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With Bo Xilai's ouster, China's premier pushes reform
Premier Wen Jiabao's pronouncements suggest a broader ideological struggle over China's future.
(By Keith B. Richburg)
Health-care surprise in the mail
Consumers and businesses will receive about $1.3 billion from insurance plans that failed to meet a new standard in the 2010 health-care law.
(By N.C. Aizenman)
Prominent lawyer to oversee Google inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission has chosen a trial lawyer to oversee its investigation into Google's business practices, signaling the agency is troubled by what it has discovered so far in its year-old probe.
(By Associated Press)
PAC clout will be greater on Capitol Hill than Pennsylvania Avenue
COLUMN | Voters know relatively little about members of Congress, where money can change minds.
(By Ezra Klein)
Redskins make it official with RGIII
After Indianapolis takes Andrew Luck as expected, Redskins follow suit by choosing Robert Griffin III.
(By Mark Maske)
NATION
U.S. comes to agreement with Japan to move 9,000 Marines off Okinawa
The U.S. and Japanese governments said Thursday that they will move about 9,000 Marines off Okinawa to other bases in the Western Pacific, seeking to resolve longstanding tensions over the facility.
( by Greg Jaffe and Emily Heil , The Washington Post)
Janet Manion, vets foundation founder
She created the Travis Manion Foundation in honor of her son, a Marine killed in Iraq. She was 58.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Health-care surprise in the mail
Consumers and businesses will receive about $1.3 billion from insurance plans that failed to meet a new standard in the 2010 health-care law.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
Why our thinking on the NFL draft is all wrong
A behavioral economist looks at what leaders could stand to learn about decision-making from studying the NFL draft.
( by Joe Frontiera and Dan Leidl , The Washington Post)
After Vatican's rebuke of nuns, time to hear Mary's voice
A woman is at the very center of the Christian story, yet that story has been told and controlled for millennia by men.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
For take your kid to work day, D.C. law firm brings fun to the office
Children learned about the firm's various jobs , saw laser and dry ice demonstrations — and saw how Shrek would defend himself in a case of stolen identity.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is arrested on drunk driving charges
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
George Allen in driver's seat as first GOP Senate debate in Virginia looms
A Republican primary that was supposed to be competitive has so far been anything but.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Convicted council member may have had help in fraud, report concludes
Report does not name individual who could have aided Thomas to divert $350,000 from nonprofit.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Police say three violent attacks, one fatal, in Northwest D.C. may be linked
Authorities caution residents near Petworth to be careful after a man was killed and 2 people badly hurt.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Bills affecting federal workers begin moving through Congress
Several measures that could have big consequences for federal workers began moving through Congress this week.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
George Allen in driver's seat as first GOP Senate debate in Virginia looms
A Republican primary that was supposed to be competitive has so far been anything but.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Obama order targets student loan pitches to veterans
President Obama will sign an executive order Friday aimed at stopping predatory practices that target veterans, service members and their families, according to senior White House officials.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Convicted council member may have had help in fraud, report concludes
Report does not name individual who could have aided Thomas to divert $350,000 from nonprofit.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Obama campaign seeks support from military families
A day after Vice President Biden attacked Republican Mitt Romney's foreign policy proposals, the Obamas will meet with servicemen and women and their families.
( by Amy Gardner and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
O brother, how art thou?
A baby on the way has one sibling wanting to extend the olive branch. But how?
(, The Washington Post)
The Post's Michael Dirda wins Edgar Award
Michael Dirda, The Washington Post's longtime Pulitzer Prize-winning book reviewer, won an Edgar Award for his critical biography, "On Conan Doyle: Or, The Whole Art of Storytelling."
(, The Washington Post)
The winning 'foals' and now the 'grandfoals'
The results of the Style Invitational's popular contest to "breed" two horse names. And the follow-up contest to combine two of the winning names.
(, The Washington Post)
Movie review: 'Safe'
"Safe," starring Jason Statham, may follow the usual shoot-em-up template, but its nostalgic picture of New York-style urban paranoia is great fun.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
Turning a wide lens on her city
D.C. native Ellie Walton's film, "Fly By Light," which chronicles the lives of 15 District teens, will be screened Thursday.
( by Carla Broyles , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Capitals committed to Hunter's system
Free of pressure and committed to Dale Hunter's defense-first system, Capitals take new look into second round against the Rangers.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Clippard fails to deliver for Nats
Tyler Clippard can't make Jayson Werth's solo home run and Edwin Jackson's 6 2/3 scoreless innings hold up in San Diego.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Franklin, Chase shine at Penn Relays
TRACK AND FIELD | Old Mill's Alexis Franklin and Lake Braddock's Sophie Chase turn in impressive performances in their events.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
Battlefield wins with defense
BOYS' LACROSSE | Despite playing without a starting defender, Battlefield shows glimpses of a strong defense in a 15-6 victory over Stonewall Jackson.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Matusz pitches well
Baltimore pitcher Brian Matusz didn't end his 12-game losing streak, but only because the Orioles' offense got a late start in a 5-2 win over the Blue Jays.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. comes to agreement with Japan to move 9,000 Marines off Okinawa
The U.S. and Japanese governments said Thursday that they will move about 9,000 Marines off Okinawa to other bases in the Western Pacific, seeking to resolve longstanding tensions over the facility.
( by Greg Jaffe and Emily Heil , The Washington Post)
With Bo Xilai's ouster, China's premier pushes reform
Premier Wen Jiabao's pronouncements suggest a broader ideological struggle over China's future.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Murdoch apologizes for coverup
Media titan tells inquiry that extent of hacking at News of the World was hidden from top officials.
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
Taliban closes dozens of Afghan schools
Insurgent group displays its power to protest ban on motorcycles in critical Afghan province.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
Charles Taylor guilty of war crimes
U.N. court in The Hague convicted the U.S.-educated leader for his role in Sierra Leone's war.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Cancer: Choosing Quality of Life Over Aggressive Treatment
Amy Berman pursues quality of life instead of aggressive treatment in cancer battle.
(, vForum)
CANCELED: Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
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)
How to make changes in your workplace
A live discussion about making change in the workplace with Chris McGoff of consulting group The Clearing.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook discipline: What do you think?
Facebook has ways to report bullying and other issues, but how do parents use Facebook to discipline their kids?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Is Apple like Sony?
Could Apple be facing the same fate as once-great tech giant Sony? Maybe, but there are arguments on both sides.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
LinkedIn's iPad app: A first look
We gave the app a go, and we're fairly impressed.
( by Bryan Bishop | The Verge , theverge.com)
Cloud wars: How Google Drive's privacy policy compares with rivals'
There's been a lot of comparisons to the privacy policies of competitive services like Dropbox and Microsoft's SkyDrive.
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge | , theverge.com)
Oracle, Google suit: Google's first phone
Plans for Google's first-ever smartphone popped up in the trial between Google and Oracle
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Who's afraid of Md.'s 'doomsday' budget?
Amid the pain, there'd be welcome improvements.
(, The Washington Post)
Newt Gingrich's worst week
He finally realized he has no chance of becoming president.
(, The Washington Post)
The Senate mails it in
Lawmakers fail to deliver urgently needed reform of the Postal Service.
(, The Washington Post)
A fresh start for 2 Uighurs
They are released from Guantanamo after roughly 10 years of imprisonment.
(, The Washington Post)
What immigration crisis?
Now can we talk about crafting a rational policy?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Tiguan is impractical but fun
The Volkswagen Tiguan SE is a crossover utility wagon without a lot of utility. But it's a breeze to drive.
(, The Washington Post)
Social Security will be fixed as soon as politicians see downside of inaction
COLUMN | Social Security can still be there for our children, but only if it's fixed the right way and soon.
(, The Washington Post)
PAC clout will be greater on Capitol Hill than Pennsylvania Avenue
COLUMN | Voters know relatively little about members of Congress, where money can change minds.
(, The Washington Post)
Lockheed president Kubasik to be CEO
Facing constrained Pentagon spending, the world's largest defense contractor is bringing in new leadership.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)
Geithner presses China on banking reform
Ahead of talks next week, Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner focuses on how China's financial system steers loans and other benefits to state-owned businesses -- to the detriment of Chinese households and outside companies trying to compete.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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