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NATION
For sand tiger sharks in the womb, only the strongest cannibal survives
A deadly pup-eat-pup rivalry before birth is part of evolutionary strategy for tiger sharks, new study says.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

New study doubles estimate of oil in northern Plains formation
Bakken and Three Forks formations contain 7.4 billion barrels of recoverable oil, government says.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)

Jury begins deliberations in abortion doctor's trial
The jurors will decide the fate of Kermit Gosnell, who is charged in the deaths of four infants and a woman.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Obama defends efforts before Boston attack as FBI expands investigation
President says evidence indicates FBI, DHS scrutinized suspects as FBI probes new links to militants.
( by Sari Horwitz and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Obama moving toward sending lethal arms to Syrian rebels, officials say
President wants to assert more aggressive U.S. leadership among allies seeking Assad's ouster.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
McAuliffe's first ad focuses on family, jobs
Terry McAuliffe will launch his first statewide TV ad this week as race against Ken Cuccinelli heats up.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

O'Malley expresses confidence in Maryland's prisons secretary
The governor says the indictment of prison guards is a "positive development" in fighting gangs.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli's test: Winning centrists without losing conservatives
For a win, candidate for Va. governor will have to appeal to centrists, especially those in Northern Virginia.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

McDonnell says he's still able to govern
Governor makes first extensive comments about wedding payment controversy.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Muslim cabdriver alleges assault by passenger who cited Boston bombing
Driver uses cellphone to record altercation leading up to the alleged assault.
( by Joe Stephens and Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
McAuliffe's first ad focuses on family, jobs
Terry McAuliffe will launch his first statewide TV ad this week as race against Ken Cuccinelli heats up.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

National digest: Girl's windpipe grown from her stem cells
A roundup of news from across the country.
(, The Washington Post)

O'Malley expresses confidence in Maryland's prisons secretary
The governor says the indictment of prison guards is a "positive development" in fighting gangs.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli's test: Winning centrists without losing conservatives
For a win, candidate for Va. governor will have to appeal to centrists, especially those in Northern Virginia.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

McDonnell says he's still able to govern
Governor makes first extensive comments about wedding payment controversy.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: The meaning of 'al dente'
Cooking pasta al dente — Italian for "to the bite" or "to the teeth" — requires a close eye on the clock.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Brother's impending move worries big sis
He's 12, she's nine years older, and her mother's moving him to a different state.
(, The Washington Post)

Has her friend found 'the one'?
A newlywed isn't sure her friend has found "the one." Carolyn Hax advises the letter writer to bite her tongue.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's link to Hawaii not ignored by islanders
A filmmaker makes it her mission to share the president's often overlooked connection to the islands.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Anthony Foxx hoping for a smoother political ride at DOT
After fighting for streetcars as Charlotte's mayor, an Obama backer may get a much larger portfolio.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of morning-after pill for ages 15 and up
Obama administration decision on Plan B contraception falls short of court order to eliminate age limits.
( by Sarah Kliff and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Home prices rise at highest rate in 7 years
Rising home prices and falling foreclosure rates signal ongoing housing recovery.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Euro-zone jobless rate rises to 12.1%
A roundup of the nation's business news.
(, The Washington Post)

Keeping prom in perspective
COLUMN | Parents should think of prom as a financial lesson on discerning what's most important.
(, The Washington Post)

China struggles to tap its shale gas
Energy needs and pollution drive push for resources, but obstacles lie above ground, not below.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for May 1

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S. River sweeps Severna Park
LACROSSE | LaSalle-bound attacker Alex Watson scores five goals to propel the sixth-ranked South River girls to a 16-13 victory over No. 9 Severna Park.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Pearson owns Vikings — again
Two weeks after pitching a perfect game against Loudoun Valley, starter James Pearson stifles the Vikings with eight strikeouts and zero walks as the 10th-ranked Panthers roll.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Ceron-Garcia lifts Tuscarora
BOYS' SOCCER: The senior striker scored the only goal as the Huskies beat Leesburg rival Loudoun County, 1-0.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Nationals are picked apart by Braves
Gio Gonzalez gets knocked around and the offense is shut down as Washington loses its fifth straight to Atlanta — ninth straight dating from last season.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook rejects ad criticizing actions of Zuckerberg political group
The rejected ad contains a picture of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in violation of network policy.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

CERN reposts the world's first Web page, 20 years later
CERN reposted the page to preserve Web's early history.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Obama expected to nominate telecom executive Tom Wheeler to chair FCC
Critics fear ties to lobbying groups; others say industry background brings much-needed expertise.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Vine adds front-facing camera support
The app now lets 6-second filmmakers point the camera at themselves, too.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Get ready for Google I/O: reported Nexus 11 tablet specs leak
Attendees of the annual Google I/O developer event are looking forward to the conference, which takes place in two weeks.
( by Kevin C. Tofel | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
World Digest: April 30, 2013
Libyan militiamen surround Justice Ministry; E.U. court rules Ukraine politician's jailing was political.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama defends efforts before Boston attack as FBI expands investigation
President says evidence indicates FBI, DHS scrutinized suspects as FBI probes new links to militants.
( by Sari Horwitz and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Obama moving toward sending lethal arms to Syrian rebels, officials say
President wants to assert more aggressive U.S. leadership among allies seeking Assad's ouster.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Car bomb hits downtown Damascus
The second bombing in two days underscores the vulnerabilities of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Ahmed Ramadan , The Washington Post)

Syrian rebels tackle local government
Local bodies, many unelected, have been set up in rural north out of necessity, but lack resources.
( by Roula Khalaf | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Easing economic anxiety
How to reverse Americans' downward mobility.
(, The Washington Post)

Iraq on the brink, again
As sectarian conflict flares, the United States must step up.
( by Ryan Crocker , The Washington Post)

The last 'first'
Imagining the day when all the barriers have been broken.
(, The Washington Post)

Closing Guantanamo
The president must make it a priority.
(, The Washington Post)

Virginia's deepening scandal
Questionable ties between Gov. Bob McDonnell, Atty. Gen. Ken Cuccinelli and a major campaign donor.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
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Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
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Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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