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Secret Service ousts three more in Colombia scandal
The U.S. Secret Service forced out three more employees Friday and investigators broadened their inquiry into the burgeoning Colombia prostitution scandal.
(By David Nakamura and Ed O'Keefe)
Orrin Hatch in strong position heading into Utah GOP convention
Two years ago, Sen. Orrin Hatch looked like a sure goner. But the six-term Republican from Utah enters the state Republican convention Saturday as the heavy favorite.
(By Paul Kane)
Outside groups plan to focus on air war, ground game in 2012 election fight
Super PACs and nonprofit groups backing Republicans will focus their millions on radio and television ads while unions and other liberal organizations are emphasizing door-to-door work.
(By Dan Eggen)
Questions surround security chief after Bo ouster
Zhou Yongkang, a little-known figure at the top of China's power structure, may be Bo's staunchest ally.
(By Keith B. Richburg)
In online video, minorities find a voice
A disproportionate share of YouTube's top personalities are minorities, a striking contrast to the most popular shows on mainstream television, where the stars are largely white.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
NATION
Web site on China hit by cyberattack
A U.S.-based Web site that has aggressively covered China's biggest political scandal in decades was the victim of a disruptive attack, the site's manager said Friday.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Life expectancy varies widely in the Washington area
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
A research flip on women's leadership
A new study titled "Women do it Better than Men" has stirred the pot over at Harvard Business Review.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)
Catholic nuns group 'stunned' by Vatican slap
( by Andrew Stern , Reuters)
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Man arrested in would-be robbery of D.C. Rite Aid that became shooting
The store manager at a Rite Aid in the District remains paralyzed below the waist.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Untangling Arlington Boulevard
Arlington Boulevard and two interchanges near Fort Myer are getting a makeover that should smooth travel for commuters who now struggle with all the merging traffic.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Maryland names new schools chief
Delaware Education Secretary Lillian M. Lowery has local roots and a national reputation.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Alexandria candidates have over $137K
14 Democratic candidates are running for six council nominations; one has raised $37,906.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
D.C. taxi fare hike starts Saturday
The mileage rate will increase to $2.16 per mile from $1.50. Taxis will still charge a base fare of $3.
( by Rachel S. Karas , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney aims to attract Hispanic voters
Mitt Romney's aggressive stance on immigration seems to have hurt his standing among Hispanic voters, and he plans to focus on the economy to gain support.
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Secret Service ousts three more in Colombia scandal
The U.S. Secret Service forced out three more employees Friday and investigators broadened their inquiry into the burgeoning Colombia prostitution scandal.
( by David Nakamura and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Outside groups plan to focus on air war, ground game in 2012 election fight
Super PACs and nonprofit groups backing Republicans will focus their millions on radio and television ads while unions and other liberal organizations are emphasizing door-to-door work.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Obama posts big fundraising for March
March fundraising figures show President Obama holding a hefty advantage over GOP rival Mitt Romney.
( by Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
Orrin Hatch in strong position heading into Utah GOP convention
Two years ago, Sen. Orrin Hatch looked like a sure goner. But the six-term Republican from Utah enters the state Republican convention Saturday as the heavy favorite.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Husband chats up unknown women
Carolyn Hax's advice: Husband who talks to strangers could very easily be a friendly guy whom his wife is unfairly judging on her own friendliness scale.
(, The Washington Post)
Yacht at helm of Queen's Diamond Jubilee
On June 3, Great Britain's Elizabeth II will step — no doubt with sensible shoes — aboard the Spirit of Chartwell. The luxury cruiser will then ferry the monarch down the Thames in an event that has been billed as the crowning moment in a yearlong celebration honoring her six decades on the throne.
( by Karla Adam in London , The Washington Post)
Learn more about Amelia Earhart
The National Portrait Gallery to honor the flier and women's rights proponent.
( , The Washington Post)
On a mission to find Amelia
Scientists will set out this summer to solve one of the great mysteries of the 20th century: What happened to Amelia Earhart?
(, The Washington Post)
Reader reaction
Readers comment on stories from the April 15 Education Issue and Gene Weingarten's column.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Matusz continues his slide
Brian Matusz drops his 12th straight decision – the longest active streak in the majors and second longest in franchise history.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: April 21
(, The Washington Post)
Detwiler, Ankiel carry the Nationals
Ross Detwiler is sublime for six shutout innings and Rick Ankiel collects three of the Nats' four hits as Washington blanks Miami to open a three-game series.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Landon shuts down the Saints
LACROSSE | Senior Mark Strabo anchors a strong defensive effort that helps No. 6 Landon shut down No. 2 St. Stephen's/St. Agnes.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Hunter's system is a block party
The Capitals thwarted Boston in Game 4 by blocking 12 shots in the third period and 26 for the game. The series is tied headed to Game 5 on Saturday.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Web site on China hit by cyberattack
A U.S.-based Web site that has aggressively covered China's biggest political scandal in decades was the victim of a disruptive attack, the site's manager said Friday.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Huge crowd protests in Egypt
But Tahrir Square, a symbol of strength in unity last year, was a scene of discord on Friday.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Questions surround security chief after Bo ouster
Zhou Yongkang, a little-known figure at the top of China's power structure, may be Bo's staunchest ally.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
In Syria, both sides report attacks
An advance team of U.N. observers, tasked with monitoring a peace plan, chose not to patrol.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Europe crisis creeps back into danger zone
Just as in the U.S., the question of austerity vs. growth has emerged as a major election year debate.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell about the Washington Nationals, spring training, the Capitals, the Redskins and all Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, 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.
(, vForum)
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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TECHNOLOGY
Diablo III out for open beta this weekend
Diablo III is open for a free beta this weekend.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What Apple could gain from an iPad mini
Rumors continue to swirl about a smaller iPad and what it could mean to Apple.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
'Frogger' being brought to new life
5th Ave. Frogger uses a classic arcade cabinet, a camera, and some motion tracking software to make the cars in the game a real-time reproduction of chaos in NYC.
( by Jeff Blagdon | The Verge , theverge.com)
Samsung may unveil iCloud rival soon
S-Cloud is similar to iCloud but without any limitations on the type of content you can upload, report says.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
Apple iPhone rumor roundup: Liquidmetal, in-cell touch panels, more
Fresh from the rumor mill, the latest speculation about the next iPhone.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Failure at FBI crime lab
The response so far hasn't been enough.
(, The Washington Post)
Tax fraud
The dubious benefits of a GOP "small business" bill.
(, The Washington Post)
China's corrupt secrets
Bo Xilai affair is just the tip of an iceberg.
(, The Washington Post)
A 'cruel and unusual' test
Should juveniles be sent to prison for life?
(, The Washington Post)
Dog bites campaign
Misjudging our capacity for the absurd.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
In online video, minorities find a voice
A disproportionate share of YouTube's top personalities are minorities, a striking contrast to the most popular shows on mainstream television, where the stars are largely white.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Ezra Klein: Getting a bigger tax cut
Democrats and Republicans both agree that taxes need to be reformed, but Bush tax cuts present a 'base line' problem.
(, The Washington Post)
Stock markets rebound
U.S. stock markets largely reversed two days of losses on Friday, offering a sliver of hope amid otherwise disappointing economic data that has stoked fears of a slowdown in the recovery.
( by Ylan Q. Mui and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Area unemployment mixed in March
Maryland's unemployment level rose to 6.6 percent in March from 6.5 percent; Virginia's dropped to 5.6 percent from 5.7 percent; the District's stayed at 9.8 percent.
( by V. Dion Haynes , The Washington Post)
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