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NATION
Fine Print: Proceed with caution
Chemical weapons in Syria must be verified — and doubled-checked — before any U.S. action is taken.
(, The Washington Post)

FBI visits home of Boston bombing suspect's widow
FBI agents spent 90 minutes inside the Rhode Island home of Katherine Russell's parents as part of inquiry.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Mary Thom, feminist and former editor of Ms. Magazine, dies at 68
An author, editor and journalist, Ms. Thom devoted her career to giving voice to women's rights issues.
( Reuters , The Washington Post)

U.S. still striving to find political resolution to Syrian conflict
After reports of possible chemical weapons use, administration is facing pressure for more direct involvement.
( by Anne Gearan and Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Alan Wood, veteran who provided iconic flag at Iwo Jima, dies at 90
Mr. Wood did not claim to be a hero, but he played a role in one of World War II's most stirring moments.
( by Steve Chawkins , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Prince George's officer crashes on Baltimore Avenue
Another officer is injured during motorcycle training near the University of Maryland.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Air Quality Awareness Week begins
Focus on Monday was ozone, which at ground level can cause health problems.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum marks 20 years
More than 1,000 survivors join World War II veterans, Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel and others in Washington.
( by Rachel S. Karas , The Washington Post)

Thrive likely to get D.C. health contract
But a council member questions the track record of the firm.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Man charged with theft in Charles County
Authorities say he entered a foreclosed on house and stole copper pipes.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Thrive likely to get D.C. health contract
But a council member questions the track record of the firm.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Former chef at Va. mansion seeks dismissal of embezzlement case
Former chef to Va. governor alleges conflict of interest by attorney general creates irremediable wrong.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

FBI looking into relationship between McDonnells, head of Star Scientific
The agency wants to know whether there was a quid pro quo between Virginia's governor and the donor.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Obama nominates Foxx to lead Transportation Department
President underscores his desire for Cabinet diversity and increased investment in infrastructure projects.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Campaign reform groups criticize president for inaction
Obama pursued lobbying reform but abandoned campaign finance law overhaul.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
The prophets of Oak Ridge
Armed with bolt cutters and spray paint, a drifter, a nun and a house painter got inside weapons facility.
( story by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)

Miss Manners: Restaurants shouldn't serve as source for future meals
Miss Manners decries the expansion of the practice of the doggie bag to include extra bread, etc.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: Helping Mother Nature
Picking up trash is quick and easy, and a great reuse for an empty plastic bag.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: Boyfriend's texts have girlfriend vexed
They're in their 50s, living together for a year, and now she's stumbled upon text to a mystery woman.
(, The Washington Post)

Readers share unhelpful newborn advice
Readers' definitions of unhelpful "help" with a newborn.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
CFTC struggles to keep pace with technology issues
Last-minute discussion on AP Twitter hack added to previously scheduled meeting.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

'Crowdfunding' trend poised to make mark on U.S. investing landscape
Entrepreneurs, investors and states are eager for a piece of the action as federal regulators set new rules.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Shoppers want bargains, but what about worker safety?
Bangladesh's manufacturing industry is marred by hazardous conditions in its factories.
( by Sarah Shannon , Bloomberg)

Apple takes steps for first debt sale
A roundup of national business news.
(, The Washington Post)

LivingSocial deals with hacking fallout
LivingSocial is telling users to reset passwords after an attack compromised 50 million accounts.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for April 30

(, The Washington Post)

Joel Ward returns to ice after knee injury

(, The Washington Post)

NBA relocation committee votes unanimously to reject application for Kings to move to Seattle

(, The Washington Post)

Kerrigan lifts Madison in final minute
GIRLS LACROSSE: Junior attack Katie Kerrigan scored the winning goal with 23 seconds left to beat Stone Bridge, 12-11.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

Nationals still can't solve Braves
Stephen Strasburg gets off to another shaky start and Tyler Clippard gives up the go-ahead run in Atlanta.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
LivingSocial deals with hacking fallout
LivingSocial is telling users to reset passwords after an attack compromised 50 million accounts.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google Now comes to the iPhone, iPad
The Siri rival tracks users activities to act as a personal assistant and is open through the free Search app.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung announces 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung's new mini-tablet is expected to compete with cheaper tablets such as Google's Nexus 7.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

How data is changing the car game for Ford
At Ford, big data is having a significant impact on the parts and features of their cars before they're ever part of a design file. 
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Fine Print: Proceed with caution
Chemical weapons in Syria must be verified — and doubled-checked — before any U.S. action is taken.
(, The Washington Post)

FBI visits home of Boston bombing suspect's widow
FBI agents spent 90 minutes inside the Rhode Island home of Katherine Russell's parents as part of inquiry.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Wave of bombings further tests Iraq's stability
218 people have died in attacks and battles between gunmen and security forces that began last Tuesday.
( by Adam Schreck , The Washington Post)

U.S. still striving to find political resolution to Syrian conflict
After reports of possible chemical weapons use, administration is facing pressure for more direct involvement.
( by Anne Gearan and Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Preliminary court hearing held for new suspect in ricin investigation
James Everett Dutschke is charged with sending poisoned letters to President Obama and two others.
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The Fisker cliff
Another bad bet from the U.S. government.
(, The Washington Post)

Stay out of Syria
Why U.S. inaction is better than intervention.
(, The Washington Post)

Republicans' missing strategy
The party needs to offer solutions, not just opposition.
(, The Washington Post)

Empty red-line rhetoric
Obama's warning to Syria was a red herring.
(, The Washington Post)

A boot for D.C.'s fast food trucks?
Troubling regulations threaten a thriving business.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

Ask Boswell: Redskins, Nationals and Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell answered reader questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)

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