Saturday Morning Headlines [Apr 27, 2013]

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NATION
Obama wants 'strong evidence' of chemical weapons use in Syria
Analysts say the White House's call for further proof from investigators pushes off the need for a decision.
( by Anne Gearan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Jordan: Syria is sliding toward 'failed state' that could imperil region
Jordanian monarch sounding alarm on Syria during meetings with Congress, Obama administration.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

U.S. military should put religious freedom at the front
What must stop is the concept that America needs to conquer the world for Christ.
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

Task force member was warned of Boston suspect's long trip to Russia
It's unclear whether U.S. customs official who received the warning ever shared it with colleagues.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

White House pushes incentives for companies' cybersecurity measures
Looser approach reflects divided Congress, which makes mandated standards difficult to push through.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Washington area religion events
Musical performances, informative discussions and tours, benefits for worthy causes.
(, The Washington Post)

For 'professional princesses,' birthday-party gigs are big business
A marketing blitz of all things tiara-ed has produced a princess-industrial complex in Washington and beyond.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)

Fire strikes home in Capitol Heights that was to be renovated by volunteers
The Christmas in April organization planned to work on the house, on Iago Avenue, over the weekend.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Local digest: Half marathon set in D.C. area; Tensions over transit project
A roundup of Washington area news briefs
(, The Washington Post)

No pews needed: Md. couple helps pastors spread Gospel over Web radio
An Internet radio station run by a Lanham couple gives pastors a new platform to spread their message.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
National Digest: Landing gear debris found in Manhattan is linked to 9/11

(, The Washington Post)

Obama vows to defend abortion rights
The president attacks new restrictive laws during keynote address at Planned Parenthood event.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli amends disclosure forms
Amid controversy over gifts from businessman, Va. attorney general says he failed to disclose some.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli lays out reasons for recusal from mansion chef case
A key witness in the case worked for Cuccinelli's political fund-raising firm, his office says.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Congress finds it hard to let Federal Helium Program run out of gas
The House votes to prolong a 1925 supply program that has been targeted for elimination for decades.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Garlic removal made easy
A toothpick helps retrieve cloves after cooking.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Gym members sweat their dilemma
Should they confront the skinny woman in the hoodie who turns off the fans? They'd really like them on.
(, The Washington Post)

Baby names and veto power
A couple can't agree on a name for a child who has yet to be conceived.
(, The Washington Post)

Mix 107.3 replacing Jack Diamond
Jack Diamond has been a fixture on Washington's radio airwaves for more than two decades.
(, The Washington Post)

WHCA dinner weekend: We're half-way through a four-day binge
Here's what's happened and what's to come.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
LivingSocial is hacked, affecting 50 million
The daily-deals company is victim of a cyberattack. It also announces an increase in first-quarter earnings.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)

TechBit: LearnVest
IPhone app tracks your spending and helps you stay within your budget.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBit: CoinKeeper
Spend, save and keep an eye on your trends with this smartphone app.
(, The Washington Post)

Novartis faces kickback charges in suit
The U.S. government files its second civil fraud lawsuit against the Swiss drugmaker.
( by Jonathan Stempel , Reuters)

Economy grew at 2.5 percent since January, below expectations
The first-quarter GDP report is stirring worries that the U.S. recovery is slowing down.
( By Ylan Q. Mui Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for April 27

(, The Washington Post)

Anthony leads Knicks to 3-0 lead
Carmelo Anthony scores 26 points to lead New York to within one game of sweeping aside the Celtics in Boston.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Stukenberg helps Mustangs pull one out in 4th OT
GIRLS' LACROSSE | Maryland recruit Zoe Stukenberg nets six goals, including the game-winner, to life No. 5 Marriotts ridge past No. 4 Mount Hebron in quadrulpe-overtime.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

Zimmermann, Nats one-hit Reds
Jordan Zimmermann carves through the Cincinnati lineup, needing only 91 pitches in a one-hit shutout.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Williams pitches Bobcats past Eagles
Joe Williams, funky hairstyle and all, shuts down the Freedom-South Riding offense, leading Battlefield to a 5-3 win in a Cedar Run District contest.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Internet is the future of TV, Netflix CEO says
Earnings results from several tech giants showed that Reed Hasting's vision is closer to becoming reality.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Google Glass could spur wearable tech boom
Wearable technology industry is poised for growth, but some say users should exercise caution.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
North Korea says American faces trial for trying to topple its government
North Korea says detained American tried to topple its government, will soon face trial
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

World Digest: April 26, 2013
Sudan's army aided fugitive warlord Joseph Kony, group says; U.S. jihadi in Somalia tweets of bid to kill him.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama wants 'strong evidence' of chemical weapons use in Syria
Analysts say the White House's call for further proof from investigators pushes off the need for a decision.
( by Anne Gearan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Iraqi soldiers retake Sunni town
Troops stabilize enclave north of Baghdad, but antigovernment rallies persist in other Sunni strongholds.
( by Sameer N. Yacoub , The Washington Post)

Jordan: Syria is sliding toward 'failed state' that could imperil region
Jordanian monarch sounding alarm on Syria during meetings with Congress, Obama administration.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
The 'industry' of health care

(, The Washington Post)

Cutting the redundancy in the armed forces

(, The Washington Post)

The danger from within

(, The Washington Post)

Contributing to the future

(, The Washington Post)

Counting the votes in a D.C. election

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, April 26)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

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