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NATION
Oregon scientists get stem cells from cloned human embryos
A research team in Oregon has produced embryonic stem cells from cloned human embryos.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Some in Congress want changes in military law as a result of sex scandals
Shocked by increasing assaults in the armed forces, lawmakers are eyeing reforms in the Defense Dept.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Kepler Space Telescope has major malfunction; mission imperiled
The famed Kepler Space Telescope, discoverer of 115 worlds, is on the blink, unable to point accurately
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

In sexual assault crisis, brass didn't act, so Congress may
FINE PRINT | The festering issue jeopardizes the military's chain of command.
(, The Washington Post)

Lawmakers push White House to tighten pressure on Iran
A Senate hearing airs frustration over Tehran's nuclear defiance despite diplomatic and economic pressure.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. community calendar, May 16 to May 23, 2013
Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, book talks, tours, films, plays, a "Jeopardy!" event and more.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar, May 16-23
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Planned Parenthood group to rally at Virginia GOP convention this weekend
Group's political arm plans rally for Saturday; Democrats place robocall ahead of convention.
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

As strict gun-control bill becomes law in Maryland, new legal battles begin
The NRA vows to file a lawsuit, while supporters plan a TV ad campaign to build public support.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Judge declines to block D.C. school closures
Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson can move forward with plans to close 15 public schools.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Planned Parenthood group to rally at Virginia GOP convention this weekend
Group's political arm plans rally for Saturday; Democrats place robocall ahead of convention.
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

National digest: Senate confirms head of Medicare-Medicaid services
A roundup of news from across the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

As strict gun-control bill becomes law in Maryland, new legal battles begin
The NRA vows to file a lawsuit, while supporters plan a TV ad campaign to build public support.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Federal Diary: AP, IRS scandals hurt all feds
Current scandals will smear all federal employees, but provide lessons for other agencies
(, The Washington Post)

House readies to vote on yet another bill to repeal health-care law
Republicans will lead the measure to approval, again, and the Senate will strike it down, again.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Showing goodwill to others requires deft touch
A Gentle Reader grapples with how to keep a gesture of kindness from being interpreted as an insult.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Deter danger of unattached items
Keep tots safe by securing large furniture and ensuring electrical cords out of reach.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: In 10 years, this relationship will still be flawed
She would like to make a life with her boyfriend, but his 21-year-old daughter has failed to launch.
(, The Washington Post)

An estranged friend, a family tragedy
Carolyn Hax says a reader should contact grieving friend but warns that results might not be positive.
(, The Washington Post)

CBS to add 4 comedies, 2 dramas to fall prime-time lineup
CBS bets big on new shows, two of which star Will Arnett and Robin Williams, and its time-slot changes.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
GSA stiffed small contractors for years
Exclusive: The Obama administration suffers another blow as an agency reveals it failed to pay thousands of contractors over the past five years.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

New SEC chief Mary Jo White begins job with pressure to tackle rules
Congress presses ex-prosecutor to pump out overdue regulations of Dodd-Frank, other key rules.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Most U.S. clothing chains did not sign pact on Bangladesh factory reforms
Companies including Wal-Mart, Gap and Target opted out; retailers cited fear of lawsuits over pact's terms.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)

Britain promises tough response to any price fixing by oil companies
Oil companies will face the full force of the law if they manipulated prices, Britain's energy minister said.
( by William James and Dmitry Zhdannikov , Reuters)

Euro zone in longest recession; Wells Fargo again hit with overdraft penalty
A roundup of news from around the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 16

(, The Washington Post)

For Nationals, the pain continues
Starter Ross Detwiler and catcher Wilson Ramos are gone by the fourth inning with undisclosed injures as Washington falls in Los Angeles.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

Goalie Easthom saves the day for the Bruins
LACROSSE | Goalie Natalee Easthom comes through late to help Broadneck beat South River in the Maryland 4A/3A East region final.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

Napravnik possesses the tools
Mylute jockey Rosie Napravnik looks to become the first woman to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Capitals turn the page
With a growing pattern of postseason failure, the organization still believes only minor tweaks are in order.
( by Barry Svrluga and Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Google unveils new look for Maps
Google lifts the curtain on what it's doing to improve much-used maps and search at company conference.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Larry Page speaks at Google's annual conference in San Francisco
Google revealed improvements to its search engine and announced a new music service called All Access.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

Google I/O: Announcing major changes to search
Google asks if it's the "end of search as we know it" in developers conference keynote.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google I/O: Google Maps gets a whole new look
The service has not yet rolled out to the general public, though limited invitations are being offered.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google I/O: CEO Larry Page takes the stage
The CEO, who has a vocal chord disorder, spoke at the developers conference and took questions.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Suicide bomb kills at least 10 in Kabul
A suicide car bomb killed at least four NATO soldiers and six Afghans in Kabul, officials said.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)

Suicide bomb kills at least 10 in Kabul
A suicide car bomb killed at least four NATO soldiers and six Afghans in Kabul, officials said
( by Syed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)

As Syrian refu­gees settle into life in camps, Turkey seeks long-term help
With its Syrian refu­gee population set to double this year, Ankara wants to resettle some in U.S. and Europe.
( by Kevin Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Some in Congress want changes in military law as a result of sex scandals
Shocked by increasing assaults in the armed forces, lawmakers are eyeing reforms in the Defense Dept.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

In sexual assault crisis, brass didn't act, so Congress may
FINE PRINT | The festering issue jeopardizes the military's chain of command.
(, The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Eric Holder's abdication
The attorney general seems to be proud of how little he knows about the AP and IRS scandals.
(, The Washington Post)

An endless, anywhere war
Congress seeks to clarify the authorization for force against al-Qaeda.
(, The Washington Post)

Euro-skepticism grinds on
European Union members wonder what the benefits are.
(, The Washington Post)

Burying Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Virginia residents were right to provide him with a resting place.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's overreach
IRS and AP scandals show the grip of government's heavy hand.
(, 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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Career Coach takes your questions
Joyce Russell discussed jobs, negotiations and salary issues.
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Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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