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Chen leaves hospital, headed for U.S.
Blind legal activist is rushed from a Beijing hospital to airport ahead of a flight to an uncertain new life in the United States.
(By Keith Richburg and William Wan)
Surge by big-spending super PACs
Conservative interest groups are outspending their liberal opponents by 4 to 1 and have put more than $20 million into congressional races so far this year.
(By Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam)
Obama welcomes France's Hollande
President Francois Hollande said he was committed to providing assistance to Afghan security but in a different way.
(By David Nakamura)
Obama campaign begins national effort to counter voter ID laws
Advisers say rules threaten his chances in election by limiting turnout of young, minority voters.
(By Amy Gardner)
Facebook debut marred
Technical glitches and chaotic trading marred the stock debut of Facebook on Friday, disappointing investors and company officials who had planned for a festive first day of trading.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
NATION
EPA says mining in Alaska bay will harm salmon
Habitat would suffer from operations in Bristol Bay, an EPA analysis says, but it hasn't decided whether to block a proposed mine.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
China using economic strength to build up military, Pentagon report says
Buildup partly to take on a bigger global role, but its main focus on weapons that would be used in a conflict over Taiwan.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
House approves defense spending bill despite veto threat from White House
Bill totaling $642.5 billion in spending for the next fiscal year would also limit Obama's authority.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
CDC recommends hepatitis C tests for all baby boomers
The federal government called for all baby boomers to be tested for hepatitis C, which kills more Americans each year than AIDS and is the leading reason for liver transplants.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
U.N. nuclear chief to visit Tehran
IAEA leader Amano plans previously unscheduled visit to Iran as diplomats stake out positions ahead of key nuclear talks in Baghdad.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
McDonnell signs voter ID bills
To help voters comply with the new laws, he orders officials to issue new cards to everyone registered.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Conviction in D.C. credit card thefts
D.C. pickpocket Winston Jackson, 49, was judged guilty of 23 charges in lifting women's purses and wallets.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
When average is great
Normal temperatures make a great day in Washington.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Georgetown, George Washington draw commencement controversies
Protests against Sebelius, Slim, show universities' choice of graduation speaker can be fraught with political risks.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
Angling to get kids outdoors
A program teams novice youngsters and experienced fishermen to increase kids' appreciation of nature.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
McDonnell signs voter ID bills
To help voters comply with the new laws, he orders officials to issue new cards to everyone registered.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Four Energy Dept. contractors' per diem costs, bonuses inflated for years
Overpayments intended for hardships while away from home cost taxpayers $1.8 million.
( by Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
Obama campaign begins national effort to counter voter ID laws
Advisers say rules threaten his chances in election by limiting turnout of young, minority voters.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Surge by big-spending super PACs
Conservative interest groups are outspending their liberal opponents by 4 to 1 and have put more than $20 million into congressional races so far this year.
( by Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
Top D.C. officials earmark millions in development for their home wards
Mayor Gray and Council Chairman Brown have added $6.5M for Ward 7 to the city's budget.
( by Mike DeBonis and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Mom vs. girlfriend
Carolyn Hax's advice: A guy ignores his mother's hurtful comments about his girlfriend. There's three routes the girlfriend can take.
(, The Washington Post)
Music: Peter Serkin and Shanghai Quartet
Musicians showed emotive firepower in premiere of Bright Sheng's Dance Capriccio for Piano and String Quartet at the Freer.
( by Joe Banno , The Washington Post)
Turning up the heat on Fojol Bros. food trucks
Facebook campaign takes aim at purveyor of ethnic foods that serves up parodies along with its dishes.
( by Tim Carman , The Washington Post)
Theater: Mansaku-no-Kai Kyogen Company
The formality is high and the comedy is low in the three short plays from the Japanese troupe in a brief run of deeply traditional performances at the Kennedy Center.
( by Nelson Pressley Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Don't cry for him, Argentina
Daniel Manzoni has long shared his passion for his native land as head of the annual Argentine Festival.
( by David Montgomery , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 19
(, The Washington Post)
South River triumphs in 2nd overtime
BOYS' LACROSSE | Junior Ben Chisolm scores six goals as No. 6 South River defeats Bel Air in double-overtime, 10-9. | Photos
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Potomac School wins title
BASEBALL | The Potomac School holds off Sidwell Friends to win the MAC championship, 8-5.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
2012 Mystics roster
An in-depth look at who will suit up for Washington in its 2012 campaign.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Orioles strike first blow at Nats Park
Baltimore has the last word as Nick Markakis's 11th-inning home run is the difference in an offensively challenged clash before 36,680 in Washington.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Chen leaves hospital, headed for U.S.
Blind legal activist is rushed from a Beijing hospital to airport ahead of a flight to an uncertain new life in the United States.
( by Keith Richburg and William Wan , The Washington Post)
Chinese communist leaders denounce U.S. values but send students abroad
Questions about who pays for study in America are fueling perceptions that China's ruling Community Party is corrupt.
( by Andrew Higgins and Maureen Fan , The Washington Post)
China using economic strength to build up military, Pentagon report says
Buildup partly to take on a bigger global role, but its main focus on weapons that would be used in a conflict over Taiwan.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
House approves defense spending bill despite veto threat from White House
Bill totaling $642.5 billion in spending for the next fiscal year would also limit Obama's authority.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Egypt's rulers to redraw president's powers on eve of historic election
Lack of a defined power structure has cast pall over next week's vote, but generals' intent is unclear.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: The 15th anniversary chat (Friday, May 18)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and celebrates the 15th anniversary of her column.
(, vForum)
A Meeting of the Medical Minds
Cancer doctors collaborate on treatment and clinical trials
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
What's new in TV for next fall: Lisa de Moraes Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discusses all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook debut marred
Technical glitches and chaotic trading marred the stock debut of Facebook on Friday, disappointing investors and company officials who had planned for a festive first day of trading.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft announces return of its buy a PC, get a free Xbox 360 deal
Deal is for students and starts May 20.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
SEC will probe Nasdaq glitches, Facebook closes slightly above IPO open
Facebook's underwriters reportedly stepped in to keep the company's stock from going negative during Friday's initial public offering.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook shares back up after rocky morning
Facebook shares are back up after falling back to a break-even $38 per share.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook IPO hits Nasdaq hiccup
Trades on Facebook's IPO were delayed by a half-hour.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
White like him
Mitt Romney has a big blind spot.
(, The Washington Post)
Manufacturing makes a comeback
The Brookings "How We're Doing" index shows improving numbers.
( by Martin Neil Baily and Bruce Katz , The Washington Post)
Is The Post anti-Catholic?
Some readers think the coverage says so.
(, The Washington Post)
Government looting
Why the Justice Dept. is suing a hotel.
(, The Washington Post)
China's power struggle
The greatest internal crisis since Tiananmen.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Facebook debut marred
Technical glitches and chaotic trading marred the stock debut of Facebook on Friday, disappointing investors and company officials who had planned for a festive first day of trading.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft announces return of its buy a PC, get a free Xbox 360 deal
Deal is for students and starts May 20.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
SEC will probe Nasdaq glitches, Facebook closes slightly above IPO open
Facebook's underwriters reportedly stepped in to keep the company's stock from going negative during Friday's initial public offering.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
An accidental CEO comes out on top
Janet Amirault recovered from a stroke to become one of the top business owners in Maryland.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Area unemployment mixed in April
Unemployment levels in April fell in the District, increased slightly in Maryland and remained steady in Virginia.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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