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Chen crisis required delicate dance of diplomacy
Senior Obama administration officials describe extensively for the first time their dealings with the Chinese — how they struck the first deal only to have it fall apart, and how the negotiations almost collapsed again.
(By William Wan)
Chen arrives in the U.S.
The blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who had been at the center of a diplomatic row between the U.S. and Chinese governments, completed a four-week journey from confinement in a rural Chinese village to the freedom of New York, arriving Saturday night after a flight from Beijing with his wife and two children.
(By Steven Mufson, Colum Lynch and Keith B. Richburg)
Trayvon Martin case 911 call: Two experts reach two very different conclusions
A pair of experts approached by The Post reach very different conclusions about what can be determined from a poor-quality recording of the last 45 seconds of Trayvon Martin's life.
(By Stephanie McCrummen and Sari Horwitz)
First lady's strategy: Avoiding hot issues
Michelle Obama has carved out a distinct role in President Obama's reelection campaign and in the country as innocuous cheerleader, steering clear of the tough, hot-button issues.
(By Krissah Thompson)
Transgender at 5
To some, the idea of labeling young children as transgender is shocking. But to a growing number of parents and psychiatrists, it makes perfect sense.
(By Petula Dvorak)
NATION
Medicare quality ratings for private plans questioned by critics
As the federal government pumps billions of bonus dollars into private Medicare health plans to encourage better care, critics question whether the $8 billion-plus program is mostly rewarding mediocre patient quality.
( by Marilyn Werber Serafini | Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)
Chen crisis required delicate dance of diplomacy
Senior Obama administration officials describe extensively for the first time their dealings with the Chinese — how they struck the first deal only to have it fall apart, and how the negotiations almost collapsed again.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Trayvon Martin case 911 call: Two experts reach two very different conclusions
A pair of experts approached by The Post reach very different conclusions about what can be determined from a poor-quality recording of the last 45 seconds of Trayvon Martin's life.
( by Stephanie McCrummen and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Substituting prizes for drug patents
The "radical" idea of awarding prizes instead of patents for new AIDS drugs is gaining traction among economists — and the support of a lone U.S. senator.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
High School Challenge methodology
Here's how we built the High School Challenge rankings.
(, The Washington Post)
Two teens charged in Rockville shooting
The Rockville youths, ages 16 and 17, were charged as adults. Two people were wounded, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
( by Maria Glod , The Washington Post)
The call that plays to the wounded heart
Marking the 150 anniversary of its composition, the haunting notes of taps were played by hundreds of buglers and trumpeters across Arlington National Cemetery.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)
Md. man charged in 2 sexual assaults
Police arrested a 24-year-old Hyattsville man in connection with two sexual assaults in the Hyattsville-Mount Rainier area.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Three NATO protesters face terrorism charges as global summit nears kickoff
Three protesters arrested in a police raid face domestic terrorism charges as NATO summit nears. The Chicago mayor's house is also picketed as protests continue.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
G-8 leaders agree on more spending to boost Europe's economy
At Camp David summit, leaders shift away from idea that strict fiscal austerity is the surest way to recovery.
( by David Nakamura and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
First lady's strategy: Avoiding hot issues
Michelle Obama has carved out a distinct role in President Obama's reelection campaign and in the country as innocuous cheerleader, steering clear of the tough, hot-button issues.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
The missing issue in the presidential campaign
Big issues are on the table, but will the election do anything to relieve Washington's dysfunction?
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Graduating together, celebrating separately
She wants their families to celebrate together; he wants to please his mother and keep his family's celebration separate from his girlfriend's party.
(, The Washington Post)
Student Oscar winners announced
The American Film Institute, American University, USC, UCLA, NYU and Columbia are among the schools that will be represented at the 2012 Student Academy Awards ceremony June 9.
( by Steve Pond , Reuters)
Trends and Neighbors
Style Invitational contest Week 972: From a list of recent "trending topics," joke about how any two are alike or different.
(, The Washington Post)
On Sale: Treat closing, spring deals
The week of May 20: Urban Country, Treat and Meadows Farms sales.
(, The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 20
TV and radio listings: May 20
(, The Washington Post)
Orioles tee off early on Detwiler
Starter Ross Detwiler struggles over five innings, allowing a pair of two-run home runs as the Nats rally from a 6-0 deficit only to fall at home.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
New year, same Mystics mistakes
Despite a revamped roster full of veterans, the Mystics drop a mistake-filled season opener to the Sky.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
De Rosario carries United to victory
Dwayne De Rosario continues his scoring renaissance with a pair of first-half goals as D.C. United rolls to its fifth win in seven matches.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Crozier impresses, but DeMatha wins
TRACK AND FIELD | Gonzaga's Mike Crozier earns top honors at WCAC meet, but DeMatha wins team crown.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Chen arrives in the U.S.
The blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who had been at the center of a diplomatic row between the U.S. and Chinese governments, completed a four-week journey from confinement in a rural Chinese village to the freedom of New York, arriving Saturday night after a flight from Beijing with his wife and two children.
( by Steven Mufson, Colum Lynch and Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Chen crisis required delicate dance of diplomacy
Senior Obama administration officials describe extensively for the first time their dealings with the Chinese — how they struck the first deal only to have it fall apart, and how the negotiations almost collapsed again.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
For Egypt, an unusual presidential campaign: No one knows who will win
Contrived elections that ensured landslide victories for Mubarak are swept away with the revolution.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Olympic torch relay begins in Britain
The flame's trip will end July 27 when a final torchbearer lights a caldron to open the 2012 Summer Games.
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
U.S., allies plan to secure Syrian chemical arsenal
Seven countries, including Middle East allies, are involved in contingency planning with eye toward rapid intervention to prevent plundering of chemical arsenal.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Wall St. winner's streak ends in D.C.
How Philip Falcone lost his inside-the-Beltway battle to create a wireless rival to AT&T and Verizon.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
A viable clean-energy bill at last?
A thoughtful proposal emerges in the Senate.
(, The Washington Post)
Jim Graham and Banneker
Metro's agency moves forward with a necessary investigation.
(, The Washington Post)
Sending arms to South Sudan would escalate conflict
(, The Washington Post)
Stealing home is the best revenge
(, The Washington Post)
The Palestinians question Israel's commitment
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Futures & options
(, The Washington Post)
Wall St. winner's streak ends in D.C.
How Philip Falcone lost his inside-the-Beltway battle to create a wireless rival to AT&T and Verizon.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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