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Chinese activist Chen surrounded by police at hospital
U.S. defends its pact to free the blind dissident from embassy protection, but his lawyer says the activist fears for his safety.
(By Keith B. Richburg, Jia Lynn Yang and Steven Mufson)
Chinese dissident's fate in limbo as diplomatic deal appears to fray
The drama that began when blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from house arrest and made his way toward the U.S. Embassy in China culminated in confusion.
(By Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson)
In Tunisia, a rift over free speech
Tunisia is struggling with the balance between Islamic and Western values a year after its revolution.
(By Marc Fisher)
Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' fetches record $119.9 million at NYC auction
NEW YORK — One of the art world's most recognizable images — Edvard Munch's "The Scream" — sold for a record $119,922,500 at auction in New York City.
(By Associated Press)
Capitals succumb in three overtimes
Marian Gaborik nets the game-winner for the Rangers 14:41 into the third OT as the Capitals miss several golden opportunities to end it and fall into a 2-1 series deficit.
(By Katie Carrera)
NATION
Defense procurement problems won't go away
Walter Pincus looks at the entrenched problems with procurement for the Department of Defense.
(, The Washington Post)
Chinese dissident's fate in limbo as diplomatic deal appears to fray
The drama that began when blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from house arrest and made his way toward the U.S. Embassy in China culminated in confusion.
( by Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
One of two controversial 'bird flu' papers is published
One of two studies on lab-engineered bird flu is published in the journal Nature, after the federal advisory board that had initially asked for publication to be delayed dropped its objections.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
SpaceX launch is delayed again
The commercial space company said there are software issues on its Dragon spacecraft, which is designed to carry supplies to the international space station.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
'Still publishing America's worst nightmare'
Inspire, al-Qaeda's English-language magazine, says it will continue despite the deaths of its founders, including Anwar al-Awlaki.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
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METRO
D.C. wellness calendar, May 3-10
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. community calendar
Concerts, exhibits, film screenings and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
Rapes shake Hyattsville area
Since January, six females have been attacked on or near the Northwest Branch trail, with four raped.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
A chance to start at the top
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch looks at jobs in the Senior Executive Service.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Schools a priority, newly elected Manassas officials say
New Manassas officials Ian Lovejoy and Ilka Chavez say schools are the top issue after election.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
A chance to start at the top
Federal jobs expert Derrick T. Dortch looks at jobs in the Senior Executive Service.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)
Sticker shock on Afghanistan
Al Kamen's In the Loop reviews the new report on progress in Afghanistan, which cost more than $1,600 a page.
(, The Washington Post)
Schools a priority, newly elected Manassas officials say
New Manassas officials Ian Lovejoy and Ilka Chavez say schools are the top issue after election.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Obama plan would ease rules on weapons exports
The Obama administration is debating a plan that would ease restrictions on U.S. firearms exports.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Extension of D.C. bar hours defeated
The D.C. Council committee's decision leaves a $3.2 million hole in the next year's budget.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hair-trigger temper
He doesn't know how to handle frustration but expects her to deal with his bad moods.
(, The Washington Post)
Ambition. Gratitude. It's all in indie band fun.
With the unexpected success of "We Are Young," the band has found itself much busier on the road, cramming radio spots and TV appearances into the gaps of a chain of previously booked club dates — a last hurrah for the loyal fans who have been seeing the group in small venues since it formed in 2008.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
China case puts focus on activist
Bob Fu, founder of nonprofit China Aid, helped Chen Guangcheng escape to U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
'Luck' still not living up to name
Cost of cancellation to parent company Time Warner was $35M, according to earnings report.
(, The Washington Post)
Options expand for gluten-free beer drinkers
Beers made to be safe for people with gluten intolerance used to finish with a cidery twang. But developments are making differences less detectable.
( by Greg Kitsock , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Davis named West Potomac coach
West Potomac hired Jeremiah Davis as its new head football coach, replacing Eric Henderson, whose contract was not renewed.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Earthquakes rumble past United
Short-handed on defense because of injuries, United yields five goals for the first time since September 2008 in falling, 5-3, to San Jose.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
OPINION | A hard day's night ends in disappointment
The Washington Capitals play the third-longest playoff game in franchise history and feel the sting of losing — if they could feel anything at all after nearly 115 minutes of hockey.
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals succumb in three overtimes
Marian Gaborik nets the game-winner for the Rangers 14:41 into the third OT as the Capitals miss several golden opportunities to end it and fall into a 2-1 series deficit.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Desmond ends Nats' skid with blast
Ian Desmond blasts a two-run game-winning home run in the ninth while Bryce Harper goes 3 for 4 with an RBI as Washington snaps a five-game losinig streak.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Britain holds local elections today
Prime minister's Conservative party braced for losses nationwide in response to scandals, missteps
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
Chen wants to fly out with Clinton
A day after moving from the U.S. Embassy to a Beijing hospital, the blind Chinese activist has a change of heart.
( by Keith Richburg and Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Chinese activist Chen surrounded by police at hospital
U.S. defends its pact to free the blind dissident from embassy protection, but his lawyer says the activist fears for his safety.
( by Keith B. Richburg, Jia Lynn Yang and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Defense procurement problems won't go away
Walter Pincus looks at the entrenched problems with procurement for the Department of Defense.
(, The Washington Post)
Chinese dissident's fate in limbo as diplomatic deal appears to fray
The drama that began when blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from house arrest and made his way toward the U.S. Embassy in China culminated in confusion.
( by Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Home Front: Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza chat about chain store decor
Home Front: Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza chat about chain store decor
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Ballpark food, red wine vinegar, C-CAP and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Blackberry 10: Can the device retain its loyal following without a keyboard?
Welcome to BlackBerry 10 — the next version of the company's mobile operating system just unveiled at BlackBerry World, a huge gathering the Canadian phone-maker holds every year in Florida.
(, The Washington Post)
Apple loses top spot in computer shipments
HP regains its top spot as iPad sales fade after the holidays.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Gree acquires mobile game maker Funzio for $210M
Funzio has the rare distinction of having three games that have all garnered big audiences.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Nokia files patent suits
Finnish company is suing over 45 patents that deal with a variety of cellphone technologies.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
$99 Xbox console with Kinect may launch next week, but there's a catch
The software giant will offer the 4GB console with a Kinect sensor, subsidized with a monthly cost of $15.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
Chaotic to the end
Newt Gingrich quits his presidential quest.
(, The Washington Post)
Don't leave Chen in limbo
U.S. is now responsible for Chinese dissident.
(, The Washington Post)
McDonnell's voter-ID test
Will he ire Virginia Republicans or disenfranchise thousands?
(, The Washington Post)
Living well with Down
The story of my son, who turns 40 this week.
(, The Washington Post)
Our deeply divided nation
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
The perks and perils of telecommuting
How to ensure employees actually work when they work from home
( by Barbara DeGray , The Washington Post)
Local unemployment steady in March
The region's rate stayed at 5.5 percent, but losses in professional and business services have some analysts worried.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Food-safety rules in limbo
Consumer and industry groups, baffled by delays to food-safety rules, ask administration to act.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Fed regulator: Bank reforms losing steam
A top federal banking regulator said that reforms begun after the financial crisis are far from complete and that the energy behind the effort may be fading.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Spain's unemployment prompts workers to look elsewhere
The European economic crisis has generated record unemployment — and the rates are still rising.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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