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Rising public job losses tested Obama
With state, local cuts a threat to economic recovery, political realities have shaped the president's strategy.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S.
U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers.
(By Craig Whitlock)
CIA drone strikes resume in Pakistan
Four al-Qaeda-linked militants were killed in a girls' school they had taken over, security officials there said.
(By Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung)
Chris Cillizza: Romney's narrow path to presidency
MONDAY FIX | The electoral map shows GOP front-runner has thin margin for error as he faces Obama.
(By Chris Cillizza)
Wisconsin Democrats divided over who to best oust Walker in recall election
They are now just a little more than a month away from the showdown with Gov. Scott Walker they have been craving — but there is growing fear within the party that they just might blow it.
(By Rachel Weiner)
NATION
Bradlee doubted Watergate book's details, author says
Bob Woodward calls former associate's portrayal of comments "dishonest."
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S.
U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Chesapeake Bay cleanup groups are at odds
A battle over how to clean up Chesapeake Bay has environmental groups sparring with each other in addition to the farm group suing to block the cleanup plan.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Obama wants 'appropriate balance' on Chinese dissident, official says
Obama adviser John Brennan says the president must balance human rights with relationships with key countries in comments related to Chen Guangcheng.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Md. mayor was repaid for donations
Peter Fosselman of Kensington made campaign contributions from 2007 to 2008, and almost all of them were reimbursed by the town, according to interviews and town records.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Osteen shares message in D.C.
Author and televangelist Joel Osteen gets the rock-star treatment at Nationals Park.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Silver Line's second phase to Dulles in doubt
Some watchdogs and leaders are worried that the ongoing debates over a pro-union labor agreement and concerns about costs could — at the least — delay the Silver Line, if not kill it.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
The tales a dog's tail can tell
The tail may not tell you exactly what your dog is thinking, but it can give you a pretty good idea.
(, The Washington Post)
Candidates try to reassure Ward 5 voters
For the first time since 1986, a Harry Thomas is not running to be the D.C. Council member from Ward 5.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Bipartisan House hopeful about sending cybersecurity bill to Obama
But Senate and White House differ over role for Homeland Security Department in legislation.
( by Donna Cassata , The Washington Post)
Md. mayor was repaid for donations
Peter Fosselman of Kensington made campaign contributions from 2007 to 2008, and almost all of them were reimbursed by the town, according to interviews and town records.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Wisconsin Democrats divided over who to best oust Walker in recall election
They are now just a little more than a month away from the showdown with Gov. Scott Walker they have been craving — but there is growing fear within the party that they just might blow it.
( by Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)
White House reversal on child farm-labor rules draws fire
Child-welfare advocates accuse Obama administration of election-year opportunism in yielding to foes of regulations to protect children working on farms.
( by Sam Hananel , The Washington Post)
Romney's narrow path to presidency
MONDAY FIX | The electoral map shows GOP front-runner has thin margin for error as he faces Obama.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Girlfriend uses car, doesn't refill tank
Carolyn Hax's advice: If she gives generously and without regard for balance, forget the tank; if she takes copiously without regard for balance, then accept that she's a taker.
(, The Washington Post)
At Terrace Theater, searing stories of homelessness
What began as therapy for 15 homeless African American women from D.C.'s N Street Village shelter has led to their upcoming performance in "Life Stories" at the Kennedy Center.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
Pooch troop
Everyone knows about Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, but Dog Scouts allow humans and hounds to work together to do good.
(, The Washington Post)
Correspondents' dinner guests rocked evening gowns and updos
Formal gowns were common at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner's cocktail hour this year, despite the forecasted showers and resulting puddles.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)
Alex Trebek, thinking deep after decades of 'Jeopardy!'
The master of the trivial has weightier matters on his mind as his quiz show wraps its 28th season.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 30
(, The Washington Post)
Maryland's Howard arrested
Maryland guard Pe'Shon Howard was charged with disorderly conduct early Sunday morning outside a College Park restaurant. He was later released.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
O's finish homestand with a win
Baltimore overcomes Oakland right-hander Bartolo Colon and rallied in the bottom of the ninth to move six games over .500.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Wall: 'I'm kind of the same'
In his second year, former No. 1 pick John Wall admits he was not much better than in his rookie season. Critics differ on his progress and ability to turn the Wizards around.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Georgetown tabs Brown as coach
The Hoyas have promoted Keith Brown to head women's basketball coach, according to several people familiar with the school's search, and is expected to make an official announcement early this week.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Salafist vote could be decisive for Egypt
But the ultraconservative Islamists are struggling to translate their new strength into a unified political voice after their preferred candidate's disqualification.
( By Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Shokri Ghanem, former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, dies at 69
Shokri Ghanem, the former Libyan prime minister and oil chief, was found dead April 29 in Vienna.
( by Ali Shuaib and Marie-Louise Gumuchian , The Washington Post)
Kony hunt proving difficult for U.S.
U.S. military officials say they believe LRA chief is hiding in the Central African Republic jungle and relying on Stone Age tactics to evade his pursuers.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Egypt parliament suspends sessions
Lawmakers' protest over the composition of the cabinet marks an escalation of tension between the Islamist-dominated parliament and military rulers.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
CIA drone strikes resume in Pakistan
Four al-Qaeda-linked militants were killed in a girls' school they had taken over, security officials there said.
( by Richard Leiby and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the latest in television!
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
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EDITORIAL
Death penalty politics
A staple of Republican campaigns is crumbling.
(, The Washington Post)
The real Washington
Political leaders take the path of least resistance.
(, The Washington Post)
Absent in Syria
Will the U.S. ever commit to the opposition?
(, The Washington Post)
Europe's challenge
A collective response to the debt crisis.
( by Lawrence Summers , The Washington Post)
What college students really need
A stronger grant program, not a low rate on loans.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Rising public job losses tested Obama
With state, local cuts a threat to economic recovery, political realities have shaped the president's strategy.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Contract losers protesting more
The government's push to reduce spending has left it fending off challenges from failed bidders.
( by Kathleen Miller Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post)
Behind the career: David Basil
(, The Washington Post)
Appointments and promotions: Week of April 30
(, The Washington Post)
Federal contract awards: Week of April 30
(, The Washington Post)
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