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Romney leads Obama among financially struggling white voters
In election dominated by the flagging economy, President Obama trails Mitt Romney on several measures among middle-class white voters.
(By Jon Cohen and Karen Tumulty)
Romney campaign begins quiet push for African American voters
But on campaign trip to poor black neighborhood, protests greet effort to chip away at Obama's margins.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson and Philip Rucker)
Senate fails to agree on bill to stop student loan rates from doubling
After votes on measures to freeze rates before increase in July, the issue is just where it began: stuck.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
Organizer of costly GSA conference held in Las Vegas leaves agency
Neely had been on leave after inquiry found rampant waste associated with $800,000 event.
(By Timothy R. Smith)
Facebook investors express ire, confusion
One week after Facebook's initial stock sale, shareholders still don't have answers about what went wrong in the days leading up to the company's public offering.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
NATION
How is Tim Cook different?
He has lunch with employees and listens to investors, to start.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Is the church a dysfunctional family?
A small group of very conservative Catholic bishops has hijacked the church, or at least the public voice of the church. A much larger group of more moderate bishops has stayed mostly silent, fearful that to take a stand against their bishop brethren would be to lay bare intramural fissures.
( by Lisa Miller , The Washington Post)
The rate of CEO change
If it seems like the revolving door at the top of Corporate America is spinning faster these days, it is.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)
House panel demands answers for alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
Investigators probing $750 million in excessive food charges by U.S. contractor dating back to 2005.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Federal workers discuss dream jobs
For the Federal Worker question of the week, we asked about dream jobs. Are you working yours?
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. teacher assessment could change
The district weighs a proposal to decrease the importance of standardized tests in its ratings.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)
Metro approves $2.5 billion budget
It means fare increases — despite protests from riders — and more money from area jurisdictions.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
Md. driver guilty in crash that killed bicycling Green Party candidate
Christy Littleford, 43, of Upper Marlboro faces up to 10 years in prison for leaving the scene of a fatal accident and other counts.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Howard Brooks pleads guilty in probe of Mayor Gray's 2010 campaign
The campaign aide became the second person to tell a federal judge he helped secretly pay a fringe mayoral candidate to level verbal attacks against incumbent Adrian M. Fenty.
( by Mike DeBonis and Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Who do you think would do more to advance the economic interests of you and your family - (Obama) or (Romney)?
( by , The Washington Post)
Who do you think would do more to advance the economic interests of middle class Americans - (Obama) or (Romney)?
( by , The Washington Post)
Who do you think would do more to advance the economic interests of wealthy Americans - (Obama) or (Romney)?
( by , The Washington Post)
Who do you think would do more to advance the economic interests of financial institutions - (Obama) or (Romney)?
( by , The Washington Post)
Who do you think would do more to advance the economic interests of small businesses - (Obama) or (Romney)?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
She wants a baby; Mom disapproves
Carolyn Hax's advice: This parent wants another child, but she dreads her mother's disapproval. Mom's joy over a pregnancy might be a frill she'll have to live without.
(, The Washington Post)
Auction of vial that held Reagan's blood is called off
The owner ended the auction and is donating the vial of blood to the former president's foundation.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
An Invitational triple crown
Style Invitational contest Week 973: "Breed" any two horse names that were "unlucky in love" the first time around.
(, The Washington Post)
Online mourning as meme
In the boomer icon death flood of recent weeks, new rules for grieving have emerged: Sorrow is public. Sorrow is pithy. And the more you grieve, the more special you are.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
New Orleans Times-Picayune to limit printing to three days per week
Three papers in Alabama will also reduce their printing schedules, a move to cut costs as newspapers struggle with falling readership, advertising and profits.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: May 25
TV and radio listings: May 25
(, The Washington Post)
Oakton overcomes roadblock
LACROSSE ROUNDUP | In the Virginia playoffs, the Oakton girls' team overcomes Madison in a AAA Northern Region semifinal.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Severna Park downs Westminster
GIRLS' LACROSSE | Junior Morgan Torggler scores five goals to help the Falcons win their fifth state title in six years.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Freeland, Dunbar dominate
London Freeland helps Dunbar bag its fifth straight team DCIAA girls' track and field title, and the Crimson Tide's boys take their second consecutive crown.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
Harper fits right in
Bryce Harper's older teammates accept him because the 19-year-old's performance and demeanor have been outstanding during his first month in the majors.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Drama in Jenin shows cracks in Palestinian nation-building project
Jenin, once a hub of violence in the West Bank, is now lauded as a beacon of Palestinian-imposed law and order.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Brotherhood claims lead in Egypt's presidential election
A victory in the first round of voting for Mohammed Morsi would set the stage for a polarizing runoff next month.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Chinese activist's brother flees village
Chen Guangfu seeks help from lawyers for his son, who has been detained in a case that has become a rallying point among rights activists.
( Reuters , The Washington Post)
Muslim Brotherhood's candidate likely to make strong showing in Egypt
Conservative Islamist Mohammed Morsi has cast himself as God's candidate to lead Egypt and vowed to implement a strict version of Islamic law.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Iran talks end; parties to meet again
A diplomatic effort to persuade Iran to curtail its nuclear program was salvaged by an agreement to meet again next month.
( by Liz Sly and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live (Thursday, May 24)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and celebrates the 15th anniversary of her column.
(, 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)
Which foods are healthful or harmful for your diet?
Registered dietician Katherine Tallmadge on how to have a balanced, healthy diet.
(, vForum)
Dave Sheinin fills in for Tracee Hamilton to discuss the Nationals and the rest of baseball, plus opera and whatever else you want to talk about.
Dave Sheinin talks Nats, baseball, opera and everything else.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook investors express ire, confusion
One week after Facebook's initial stock sale, shareholders still don't have answers about what went wrong in the days leading up to the company's public offering.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
How has Tim Cook changed Apple?
Apple fans, analysts and critics have all been keeping a close eye on the company, wondering: How has the successor to the legendary Steve Jobs made his own mark ?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google+ Android app gets new look, few unique tricks
Version 2.6 of Google+ for Android now allows you to start a Hangout directly from your phone.
( by David Pierce | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
What is the Domestic Communications Assistance Center?
Only weeks after requesting backdoor access to popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, the FBI is in the news again.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Yahoo Axis: A closer look
Axis is a new search-focused iOS app and PC browser plugin that offers live search results with thumbnail web page previews and ubiquitous user data.
( by Scott Lowe | TheVerge.com , TheVerge.com)
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EDITORIAL
What Iran wants
A former Iranian negotiator suggests Tehran's goals.
(, The Washington Post)
Montgomery chooses teachers over students
The county opts to increase salaries rather than help classrooms.
(, The Washington Post)
End this nuclear drama
Get a new Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair on the job quickly.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. can do more on children's mental health
A new report highlights how many D.C. residents go without needed treatment.
(, The Washington Post)
The joy of winning
The outlook is brilliant for the Washington Nationals.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook IPO fallout continues
Nearly a week since Facebook's debut on the stock market, concerns continue to swirl around the social network and its underwriters.
( , The Washington Post)
Patent trial a 'near disaster' for Oracle
Google's win hands the database maker another defeat in a trial in which it sought $1B in damages.
( by Karen Gullo Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Facebook investors express ire, confusion
One week after Facebook's initial stock sale, shareholders still don't have answers about what went wrong in the days leading up to the company's public offering.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Drop in jobless claims raises hopes for growth
Government data released Thursday suggest that the job market's spring slump may be ending, though turmoil in Europe could still delay recovery.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Obama nominates GMU professor as NRC chairman
Allison M. Macfarlane served as a member of the White House Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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