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Dan Balz: A Mitt Romney victory but a long road ahead
Mitt Romney will need more nights like Tuesday to accelerate his victory march.
(By Dan Balz)
French police raid house in Toulouse for school shooting suspect
Elite police units exchange gunfire with an Islamic militant, 24, who claims to be linked with al-Qaeda.
(By Edward Cody)
As Justice Department investigates shooting of Florida teen, doubts arise about federal charges
The Justice Department is investigating the Trayvon Martin shooting case, but federal lawyers are debating whether they could even bring charges under federal civil rights laws.
(By Sari Horwitz)
Privacy can be tricky for politicians' kids
A news story that the White House sought to suppress became a news story anyway on Tuesday in an episode that underscores the difficulties of maintaining the privacy and security of President Obama's underage daughters in a digital world.
(By Paul Farhi)
'Hunger Games': A voracious appetite
The perverse dystopia of "The Hunger Games" is brought faithfully to life in Gary Ross's movie, which hews to the most important contours of Suzanne Collins's book, the first of a trilogy.
(By Ann Hornaday)
NATION
John Cowles Jr., Minneapolis publisher, dies at 82
John Cowles Jr., a third-generation media executive who drew national attention for his stewardship of two prominent newspapers and for his influence on the vibrant cultural scene of the Twin Cities, died March 17
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Breast cancer toll among black women fed in part by fear, silence
Black women are less likely than white women to develop breast cancer but more likely to die from it.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
Gamifying the digital love game
The game of dating isn't enough — at least not for online dating site Zoosk.
( by Heath Hooker | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
U.S. general suggests Afghan force should stay level after '12 drawdown
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Tuesday that, once a scheduled 23,000 U.S. troops are withdrawn by the end of September, he does not expect to consider additional drawdowns until next year.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
A history of e-mail
OPINION | A recent controversy over who invented e-mail has partially obscured a more collaborative and complex history.
( by Dave Crocker , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Silent march against anti-gay violence draws 600
The walk honored a friend whose jaw was shattered in a March 12 assault in Columbia Heights and victims of other assaults.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Washington's warmest winter on record
Winter is over and the results are in: The winter of 2011-12 was Washington's warmest on record.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Mike DeBonis: Ross focuses on future
COLUMN | More than the $202K he's ready to spend on his run for shadow senator, Pete Ross needs voters to forget his past felony.
(, The Washington Post)
William R. Charette, Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 79
William R. Charette, a Navy corpsman who received the Medal of Honor in the Korean War, died March 18.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
New TSA program aims to speed up security at Reagan National Airport
Pre-screened passengers gain access to a special lane and special procedures, such as keeping on their shoes and belts as they move through the security line.
( by Stefanie Dazio , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney wins Illinois GOP primary
The victory widened his delegate lead over Santorum and will likely provide a jolt of energy to his campaign.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
GOP House incumbent falls in Illinois
Ten-term Rep. Don Manzullo lost a tough campaign against freshman Rep. Adam Kinzinger after Democratic redistricting pushed them into the same district.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
A Mitt Romney victory but a long road ahead
Mitt Romney will need more nights like Tuesday to accelerate his victory march.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Mike DeBonis: Ross focuses on future
COLUMN | More than the $202K he's ready to spend on his run for shadow senator, Pete Ross needs voters to forget his past felony.
(, The Washington Post)
Santorum's blunt talk is proving troublesome
GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum's frankness and tactical moves have begun to work against him as the race expands.
( by Karen Tumulty and Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
'Hunger Games': A voracious appetite
The perverse dystopia of "The Hunger Games" is brought faithfully to life in Gary Ross's movie, which hews to the most important contours of Suzanne Collins's book, the first of a trilogy.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
How to see Ethan Bortnick perform
Ethan Bortnick, an 11 year-old piano prodigy, will play Strathmore on Friday
(, The Washington Post)
Headliner at Strathmore is just 11
Pianist Ethan Bortnick, age 11, is the youngest performer to headline a concert at Strathmore.
(, The Washington Post)
Privacy can be tricky for politicians' kids
A news story that the White House sought to suppress became a news story anyway on Tuesday in an episode that underscores the difficulties of maintaining the privacy and security of President Obama's underage daughters in a digital world.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Food for thought
"The Book Club Cookbook" offers food for thought from authors Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp.
( by Bonnie S. Benwick , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 21
(, The Washington Post)
Morgan, Leftwich support Woodson
NOTEBOOK | New Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan took in the girls city title game, which his alma mater, H.D. Woodson, won.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
H.D. Woodson prevails
The fifth-ranked Warriors force 27 turnovers against No. 2 Good Counsel to claim their third girls' City Title Game in five years.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Furman Bisher, sports columnist, dies
The dean of Southern sportswriters interviewed the elusive 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson. The Atlantan was 93.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Top-ranked Panthers capture City Title
Paul VI Catholic overcomes leading scorer Stanford Robinson's suspension to crown an unprecedented season in school history with a win over No. 7 Coolidge in the Abe Pollin City Title Game.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
French police raid house in Toulouse for school shooting suspect
Elite police units exchange gunfire with an Islamic militant, 24, who claims to be linked with al-Qaeda.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
At least 49 dead in Iraq attacks
Officials blame "resurgent" al-Qaeda in Iraq for spate of bombings that threaten security of Arab League summit.
( by Alice Fordham and Aziz Alwan , The Washington Post)
France launches manhunt for gunman
The prosecutor leading the investigation calls the gunman who killed seven people "extremely determined."
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
Russian bloggers sense threat
A criminal case brought against blogger Arkady Babchenko raises fears of Internet restrictions.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
U.S. general suggests Afghan force should stay level after '12 drawdown
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Tuesday that, once a scheduled 23,000 U.S. troops are withdrawn by the end of September, he does not expect to consider additional drawdowns until next year.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)
Jean Molesworth Kee on choosing the right paint color | Home Front
Architectural color consultant Jean Molesworth Kee joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Beer Madness, learning to like coffee and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
How to 'Mad Men' your home
HGTV's Vern Yip and the Post's Jura Koncius discuss how to give your home that 'Mad Men' style.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
New iPad reaches temperatures of around 116 degrees, Consumer Reports says
It found that Apple's latest tablet is 13 degrees warmer than the iPad 2.
(, The Washington Post)
New iPad: Is heat issue the new "antenna-gate"?
Apple Inc.'s new iPad runs "significantly hotter" than the earlier model when conducting processor-intensive tasks such as playing graphics-heavy games, according to Consumer Reports, which tested the device.
( by Sarah Frier and Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Breaking down the $375.10 it cost Apple to produce the iPad
The new iPad costs about $364.35 for its bill of materials, according to a teardown analysis by IHS iSuppli.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Windows 8 may have October launch date
Some are surprised that Microsoft is waiting that long.
(, The Washington Post)
New iPad: CR says tablet runs hot
The new iPad runs about 13 degrees hotter than its predecessor.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Paul Ryan's dangerous budget
His vagueness can't hide draconian cuts.
(, The Washington Post)
Progress in Afghanistan
But the president can do more.
(, The Washington Post)
Trayvon Martin's death
Will Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law shield George Zimmerman from charges?
(, The Washington Post)
Reverse Robin Hood
Paul Ryan's budget helps the poor by hurting them.
(, The Washington Post)
116 billion reasons for a mandate
Why the insured should clamor to keep it.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
New iPad reaches temperatures of around 116 degrees, Consumer Reports says
It found that Apple's latest tablet is 13 degrees warmer than the iPad 2.
(, The Washington Post)
New iPad: Is heat issue the new "antenna-gate"?
Apple Inc.'s new iPad runs "significantly hotter" than the earlier model when conducting processor-intensive tasks such as playing graphics-heavy games, according to Consumer Reports, which tested the device.
( by Sarah Frier and Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
On unemployment, is Bernanke aggressive enough?
A debate is raging over whether Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke should become more aggressive about reducing joblessness or continue a more restrained approach.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
With spending plan, House GOP renews budget clash with Obama
House Republicans renewed their commitment to targeting Medicare and other programs for cuts with a $3.5 trillion spending plan that would slash taxes for corporations and the wealthy.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
The Color of Money: Help for some struggling taxpayers
This tax season, the IRS is offering relief for the unemployed and small-business owners through its Fresh Start initiative.
(, The Washington Post)
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