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Romney clinches nomination, attacks Obama on Solyndra, but Trump steals the spotlight
The real estate mogul again aired his doubts about President Obama's birth certificate, overshadowing Romney's economic critique.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson and Philip Rucker)
For Mormons, a quiet milestone
Despite a muted response from the church and the candidate, Mitt Romney's nomination signals how far his faith, and the country's acceptance of it, has come.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar and Jason Horowitz)
In Texas, more challenges to the GOP establishment
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst heads to a runoff against a tea party challenger in the Senate primary; meanwhile, incumbent congressmen were targets of a super PAC.
(By Paul Kane)
Folk musician Doc Watson dies at 89
The blind musician, a master flatpicker, was known for playing his acoustic guitar at speeds that could intimidate other musicians.
(By Terence McArdle)
Prime-age workers are still lost in the U.S. recession's undertow
Percentage of those ages 25 to 54 who have jobs is smaller than at any time in 23 years before recession.
(By Peter Whoriskey)
NATION
Nations expel Syrian diplomats over massacre
Moves come as U.N. special envoy Kofi Annan warns President Bashar al-Assad that the crisis in Syria had reached "a tipping point."
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Iran acknowledges that Flame virus has infected computers nationwide
Officials suggest code is related to virus that damaged centrifuges in an Iranian nuclear facility two years ago.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Gray bats found to carry white-nose syndrome
The deadly disease raises the possibility that the species could be wiped out within two years.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Facebook and the tilted playing field
If there was any doubt that Wall Street is a sucker's game, Facebook's initial public offering should clear that up.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
What if Zuckerberg had an MBA?
How would the Facebook IPO have gone down if Mark Zuckerberg had an MBA?
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Civil penalty in robo-calls case
A judge ordered that a consultant to former governor Robert Ehrlich should pay $1 million for election-night calls designed to suppress voter turnout.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Va. police officer indicted on murder charge
A Culpeper police officer was indicted Tuesday on a charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a female motorist during a confrontation in February.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Md. gives Vegas a run for its money
Outside the new casino, the state's gambling debate lingers. Inside, it's a whir of lights and sound.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Charity official charged with theft
A Prince George's woman is accused of using group homes' funds to buy clothing and furniture.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Md. same-sex marriage law likely headed to referendum
Maryland could be one of the first states to confirm gay nuptials by a popular vote.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
In Texas, more challenges to the GOP establishment
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst heads to a runoff against a tea party challenger in the Senate primary; meanwhile, incumbent congressmen were targets of a super PAC.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Weather Service rebuffed
Two U.S. senators who oversee the budget of the National Weather Service have said they will not give the department permission to repurpose $35.5 million until they know why it has "manipulated" its budget.
( by Lisa Rein and Jason Samenow , The Washington Post)
Civil penalty in robo-calls case
A judge ordered that a consultant to former governor Robert Ehrlich should pay $1 million for election-night calls designed to suppress voter turnout.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Louisiana monks go to court to sell their caskets
A group of Louisiana monks prevented from selling their handmade caskets by a state law are taking the case to court, and their lawyers hope it will provide a Supreme Court test of government regulation.
( by Robert Barnes in ST. BENEDICT, La. , The Washington Post)
Md. gives Vegas a run for its money
Outside the new casino, the state's gambling debate lingers. Inside, it's a whir of lights and sound.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Six-month breather seems best for both
A bride-to-be has been there for her best friend through tough stuff. Now that friend plans to take an overseas job and miss the wedding planning.
(, The Washington Post)
Gentrification spelled out: Fish no longer in the 'Hood
As upscale, high-rise condos and hipster bars opened nearby, longtime customers joked: Is this really still "the 'hood"? Not anymore.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
Serpent-handling pastor dies of rattlesnake bite
"Mack" Wolford, a Pentecostal pastor from West Virginia who tried to preserve the religious tradition of serpent-handling, died Sunday from a rattlesnake bite.
( by Julia Duin Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Great wine is made on the vine, and in the barrel
Does it all come down to fermentation?
(, The Washington Post)
Chardonnay recommendations
These are chardonnays made either entirely or primarily from fruit grown at Stoller Vineyards, plus some made by Greg La Follette from various vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties of California.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Battlefield wins Northwest Region
LACROSSE | Senior Mary Margaret McCaleb finishes with four goals and two assists to help Battlefield to its second straight Va. Northwest Region crown.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Orioles lose fourth straight
The Baltimore Orioles come close to a late comeback win but end up suffering their fourth straight defeat in an 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: May 30
(, The Washington Post)
Harper, Zimmerman fail to come through
Bryce Harper strikes out on three pitches with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and Ryan Zimmerman follows with a ground out to end the threat as the Nats drop their second straight.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Ajavon has reason to smile
Mystics guard Matee Ajavon looks to build on break-through season with Lynx coming to town.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Assange loses his extradition battle
Britain's Supreme Court also grants WikiLeaks founder two weeks to consider lodging an application to reopen the case.
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)
In Yemen, U.S. airstrikes breed anger
The escalated drone campaign has produced backlash over casualties and driven tribesmen to al-Qaeda.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Nations expel Syrian diplomats over massacre
Moves come as U.N. special envoy Kofi Annan warns President Bashar al-Assad that the crisis in Syria had reached "a tipping point."
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Iran acknowledges that Flame virus has infected computers nationwide
Officials suggest code is related to virus that damaged centrifuges in an Iranian nuclear facility two years ago.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Ex-Beijing mayor regrets Tiananmen
Chen Xitong, Beijing mayor at time of massacre, says in new book it was preventable and "a tragedy."
( by Jamil Anderlini and Enid Tsui , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
2012 Post Hunt: Are you ready?
The 2012 Post Hunt -- a wild contest of brainteasing puzzles -- kicks off on Sunday, June 3 in downtown Washington, D.C.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Chef's tools, summer cookbooks and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook shares hit new low
Facebook fell nearly 10 percent in Tuesday's trading, sliding below $30 per share.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Samsung Galaxy S III: Review Roundup
Samsung's latest wows reviewers in Europe.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook hits new low, falls below $30
Facebook has hit a new low in trading, falling below $30.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The Facebook effect: Opera shares jump to record highs
Nothing gets a company's stock price moving quite like rumors of a Facebook acquisition.
( by Ricardo Bilton | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
How Facebook panicked and botched its IPO
There's been a ton of coverage about the Facebook IPO disaster, but very little of it looks at the crucial point two weeks ago where things went terribly wrong.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Why raises for Montgomery teachers?
(, The Washington Post)
The Catholic Church's simple message
(, The Washington Post)
The bad old days in Fairfax
(, The Washington Post)
The community spirit still lives within conservatives
(, The Washington Post)
Thomas Jefferson High School is not for all
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Prime-age workers are still lost in the U.S. recession's undertow
Percentage of those ages 25 to 54 who have jobs is smaller than at any time in 23 years before recession.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Clock running on foreclosure reviews
Homeowners who believe they were wrongfully injured by a foreclosure error should request a review of the process.
(, The Washington Post)
Spain's troubles mount
The country's economic problems are deepening, pushing it closer to a bailout that U.S. and European officials worry could destabilize the global economy.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Dewey & LeBoeuf files Chapter 11
New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, capping a tumultuous five-month period that saw the once-prestigious corporate law firm unravel quickly.
( by Catherine Ho Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Facebook shares hit new low
Facebook fell nearly 10 percent in Tuesday's trading, sliding below $30 per share.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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