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Informant helped CIA foil al-Qaeda bomb plot
Also assisted by counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, agency tracked bomb for weeks, killed suspected plotters.
(By Greg Miller)
Bombmaker represents CIA's worst fears
Saudi native is seen as an ingenious terrorist determined to attack America.
(By Sudarsan Raghavan and Peter Finn)
N.C. approves same-sex marriage ban
Voters approved a constitutional ban on gay nuptials, dealing a setback to a gay rights movement that has enjoyed significant momentum in recent years.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar)
Sen. Lugar loses primary bid to keep seat
Republican Sen. Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, a 35-year veteran of the Senate, lost his bid for reelection after a conservative backlash inside the GOP denied him his party's nomination.
(By Paul Kane)
Tom Barrett wins Wisconsin primary
The Milwaukee mayor will face off against Gov. Scott Walker (R) in next month's recall election.
(By Rachel Weiner)
NATION
As U.S.-Taliban talks stall, hope for political solution dims
U.S.-Taliban talks have been stalled for months, deflating Obama administration hopes that progress toward a political solution to the Afghan war would be well underway this spring.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Drugmakers' ties to advocacy groups probed
Saying drug companies may be partly responsible for an epidemic in painkiller deaths, Sens. Baucus and Grassley ask for evidence of financial support to advocacy groups and influence on medical guidelines for prescribing opioids.
( by Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber | ProPublica , The Washington Post)
Another tool in fight against pollution
The government offers $33M to help farmers and ranchers stop polluted runoff from gushing into 157 watersheds.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Hire the worlds' best talent
In the global hunt for talent, don't get hung up on geography, argues oDesk's Gary Stewart.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Informant helped CIA foil al-Qaeda bomb plot
Also assisted by counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, agency tracked bomb for weeks, killed suspected plotters.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Study: Thousands of kids need more help from D.C. mental health services
The Children's Law Center report also says the system relies too heavily on institutionalizing and medicating those who do receive care.
( by Justin Moyer , The Washington Post)
Police: Driver's death was accident
A woman charged with hit-and-run in Fairfax County unintentionally struck the 21-year-old victim after a verbal altercation, police say.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Motorist shot in Pr. George's County
A motorist was shot in Prince George's County by someone in another car, police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Va. man jumps on cars after I-66 crash
Corbin G. Shannon, 21, of Oakton, will face charges of reckless driving, destruction of property and two other counts. Westbound lanes were blocked for 30 minutes.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Calvert schools kick out second-grader
Parents say officials' effort to boot out-of-county students removes the child without due process.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
N.C. approves same-sex marriage ban
Voters approved a constitutional ban on gay nuptials, dealing a setback to a gay rights movement that has enjoyed significant momentum in recent years.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Milwaukee mayor wins Wisconsin recall primary
Mayor Tom Barrett benefited from higher name recognition and political establishment support in the brief campaign. He effectively made the case that he would be a stronger candidate to take on the polarizing governor.
( by Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)
Sen. Lugar loses primary bid to keep seat
Republican Sen. Richard G. Lugar of Indiana, a 35-year veteran of the Senate, lost his bid for reelection after a conservative backlash inside the GOP denied him his party's nomination.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Relief from a month of scandals
Cabinet members participated in a forum to observe Public Service Recognition Week, which provides a relief in May from the embarrassments of Federal Employee Scandal Month, which was April.
( by Joe Davidson , The Washington Post)
Alexandria okays budget, same tax rate
The average city homeowner still will be paying $52 more because of higher property values.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Daughter driven away by mom's issues
A father wonders how he can help his daughter deal with his ex-wife, who might be bipolar but refuses to seek treatment.
(, The Washington Post)
Backstage: 'The Bacchae' at WSC Avant Bard
Composer Mariano Vales combines African, Brazilian, tango and alt rock music to strike the right note of passion and violence in the Greek tragedy.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Maurice Sendak: Into the wild, and beyond
Maurice Sendak's children's books were miniature masterpieces, and "Where the Wild Things Are" may well be readers' favorite picture book of the past 50 years.
( by Michael Dirda Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
NBC to unveil '1600 Penn'
Network adds to series of shows about dysfunctional Washington. This one focuses on the first family.
(, The Washington Post)
Mothers of substance and sustenance
We salute seven women who have had a long-lasting impact on America's culinary DNA.
( by Washington Post staff Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 9
(, The Washington Post)
Hamilton hits four home runs
Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton becomes the 16th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game as the Rangers pound the Orioles.
( by Eduardo A. Encina Baltimore Sun , The Washington Post)
Rodriguez implodes, Pirates stun Nats
Pittsburgh ruins Washington's perfect ninth-inning script as Rod Barajas hits a walk-off two-run home run off of unraveling closer Henry Rodriguez.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Konner leads B-CC to title
GYMNASTICS | Julia Konner wins all four individual events and the all-around title in the Montgomery County championships.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
McNamara's run reaches WCAC finals
BASEBALL | Connor Hax throws a one-hitter to lead the Mustangs' upstart baseball team into the conference championship, where they will meet Paul VI Catholic.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
As U.S.-Taliban talks stall, hope for political solution dims
U.S.-Taliban talks have been stalled for months, deflating Obama administration hopes that progress toward a political solution to the Afghan war would be well underway this spring.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Bombmaker represents CIA's worst fears
Saudi native is seen as an ingenious terrorist determined to attack America.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
For Iraqi oil industry, a new boom
Recent infrastructure improvements could help boost global supply, though political challenges remain.
( by Ben Van Heuvelen , The Washington Post)
Informant helped CIA foil al-Qaeda bomb plot
Also assisted by counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, agency tracked bomb for weeks, killed suspected plotters.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
French cabinet hopefuls share Hollande's pragmatic view of socialism
Analysts say president-elect's policies are unlikely to shock Europe or disrupt relations with the U.S.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
How to remove weeding in gravel, amend clay soil and other gardening advice from Adrian Higgins
How to start or improve your garden in the spring
(, vForum)
Capitals-Rangers Game 6 Preview
Reporters Katie Carrera and Tarik El-Bashir discuss the Washington Capitals NHL playoff series with the New York Rangers in a live Q&A with readers before Game 6.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: How chefs learn, women in culinary history and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.
(, 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)
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TECHNOLOGY
Carrier IQ taking steps to rebuild its reputation
The company has hired a new chief privacy officer.
( by Dieter Bohn | The Verge , theverge.com)
A closer look at jury's verdict in Oracle v. Google case
Jury turns in a partial verdict in the Oracle v. Google case, but was it really qualified to do so?
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Yahoo panel to review CEO credentials
Yahoo will review CEO Thompson's academic record and the CEO search panel's hiring process.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook taking its pitch to investors on roadshow
(, The Washington Post)
Microsoft pledges to go carbon neutral
Microsoft has said it will go carbon neutral starting in July.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
The right to strike hard
Foiled bomb plot shows the U.S. is justified in going after al-Qaeda in Yemen.
(, The Washington Post)
NIMBYism's Silver siren song
The Silver Line and a mixed-use project draw similar objections.
(, The Washington Post)
A looming threat to air travel
Missing shoulder-fired missiles from Libya.
(, The Washington Post)
Hungering to lose weight
Will obesity's costs create a federal food police?
(, The Washington Post)
Obama should come out
The president to stop stalling on gay marriage.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Carrier IQ taking steps to rebuild its reputation
The company has hired a new chief privacy officer.
( by Dieter Bohn | The Verge , theverge.com)
Interior approves Utah gas wells
The Interior Department on Tuesday approved an Anadarko Petroleum plan to drill 3,675 new natural gas wells in Utah's Uintah basin after a four-and-a-half year approval process.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
A closer look at jury's verdict in Oracle v. Google case
Jury turns in a partial verdict in the Oracle v. Google case, but was it really qualified to do so?
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Financial lessons from Big Mama
If you didn't have a grandmother passing on financial advice, the Investor Protection Institute may prove a worthy surrogate.
(, The Washington Post)
German industrial output spikes
The report from the Economy Ministry adds to signs that Europe's largest economy may have avoided recession.
( by Jana Randow , Bloomberg)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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