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NATION
Comey in line to become FBI director
The former Bush official would replace Robert S. Mueller III and was chosen over Lisa Monaco, officials say.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Federal rules prevent wellness program discrimination
Companies will be required to provide "reasonable alternatives" to workers who cannot meet standards.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

A federal shield law?
Fine Print: It could be a slippery slope that we come to regret.
(, The Washington Post)

Officials: Man who knew Boston bomber was unarmed when shot
The Chechen was being interviewed about a triple murder when he was killed by an FBI agent in Orlando.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Russia sends arms to Syria as it tries to reassert its role in region
All sides are hedging their bets on uncertain peace negotiations.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. wellness calendar, May 30-June 6
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
( , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, May 30 to June 6, 2013
Concerts, plays, cathedral tours, films, a new farmers market, book talks, a museum tour and more.
(, The Washington Post)

New McAuliffe ad says he would avoid 'divisive' agenda as Va. governor
Democratic candidate says focus needs to be on job growth and economic development.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Woman with knife fatally shot by deputy at Costco in Loudoun County
The woman advanced on two deputies and one shot her. The other deputy was wounded in the leg, possibly by a ricocheting bullet.
( by Caitlin Gibson and Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)

Man killed by D.C. police; officer injured in shootout in SE
D.C. police confront gunmen in connection with two unrelated robberies, in Southeast and Northeast Washington.
(  By Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
D.C. community calendar, May 30 to June 6, 2013
Concerts, plays, cathedral tours, films, a new farmers market, book talks, a museum tour and more.
(, The Washington Post)

New McAuliffe ad says he would avoid 'divisive' agenda as Va. governor
Democratic candidate says focus needs to be on job growth and economic development.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Holder, news executives to meet in wake of leak-probe controversy
Meanwhile, the attorney general is facing fresh inquiries about his statements before a House panel.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

National digest: Traces of ricin found in letters to N.Y. mayor
A roundup of news from around the country.
(, The Washington Post)

Brown to unveil Ulman as running mate on Monday in Columbia
The Howard County executive will be Brown's lieutenant governor candidate, a campaign source said.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Miss Manners: Facebook holdout feels left behind by friends
A reader is disturbed that not being on Facebook means the end of contact with Facebook-happy friend.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Don't flush the wipes!
Nonflushable baby wipes cause a world of hurt for sewage plants and pipes.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Infertile couple asks for donations
A reader is appalled that, despite apparent financial means, a couple is seeking funds for fertility treatments.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Non-Christians feel squeezed in Bible Belt
Lovely friends who happen to be evangelical Christians constantly invite them to church.
(, The Washington Post)

Emmy and Tony can't seem to get enough of Neil Patrick Harris
Actor will host the Emmy Awards for the second time this year after hosting the Tonys for the fourth time
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Business digest: Japanese firm-Sprint deal gets green light
A roundup of business news.
(, The Washington Post)

Sallie Mae plans to split into two companies
One part would hold most student loans; the other could move into other forms of banking.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Post names Gentzel as new chief revenue officer
Former Forbes executive known for pioneering controversial "native ads" to lead print and digital advertising
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Oil giant Total to pay $398 million to settle U.S. bribery charges
The French company was accused of hiding payments to intermediaries of an Iranian government official.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

In shift, tech firms eye U.S. for jobs
As Google's Motorola plans to open a Texas factory, experts say such moves can have political motives.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Jeffris delivers for Oakton in OT
BOYS' SOCCER | Armand Jeffris scores the game-winner against Lake Braddock in a regional semifinal.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Oakton's Gaines stymies S. County
BASEBALL | Oakton junior R.J. Gaines relies on his cutter to beat South County in a Northern Region semifinal.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: May 30

(, The Washington Post)

Hylton takes a hit, reaches final
BASEBALL | A bases-loaded hit by pitch gives Hylton the winning run in the Virginia AAA Northwest Region semifinals.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Chantilly prevails on penalty kicks
GIRLS' SOCCER | The Chargers outlast W.T. Woodson and will face Yorktown in the Va. AAA Northern Region final.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
In shift, tech firms eye U.S. for jobs
As Google's Motorola plans to open a Texas factory, experts say such moves can have political motives.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Borderlands 2 breaks fourth wall, plays with narrative in new chapter
In a D&D-inspired addition, developers treat gamers to a story within a story.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's CEO says Google Glass is a niche product
Tim Cook offered his thoughts on wearables, and a hint about what his company may bring to the market.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

YouTube now lets you add slow motion effect to your videos
If you've ever been annoyed by the speed of your user-generated videos on YouTube, then fear not avid creator.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Apple hires former EPA chief
Apple has hired Lisa Jackson to oversee environmental activities at Apple.
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Comey in line to become FBI director
The former Bush official would replace Robert S. Mueller III and was chosen over Lisa Monaco, officials say.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

World Digest: May 29, 2013
Russian group is fined for being a "foreign agent"; bomb blasts kill at least 30 in Baghdad.
(, The Washington Post)

A federal shield law?
Fine Print: It could be a slippery slope that we come to regret.
(, The Washington Post)

Officials: Man who knew Boston bomber was unarmed when shot
The Chechen was being interviewed about a triple murder when he was killed by an FBI agent in Orlando.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Russia sends arms to Syria as it tries to reassert its role in region
All sides are hedging their bets on uncertain peace negotiations.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Goodbye to Bachmann
The GOP should take Bob Dole's advice and do some soul-searching.
(, The Washington Post)

The secret to academic success
Educations is for parents, too.
(, The Washington Post)

Texas's dogged ruling
State court denies lawyers new grounds for suits involving pets.
(, The Washington Post)

Counterterror contradiction
Dropping the Authorization for the Use of Military Force has its own dangers.
(, The Washington Post)

Let America trade natural gas
The new U.S. energy secretary should allow exports.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Ask Tom: Canceled
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
(, vForum)

Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
(, vForum)

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