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Islamists assert strength in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood challenges military's power, wielding increasing clout amid liberal groups' protests
(By Leila Fadel)
Supreme Court to hear arguments on timing of health-care ruling
The court begins its constitutional review of the health-care law by hearing arguments on whether it can make a ruling yet in light of an 1867 tax law.
(By Robert Barnes)
Professional line-standers and their subs hold spots outside Supreme Court
Even pros need a break from the wait for health-care arguments -- that's where the homeless come in.
(By Laura Vozzella)
Crash-test data begins to reflect gender
A female dummy, left out of federal consumer crash tests for 30 years, reveals the need to better study the impact of accidents on women and smaller people, advocates say.
(By Katherine Shaver)
James Cameron reaches deepest part of ocean
The film director and sea explorer became the first solo explorer to touch the deepest point of the ocean.
(By Brian Vastag)
NATION
Cheney doing 'exceedingly well' after heart transplant
Former vice president's operation ends a 20-month waiting period during which he was kept alive with an artificial heart.
( by David Brown and Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
James Cameron reaches deepest part of ocean
The film director and sea explorer became the first solo explorer to touch the deepest point of the ocean.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Can captivity help polar bears survive
A group of activists, zoo officials, lawmakers and scientists have come up with a radical proposal to help polar bears survive the assault of global warming: Boost the number in captivity.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist
The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.
(, The Washington Post)
Post announces teacher, principal awards
The Washington Post is announcing Monday the winners of awards given to top teachers and principals from the region's schools.
(, The Washington Post)
Crash-test data begins to reflect gender
A female dummy, left out of federal consumer crash tests for 30 years, reveals the need to better study the impact of accidents on women and smaller people, advocates say.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway
Washington opens a five-week celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to the United States.
( by Annys Shin , The Washington Post)
Maryland riding wave of privatization
Maryland's legislature is considering sweeping enhancements to the state's efforts to privatize government facilities and building programs.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama touts S. Korean youths' connecting prowess
In a speech to South Korean students, Obama described a North Korea their social networks can't reach.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court to hear arguments on timing of health-care ruling
The court begins its constitutional review of the health-care law by hearing arguments on whether it can make a ruling yet in light of an 1867 tax law.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Don Berwick looks ahead on health care
Don Berwick, former Obama administration point man on the Affordable Care Act, discusses his departure from government and the future of health care.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
In budget battle, GOP regroups on Medicare message
Congressional Republicans say they now know how to blunt the Democratic attacks on the Medicare reform components of the $3.5 trillion budget the House is expected to adopt this week.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Maryland riding wave of privatization
Maryland's legislature is considering sweeping enhancements to the state's efforts to privatize government facilities and building programs.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Readers' turn for advice
A reader who spent years enduring uncomfortable holiday get-togethers says that the suffering isn't worth it: Your nuclear family's happiness should be the highest priority.
(, The Washington Post)
Alan Gross's wife turns to pope
Judy Gross, the wife of Alan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba on accusations of being a spy, has been trying to bring him home for years. She hopes the pope's visit to Havana will help.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)
Concert lacks spontaneity of 'Shuffle.Play. Listen'
REVIEW | Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O'Riley attempt to replicate an iPod "shuffle" list with their concert "Shuffle.Play.Listen."
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
Trayvon Martin's death has put spotlight on views about hoodies
The utilitarian hooded sweatshirt first gained popularity in the 1930s as a practical pullover for workingmen. But after the fatal shooting of a Florida boy, it has emerged as a Rorschach test of racial perceptions.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
'Necessary Weather' dance seems unnecessarily serious
Dana Reitz and Sara Rudner performed their hour-long duet at the American Dance Institute. It's a novelty act helped by Jennifer Tipton's lighting, but the few moments of wit left us wanting more glimpses of personality.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, March 26
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards lose third straight
Poor shooting and a disorderly offense create a large deficit that Washington is unable to overcome.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
OPINION | Tall tale lifts Nationals' spirits
In a spring full of nagging injuries, Sunday's "legendary" home run by Jayson Werth put a positive spin on Washington's story line.
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals shut out Wild, 3-0
Alex Ovechkin scores his ninth goal in seven games and Braden Holtby makes 28 saves in a shutout.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Kansas runs away from UNC
Kansas outpaces top-seeded North Carolina in the second half, to earn a berth in the Final Four.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Afghan soldier kills 2 NATO troops
Attack in Helmand province is the latest in a string of incidents that have undermined trust between allies.
( by Ernesto Londono , The Washington Post)
Islamists assert strength in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood challenges military's power, wielding increasing clout amid liberal groups' protests
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Former Somali president Abdullahi Yusuf dies
The former guerrilla leader became president in 2004, but his government was torn by internal squabbles and threatened by Islamic insurgents.
( by Abdi Guled , The Washington Post)
U.S., Turkey consider non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels
Meeting in South Korea, President Obama and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked of sending medical and communications equipment to the opposition.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Liberals and leftists resign from constitution-writing panel in Egypt
At least eight members of Egypt's constituent assembly resign amidst accusations that Islamists are trying to dominate the writing of the nation's constitution.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
A dehumanizing regime
North Korea's warped morality has exacted a toll.
(, The Washington Post)
Obamacare as legacy
Why the president bet the farm on health care.
(, The Washington Post)
Promoting the rebound
Commitments provide clarity to businesses.
( by Lawrence H. Summers , The Washington Post)
Windows into the right
A week of clarifying moments from the right.
(, The Washington Post)
Why not take the 'profitable' Export-Import Bank private?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Dewberry seeks new services
Fairfax-based Dewberry, known as an engineering and architecture services firm, is expanding into markets like cloud computing to compensate for reduced work in its traditional specialties.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)
Cassidy expands non-lobbying work
The partnership with agriculture consulting group is firm's latest move to diversify as lobbying revenue declines.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)
Gannett leases empty space in HQ
the media company has begun leasing space in its Tysons Corner building to five corporate tenants.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)
Entrepreneur lands a Knockout in contest
Knockout, a District-based company that makes high-end cotton knickers, won the Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition last week.
(, The Washington Post)
What to watch: Week of March 26
(, The Washington Post)
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