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Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent
In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise.
(By Greg Miller)
After Arab Spring, Tunisia faces Muslim divide
In the birthplace of the uprisings that have swept the Arab world, new freedoms have meant gains for Islamists. Their heightened power, in turn, has led to more intimate confrontations in which many Tunisian families struggle with essential questions of identity.
(By Marc Fisher)
Hollywood and Washington's funny date night
In the basement ballroom of the Washington Hilton, more than 2,000 politicians, celebrities, journalists and hangers-on gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. The arrangements created a muddled tableau of elites from different industries, with Kate Hudson paired with Colin Powell and Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and her attorney seated at the table with Fox News pundits.
(By Dan Zak)
In Maryland, a rare reversal of high school suspensions
The Maryland State Board of Education has expunged the disciplinary records of two lacrosse players suspended last year for carrying a knife and a lighter in their gear bags.
(By Donna St. George)
China, U.S. discuss Chen, activists say
Officials remain silent on blind lawyer's whereabouts, wary of case's impact on upcoming talks.
(By Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson)
NATION
Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent
In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Albert Falco, Jacques Cousteau's diver
Albert Falco, 84, sailed alongside Jacques-Yves Cousteau for almost 40 years as the French underwater explorer's principal diver and as captain of Cousteau's ship, the Calypso.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
In Everglades, tracking pythons may provide clues to vanishing wildlife
State and federal biologists try to prove — or disprove — that the giant invasive snakes are the reason for the near disappearance of rabbits, opossums, raccoons, foxes and even bobcats.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
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METRO
D.C. weather cooler than usual
Six of the past seven days have been cooler than normal in Washington, and Saturday was one of the coolest.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Va. GOP's internal battle at center stage
Establishment candidate George Allen emerged unscathed Saturday against tea party challengers in a primary debate for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
(, The Washington Post)
An astrological rarity
May starts with super bright Venus extraordinarily high in the western sky, leaving us positioned for one of nature's rarest of events: A transit of Venus across the sun on June 5/6.
( by Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
In Maryland, a rare reversal of high school suspensions
The Maryland State Board of Education has expunged the disciplinary records of two lacrosse players suspended last year for carrying a knife and a lighter in their gear bags.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)
Freedom has strict maintenance plan
The statue atop the U.S. Capitol dome is getting some TLC, part of a regular cycle of cleanings.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Hollywood and Washington's funny date night
In the basement ballroom of the Washington Hilton, more than 2,000 politicians, celebrities, journalists and hangers-on gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. The arrangements created a muddled tableau of elites from different industries, with Kate Hudson paired with Colin Powell and Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and her attorney seated at the table with Fox News pundits.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
A battle for Iowa's voters
Democrat Leonard Boswell always faces a tough reelection fight, yet always manages to win. This year may be different.
( by Ed O'Keefe in Des Moines , The Washington Post)
Allen is target in Va. GOP Senate debate
While his opponents — Bishop E.W. Jackson, Del. Robert G. Marshall and tea party activist Jamie Radtke — assailed George Allen, the front-runner focused on Tim Kaine and President Obama.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Protesters rally for women's rights
About 300 demonstrators gathered near the state Capitol in Richmond on Saturday to continue their months-long protest against proposals they say restrict women's rights.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Gingrich was unsuccessful but entertaining. Now what?
THE TAKE | Newt Gingrich is slow-walking his way out of a nomination battle that ended long ago. Is it the end for him?
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
In need of a show of support
A reader going through a job crisis — and whose wife isn't offering reassurance — turns to Carolyn Hax for advice.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Harper's Hollywood premiere
Bryce Harper has a debut fit for the silver screen, but the Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers steal the happy ending, winning 4-3 in the 10th inning on a walk-off homer.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Olivia Tatara's big day
SOFTBALL | At softball tournament, Stone Bridge catcher smacks three home runs. Then she hits the game-winning RBI to beat Broad Run.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
Orioles thrash the Athletics
Baltimore's offense backs up another solid start from newcomer Wei-Yin Chen in a 10-1 win over Oakland.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
Busch goes back-to-back
One night after celebrating his first win as an owner, Kyle Busch picks up his first win of the season at a track he has dominated in Richmond.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Mitchell earns NABO heavyweight belt
Seth Mitchell's rapid ascent continued when he earned the NABO heavyweight belt with a third-round TKO of Chazz Witherspoon.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Dissident drama in China echoes decades-old story of Fang Lizhi
A day after the Tiananmen Square massacre, an astrophysicist went to U.S. mission in Beijing for safety.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
China, U.S. discuss Chen, activists say
Officials remain silent on blind lawyer's whereabouts, wary of case's impact on upcoming talks.
( by Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda weaker without bin Laden, but remains persistent
In the year since Osama bin Laden was killed, a picture emerges of a terrorism network that is crumpled at its core, yet poised to survive its founder's demise.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
After Arab Spring, Tunisia faces Muslim divide
In the birthplace of the uprisings that have swept the Arab world, new freedoms have meant gains for Islamists. Their heightened power, in turn, has led to more intimate confrontations in which many Tunisian families struggle with essential questions of identity.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)
As Japan strains to care for elderly, financial sacrifices begin
In what is growing into the world's grayest society, Japan's prime minister bets his support on a tax increase designed to fund soaring social security costs.
(by Chico Harlan in NISHINOMIYA, Japan , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google Service Moves Content on Hard Drives to Cloud
Google Inc. stepped up competition with Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in cloud computing, enabling users to store documents, audio clips and videos through a Web connection.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
FCC points to rogue Google engineer over Street View Wi-Fi snooping
While Google got off easy over its Street View data mining case with the FCC — it was only charged a $25,000 fine for obstructing the agency — the full report of the investigation, released today by Google, raises new questions.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung topples Nokia's 14-year-run as the world's top handset maker
On top of hitting record quarterly profit in Q1, research firm Strategy Analytics says South Korea-based Samsung has also ended Finland-based Nokia's 14-year run as the world's top handset maker.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google Zerg highlights fun of strategy games
Quick, get your trigger finger ready. Head over to Google.com and type "zerg rush" (without the quotes) into the search field. Clicking on the search icon or hitting return on your keyboard will cause the Google logo to drop tons of little letter Os to attack the entire page, destroying all the search results shown.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google Drive: Why one competitor believes it has an edge
Box CEO Aaron Levie just can't stop cracking jokes about Google Drive, even as the new service's existence threatens Levie's fast-growing cloud storage business.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Did NAFTA discourage illegal immigration?
The reasons behind the receding tide.
(, The Washington Post)
Fat farms
The scandalous state of federal crop insurance.
(, The Washington Post)
Affording a sustainable Washington
The mayor's 20-year plan still needs some work.
(, The Washington Post)
Why solar energy in the District deserves a warm reception
(, The Washington Post)
What labor contributes
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Google Service Moves Content on Hard Drives to Cloud
Google Inc. stepped up competition with Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in cloud computing, enabling users to store documents, audio clips and videos through a Web connection.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
San Francisco boutique bagel shop models itself on Internet start-up
Founders of Schmendricks keep upfront costs to a minimum and reach customers through Twitter.
( by Ari Levy , The Washington Post)
FCC points to rogue Google engineer over Street View Wi-Fi snooping
While Google got off easy over its Street View data mining case with the FCC — it was only charged a $25,000 fine for obstructing the agency — the full report of the investigation, released today by Google, raises new questions.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung topples Nokia's 14-year-run as the world's top handset maker
On top of hitting record quarterly profit in Q1, research firm Strategy Analytics says South Korea-based Samsung has also ended Finland-based Nokia's 14-year run as the world's top handset maker.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google Zerg highlights fun of strategy games
Quick, get your trigger finger ready. Head over to Google.com and type "zerg rush" (without the quotes) into the search field. Clicking on the search icon or hitting return on your keyboard will cause the Google logo to drop tons of little letter Os to attack the entire page, destroying all the search results shown.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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