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U.S. disrupts airline bomb plot
President Obama was made aware of the threat in April, and the plot was stopped before any aircraft or passengers were in danger, U.S. officials said.
(By Greg Miller and Karen DeYoung)
Biden comments on same-sex marriage expose divisions
As more top officials in his administration speak out in favor of same-sex marriage, President Obama is facing increasing pressure to take sides in one of the most emotional and polarizing social policy debates of the modern era.
(By Peter Wallsten and Dan Eggen)
Omens for Obama in Europe's votes; recovery, reelection face threat
Anti-incumbent message in pair of elections carries risks for U.S. economy, president's prospects in November.
(By Scott Wilson)
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
European leaders showed little inclination to back down from demands for harsh spending cuts.
(By Michael Birnbaum)
Capitals give away Game 5
Short-handed after a double-minor with less than 30 second left, the Caps give up a goal with 6.6 seconds remaining in regulation and another Rangers power-play goal ends it early in overtime.
(By Katie Carrera)
NATION
The gangsters of Silicon Valley
OPINION | At this rate, the patent trolls may turn Silicon Valley into a rendition of 1930s Chicago.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
Study: 42 percent in U.S. will be obese in 2030
In 2030, 42 percent of American adults will be obese, and about one-quarter of that group will be severely obese, a condition that shortens life and incurs large medical expenses, a study predicts.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Abbott to pay $1.6B for illegally marketing drug
Settlement is second-largest payout in recent years resulting from enforcement against "misbranding."
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
House GOP wants more for Pentagon
House Republicans spelled out defense funding increases they are seeking above President Obama's request, including $1 billion more for Israeli anti-missile defense systems.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
U.S. disrupts airline bomb plot
President Obama was made aware of the threat in April, and the plot was stopped before any aircraft or passengers were in danger, U.S. officials said.
( by Greg Miller and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Woman charged with hit-and-run
A 32-year-old Fairfax woman was arrested Monday night and charged in death of a 21-year-old woman in what officials say was a road rage incident.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Metro brake parts failed from 'fatigue'
The agency says friction rings on two older rail cars wore out earlier than expected, with one cracking and another falling off in January.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
D.C. must pay four drivers $20,000
The group challenged their drunken driving convictions because of inaccurate and unreliable breath test results.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
Md. schools want funding restored
The heads of the Montgomery and Prince George's systems urged legislators to protect the spending.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)
Maryland hopes to break same-sex-marriage losing streak
Gay rights advocates are hopeful that Maryland voters could be among the first to break the losing streak by affirming same-sex marriage in a November vote.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Taking magnetic resonance imaging down to the nano scale
Jacob M. Taylor, a young physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has made pioneering scientific discoveries that in time could lead to significant advances in health care, communications, computing and technology.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Maryland hopes to break same-sex-marriage losing streak
Gay rights advocates are hopeful that Maryland voters could be among the first to break the losing streak by affirming same-sex marriage in a November vote.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Sale of D.C. health-care firm in works
D.C. Chartered Health Plan is weighing offers from buyers in an effort to retain $350 million in District government business.
( by Nikita Stewart and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Omens for Obama in Europe's votes; recovery, reelection face threat
Anti-incumbent message in pair of elections carries risks for U.S. economy, president's prospects in November.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Biden comments on same-sex marriage expose divisions
As more top officials in his administration speak out in favor of same-sex marriage, President Obama is facing increasing pressure to take sides in one of the most emotional and polarizing social policy debates of the modern era.
( by Peter Wallsten and Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Couple's emotionally destructive dance
Carolyn Hax's advice: Father should urge his angry son and daughter-in-law to explore individual counseling.
(, The Washington Post)
Harry's here — and, man, is this prince charming
But soft, the prince is here, not the tall, married one but the tall, single one, popping into Washington for less than 24 hours. Prince Harry unleashes his British charm on D.C.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Romain Virgo's 'The System' surprises
"The System" includes uncomplicated material, but what really defines Romain Virgo's sophomore project is its abundance of striking political tracks.
(, The Washington Post)
Little to cheer about
Black Cobain's "Cheers" mix tape is overly relaxed, a little dated and seemingly uninterested in memorable beats.
(, The Washington Post)
NBC preps for a few summer launches
COLUMN | Network has its eye on a few series it wants to air after the Summer Olympics in London end.
( by Lisa de Moraes , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Watching is the hardest part
Two weeks ago, Joel Ward was the toast of Washington. In Game 5, his penalty led to the Rangers' tying and winning goals.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: May 8
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals foster an unsettling identity
OPINION | With six seconds standing between them and a chance to close out the series on home ice, the Capitals again prove unable to seize upon success.
(, The Washington Post)
A special senior night
BOYS' SOCCER | Robinson senior Ryan Harmouche scores both goals in a 2-0 victory over No. 4 Herndon.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Capitals give away Game 5
Short-handed after a double-minor with less than 30 second left, the Caps give up a goal with 6.6 seconds remaining in regulation and another Rangers power-play goal ends it early in overtime.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
China expels al-Jazeera reporter
American journalist's expulsion forces the Qatar-based network to close its English language bureau in Beijing.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Clinton warns India on Iran
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in India's capital Monday with a clear message for the country's leaders: Cooperate with us on Iran.
( by Jia Lynn Yang and Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
Centrist Kadima party agrees to join Israeli coalition
Surprise deal ends plan for early elections and strengthens Netanyahu's already strong coalition.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
House GOP wants more for Pentagon
House Republicans spelled out defense funding increases they are seeking above President Obama's request, including $1 billion more for Israeli anti-missile defense systems.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
European leaders showed little inclination to back down from demands for harsh spending cuts.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Why you can't find an affordable house in Washington
Why you can't find an affordable house in Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)
Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Oracle wins partial victory in Google trial
A federal jury has found that Google infringed on Oracle patents.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Nielsen: Who's still using dumbphones?
The smartphone revolution is definitely here, but it's leaving some users behind.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Oracle Jury Finds Infringement, Can't Agree on 'Fair Use'
Google Inc., the largest Web-search provider, infringed copyrights for Oracle Corp.'s technology in developing Android software running on more than 300 million mobile devices, a federal jury said.
( by Karen Gullo Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Warren Buffett: Yahoo has a trust problem
Warren Buffet said that Yahoo chief executive Scott Thompson's "inadvertent error" explanation sounds odd
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
'Angry Birds' creator Rovio reportedly preparing itself for IPO
Company also announced today that its yearly revenue totaled around $106.3 million.
( by Aaron Souppouris | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
The real housing 'folly'
What rational people thought they "knew" was wrong.
(, The Washington Post)
Learning the presidency
Obama must embrace Johnson's politicking.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's marriage mess
His advisers scramble to clean up his 'evolution.'
(, The Washington Post)
Austerity defeated
But will Republicans get the message?
(, The Washington Post)
Europe after austerity's fall
An economic accord is unlikely to be so simple.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Madoff Sons' Wives Sued by Trustee Picard for $57.5 Million
( by Bill Rochelle Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
GAO: Taxpayers could turn $15.1 billion profit on AIG bailout
Taxpayers could make a profit of up to $15.1 billion on the emergency assistance extended to American International Group during the financial crisis, the GAO said Monday.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Crude oil prices drop
Weak economic data and high prices have dampened expectations for consumption as the summer driving season nears.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Larry Summers vs. the long-termers
As Summers sees it, inaction is not the best course, because the short run has a nasty tendency of becoming the long run.
(, The Washington Post)
Oracle wins partial victory in Google trial
A federal jury has found that Google infringed on Oracle patents.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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