Thursday Morning Headlines [May 23, 2013]

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NATION
U.S. acknowledges four Americans killed in counterterrorism missions
Attorney General Eric Holder informs Congress of deaths one day before major speech by President Obama.
( by Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Man tied to Boston bombing suspect killed in encounter with FBI, others
Ibragim Todashev implicated himself and Tamerlan Tsarnaev in a triple homicide two years ago, officials say.
( by Sari Horwitz and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

Two infants among tornado dead
Ten fatally injured children include a pair of sisters, and 4-month-old whose mother also was killed.
( by Debbi Wilgoren , The Washington Post)

U.S. survey finds alarming drop in frog, toad and salamander numbers
Geological Survey report is first to document rapid disappearance of amphibian species.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

Senate panel approves bill to tighten compounding pharmacies' oversight
But public health and consumer advocacy groups and the head of the FDA say the legislation falls short.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. community calendar, May 23 to 30, 2013
Memorial Day celebrations, Cathedral gargoyle tour, park ranger tours, films, plays and more.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar, May 23-30, 2013
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Montgomery middle school students see their films on the big screen
Silver Spring International Middle School holds a two-day film festival as part of "Lights, Camera, Literacy!"
( by Lynh Bui , The Washington Post)

Motorcyclist dies in SE D.C. crash

( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

In a switch, McAuliffe now supports drilling for oil off of Va. coast
Democrat now thinks it can be done in "a responsible fashion."
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
In Oklahoma, readying a cemetery after the storm
As cleanup began after Monday's tornado, volunteers prepared the cemetery for victims' burials.
( by Carol Morello and Melissa Bell , The Washington Post)

In a switch, McAuliffe now supports drilling for oil off of Va. coast
Democrat now thinks it can be done in "a responsible fashion."
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Why White House aides kept Obama in the dark on IRS findings
Counsel's office wanted to ensure that Obama could not be accused of meddling in an ongoing probe.
( by Philip Rucker and Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: Losing planes, framing Cabinet members
It's all a matter of perspective inside the Beltway.
(, The Washington Post)

Legal battle over contraceptive mandate intensifies
Religiously devout business owners says mandate in health-care law violates their faith.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Carole King doubles as honoree, star at the White House
71-year-old songwriting pioneer is first woman to win Library of Congress's Gershwin Prize.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

'NCIS,' Sunday Night Football are No. 1
TV COLUMN | Under Nielsen's rules, CBS and NBC can claim the top claim the top spot in prime time.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Don't let kids trail behind
A reader who lives next to a hiking trail reminds guardians to keep children in front, not behind.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Crying over spilled Champagne
What's a little spilled Champagne (and a ruined laptop) between friends? About $850, for starters.
(, The Washington Post)

Wife is fed up with husband's complaints about work
He's desperately unhappy in his job, but the real problem seems to be his lack of coping skills — and hers.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Bank of America praised, criticized for homeowner relief
Iowa's attorney general lauds bank's $27.9 billion in consumer aid, while New York threatens a lawsuit.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Tesla Motors pays off loan; Twitter beefs up its log-in security
A roundup of news from around the financial world.
(, The Washington Post)

Bipartisan group proposes chemical safety overhaul
Senators outline first changes in nearly four decades to U.S. laws governing dangerous substances.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)

Amazon Web Services to create 500 jobs for new Herndon office
Amazon's Web Services division plans to add 500 tech-related jobs in Fairfax County.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)

Fed's mixed message takes stocks on a wild ride
The Dow's 276-point swing illustrates the communications challenge facing the central bankers.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 23

(, The Washington Post)

Rafael Soriano explains comments to Bryce Harper as hitting the wall lingers

( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

Orioles blast past Yankees, 6-3
Baltimore hits three home runs to hammer Hiroki Kuroda and beat New York for the second night in a row.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Warhawks roll into finals
LACROSSE | The Madison girls dispatch Oakton in a coaching family rivalry while the Madison boys hold on to beat Robinson; Chantilly's boys and Langley's girls also advance to the Virginia AAA Northern Section finals.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

Wizards have options at No. 3
When the NBA draft lottery went their way, the Washington Wizards found themselves in an enviable position.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
How much power does a Yelp review have?
Some say their businesses have been greatly affected by bad ratings on the site.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft reveals more versatile Xbox One designed for mainstream users
The company showed off a more powerful Kinect system that responds to voice commands on Tuesday.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

What the Xbox One means for gamers
Microsoft is trying to broaden the appeal of the Xbox, but that doesn't mean it's left gamers in the cold.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
IMF chief called to testify in French court about role in arbitration case
Interrogation could result in malfeasance charges involving $520 million arbitration settlement.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

U.S. acknowledges four Americans killed in counterterrorism missions
Attorney General Eric Holder informs Congress of deaths one day before major speech by President Obama.
( by Karen DeYoung and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Syrian conflict exacerbates sectarian tensions across region
The rising violence in a Lebanese city is evidence of increasing regional entanglement in Syria's war.
( by Loveday Morris , The Washington Post)

Man tied to Boston bombing suspect killed in encounter with FBI, others
Ibragim Todashev implicated himself and Tamerlan Tsarnaev in a triple homicide two years ago, officials say.
( by Sari Horwitz and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

Attack in Britain could be act of terror, Cameron says
Two assailants hacked to death a man reported to be a British soldier on a busy East London street.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Obama's lawlessness
His unconstitutional approach to the National Labor Relations Board.
(, The Washington Post)

Reform isn't a dirty word
Keynesians shouldn't reject economic restructuring.
(, The Washington Post)

Oklahoma needs help, not ideology
GOP shouldn't resist federal disaster relief.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's culture of intimidation
The IRS scandal is just the tip of the iceberg.
( by Mitch McConnell , The Washington Post)

Shining a light in the shadows
Disclosure of donors must be a pillar of campaign finance reform.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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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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Ask Tom: Spring Dining Guide
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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Free Range on Food
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Ask Tom: Spring Dining Guide
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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