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U.S. officials in Azerbaijan among targets of Iran-linked plots
U.S. and Mideast officials see the attempts as part of a broader campaign to kill foreign diplomats in at least seven countries over a span of 13 months.
(By Joby Warrick)
Democrats back Obama Bain strategy
Party leaders largely support targeting Mitt Romney's tenure at the private-equity firm, though some acknowledge it's a risky tack.
(By Amy Gardner and Philip Rucker)
Medical students honor those who donated their bodies
Medical and nursing students at Georgetown University hold an anatomical donor Mass to say thank you to families who donated their loved ones bodies for study.
(By Lena H. Sun)
Power outages may eclipse terrorism as a threat to Pakistan's stability
Country defaults on debt amid mounting bills to keep the lights on.
(By Richard Leiby)
Tropical Storm Beryl near hurricane-strength as it approaches southeastern US coast
Tropical Storm Beryl was close to making landfall in the southeastern U.S. late Sunday, as coastal areas were already starting to feel the impact of drenching rains and driving winds.
(By Associated Press)
NATION
U.S. officials in Azerbaijan among targets of Iran-linked plots
U.S. and Mideast officials see the attempts as part of a broader campaign to kill foreign diplomats in at least seven countries over a span of 13 months.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Medical students honor those who donated their bodies
Medical and nursing students at Georgetown University hold an anatomical donor Mass to say thank you to families who donated their loved ones bodies for study.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Building blue-crab loyalty
A Maryland effort aims to pull chefs out of kitchens to behold crabs in their Chesapeake Bay habitat, and hopefully buy into local shellfish.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Romney and Obama: Education twins
Presidents and presidential candidates from both parties largely agree on school reform.
( by Jay Mathews , The Washington Post)
Discovering a way to serve
At Kennedy Krieger High School in Baltimore, "First Sergeant" helps her charges grow and serve through the Young Marines program.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)
4 farm animals slashed in Fairfax
The incident at Kidwell Barn, a popular family attraction at Frying Pan Farm Park, was similar to a nearby attack on 3 horses in April.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)
N. Va. man's family story becomes film
A book by Mount Vernon native Matt Bondurant is now "Lawless," which debuted recently at Cannes.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)
Want to live in a walkable community? Look for master's degrees, not Metro
Georgetown tops Brookings study that finds a strong link between wealth and the amenities available within walking distance of home.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Redistricting, Texas-style
The once-a-decade redrawing of the congressional map in the state is an especially protracted, almost continuous, political and legal battle.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Past Romney critics praise his jobs record on Sunday talk shows
Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani and John McCain took to the morning talk shows to defend Mitt Romney against an Democratic attacks on his job-creation record.
( by Matt DeLong , The Washington Post)
Program recruits older vets for job training
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Labor Department have joined forces to help older veterans find jobs.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Democrats back Obama Bain strategy
Party leaders largely support targeting Mitt Romney's tenure at the private-equity firm, though some acknowledge it's a risky tack.
( by Amy Gardner and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Leon Panetta says U.S. will have 'enduring presence' in Afghanistan
In a TV interview, the defense secretary also rejected reports that the Taliban is gaining strength in Afghanistan and said looming defense cuts would be "disastrous" for national security.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Braggarts flood her news feed
Carolyn Hax's advice: Facebook user needs to break the habit of comparing herself with others socially — and block posts from those who boast habitually.
(, The Washington Post)
Reedville country doctor just wants to have fun
Paging Dr. Emory Lewis: nostalgia buff, yachtsman, crabber, entrepreneur, raconteur and slightly loony pillar of sleepy Reedville on Virginia's Northern Neck.
( by Joel Achenbach in Reedville, Va. , The Washington Post)
Drake brings 'changeover' to D.C.
Drake brought his nightclub-inspired experience to Verizon Center on Friday night, complete with a large group of guests including Waka Flocka Flame and 2 Chainz.
( by Sarah Godfrey , The Washington Post)
Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Peter Oundjian, gave a vigorous, if sometimes less than nuanced, performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Strathmore.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
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(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, May 29
(, The Washington Post)
Nationals sweep the Braves
Gio Gonzalez pitches seven strong innings and Bryce Harper homers as Washington takes all three games in Atlanta.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
A soldier first, Olympian second
Though he'd already earned his spot in the London Olympics, world champion trap shooter Josh Richmond abandoned his training for three months to serve in Afghanistan.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
Leonard leads Maret's rally to title
In the D.C. High School Baseball Classic, Leonard's shot to the fence helps spark Frogs' run to first championship.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Royals beat Orioles again
The Orioles are unable to hit in the clutch and fall 4-2 to Kansas City for their fifth loss in seven games.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. officials in Azerbaijan among targets of Iran-linked plots
U.S. and Mideast officials see the attempts as part of a broader campaign to kill foreign diplomats in at least seven countries over a span of 13 months.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Russia, China back U.N. condemnation of Assad government
After meeting in a closed-door emergency session, the 15-member Security Council issued a statement directly accusing Syria of carrying out the killing of dozens of villagers.
( by Liz Sly and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Syria denies responsibility for attack killing dozens, including 32 children
Spokesman blames "armed terrorist groups" for bombardment that killed at least 90 people.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Power outages may eclipse terrorism as a threat to Pakistan's stability
Country defaults on debt amid mounting bills to keep the lights on.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Q&A: Mexico's presidential election
An explanation of the significance, candidates and process in Mexico's election.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
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EDITORIAL
Lessons from the Iraqi barber
What a barber doesn't say about war.
( by Henry Allen , The Washington Post)
Give 'Em Hell Barry
Time for Obama to be a fully engaged fighter.
(, The Washington Post)
How China can change
Recognizing economic, political problems.
(, The Washington Post)
Ditch college for all
A focus on what is best for each student.
(, The Washington Post)
Memorial Day
Remembering war's casualties: those who died or bore scars seen and unseen.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Crowdfunded company launches
Georgetown entrepreneur Vincent Ko loved the idea of a fashionable, charitable sunglasses company — and so did hundreds of Kickstarter users.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Dealing with bullies at work
Career Coach | Bullying is often hidden within company cultures. Here's how to combat it.
( by Joyce E. A. Russell , The Washington Post)
Anne Arundel Relay for Life brings in $220k
( by Vanessa Small , The Washington Post)
Charity week ahead: Week of May 28
(, The Washington Post)
Firm lets workers leave early on Friday
Life at work | McLean's SpeakerBox has been offering its Summer Hours program for 10 years.
( by Abha Bhattarai , The Washington Post)
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