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Rising supervisor uncovers scandal
EXCLUSIVE | Secret Service supervisor and Maryland native Paula Reid set in motion the public revelation of the most wide-reaching scandal for the agency in decades.
(By Carol D. Leonnig and David Nakamura)
High court again looks at federal power
The Supreme Court will take up Arizona's controversial immigration law on Wednesday.
(By Robert Barnes)
Big money in a big way for Obama
President Obama's reelection campaign is reaping the rewards from big-money "bundlers" with an especially warm embrace from Hollywood.
(By T.W. Farnam)
Joining Washington's one percenters takes more than the U.S. average
To be considered part of the area's 1 percent takes a household income far above the national average of $387,000. The gateway for the region is $527,000.
(By Annie Gowen, Carol Morello and Ted Mellnik)
NATION
U.N. authorizes full Syria mission
Agreement shows unity by the fractious Security Council in support of envoy Kofi Annan's peace plan.
( by Colum Lynch and Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
George Cowan, nuclear pioneer, dies
Dr. Cowan was a pioneer in nuclear chemistry who worked on the Manhattan Project and became a civic and cultural leader in the Los Alamos area.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Heavy rain predicted for Sunday
Forecasters expected as much as two inches of rain across the region Sunday, along with temperatures in the 40s for much of the day.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Dr. Gridlock's traffic and transit tips
The next phase of the 495 Express Lanes project is getting underway at the I-66 interchange, one of several big work zones around the Capital Beltway.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Anne Arundel school discipline investigated for racial disparities
Federal officials are probing complaints that African American students are treated unequally in discipline processes.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)
Loudoun is on the fringe of making a historic error
Changes are needed to save the vital, long-standing plan to extend Metrorail to Dulles and beyond.
(, The Washington Post)
Arlington budget raises property taxes
Arlington County homeowners will pay about $156 more in property taxes and water and sewer fees in the coming year.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Big money in a big way for Obama
President Obama's reelection campaign is reaping the rewards from big-money "bundlers" with an especially warm embrace from Hollywood.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
High court again looks at federal power
The Supreme Court will take up Arizona's controversial immigration law on Wednesday.
(by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Rising supervisor uncovers scandal
EXCLUSIVE | Secret Service supervisor and Maryland native Paula Reid set in motion the public revelation of the most wide-reaching scandal for the agency in decades.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Chuck Colson, Watergate scandal figure, dies at 80
The Republican political operative who boasted he would "walk over my own grandmother" to ensure the reelection of President Richard Nixon went on to found a worldwide prison fellowship ministry after his conversion to evangelical Christianity.
( by Michael Dobbs Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
A tight election from the start
THE TAKE | Polls tell us neither Obama nor Romney should feel comfortable.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
In Estonia's capital, let freedom sing
In Tallinn, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, history — and freedom — thrive.
( by Steven V. Roberts Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
What's really wrong with moving too fast?
Carolyn Hax advises a reader who wants to break out of a bad pattern of relationships.
(, The Washington Post)
From Georgetown to Sundance
Writer-director Zal Batmanglij and writer-actress Brit Marling began honing their filmmaking style while students at Georgetown University, where with fellow Hoya Mike Cahill they made the school, better known for politics and law, an unlikely cinematic incubator.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
On Sale: Plant deals and baubles
Get your garden growing at Claude Moore Colonial Farm's spring heirloom plant sale; a jewel of a sale at Tiny Jewel Box.
(, The Washington Post)
Jason Statham is ready for his close-up
He takes starring role in "Safe," playing a cop-turned-ultimate-fighter who loses everything.
( by Christopher Kompanek , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 22
(, The Washington Post)
Cassell joins future teammates
At the Capital Classic, Sam Cassell Jr. recommitts to Maryland and plays alongside four future teammates in a 105-93 victory for the United States All-Stars.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
Wizards edge Miami's skeleton crew
John Wall and Nene form a potent duo in the final minute in a win over a Heat team resting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Capital Classic notebook
West Springfield All-Met senior forward Logan Battle earns MVP honors while leading Virginia girls' all-stars past Maryland.
( by Preston Williams and Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
Georgetown Prep defeats Langley
LACROSSE | Chris Hampton dominates on faceoffs and scores twice to lift the No. 7 Little Hoyas, 12-3.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Radical left at crossroads in Latin America
Argentina's takeover of a Spanish oil company draws praise from nationalists at a challenging time.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
U.N. authorizes full Syria mission
Agreement shows unity by the fractious Security Council in support of envoy Kofi Annan's peace plan.
( by Colum Lynch and Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Russia's opposition goes old school
Protesters build on-the-ground organizations across their country that cast the Internet in a supporting role only.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Stopping brutality in Syria
The longer the Obama administration backs feckless diplomacy, the more Syrians will die.
(, The Washington Post)
Is Dulles rail running aground?
A decision this summer by Loudoun County could be fateful for the Silver Line.
(, The Washington Post)
Why Abu Zubaida should be tried
(, The Washington Post)
Include Cuba in summits
(, The Washington Post)
An unfair burden on drivers
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
IMF chair: U.S., Europe need to buckle down
Top IMF and developing world official says the west's "political courage" may be tested given the depth of changes needed to restore their economies.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
App review: Finally get around to all that reading with help from Pocket
Once called Read It Later, this app lets you save things via phone or desktop to peruse at your leisure.
(, The Washington Post)
App review: Pholium
This app lets you curate and arrange digital photos and then share them with other iPad users.
(, The Washington Post)
Futures and options, week of April 23
Economic and business events the week of April 23, 2012.
(, The Washington Post)
Not all foreclosures are equal
Lenders discriminated in marketing and maintaining foreclosures in minority areas, complaints say.
(, The Washington Post)
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