Friday Morning Headlines (Fri, Jun 1, 2012)

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, June 1, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Euro-zone financial crisis enters perilous endgame The European Central Bank chief calls the currency union "unsustainable" and says more central control of national finances is needed if it is to survive. (By Howard Schneider) Edwards acquitted on one count as jury deadlocks on five others The mixed result in a trial that laid bare Edwards's sexual indiscretions and serial deceptions came after nine days of jury deliberations. (By Manuel Roig-Franzia) CIA probes publication review board over allegations of selective censorship The CIA has begun an internal investigation into whether its process for screening books by former employees and protecting national security secrets is being used in part to censor agency critics. (By Greg Miller and Julie Tate) Mystery surrounds Va. officer's fatal shooting of Sunday school teacher Rare case in which an officer is charged with murder has shaken the 16,000 residents of Culpeper. (By Justin Jouvenal) Witness to faith and its price The photojournalist who documented the final hours of snake-handling pastor Mack Wolford asks: What role did I have in this tragedy, and what is it now, in the aftermath? (By Lauren Pond) NATION Paralyzed rats walk again in Swiss study Scientists in Switzerland have restored full movement to rats paralyzed by spinal cord injuries, in a study that might eventually be useful for people with similar injuries. ( by Chris Wickham , Reuters) Honduran officials burn illegal shark fins Honduran president Porfirio Lobo Sosa joined some of the country's top law enforcement officials Thursday to watch the burning of hundreds of illegal shark fins, a move aimed at underscoring the country's commitment to shark protection. ( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) CIA probes publication review board over allegations of selective censorship The CIA has begun an internal investigation into whether its process for screening books by former employees and protecting national security secrets is being used in part to censor agency critics. ( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post) The key in your eye So you need to identify yourself. How about using your smartphone to read blood patterns in your eye? ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Ari Emanuel is not happy Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel has a temper. The tech industry better get used to it. ( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL Free doughnuts for National Donut Day Find out where to score deals on the sweet, deep-fried rings of dough. ( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post) 5 kids accidentally hit by SUV in Prince George's Five children were in critical condition late Thursday after a mother accidentally struck them with her SUV while they were playing in the driveway of her home in Lewisdale, police said. ( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post) D.C. Council chairman calls story about wife's credit card bill unfair The City Paper wrote that a credit card company is seeking $15K in payments; the issue is reminiscent of Brown's prior financial troubles. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) How much overtime do you put in? For the Federal Worker Question of the Week, employess discuss working off the clock. (, The Washington Post) Montgomery prosecutor drops murder charge in '75 case for lack of evidence The case in which Bobby Coley, 63, was held has been referred to the county's cold-case squad. ( by Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS D.C. Council chairman calls story about wife's credit card bill unfair The City Paper wrote that a credit card company is seeking $15K in payments; the issue is reminiscent of Brown's prior financial troubles. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) Judge blocks parts of Fla. voter law A federal judge blocked key provisions of a Florida law regulating groups that organize voter-registration drives, escalating a debate over newly restrictive voter-access laws. ( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post) Mitt Romney visits shuttered Solyndra headquarters Republican ventures into physical heart of his political argument against President Obama's stewardship of the economy. ( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post) How much overtime do you put in? For the Federal Worker Question of the Week, employess discuss working off the clock. (, The Washington Post) For Elizabeth Warren, a bump becomes a hurdle Senate candidate's botched denial changes dynamic of closely watched Massachusetts race. ( by David A. Fahrenthold and Chris Cillizza , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Fiance's distrust is a bad omen Woman needs to face the ugliness her jealous fiance has spewed, learn from it and leave. (, The Washington Post) Eat our dust! Get your limerick rolling Style Invitational Week 974: A limerick contest in honor of the New York Magazine Competition, which lasted 973 weeks. (, The Washington Post) Take some classical, add folk, mix it up Juilliard-trained pianist Simone Dinnerstein and indie folkie Tift Merritt reworked classical music and old-timey folk songs in concert at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. ( by Dave McKenna , The Washington Post) Filmmaker aims to balance pathos, humor of U.N. dysfunction "U.N. Me" strafes the organization over such issues as the misbehavior of its peacekeepers in war zones, its ambivalence on "terrorism"and corruption. These are not laugh-out-loud topics, but in the movie Ami Horowitz plays the role of jester as much as inquisitor. ( by Mark Jenkins Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post) Witness to faith and its price The photojournalist who documented the final hours of snake-handling pastor Mack Wolford asks: What role did I have in this tragedy, and what is it now, in the aftermath? ( Story and Photographs by Lauren Pond , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Businesses beware: The ugly truth about telecommuting The benefits of working from home are well documented, but there are three challenges telecommuters must overcome. ( by Tamara Franklin , The Washington Post) Euro-zone financial crisis enters perilous endgame The European Central Bank chief calls the currency union "unsustainable" and says more central control of national finances is needed if it is to survive. ( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post) Bair wants to tighten Volcker rule Washington policymakers should tighten the Volcker rule's ban on banks' speculative trades by reining in an exemption for hedging activity, former U.S. bank regulator Sheila C. Bair said. ( by Alexandra Alper , The Washington Post) Wal-Mart to face unhappy shareholders The world's largest retailer and its board are facing an unusual level of dissent from shareholders. ( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post) Marriott to boost dominance in D.C. with Gaylord deal Marriott's $210 million deal to run four Gaylord Entertainment hotels, including one in Prince George's County, solidifies its lock on large conference space in the region. ( by Danielle Douglas Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS Hylton gets the dirt on its opponents BASEBALL | After beating Freedom-South Riding in the Northwest Region final, Hylton takes a scoop of dirt from the field, as is its tradition after road wins. ( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post) No. 10 Loudoun County advances SOCCER | The Raiders win to earn to their second state tournament berth in three years. Briar Woods boys also move on. ( by James Wagner and Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post) Jones does it all as Briar Woods reaches region final SOFTBALL | Senior Macy Jones contributes with the bat and as a pitcher to help Briar Woods advance to face Woodgrove in the Virginia AA Region II final. ( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post) Preview: Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:30 p.m. Monique Currie and Washington (1-2) will try to build off their narrow loss to defending WNBA champ Minnesota when they face the Sky for the second time this season. (, The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: June 1 (, The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post TECHNOLOGY Facebook's IPO letdown causes others to reconsider their plans Kayak.com and California have cast a wary eye at the stock's performance. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Cricket becomes first prepaid carrier to offer iPhone While the device entry price may be high, the monthly plan cost is a pretty great deal, provided you get decent Cricket coverage. ( by Nathan Ingraham | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com) Apple's prepaid iPhone coming June 22 from Cricket Wireless Leap, Cricket's parent company, is offering a prepaid version of the iPhone starting at about $400. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Steve Jobs: Peacocks, Pixar and how he hired Tim Cook Attendees at the annual tech confab All Things Digital took time Wednesday to talk about Jobs's legacy and share personal stories about the technology icon. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Flame cyberweapon written using gamer code Flame's authors appear to have used the LUA language. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post WORLD CIA probes publication review board over allegations of selective censorship The CIA has begun an internal investigation into whether its process for screening books by former employees and protecting national security secrets is being used in part to censor agency critics. ( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post) Egypt's emergency law expires Suspension of the infamous law was among the key demands of the revolutionaries who toppled President Hosni Mubarak. ( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post) Sattareh Farman Farmaian, rescuer of prostitutes in Iran, dies Sattareh Farman Farmaian, the daughter of a Persian prince who used her family's power to found a trailblazing social movement on behalf of prostitutes and other disadvantaged Iranian women in the years before the Islamic revolution, died May 21 at her home in Los Angeles. ( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post) European voices go silent on Syria After leading the push for military action in Libya last year, European leaders are preoccupied with their own troubles this year. ( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post) Syria not at fault in Houla massacre, government probe finds The Syrian government announced that a preliminary investigation into the massacre of 108 civilians in the village of Houla proved that Syrian government forces were not responsible. ( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL What to do in Syria U.S. action far short of invasion could help prevent a regional conflagration. (, The Washington Post) Junkets cost Dulles airport authority Big spending by board members adds to Dulles rail issues. (, The Washington Post) Barack Obama: Drone Warrior The peacemaker becomes the avenger. (, The Washington Post) Teaching America's new majority Illinois offers lessons in English as a second language. ( by Maggie Severns , The Washington Post) Show us the money Hiding the donors trying to buy our elections. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post LIVE DISCUSSIONS Celebritology Live Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. (, vForum) Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus discussed Washington restaurants, nightlife, weekend outings and more. Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. (, vForum) Brad Hirschfield: Is NYC's proposed ban on large, sugary drinks ethical? Brad Hirschfield discussed the ethics of the proposed ban on large sugary drinks in New York City. (, vForum) Creating a healthy work environment How to create a work environment where employees get fit and eat smart (, vForum) Color of Money Live Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions. 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