Wednesday Morning Headlines [May 22, 2013]

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NATION
Kenneth N. Waltz, scholar of international relations, dies at 88
Dr. Waltz was widely known for his theory that more nuclear weapons "may be better."
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

White House says reporters should not be prosecuted
Obama tells advisers that he is not interested in prosecuting reporters for soliciting information.
( by Ann E. Marimow and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Residents of Oklahoma City suburb begin to assess tornado damage
At least seven children were killed at elementary school; death toll from twister is expected to rise.
( by Melissa Bell and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Army general suspended after fight with mistress
The case from Fort Jackson, S.C., is the latest in a string involving senior military officials.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Heinrich Rohrer, Nobel-winning physicist, dies at 79
Dr. Rohrer and a colleague invented a microscope that advanced the modern field of nanotechnology.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Md. rules intended to better protect student-athletes from concussions
State board adopts rules that include training requirements for physical education teachers and coaches.
( by Erica L. Green , The Washington Post)

McAuliffe ad touts candidate's role in Virginia transportation deal
Businessman says he helped broker compromise when some Republicans opposed plan.
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

D.C. council chairman seeks shift in collecting fuel taxes
The tax would be levied at the wholesale rather than retail level, but consumers would see little change.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Old friends were at center of a network of MWAA public contracts
More than $1.5 million flowed between Arl Williams and Clarence Brown, their families and their friends.
( by Cheryl W. Thompson , The Washington Post)

Prominent divorce attorney Glenn C. Lewis disbarred by Virginia
Former president of the Virginia Bar Association committed numerous rules violations, Virginia State Bar says.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
McAuliffe ad touts candidate's role in Virginia transportation deal
Businessman says he helped broker compromise when some Republicans opposed plan.
( by Errin Whack , The Washington Post)

D.C. council chairman seeks shift in collecting fuel taxes
The tax would be levied at the wholesale rather than retail level, but consumers would see little change.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

U.S. court rejects Arizona law imposing new curbs on abortion
A roundup of national news.
(, The Washington Post)

Questions surround Petraeus's role in drafting Benghazi talking points
The detailed talking points he had ordered went far beyond a House panel's request.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

A few black Capitol cops protest agency bias
Black Capitol police officers protest workplace bias while pursuing a 12-year-old lawsuit.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Grilling 101
Time to get the grill ready for summer.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Staying single is a valid choice
Divorced daughter is hounded by family to meet someone, despite being happily single.
(, The Washington Post)

Girlfriend's complaint sparks concerns
A reader wonders if he should propose marriage to his sweetheart after her odd criticism of his career.
(, The Washington Post)

The TV Column: CBS pronounces itself the ratings winner
Network had a lead of 4 million viewers over its closest competitor — the largest such margin in 24 years.
(, The Washington Post)

Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker: Why did we love him?
His Internet fame says something about our tendency to elevate, pity and mock folks on the periphery.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Ireland denies special tax deal for Apple
Irish officials deny that their laws are responsible for the tech firm's ability to avoid billions in U.S. taxes.
( by Conor Humphries and Padraic Halpin , Reuters)

NASA asks: Could 3-D printed food fuel a mission to Mars?
Texas company wins research grant to test the concept — with possible uses here on Earth, too.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Microsoft storms the living room with Xbox One console
Microsoft's new console, the Xbox One, focuses on mainstream entertainment, not just video games.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's CEO defiant in defense of firm's tax strategies
Apple CEO Tim Cook offered no apologies at a Senate hearing on his firm's tactics for avoiding U.S. taxes.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Hurricane Sandy aid for businesses moving slowly
Some worry what it might mean for tornado disaster areas.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 22

(, The Washington Post)

Battered bullpen betrays Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg's stellar start goes to waste as Pablo Sandoval's home run wins it for San Francisco in the 10th inning.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: May 22

(, The Washington Post)

IndyCar driver Hunter-Reay counters high-speed intensity with discovery of underwater treasures

(, The Washington Post)

Bulldogs come up short
BASEBALL | Churchill's late-season run ends with a loss to Catonsville and South River tops Eleanor Roosevelt in the Maryland 4A semifinals.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
NASA asks: Could 3-D printed food fuel a mission to Mars?
Texas company wins research grant to test the concept — with possible uses here on Earth, too.
( by Amrita Jayakumar , The Washington Post)

Microsoft storms the living room with Xbox One console
Microsoft's new console, the Xbox One, focuses on mainstream entertainment, not just video games.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's CEO defiant in defense of firm's tax strategies
Apple CEO Tim Cook offered no apologies at a Senate hearing on his firm's tactics for avoiding U.S. taxes.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Senators slam Cook for Apple's tax practices
Sens. John McCain and Carl Levin suggested the company was avoiding taxes with overseas subsidiaries.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

Amazon Web Services gets approval for federal cloud
The online retailer will now be able to use the cloud to add more government business.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Iranian presidential candidates announced; Rafsanjani out
Conservatives dominate the list of eight approved candidates for the June 14 election.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

World Digest: May 21, 2013
Two allies of Georgian president face corruption charges; 13 dead in fresh violence across Iraq.
(, The Washington Post)

With soldiers' return to Michoacan, drug war circles back
Troops move in to convince local militias to stand down.
( by Nick Miroff , The Washington Post)

White House says reporters should not be prosecuted
Obama tells advisers that he is not interested in prosecuting reporters for soliciting information.
( by Ann E. Marimow and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Guatemala's top court overturns genocide conviction of Rios Montt

( by Sonia Perez Diaz , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Criminalizing journalism
The White House investigates reporters for doing their job.
(, The Washington Post)

Our intellectual property crisis
Nearly every U.S. business sector has experienced massive theft.
( by Dennis Blair and Jon Huntsman Jr. , The Washington Post)

We are reclaiming our genes
Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent them.
(, The Washington Post)

Apple shifts its tax burden
But it's the tax code, not Apple, that's rotten to the core.
(, The Washington Post)

Stop micromanaging D.C. schools
City council should rebuff education committees recommendations.
(, 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 24)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
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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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Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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