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Santorum wins La. primary
Rick Santorum won the Louisiana primary on Saturday, boosting his claim as the leader of the conservative wing of the Republican party.
(By T.W. Farnam and Aaron Blake)
Cheney has heart transplant
Former vice president Dick Cheney, 71, was recovering Saturday in the Intensive Care Unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, an aide said.
(By Ed O'Keefe)
20 years on, 'Year of the Woman' fades
That was the election that was supposed to change everything. But it didn't — not on the scale once expected.
(By Karen Tumulty)
A cry for justice at Freedom Plaza
About 1,500 people gathered Saturday at Freedom Plaza, many wearing hoodies, in memory of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, whose death has caused an outcry across the country.
(By Ovetta Wiggins)
Obama visits Korea's DMZ
President Obama made his first visit to Korea's demilitarized zone Sunday, telling U.S. troops that the contrast between South and North Korea "could not be starker."
(By David Nakamura)
NATION
An enigmatic hunter of terrorists
For six years, the head of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center has been architect of the agency's drone campaign, and he led its pursuit of Osama bin Laden. Surly and profane, he has outlasted three CIA directors and served two presidents.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
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)
Venus, Jupiter, crescent moon meeting up this weekend
Venus and Jupiter recently had a conjunction and are being joined in the night sky by the moon. The solar system is suddenly trending.
( by Joel Achenbach , 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)
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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)
Baltimore looking to sell, lease landmarks
The cash-strapped city is expanding its options for preserving historic landmarks, including private ownership and leasing to organizations.
( by Jean Marbella , The Washington Post)
Va. governor's chef leaves amid investigation
Since Feb. 10, top chef Todd Schneider had been on administrative leave as police conduct an unspecified investigation.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
NASA hopes for clear skies in Virginia
The space agency plans to launch five rockets early Tuesday from Wallops Island that will release glowing chemical clouds to study a high-altitude jet stream.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Dr. Gridlock's traffic, transit tips
The D.C. Council temporarily suspended the new program on parking for people with disabilities, possibly adding to the confusion over parking rules. Meanwhile, an education campaign advances for the 495 Express Lanes.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Santorum wins La. primary
Rick Santorum won the Louisiana primary on Saturday, boosting his claim as the leader of the conservative wing of the Republican party.
( by T.W. Farnam and Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Henry S. Ruth, special prosecutor during Watergate probe
Henry S. Ruth, 80, who was a key figure in the federal investigation of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, died March 16.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Obama visits Korea's DMZ
President Obama made his first visit to Korea's demilitarized zone Sunday, telling U.S. troops that the contrast between South and North Korea "could not be starker."
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Va. governor's chef leaves amid investigation
Since Feb. 10, top chef Todd Schneider had been on administrative leave as police conduct an unspecified investigation.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Cheney has heart transplant
Former vice president Dick Cheney, 71, was recovering Saturday in the Intensive Care Unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, an aide said.
( Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
'Finding Your Roots' returns
"Finding Your Roots" is the fourth installment of Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s popular franchise, in which he digs into the genealogy of famous Americans. This time he looks into the backgrounds of 25 individuals, including Michelle Rodriguez, Barbara Walters and Condoleezza Rice.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
Ultimatums on strip clubs
Carolyn Hax's readers sound off: Is laying down the law a good idea?
(, The Washington Post)
KidsPost Poetry Contest underway
Send in your entries by March 26 for the annual contest.
(, The Washington Post)
Unique fight films land stateside
For most American viewers, Evans' martial-arts movie 'The Raid: Redemption' will be first Indonesian film they've ever seen.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
A balancing act between stardom and humility
The public wants celebrities to be stars, but also down-to-earth and humble. But only a few are able to pull off that balancing act successfully.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
D.C. United picks up first point
United shows marked improvement in holding unbeaten Vancouver to a scoreless draw on the road.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
From afar, admiring Louisville's run
A blind college student in Indiana has developed a bond with Louisville coach Rick Pitino and a number of other big-name college coaches.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
A great game, interrupted
OPINION | Ohio State and Syracuse played a great game Saturday night. Too bad it was constantly interrupted by overzealous officials.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: March 25
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards fall to Hawks
Washington blows a 16-point lead as Atlanta's Joe Johnson scores nine of his 16 points in the fourth quarter.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Hong Kong selects new leader
After a tumultuous contest, Hong Kong elites chose a China-backed populist as their new leader.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
An enigmatic hunter of terrorists
For six years, the head of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center has been architect of the agency's drone campaign, and he led its pursuit of Osama bin Laden. Surly and profane, he has outlasted three CIA directors and served two presidents.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
French gunman's 'proud' brother questioned
The brother of the gunman who killed seven people last week was taken to Paris for further questioning, and told them he was "proud" of his brother's killing spree.
(, The Washington Post)
Egypt's Islamists set to dominate panel
Some lawmakers accused Islamists of trying to pack panel tasked with writing constitution.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
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)
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EDITORIAL
Additional review for drone killings
Enhancing the legitimacy of targeted strikes.
(, The Washington Post)
Rising concern on climate change
This has much greater long-term impact than fluctuating gasoline prices.
(, The Washington Post)
Preventing domestic violence in Montgomery County
Even a strong prevention such as Montgomery County's can be improved.
(, The Washington Post)
When a Navy Nurse Corps vet looked back
(, The Washington Post)
A matter between God and Barbara Johnson
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
As America greys, businesses help seniors age in place
Americans are living longer, getting older and living independently long after retirement. A new crop of high- and low-tech services help seniors age gracefully.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Banks' preemptive strike against Dodd-Frank
Many of the big changes under Dodd-Frank won't take effect for months or years. But the biggest financial firms in the United States are already overhauling and reshuffling their operations.
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)
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