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N. Korea said to have paid for nuclear secrets
The father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb program says the government of North Korea bribed top military officials in Islamabad to obtain access to sensitive nuclear technology in the late 1990s.
(By R. Jeffrey Smith)
Obama proposes Social Security cuts
The president is offering reductions in exchange for Republican support for fresh tax revenue.
(By Lori Montgomery)
In Libya, rebels gaining in the west
Fighters in western mountains appear to be closing in on key government supply routes.
(By Ernesto Londono)
Men getting jobs faster than women
And they're doing it partly by taking work in fields long dominated by females.
(By Neil Irwin and Brady Dennis)
The skinny on calorie labels
Evidence is mounting that calorie labels do not steer most people to lower-calorie foods. Some see the labels but eat more than usual, and some who use the labels often don't need to (skinny people).
(By Michael S. Rosenwald)
POLITICS
Documents show Exxon reassured regulators that failed Montana pipeline was deeply buried
BILLINGS, Mont. — People living near the oil-smeared shoreline of Montana's Yellowstone River are raising concerns about the risks and damage from a pipeline break that sent tens of thousands of gallons of crude into the watercourse.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
House and Senate panels differ on worker aid as they take up 3 trade bills
WASHINGTON — House and Senate committees are disagreeing over how to handle American workers laid off because of foreign competition as they take up legislation to implement long-pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
FACT CHECK: Short but not sweet; Obama's Twitter facts off a bit
WASHINGTON — The debt-ceiling deal that President Barack Obama hopes to negotiate with Republicans won't solve the nation's problem with red ink, as he stated in his first Twitter session with the public. And no, the payroll tax cut he got out of Congress isn't putting an extra $1,000 into the pockets of "almost every single American."
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Scientist claims NKorea paid $3.5 million to Pakistani military officials for nuclear tech
WASHINGTON — The founder of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program claims that North Korean officials paid kickbacks to senior Pakistani military officers in exchange for critical nuclear technology.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Study: Medicaid coverage improves personal health and financial security for the uninsured
WASHINGTON — Signing up for Medicaid could improve your overall health and financial security, says a surprising new study that offers clues on how President Barack Obama's health care overhaul might affect millions of low-income uninsured Americans.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Is 'force-flushing' okay?
An old hint that hails back to the original Heloise's column.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Smoking hot vs. smoking not
He's recently rejoined the dating scene, and wonders: What should he do when his date leaves the dinner table to smoke?
(, Tribune Media Service)
Miss Manners: Mom's birthday is non-event for kids and divorcing spouse
Her estranged spouse didn't have their children buy her a birthday present. She always has them get something for him. Is she overreacting, or is he underreacting?
(, Universal Press)
A pregnant pause
A mom-to-be is worried about breaking the news to her own mother.
(, The Washington Post)
'Tiny belly' ads are a scheme, FTC says
Ads promoting "1 Tip" for a flat belly have proliferated on the Internet, popping up in front of tens of billions of viewers. But federal officials say the companies behind the ads make inflated claims about their products and use deceptive marketing practices.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Bin Hammam complains about leaks in his FIFA bribery probe, still hopes for fair hearing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — FIFA executive Mohamed bin Hammam is disappointed with the way the FIFA bribery investigation against him has proceeded, but insisted Thursday that he still hopes to get a fair hearing.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Japan says Tokyo might drop 2020 Summer Olympics bid after 2018 win by Pyeongchang
TOKYO — The Japanese Olympic Committee says Tokyo will consider dropping its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics after South Korea's Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Games.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Indian government fires more officials over string of doping cases
NEW DELHI — India's sports ministry has fired four officials and a star athlete has lost a sponsor in the fallout from the country's doping scandal.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Union says there is 'adequate basis' to question NBA's reported financial losses
NEW YORK — The NBA players' association will keep doubting the league's financial losses, because it made inaccurate projections before.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
More alleged victims in phone hacking by UK tabloid, PM Cameron urges new investigation
LONDON — Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal dominated the airways Wednesday as it swelled to allegedly involve more missing schoolgirls and the families of London terror victims. Lawmakers held an emergency debate, companies hastily pulled their ads and the prime minister demanded two new inquiries.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Police arrest man wanted in attempt to assassinate the king of Spain
LONDON — A man who is wanted by Spanish authorities in connection with a plot to assassinate the king of Spain was arrested in Britain on Thursday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Albanian charged in slaying of U.S. airmen
BERLIN — German federal prosecutors say they have filed murder charges against a 21-year-old Kosovo Albanian in the slaying of two U.S. airmen outside the Frankfurt airport.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
NATO helicopter crashes in eastern Afghanistan; no injuries reported
KABUL, Afghanistan — A NATO helicopter crashed Thursday in eastern Afghanistan but no one was hurt, the U.S.-led coalition said.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China's state news agency says reports of former President Jiang's death are rumors
BEIJING — China on Thursday dismissed reports that retired President Jiang Zemin, who led the country through massive changes after the crushing of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, has died.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food
Free Range on Food is a forum for discussion of all things culinary.
(, vForum)
Sports talk with Steve Goff
Steve Goff chats about D.C. United, the Women's World Cup and everything else soccer
(, vForum)
The Weather Gang Lab with Jason Samenow (Video)
Capital Weather Gang's Jason Samenow digs into this week's big weather story. Join the chat to find out what will happen -- and why.
(, vForum)
D.C.'s biggest stories: Lunchline's Clinton Yates breaks them down (video)
Clinton Yates a news junkie and pop culture fanatic who scours The Washington Post and its partner sites every weekday to find the gems that you want to read but don't have time to search for.
(, vForum)
Internship Overload Live with Jenna Johnson
Jenna Johnson answers your questions about college life, on and off campus.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Exec: Wii U Arriving After April 1, 2012
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Josh Harris Takes His Wired City To Kickstarter
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Zuckerberg's Not So Subtle Dig At Google Circles
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
I'm Quitting Email
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
On heels of Google Plus, Facebook rolls out group chat, Skype-powered video calling features
NEW YORK — Quick on the heels of Google's launch of its latest social-networking venture, Facebook said Wednesday that its 750 million users will now be able to make video calls on the site.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Oil rises to above $97 in Asia after report shows US crude supplies drop more than expected
SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose to above $97 a barrel Thursday in Asia as a report showed U.S. crude supplies fell more than expected for a second week, suggesting demand is improving.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Extreme coupon cutters save hundreds on grocery bills, teach craze to new disciplines
BOISE, Idaho — The women sat expectantly as Monica Knight told them she once routinely spent $600 a month on groceries for her family of four. Breaking into a broad smile, Knight says that figure has been reduced to only $100 to $150 a month.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Obama to meet with congressional leaders about standoff over debt limit, deficit reduction
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sits down with congressional leaders this morning to take another stab at reducing the nation's deficit.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World stock markets follow Wall Street higher, brushing off China interest rate hike
BANGKOK — World markets managed modest gains Thursday, shrugging off a weak U.S. growth report and an interest rate hike in China.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Swedish government clears way for Saab's plan to raise $40 mln in property sale
STOCKHOLM — The Swedish government has approved Saab's plan to improve its ailing finances by selling and leasing back property, clearing the final hurdle for the $40 million deal.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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