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CIA director faces quandary on clandestine service appointment
Choosing permanent head of division poises an early quandary for John Brennan.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Social science struggles to find effects of same-sex parenting on children
Studies on how children raised by same-sex parents turn out are relatively new and small in size.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Hypercleanliness may make us sick
Too much cleanliness may be behind the increase in everything from allergies and asthma to MS.
(, The Washington Post)
Gulf War veterans show abnormalities in scans of their brains
Findings add to consensus that Gulf War Syndrome should be treated with painkillers, not counseling.
( by Sara Reardon , The Washington Post)
Pastor Saeed Abedini's Holy Week struggle
For six months, Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen whose family we represent, has been imprisoned in one of Iran's most brutal and deadly prisons because of his religious beliefs.
( by Jordan Sekulow, Matthew Clark , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian on Beltway
The investigation is causing lane closures on the Beltway between Landover Road and Route 50.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
Pastors weigh in on gay-marriage cases
Today's case centers on whether married same-sex couples can be denied federal recognition.
( by Hamil R. Harris On Tuesday, Supreme Court justices questioned whether same-sex couples have the constitutional right to marry. On Wednesday, the court will hear arguments on whether same-sex couples who were married in states that have legalized gay marriage can be denied federal recognition. And religious leaders and others on both sides of the potentially landmark cases are making their stances known. Wednesday's case, United States v. Windsor, involves Edith Windsor, whose wife, Thea Spyer, died in 2009, after the couple had been together for more than 40 years. Windsor had to pay $363,053 in estate taxes on Spyer's estate, although a married heterosexual couple would not face such a burden. Bishop Harry Jackson, who led the unsuccessful fight to prevent same-sex marriage in Washington, D.C., said Americans should have a right to vote on the same-sex marriage issue. "In D.C., we were denied the fundamental right to vote on such an important issue," Jackson said Tuesday during a march and rally organized by the National Organization for Marriage. "This is a matter of somebody wanting an institution to fundamentally change for the benefit of a small group." But the Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights veteran and host of a talk show, sees it differently. "We either have civil rights for everyone or no one," he said. "Consenting adults don't need our permission to exercise their rights. We have got to have firm beliefs in what we believe in, but be mature enough to abide by what others believe." On Tuesday, the justices heard arguments on Proposition 8, a ballot initiative in 2008 in which voters in California blocked same-sex marriages there. Frank Schubert, the political strategist who organized the California campaign to prohibit same-sex marriages, came to Washington to join the rally organized by the National Organization for Marriage. "We are very encouraged from the way the arguments went," he said of the case, known as Hollingsworth v. Perry. "It is a critical time. Every generation is called to a great challenge, and this is our generation's challenge. Marriage is the foundation of society.'' Rev. Derek McCoy, president of the Maryland Family Alliance, fought last year against same-sex marriage in Maryland, and lost that fight, both in the state legislature and in a public referendum. But he said Tuesday that he doesn't think the Supreme Court will make a big move in either of the two court cases. "It doesn't seem like they want to make a sweeping case right now," McCoy said. , The Washington Post)
Gun control returns to center stage in Md. House
Big decisions loom on mental health, assault-weapons ban as clock ticks down on end of session.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
USDA expands rural poverty program
Virginia among states to be included.
( by Meg Kinnard , The Washington Post)
Neighboring Va. congressional districts miles apart on budget fight
Sequester talk has shaken a military town; rural neighbors believe it's just lies and hype from D.C.
( by Michael Laris In PORTSMOUTH, Va. , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Supreme Court considers federal Defense of Marriage Act
Justices will hear arguments challenging federal law defining marriage as between man, woman.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Gun control returns to center stage in Md. House
Big decisions loom on mental health, assault-weapons ban as clock ticks down on end of session.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court justices conflicted on same-sex marriage case
The justices question whether the time is right to rule on California's voter-approved ban.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
USDA expands rural poverty program
Virginia among states to be included.
( by Meg Kinnard , The Washington Post)
In the Loop: A second time around?
From David Vitter to Mark Sanford, scandalized politicians appear to be making their way back into the fold.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
D.C. wellness calendar, March 28-April 4
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)
A crunchy crust ready in a flash
Mix up a batch of pumpkin seed crust and dinner gets more interesting — and more nutritious.
( by Casey Seidenberg , The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Removing pomegranate seeds
Cut a bit off the top, pull apart the sections, put them in a bowl of water, and the seeds will fall to the bottom.
(, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Smoker wants interrogator to butt out
Her boyfriend is on her to quit smoking, but she feels he should be more patient with her.
(, The Washington Post)
Carolyn Hax: Her boyfriend stopped wanting sex
They love each other, but she wants sex and kids.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Turning Google Trends into sales trends
Here's how one entrepreneur used Google Trends to predict which items were likely to sell.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)
Tax burden for the Dow 30 drops
INTERACTIVE | Multinational companies' taxes are declining.
( by Darla Cameron , The Washington Post)
For Dow 30, tax burden isn't what it used to be
Most companies have seen a dramatically smaller percentage of profits go to U.S. coffers over time.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Housing values continue to rebound
New data show market gaining steam, even though it remains far below pre-recession highs.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Prosecutors announce three new insider trading defendants
A roundup of national business news.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 27
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Borda gives Gonzaga a boost
Senior defender Matt Borda sparks the offense as the Eagles hold off the rival Stags.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Duke women rally to beat Okla. State
Down double digits in the second half, the Blue Devils dug deep to secure a berth in the Sweet 16.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Delle Donne, Delaware head to Sweet 16
Elena Delle Donne scored 33 points to help the Blue Hens secure the school's first berth in the Sweet 16.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Capitals stumble against Islanders
Washington rallies from a 2-0 first-period deficit before losing two critical points in the battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google announces some Glass winners
Google has started to reveal who will get to try out its high-tech headset before the general public.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Can T-Mobile's gamble pay off?
T-Mobile is trying a new approach to wireless plans, but needs to work hard to make its case.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
T-Mobile is leaving 'the carrier club' with new plans
Carrier calls current system "broken," has customers pay for phone, device separately.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
T-Mobile's 'uncarrier' event: What to expect
The event should bring more details on T-Mobile's break with the two-year contract, upgrades to network.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple loves China, but its government is not returning those feelings
For a country so prized by Apple, why all the Apple hate lately?
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
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WORLD
Rebels patrol capital of Central African Republic
( by Jose Richard Pouambi , The Washington Post)
CIA director faces quandary on clandestine service appointment
Choosing permanent head of division poises an early quandary for John Brennan.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
From flag making to coconut-kicking, Pakistan has a passion for records
Country known better for militancy and political turmoil also has a passion to capture world records.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
Government opposition takes Syria's seat at Arab summit in Qatar
The rebels' rise to representation in Qatar shows how isolated Assad's regime has become since uprising.
( by Albert Aji , The Washington Post)
Japanese courts urge electoral reform
Rulings expected to spur changes to system that gives less populous districts disproportionate power.
( by Jonathan Soble | Financial Times , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Equality is inevitable
The Supreme Court can only slow the march to same-sex marriage.
(, The Washington Post)
How to pass a gun law
A new assault weapons ban was never in the cards.
(, The Washington Post)
No time to waver on Syria
Assad's moves to create a sectarian war demand that the U.S. support the main opposition.
( by Frederic C. Hof , The Washington Post)
Run off the highway
Eight senators demand an investigation of the crash that killed Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá.
(, The Washington Post)
Making it up in Cyprus
A new bailout plan reveals Europe's economic uncertainty.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
All about the Peeps: Everything you wanted to know about the Peeps Diorama Contest
Katherine Boyle discusses this year's Peeps contest.
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Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten took polls and chatted about his recent columns.
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Free Range on Food: Easter tarts, Doughnut Wars and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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CANCELED: Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
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