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Greek deadlock heightens Europe fears
The political stalemate in Greece and a regional economic decline pose fresh risks at a time when other nations may be less able to respond.
(By Howard Schneider and Anthony Faiola)
Clemens jurors seek clarity through questions
In the Roger Clemens trial, jurors are asking questions in court — providing a rare and real-time window into the thought process of the 15 District residents sitting in judgment of one of baseball's biggest legends.
(By Del Quentin Wilber and Ann E. Marimow)
Mexico's leading presidential candidate is handsome, popular and a mystery
A victory by Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico's presidential election would put the country back in the hands of the party that governed for 71 years.
(By Nick Miroff and William Booth)
Bain Capital enters presidential race
The Obama campaign launched an attack against Mitt Romney's business experience at Bain Capital on Monday, marking the beginning of what is almost certain to be a defining debate in the presidential campaign.
(By Amy Gardner and Philip Rucker)
David Rubenstein went from blue-collar Baltimore to billionaire D.C. philanthropist
David Rubenstein, a co-founder and the public face of the Carlyle Group, spends his free time and money on missions such as repairing the Washington Monument after an earthquake and rescuing the Magna Carta from the auction block for the National Archives.
(By David Montgomery)
NATION
Group calls Potomac nation's most endangered river
Nutrient and sediment pollution will only get worse if Clean Water Act regulations are rolled back, report says.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Afghanistan commander eyed for promotion
A planned promotion to head the U.S. European Command will allow Gen. Allen to remain deeply involved in Afghanistan policy and work with NATO allies.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Biodiversity may hamper allergies
A study finds that people from environments rich in biodiversity are less likely to develop allergies.
( by Rachel Nuwer , The Washington Post)
Dogs' yawns may show a tie to humans
Dogs yawn when they hear people yawn, which suggests that canines may empathize with humans.
( by Zuberoa Marcos , The Washington Post)
Soup has many nutritional benefits
Consumer Reports: Soup has many benefits, but it can be a problem if it has too much salt.
( by Consumer Reports , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Federal Faces: H. Allen Dobbs
H. Allen Dobbs coordinates the U.S. medical response to disasters.
( , The Washington Post)
Md. inmates, motorist are injured
Md. inmates working on a road crew were injured in a crash on Route 40.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council chief's budget stresses affordable housing
Kwame R. Brown rejects higher taxes and fees in next year's D.C. budget but plans more than $20 million for affordable housing and millions on fixing middle schools.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Prosecutors defend '84 murder verdict
Prosecutors urge judge not to overturn convictions of 8 men jailed for killing a woman in D.C.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
McNamee takes the stand
Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens's chief accuser, took the witness stand and gave a detailed account of his involvement with the star pitcher.
( by Del Quentin Wilber and Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Federal Faces: H. Allen Dobbs
H. Allen Dobbs coordinates the U.S. medical response to disasters.
( , The Washington Post)
Coordinating the U.S. medical response to disasters
As the chief medical officer of the National Disaster Medical System, Dr. H. Allen Dobbs instituted major reforms that have improved care for victims of man-made and natural disasters.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council chief's budget stresses affordable housing
Kwame R. Brown rejects higher taxes and fees in next year's D.C. budget but plans more than $20 million for affordable housing and millions on fixing middle schools.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Ron Paul's latest strategy
The GOP presidential candidate will stop spending money on upcoming primary races but will still seek delegates.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
USDA to mark 150 years
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to celebrate 150 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation that created the agency amid the Civil War.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
What the traveling dad can do
More advice, including Skype parenting, for the father of preschoolers who travels two weeks per month.
(, The Washington Post)
Fox touts fall lineup
Fox picks fall trifecta: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Mindy Kaling.
(, The Washington Post)
David Rubenstein went from blue-collar Baltimore to billionaire D.C. philanthropist
David Rubenstein, a co-founder and the public face of the Carlyle Group, spends his free time and money on missions such as repairing the Washington Monument after an earthquake and rescuing the Magna Carta from the auction block for the National Archives.
( by David Montgomery in NEW YORK , The Washington Post)
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(, The Washington Post)
Beach House's stately 'Bloom'
Baltimore duo's sumptuous new album is stuffed with songs for us to luxuriate in.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Visiting Yankees top O's again
Mark Teixeira's homer in the seventh helps New York maintain its mastery of the Orioles in Baltimore.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings, May 15
(, The Washington Post)
Churchill boys, girls advance to finals
LACROSSE | Matt Leonard scores five goals to power Churchill into the Maryland 4A/3A West final.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Harper's homer helps lift Nats
Bryce Harper hits his first career home run to help the Nats overcome an injury to catcher Sandy Leon, and Washington hangs on in the ninth to top San Diego.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Hunter's exit complicates Caps' offseason
The Capitals are searching for a replacement for Dale Hunter, who resigned as coach after less than six months on the job.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Afghanistan commander eyed for promotion
A planned promotion to head the U.S. European Command will allow Gen. Allen to remain deeply involved in Afghanistan policy and work with NATO allies.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Palestinian prisoners end hunger strike following deal with Israel
Israeli and Palestinian officials announced that more than 1,600 Palestinian prisoners had agreed to end a nearly month-long hunger strike in exchange for concessions by Israel.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
CIA drone strikes in Pakistan lead to lawsuits over civilian deaths
Two cases raise an uncomfortable point for the Pakistani government: Despite three resolutions by Parliament calling for a halt to the drone attacks, they have not only continued but escalated.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
7 dead in Afghan bombing
Suicide blast inside pharmacy was latest in a spate of attacks targeting both civilians and foreign troops.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Mexico's leading presidential candidate is handsome, popular and a mystery
A victory by Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico's presidential election would put the country back in the hands of the party that governed for 71 years.
( by Nick Miroff and William Booth in ATLACOMULCO, Mexico , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Washington Capitals after Dale Hunter: What's Next?
Reporters Katie Carrera and Tarik El-Bashir discuss the Washington Capitals' future after playoff elimination and coach Dale Hunter's decision to not return in a live Q&A with readers.
(, vForum)
Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the 2012 Spring Dining Guide
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
(, vForum)
Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
(, vForum)
Five myths about gay marriage
Jonathan Rauch discussed fact and fiction behind gay marriage.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
LightSquared files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Company that planned to create a wireless network using satellites lost support of the FCC, then lost the faith of many of its investors.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Facebook critics become more vocal as IPO nears
Washington Post staff writer Hayley Tsukayama reports that after a week on the road, "naysayers are certainly coming out of the woodwork.
(, The Washington Post)
Facebook set to close books, report says
Facebook is reportedly on track to hit the market on Friday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple iPad now 'WiFi + Cellular'
Apple has changed its branding in Britain and Australia because of complaints about the use of the terminology 4G.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Ex-Yahoo chief reportedly has cancer
A Wall Street Journal report says Thompson did not want his illness made public, and that his illness may also have contributed to his decision to step down.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
A chance for Ukraine
A natural-gas deal could help liberate Ukrainians from Putinism.
(, The Washington Post)
Special election: Tim Day for Ward 5
He deserves a seat on the D.C. Council.
(, The Washington Post)
Overseeing dangerous skies
FAA whistleblowers must be heeded.
(, The Washington Post)
The first woman president
Barack Obama, ladies' man.
(, The Washington Post)
Pacifying New York
"Stop and frisk" has been effective yet disturbing.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Act, learn, build: Lessons small business owners should take from serial entrepreneurs
Business owners often manage their companies under the notion that the future will closely resemble the past. It's time to ditch that logic.
( by Leonard A. Schlesinger, Charles F. Kiefer and Paul B. Brown , The Washington Post)
Budget time bomb sends shivers across economy
Business and civic leaders are bracing for potentially disastrous tax hikes and spending cuts after the November election.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Facebook plans to raise IPO price range
Facebook plans to raise the price range for its initial public offering to $34 to $38 a share, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
( by Brian Womack , Bloomberg)
How the JPMorgan trade happened and what it means
JPMorgan's losses are something you might be angry about, or smug about, but they're not something you should be worried about.
( by Ezra Klein , The Washington Post)
LightSquared files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Company that planned to create a wireless network using satellites lost support of the FCC, then lost the faith of many of its investors.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
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