencies that use Bloomberg data assess possibility of privacy breach
Reporters used terminals to access the personal information of Wall Street traders and other subscribers.
( by Paul Farhi and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
TechBit: Tempo
Tempo is a smart, and steadily improving, calendar app for iPhone.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBit: Angry Birds Friends
Finally, Rovio's popular game lets you knock down pigs competitively with friends.
(, The Washington Post)

Labor Dept. may require employers to give retirement income estimates
Workers would get a look at how their savings in 401(k) plans would translate to a monthly dollar amount.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for May 12

(, The Washington Post)

Sports Digest: Longtime Oakland Raiders exec Trask resigns

(, The Washington Post)

Orioles fall to Minnesota
Baltimore stakes right-hander Steve Johnson to early three-run lead, but Twins come back to win 8-5.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Calverton strikes late to beat The Heights, claim MILL title
The Cougars trail entering two long lightning delays but rally to win the league for the fifth straight year.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Roundup: Wigan win FA Cup for first time in team's 81-year history

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Syrian regime gaining ground
With support from Iran and Russia, plus Hezbollah fighters, the tide of the war favors Assad — for now.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

11 Afghan land-mine clearers abducted
Local officials and tribal leaders were trying to negotiate freedom for the 11 who were working in a U.N. program.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Battle for Russia's political future plays out in provincial courtroom
In Kirov, many don't notice the trial of Alexei Navalny despite implications for democracy and its institutions.
( by Kathy Lally in KIROV, Russia , The Washington Post)

World Digest: May 11, 2013
A roundup of news from around the world.
(, The Washington Post)

Pakistan's Sharif claims victory in historic vote
Wealthy businessman who served as prime minister in the 1990s appears to be headed to an unprecedented third term.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
A rosier short-term
The federal deficit is shrinking, but long-term challenges remain.
(, The Washington Post)

Putin's witch hunt
Hundreds of 'inspections' aim to intimidate civil society groups in Russia.
(, The Washington Post)

The Scouts vote
Will Washington-area leaders support allowing gay members?
(, The Washington Post)

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