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Obama's evolution: Behind the failed debt talks
The summer's effort at a "grand bargain" on the debt, described by White House officials as the most intense and consequential of Obama's presidency, not only illuminated pitfalls in the road he had taken during the previous three years but also directed him down a different, harder-edged, more overtly partisan path that is now defining his reelection campaign.
(By Peter Wallsten, Lori Montgomery and Scott Wilson)
A soldier under emotional, financial strain
Exactly what caused Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to apparently kill 16 Afghan civilians may never be known with certainty.
(By Joby Warrick, Carol Morello and Krissah Thompson)
The GOP's stark divide
Rick Santorum needs to defeat Mitt Romney in a state like Illinois to break the boundaries and go even farther in the Republican race.
(By Dan Balz)
In Israel, prospect of war with Iran raises questions about defense
A strike on Iran nuclear facilities could leave Israeli citizens vulnerable to retaliation, experts say.
(By Karin Brulliard)
Denying Communion: A priest and a lesbian set off a Catholic culture clash
Barbara Johnson was no ordinary Catholic. The Rev. Marcel Guarnizo was no ordinary priest. The two collided at a Gaithersburg church last month, creating a furor within their faith.
(By Michael S. Rosenwald and Michelle Boorstein)
NATION
A soldier under emotional, financial strain
Exactly what caused Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to apparently kill 16 Afghan civilians may never be known with certainty.
( by Joby Warrick, Carol Morello and Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
Komen, Catholic church have long had complicated relationship
Internal Komen documents reviewed by Reuters reveal the complicated relationship between the Komen Foundation and the Catholic church, which simultaneously contributes to the breast cancer charity and receives grants from it.
( by David Morgan , The Washington Post)
Afghanistan shooting suspect identified
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales had served three tours in Iraq, been told he would not have to go to Afghanistan, lawyer says.
( by Christian Davenport, Carol D. Leonnig and Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Search for friendly-fire accountability
Dave Sharrett Sr. has been on a journey for truth and accountability for his son's friendly-fire death.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. police arrest 3 robbery suspects
On a day when thousands of marathon participants ran through the streets of Washington, D.C., police officers raced after a clutch of robbers in Northwest, arresting three suspects.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Rally supports those suffering in Syria
Hundreds gathered in front of the White House on Saturday for a rally to call attention to the violence and suffering in Syria.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
Denying Communion: A priest and a lesbian set off a Catholic culture clash
Barbara Johnson was no ordinary Catholic. The Rev. Marcel Guarnizo was no ordinary priest. The two collided at a Gaithersburg church last month, creating a furor within their faith.
( by Michael S. Rosenwald and Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Scandal might mean "lost term" for D.C. Mayor Gray
The Sulaimon Brown affair has metastasized into a wide-ranging campaign finance scandal that threatens to paralyze District politics and government.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Obama's evolution: Behind the failed debt talks
The summer's effort at a "grand bargain" on the debt, described by White House officials as the most intense and consequential of Obama's presidency, not only illuminated pitfalls in the road he had taken during the previous three years but also directed him down a different, harder-edged, more overtly partisan path that is now defining his reelection campaign.
( by Peter Wallsten, Lori Montgomery and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Trio may help Senate Democrats
The Democrats' ability to hold their Senate majority may rest on three candidates who haven't run for office in more than a decade.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Romney doubles down in Illinois
Mitt Romney returned to Illinois Saturday night focused on attacking potential strongholds for Rick Santorum before Tuesday's Republican presidential primary.
( by Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Tea party muscle in member vs. member races
An incumbent vs. incumbent U.S. House primary in Illinois illustrates the difficulty for voters to determine who is truer to their idea of what the party should represent.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Highway bill sideswipes Little Tobacco
Tucked into an amendment to the federal highway bill is a paragraph that would probably shutter a small Ohio company that builds a do-it-yourself cigarette machine.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
A groom with cold feet is reluctant to walk away
Carolyn Hax says advises a man who just doesn't feel right about his upcoming wedding.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: Debbie Tang and Art Silpasuvan
When they met at a friend's wedding, she thought he was a nice guy, but it took her time to realize he was more than that.
(, The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 18
TV and radio listings: March 18
(, The Washington Post)
No. 2 DeMatha tops No. 1 Paul VI
After losing each of the teams' first three meetings this season, the Stags pull away in the second half for a 71-56 victory in the Alhambra tournament title game.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Kentucky overpowers Iowa State
The Wildcats leave eighth-seeded Iowa State shell-shocked after a 20-2 scoring blitz, turning a game that was tied early in the second half into a rout.
( by Eric Prisbell , The Washington Post)
Hoyas look to make cut
Georgetown's intricate offense could be key vs. an N.C. State team that likes to run. | WISE
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Marquette races past Murray State
The Golden Eagles are too much for the Racers in the round of 32.
( by Eric Prisbell , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
A soldier under emotional, financial strain
Exactly what caused Staff Sgt. Robert Bales to apparently kill 16 Afghan civilians may never be known with certainty.
( by Joby Warrick, Carol Morello and Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
Mexico's new middle class is taking over
The swelling ranks of the middle class in Mexico are crowding new Wal-Marts, driving Nissan sedans and maxing out their credit cards.
( by William Booth and Nick Miroff , The Washington Post)
Venezuelans flock to columnist for news on Chavez cancer
Nelson Bocaranda has revealed major developments in the president's ordeal, even as the government remains mostly silent.
( by Juan Forero in CARACAS, Venezuela , The Washington Post)
Europe looks beyond taxes to help debt
In most European countries, the main tactic for reducing deficits has been to cut expenditures.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
Sadr's militia hands over U.S. citizen
Identity of man released to U.N. officials in Iraq after a reported nine months captivity remains unclear.
( by Alice Fordham and Asaad Alazawi , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Giving Egypt's generals a pass
Why the Obama administration would be wrong to waive political conditions on aid
(, The Washington Post)
Our choices for D.C. Council
A slate of strong candidates who will fight corruption and provide good governance
(, The Washington Post)
How ignorance of civics undermines governance
(, The Washington Post)
Why Mr. Cuccinelli gets away with it
(, The Washington Post)
A missed classroom lesson
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
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