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Santorum tries to claim Louisiana territory
Ahead by double-digits in polls in Louisiana, GOP hopeful Rick Santorum is expected to do well and to continue his streak of strong showings in the South. Yet, with a delegate gap that keeps getting wider, the final vote tally in Louisiana may not matter much in the long run.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson and T.W. Farnam)
Independent panel says federal regulators partly to blame for fatal Massey mine blast
A scathing report by an independent panel has blamed federal regulators for failing to take steps that might have prevented the disaster that killed 29 workers at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine two years ago.
(By Steven Mufson)
China in a tug of war between two Sudans
Oil dispute challenges China's long-standing policy of not interfering in other countries' internal affairs.
(By Sudarsan Raghavan and Andrew Higgins)
Late-night ride proves fatal for cousins
Emanuel and Kyree Nelson were trapped in the back of a burning stolen car after a chase and crash; police were unable to pull them out.
(By Dan Morse and Erica W. Morrison)
Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'
In speaking about the teenager's death, president avoids missteps he made during an earlier racial incident.
(By Krissah Thompson and Scott Wilson)
NATION
Leader of Mali coup trained in U.S.
Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo received military training in the U.S. on "several" occasions.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Bales charged with killing 17 Afghans
U.S. military releases documents in case against staff sergeant, but offers no motive for alleged crimes.
( by Craig Whitlock and Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
What happens when 'Buddha' goes to the hospital?
Medical science and history converge at the University of Florida to reveal previously unknown documents inside a 17th century Korean buddhist sculpture.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist
The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.
(, The Washington Post)
Attack in NW Washington Rec Center
Two people were accused of theft and then assaulted Friday at Guy Mason Rec Center, north of Georgetown.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Freedom Plaza rally planned in memory of Trayvon Martin today
Organizers of the rally have asked demonstrators to wear black or hoodies, the kind of clothing the unarmed teen was wearing when he was shot.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)
Atheists rallying in Washington
Secular activists from across the U.S. will gather this morning on the Mall for the first ever Reason Rally.
( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
Religion events
D.C. area religious events
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Huntsman, Reid discussed World Bank opening
Republican Jon Huntsman Jr. met with Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) and discussed the possibility of his being named the head of the World Bank, sources said.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'
In speaking about the teenager's death, president avoids missteps he made during an earlier racial incident.
( by Krissah Thompson and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Md. delegates pass a budget
Like the state Senate's spending plan, it includes higher income taxes on six-figure earners.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Arlington County Board candidates mix up political expectations
Campaigns from three distinct spots on the political spectrum are running for an open seat, but the left and right are finding common ground on local issues.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Prince George's casino bill advances
A Maryland Senate committee votes 10 to 2 to authorize a full-fledged casino in the county.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: What not to do when Dad marries a virtual stranger
Don't advance any further your notion of how this "should" go down. That suggests she's not welcome in the family until you decide you know her well enough, and that's neither practical nor fair.
(, The Washington Post)
TV Highlights: 'Mad Men,' 'Leave It to Niecy,' Matthew Perry on 'The Good Wife'
What to watch on this weekend's lineup.
(, The Washington Post)
Will 'Ball Boys' hit it big or strike out?
The gregarious staff of Robbie's First Base, just outside of Baltimore, are the stars of a new reality TV program premiering this weekend. The show's producers, who previously scored with "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel, were forced to confront one awkward problem after selecting this gang: how to get around the fact their four-person cast included three Robbies. Which is why the quartet came to be known as "Senior," "Junior," "Shaggy" and "Sweet Lou."
( by Dave Sheinin in LUTHERVILLE, Md. , The Washington Post)
Music: BSO has a lot of brass, and drums, in bold double bill
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, led by Marin Alsop, performed a gutsy bill that began with two brassy fanfares at the Music Center at Strathmore.
( by Stephen Brookes , The Washington Post)
Gotye at 9:30 Club
The Belgian-born Australian multi-instrumentalist's set Thursday included 10 of the 12 songs from "Making Mirrors," his third album and global breakthrough, plus four from its predecessor.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 24
TV and radio listings: March 24
(, The Washington Post)
Kansas outlasts N.C. State
The Jayhawks' big men ultimately prove too powerful for the Wolfpack, leading Kansas through a slow start for its 11th win in 12 games.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Kentucky gains timely revenge
Kentucky makes 35 of 37 free throws and advances to the Elite Eight win a win over Indiana. It was an entertaining sequel to the Hoosiers' one-point win on Dec. 10
( by Eric Prisbell , The Washington Post)
Off days are optional for Wizards
The Wizards' crowded schedule includes three games in three nights — twice — during the next two weeks.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Generals find a way
Short-handed Washington-Lee gets a penalty kick from Shane MacNamara to defeat Langley, 1-0, in a Virginia AAA Northern Region game.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Leader of Mali coup trained in U.S.
Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo received military training in the U.S. on "several" occasions.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Bales charged with killing 17 Afghans
U.S. military releases documents in case against staff sergeant, but offers no motive for alleged crimes.
( by Craig Whitlock and Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
China in a tug of war between two Sudans
Oil dispute challenges China's long-standing policy of not interfering in other countries' internal affairs.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan and Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
'We want justice' for slain villagers
A man who lost 11 relatives in the March 11 rampage wants the accused U.S. soldier tried in Afghanistan.
( by Richard Leiby and Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Medvedev calls missile defense a threat
Outgoing Russian president reiterates objections to NATO plan and criticizes West on Syria.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, April 6)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Outlook: Myths about the health-care law
Walter Dellinger debunks myths about the health-care law.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live: Analyzing Obama's remarks on the Trayvon Martin case, and more
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discused Obama's remarks on the Trayvon Martin case and other political news.
(, 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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TECHNOLOGY
Apple only sells 2% more iPhones than Best Buy
How important is Best Buy to Apple's iPhone sales strategy? Possibly more than Apple's own retail shops, according to a new study from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
FAQ: Facebook's latest privacy update
Facebook is updating its privacy policies, but don't freak out yet. We've looked through the amendments and pulled out the ones you should know about. Disagree with anything you see? The social network is letting you comment on each change with your concerns before they go live.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Asking for Facebook passwords during the interview is an invasion of privacy
We've come to expect the intimate inspection of our social media profiles by recruiters and hiring managers, but some recruiters are now asking applicants for Facebook login information during interviews, as well.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Facebook recognizes that not all friends are created equal
Facebook has made the "Acquaintances" Friends List, first introduced last year when the company revamped its lists product, capable of auto-determining the "friends" you probably want to see fewer updates from.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Netflix jumps into creating original content
Netflix has inked a deal with horror director Eli Roth to create "Hemlock Grove," an original series about "murder, mystery, and monsters," the company announced today. "Hemlock Grove" will join other original content being created by Netflix to help them maintain and attract customers in its growing war with HBO and cable companies. Other content being produced includes David Fincher's House of Cards, Steve Van Zant's Lilyhammer, and Jenji Kohan's Orange is the New Black.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
The figure in the hoodie was a nameless, faceless menace
(, The Washington Post)
$50 million profit?
A D.C. bill would create a developer's bonanza.
(, The Washington Post)
Obamacare's oxymoron
The mandate contradicts centuries of contract law.
(, The Washington Post)
American Id-eology
Is moderation possible in American politics?
(, The Washington Post)
Election 2012 must-reads
Three books assess the future of American power.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Bats Global Markets cancels IPO
Bats Global Markets canceled its IPO, stunning Wall Street after errors on its own computer systems derailed trading in the stock and forced a halt in Apple.
( by Nina Mehta, Nick Baker and Nikolaj Gammeltoft , Bloomberg)
House panel memo ties Corzine to transfer of MF Global funds
A House Committee issued a memo Friday tying former U.S. senator and former New Jersey governor Jon S. Corzine to a major transfer of funds out of MF Global, the brokerage firm that collapsed under his leadership with $1.6 billion of customers' money missing.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Independent panel says federal regulators partly to blame for fatal Massey mine blast
A scathing report by an independent panel has blamed federal regulators for failing to take steps that might have prevented the disaster that killed 29 workers at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine two years ago.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Apple only sells 2% more iPhones than Best Buy
How important is Best Buy to Apple's iPhone sales strategy? Possibly more than Apple's own retail shops, according to a new study from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
FAQ: Facebook's latest privacy update
Facebook is updating its privacy policies, but don't freak out yet. We've looked through the amendments and pulled out the ones you should know about. Disagree with anything you see? The social network is letting you comment on each change with your concerns before they go live.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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