Wednesday, April 30, 2008

washingtonpost.com News: Siphoning Off Corn to Fuel Our Cars

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Siphoning Off Corn to Fuel Our Cars
CHARLES CITY, Iowa Erwin Johnson picks up a clump of the dark, rich soil that he has farmed for 35 years, like his father and grandfather before him. In a few months, this flat expanse of northern Iowa will be crowded with corn ready to be trucked to market.
(By Steven Mufson, The Washington Post)

Dulles Rail Set to Get Federal Approval
In Letter Expected Today, FTA Makes Stark Reversal
(By Amy Gardner and Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post)

Obama Calls Minister's Comments 'Outrageous'
(By Peter Slevin and Darryl Fears, The Washington Post)

U.S. Role Deepens in Sadr City
Fierce Battle Against Shiite Militiamen Echoes First Years of War
(By Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks
Police Officers Can Question Crime Suspects About Their Residency Only After They Are Arrested
(By Kristen Mack, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
McCain Offers Market-Based Health Plan
TAMPA, April 29 -- Sen. John McCain on Tuesday rejected calls by his Democratic opponents for universal health coverage, instead offering a market-based solution with an approach similar to a proposal put forth by President Bush last year.
(By Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

Siphoning Off Corn to Fuel Our Cars
As farmers feed ethanol plants, a costly link is forged between food and oil.
(By Steven Mufson, The Washington Post)

Obama Calls Minister's Comments 'Outrageous'
(By Peter Slevin and Darryl Fears, The Washington Post)

Administration Has Two Weeks to Make Polar Bear Decision
(By Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post)

President Repeats First-Term Answers to Rising Gas Prices
(By Dan Eggen and Jonathan Weisman, The Washington Post)

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NATION
Report Targets Costs Of Factory Farming
Factory farming takes a big, hidden toll on human health and the environment, is undermining rural America's economic stability and fails to provide the humane treatment of livestock increasingly demanded by American consumers, concludes an independent, 2 1/2 -year analysis that calls for major...
(By Rick Weiss, The Washington Post)

Administration Has Two Weeks to Make Polar Bear Decision
(By Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post)

Siphoning Off Corn to Fuel Our Cars
As farmers feed ethanol plants, a costly link is forged between food and oil.
(By Steven Mufson, The Washington Post)

President Repeats First-Term Answers to Rising Gas Prices
(By Dan Eggen and Jonathan Weisman, The Washington Post)

Guantanamo Detainee Rejects Court Procedure
(By Josh White, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
S. Korean Principles Vs. Hunger in North
SEOUL -- This spring on the Korean Peninsula, human rights are on a collision course with hunger.
(By Blaine Harden, The Washington Post)

For Many, Control of State-Run Pemex Is About National Pride
Leftists Fear Privatization of Oil Giant
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia, The Washington Post)

U.S. Role Deepens in Sadr City
Fierce Battle Against Shiite Militiamen Echoes First Years of War
(By Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

President Repeats First-Term Answers to Rising Gas Prices
(By Dan Eggen and Jonathan Weisman, The Washington Post)

In India, Even Gods Are Going Hungry
Poor Struggle to Donate to Temples as Food Prices Skyrocket
(By Emily Wax, The Washington Post)

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METRO
Citizenship Lesson From the Top
They impressed him with their knowledge of President Bush's Cabinet and ability to give numerous examples illustrating the U.S. system of checks and balances. But it was their tough questions -- "Why can't legal immigrants have the right to vote?" and "If immigrants are so important, why are some...
(By Lori Aratani, The Washington Post)

Tibet Sign Costs Climber Everest Trek
Va. Man Finds Politics Don't Play on World's Highest Peak
(By Michael Laris, The Washington Post)

Forging a Lasting Tie to Victims Of the Attack on the Pentagon
(By Nick Miroff, The Washington Post)

Southeast Virginia Tallies the Damage
Kaine Tours Devastated Area After Six Tornadoes Destroy 145 Homes
(By Anita Kumar, The Washington Post)

Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks
Police Officers Can Question Crime Suspects About Their Residency Only After They Are Arrested
(By Kristen Mack, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Fed Decision on Key Rate Presents Risks Either Way
The Federal Reserve will decide today whether to cut interest rates for the seventh time in seven months. For leaders of the central bank, there is no obvious course of action, with big risks no matter what they do.
(By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post)

United's New Plan Could Cost D.C.
(By Del Quentin Wilber, The Washington Post)

Siphoning Off Corn to Fuel Our Cars
As farmers feed ethanol plants, a costly link is forged between food and oil.
(By Steven Mufson, The Washington Post)

An Outbreak of Caring
Stung by Complaints, Telecoms Stress Customer Service
(By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post)

McCain Offers Market-Based Health Plan
(By Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Sirius and XM Delay Meetings To Wait for Merger Ruling
The nation's two satellite radio operators said yesterday that they would delay their shareholder meetings as they await a prolonged regulatory review of their merger plan, which has drawn new criticism from lawmakers and several states.
(By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post)

An Outbreak of Caring
Stung by Complaints, Telecoms Stress Customer Service
(By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Win One For the Owner
Wizards owner Abe Pollin, 84 years old and suffering from a debilitating disease, called the team into his office and provided some inspiring words for Game 5.
(By Mike Wise, The Washington Post)

For a Night, Nationals See Vintage Zimmerman
Nationals 6, Braves 3
(By Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post)

Burgundy and Bold
(By Sally Jenkins, The Washington Post)

The Choice of a Lifetime
As Baseball Draft Nears, One Star Pitcher Weighs His Options
(By Josh Barr, The Washington Post)

Plaque at Hall Will Now Reflect Robinson's Greatest Achievement
(The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Traversing the Towers In a Moment of Joy
NEW YORK In the bad old, nearly bankrupt days of the mid-'70s, a French guy padded across a steel cable strung between the tippity top of the World Trade Center towers, holding a balancing pole and grinning. Police rushed to the roof of the buildings, but he ignored them, choosing instead to...
(By David Segal, The Washington Post)

It's Funny How Funny Just the Facts Can Be
'Daily Show' Staffer Mines News for Laughs
(By Paul Farhi, The Washington Post)

Domingo Goes Baroque
With Washington Opera's 'Tamerlano,' The Famed Tenor Sounds a New Note
(By Anne Midgette, The Washington Post)

'Farmer' Should Be Put Out to Pasture
(By Jennifer Frey, The Washington Post)

This Place Gives Me the Jitters
A Charlottesville Coffee Bar Tour
(By Roger Piantadosi, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Washington Nationals
Washington Post writer Barry Svrluga takes your questions and comments about how the Nats look this spring, the new stadium and what to expect from the team this season.
(Barry Svrluga, washingtonpost.com)

Wizards/NBA
(Ivan Carter and Michael Lee, washingtonpost.com)

Dirda on Books
(Michael Dirda, washingtonpost.com)

White House Watch
(Dan Froomkin, washingtonpost.com)

Soccer Insider
(Steven Goff, washingtonpost.com)

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Parting With the Pastor
We hope the pastor doesn't become a continuing excuse for political ads built on racial fears.
(The Washington Post)

Mr. Mugabe's Violence
Zimbabwe's president continues to terrorize his opponents while withholding the results of the election he lost.
(The Washington Post)

Rescuing 911
Jeremy Miller's death after a problematic EMS response shows that the District still has work to do.
(The Washington Post)


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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

washingtonpost.com News: From Chief Prosecutor To Critic at Guantanamo

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
From Chief Prosecutor To Critic at Guantanamo
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, April 28 -- The Defense Department's former chief prosecutor for terrorism cases appeared Monday at the controversial U.S. detention facility here to argue on behalf of an accused terrorist that the military justice system has been corrupted by politics and inappropriate inf...
(By Josh White, The Washington Post)

Tornadoes Batter Southeast Virginia
Rampage Injures 200, Flips Cars and Demolishes Homes
(By Martin Weil and Anita Kumar, The Washington Post)

Some War Veterans Find GI Bill Falls Short
(By Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post)

The Latest Ingenue To-Do
Vanity Fair Portrait Tests Image of Disney Superstar
(By Teresa Wiltz, The Washington Post)

As Minister Repeats Comments, Obama Tries to Quiet Fray
(By Shailagh Murray and Peter Slevin, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
High Court Upholds Indiana Law On Voter ID
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states may require voters to present photo identification before casting ballots, opening the way for wider adoption of a measure that Republicans say combats fraud and Democrats say discourages voting among the elderly and the poor.
(By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)

As Minister Repeats Comments, Obama Tries to Quiet Fray
(By Shailagh Murray and Peter Slevin, The Washington Post)

Some War Veterans Find GI Bill Falls Short
(By Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post)

Lawmaker Threatens Subpoenas for Aides
Officials Spurn Hearing on Torture
(By Carrie Johnson, The Washington Post)

Adding Up the Benefit Of Pennies at the Pump
(The Washington Post)

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NATION
High Court Upholds Indiana Law On Voter ID
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states may require voters to present photo identification before casting ballots, opening the way for wider adoption of a measure that Republicans say combats fraud and Democrats say discourages voting among the elderly and the poor.
(By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post)

From Chief Prosecutor To Critic at Guantanamo
(By Josh White, The Washington Post)

Some War Veterans Find GI Bill Falls Short
(By Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post)

Emptying the Breadbasket
For decades, wheat was king on the Great Plains and prices were low everywhere. Those days are over.
(By Dan Morgan, The Washington Post)

FDA Faulted for Approving Studies of Artificial Blood
(By Rob Stein, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
For Chinese, a Shift in Mood, From Hospitable to Hostile
BEIJING, April 28 -- At an airport in northeast China, a young security guard recently spotted a foreign airline passenger with shaving cream in his carry-on bag. "No," he said sternly, wagging his finger like a cross schoolteacher. "No, no, no."
(By Edward Cody, The Washington Post)

4 U.S. Troops In Baghdad Are Killed by Rocket Fire
Month's Toll of 44 Americans Is Highest Since September
(By Ernesto Londoño and Amit R. Paley, The Washington Post)

In France, Prisons Filled With Muslims
(By Molly Moore, The Washington Post)

Mother, 4 Children Die After Israel Strikes Gaza
(By Griff Witte, The Washington Post)

Emptying the Breadbasket
For decades, wheat was king on the Great Plains and prices were low everywhere. Those days are over.
(By Dan Morgan, The Washington Post)

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METRO
Supervisors Pass Budget, Draw Criticism From Teachers
In affluent Fairfax County, it's never enough. That was the lesson yesterday for the county Board of Supervisors, which approved its annual budget amid criticism -- not for raising taxes but for inadequately funding the public schools.
(By Amy Gardner, The Washington Post)

Bethesda Zoning Dispute Is Case Of Goliath vs., Well, Goliath
(By Miranda S. Spivack, The Washington Post)

Study Won't Lead to Suggestions
Commission Will Gather Data but Doesn't Plan to Recommend a Bill
(By Brigid Schulte, The Washington Post)

Some War Veterans Find GI Bill Falls Short
(By Susan Kinzie, The Washington Post)

D.C. Cabbies Feel The Pinch as They Prepare for Meters
(By Paul Duggan, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Emptying the Breadbasket
At Stephen Fleishman's busy Bethesda shop, the era of the 95-cent bagel is coming to an end.
(By Dan Morgan, The Washington Post)

Buffett Confects One Sweet Deal
Financier Aids Mars's $23 Billion Bid for Wrigley
(By Frank Ahrens, The Washington Post)

GM Will Cut SUV, Pickup Output
Four Factories To Lay Off 3,500
(By Michael S. Rosenwald, The Washington Post)

Mortgage Broker Sues Lenders in Privacy Breach
Passwords Were Leaked, LendingTree Says
(By Ellen Nakashima, The Washington Post)

The Ethanol Cure's Side Effects
(By Allan Sloan, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
FDA Faulted for Approving Studies of Artificial Blood
A new analysis concludes that the Food and Drug Administration approved experiments with artificial blood substitutes even after studies showed that the controversial products posed a clear risk of causing heart attacks and death.
(By Rob Stein, The Washington Post)

Now Boarding at BWI: Security With Hint of Calm
Prototype Checkpoint Aims to Be More Efficient, Easier on Fliers
(By Del Quentin Wilber and Ellen Nakashima, The Washington Post)

Verizon Adds Customers; Profit Rises 10%
(By Peter Svensson, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Newest Targets Are in Place for the Redskins
Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly and Fred Davis are welcomed to Redskins Park, where they see plenty of opportunity in the West Coast offense that Coach Jim Zorn plans to run.
(By Jason Reid, The Washington Post)

Wizards Believe a Comeback Is Possible
Getting Over Their Lack of Success in Cleveland Is Key
(By Ivan Carter, The Washington Post)

The Louie and Ronnie Show Is Back
(By Andrew Beyer, The Washington Post)

A Slow Start Right Off the Bat
For Nationals' Zimmerman, an Early Slump Has Been a Rite of Spring
(By Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post)

Ovechkin Joins Squad, But Remains on Hold
(The Washington Post)

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STYLE
A Son's Own Orbit
NEW YORK He had just finished chatting up Charlize Theron, but that wasn't Chris Cuomo's favorite part of "Good Morning America." It was the post-show ritual of schmoozing with audience members and posing for pictures.
(By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post)

The Latest Ingenue To-Do
Vanity Fair Portrait Tests Image of Disney Superstar
(By Teresa Wiltz, The Washington Post)

Madonna Gives Hip-Hop Fans Some Sugar
(By J. Freedom du Lac, The Washington Post)

With Five Wins, 'Macbeth' Helps Synetic Rule At Hayes Awards
(By Nelson Pressley, The Washington Post)

Sallie Wilson, Keeper of The Choreographer's Fire
(By Sarah Kaufman, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Book World: 'The Bridge at the Edge of the World'
Author and environmental leader James Gustave Speth discusses his new book, 'The Bridge at the Edge of the World,' a critique of the current state of the environmental movement.
(James Gustave Speth, washingtonpost.com)

Voter IDs and Election Law
(Roy A. Schotland, washingtonpost.com)

Freedom Rock
(J. Freedom du Lac, washingtonpost.com)

Lean Plate Club
Talk About Nutrition and Health
(Sally Squires, washingtonpost.com)

Station Break
(Paul Farhi, washingtonpost.com)

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Vouching for Vouchers
IN MAKING education his top priority, D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty has been guided by one principle: Children trump politics. It's an idea that Mr. Fenty might want to expound on when he goes to Capitol Hill this week to defend funding for the city's unique school voucher program. Political ideolog...
(The Washington Post)

The Audacity of Rev. Wright
A tale of a candidate, a pastor and some repugnant remarks
(The Washington Post)

Carded at the Polls
Indiana's voter ID law is ruled constitutional; it's still a bad solution to a nonproblem.
(The Washington Post)


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Monday, April 28, 2008

washingtonpost.com News: N.Va. Hit With Cost Of School Migration

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Monday, April 28, 2008

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
N.Va. Hit With Cost Of School Migration
Hundreds of foreign-born families have pulled their children from Prince William County public schools and enrolled them in nearby Fairfax County, Arlington County and Alexandria since the start of the school year, imposing a new financial burden on those inner suburbs in a time of lean budgets.
(By Amy Gardner, The Washington Post)

For Chinese Athletes, Western-Style Perks
Sponsorships, Bonuses Showcase Shift to Capitalism in Sports
(By Maureen Fan, The Washington Post)

God in the Details
The Passion of a Lifetime Shines Through Rowan LeCompte's Cathedral Windows
(By Linton Weeks, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Reverend's Words Stir Debate on His Creed
Bobby Henry was angry when he first saw the now-famous snippets of sermons by the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. playing over and over on television. He considered the uproar over Sen. Barack Obama's former pastor an attack on a man of faith and the black church.
(By William Wan and Hamil R. Harris, The Washington Post)

Democrats Registering In Record Numbers
1 Million New Voters For Last 7 Primaries
(By Eli Saslow, The Washington Post)

The Talk
(The Washington Post)

Obama Links Broad Ideas to Economic Specifics
(By Alec MacGillis, The Washington Post)

U.S., Allies See Progress in Selling Al-Qaeda As an Enemy to the Muslim World
(By Walter Pincus, The Washington Post)

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NATION
Altered Viruses Reversed Progressive Blindness, Studies Say
Three young adults barely able to see because of a congenital and progressive form of blindness have regained modest amounts of vision after getting genetically engineered viruses injected into their eyes, the leaders of two independent studies reported yesterday.
(By Rick Weiss, The Washington Post)

Exonerated Ex-Inmates Struggle to Shed Stigma
(By Peter Slevin and Kari Lydersen, The Washington Post)

Standardized Formula For Graduation Rates May Soon Pair With Tests
(By Maria Glod, The Washington Post)

Making Up for Mistakes
(The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Where Every Meal Is a Sacrifice
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania Even before he took a butcher knife to the she-goat's throat, Likbir Ould Mohamed Mahmoud knew it would only make things worse.
(By Anthony Faiola, The Washington Post)

A Storm of Sand and Shelling
Heavy Fire Aimed at Green Zone as Ground Forces Continue Push Into Sadr City
(By Sholnn Freeman, The Washington Post)

For Chinese Athletes, Western-Style Perks
Sponsorships, Bonuses Showcase Shift to Capitalism in Sports
(By Maureen Fan, The Washington Post)

Vote Fails to Save Historic Berlin Airport
(By Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post)

The Marketplace Where Everybody Knows Her Name
(By Maggie Fick, The Washington Post)

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METRO
N.Va. Hit With Cost Of School Migration
Hundreds of foreign-born families have pulled their children from Prince William County public schools and enrolled them in nearby Fairfax County, Arlington County and Alexandria since the start of the school year, imposing a new financial burden on those inner suburbs in a time of lean budgets.
(By Amy Gardner, The Washington Post)

Former D.C. Workers Say Law Doesn't Prevent Retaliation
Employees Say They Were Fired After Filing Complaints, Despite Whistle-Blower Act
(By Yolanda Woodlee, The Washington Post)

Beside the Diamond, a Lump of Coal
Developer Says Homely Site Can Be a Graceful Gateway to the Ballpark Area
(By Daniel LeDuc, The Washington Post)

Reverend's Words Stir Debate on His Creed
Obama's Ex-Pastor To Visit D.C. Forum On Black Church
(By William Wan and Hamil R. Harris, The Washington Post)

D.C. Police Patrols Triple After Violence
(By N.C. Aizenman, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Where Every Meal Is a Sacrifice
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania Even before he took a butcher knife to the she-goat's throat, Likbir Ould Mohamed Mahmoud knew it would only make things worse.
(By Anthony Faiola, The Washington Post)

Estimates Are Key at Financial Firms
Mistakes Could Hurt Broader Economy
(By David S. Hilzenrath, The Washington Post)

Hanging On to the Boom
Land, Market Strategies Help NVR Post Profit
(By Allan Lengel, The Washington Post)

For Volunteer, Early Exit Adds To Disease's Pain
(By Stephen Barr, The Washington Post)

Venture Funding Rises 13.9% in Region
(By Alejandro Lazo, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
When Young Teachers Go Wild on the Web
It's almost like Googling someone: Log on to Facebook. Join the Washington, D.C., network. Search the Web site for your favorite school system. And then watch the public profiles of 20-something teachers unfurl like gift wrap on the screen, revealing a sense of humor that can be overtly sarcastic or...
(By Ian Shapira, The Washington Post)

Web Firm Finds Its Footing Through Big Ideas
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Washington Post)

Venture Funding Rises 13.9% in Region
(By Alejandro Lazo, The Washington Post)

Companies Vie to Update FBI Computers
(By Doug Beizer, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Poised Performance In His Recurring Role
LeBron James, the 6-foot-8 rock of a physical specimen, has nothing on LeBron James, the mentally superior athlete whose annual rite of spring is to psychologically crush the Wizards in their own building.
(By Mike Wise, The Washington Post)

Redskins Add QB Brennan To Their Hit-or-Miss Haul
(By Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora, The Washington Post)

Lannan Helps Nationals Shut Down the Cubs, Win Second Series
Nationals 2, Cubs 0
(By Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post)

Pushed to the Brink
West's Clutch Three-Pointer Gives Cavaliers a 3-1 Lead
(By Ivan Carter, The Washington Post)

Expected Moves Do Not Happen
(By Mark Maske, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
God in the Details
A life is like a stained-glass window. Colorful yet clear. Translucent yet obscured. Strong yet fragile. An arrangement of shard-moments held by a force that keeps everything in place. Miraculous things -- life and stained-glass windows. Still, yet moving. Works of art that change as daylight...
(By Linton Weeks, The Washington Post)

Boston's Scrappy Herald, Screaming for Readers
(By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post)

The BSO's Freaky 'Favorites'
Berlioz, Prokofiev On Curious Program
(By Anne Midgette, The Washington Post)

Stress and the Married Woman
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(By Carolyn Hax, The Washington Post)

PERFORMING ARTS
(The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Outlook: A Presidential Job Description
Washington Post reporter and blogger Joel Achenbach discusses his Outlook article about the schedules, duties and decisions the eventual winner of this year's presidential race will face.
(Joel Achenbach, washingtonpost.com)

Science: Mars Discovery
(Marc Kaufman, washingtonpost.com)

Talk About Travel
Trip Tips and Deals
(The Flight Crew, washingtonpost.com)

Achieving Financial Success
(Dr. Farrah Gray, washingtonpost.com)

The Chat House
Sports News
(Michael Wilbon, washingtonpost.com)

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Reform's Chance
THE CAUSE of reforming government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) may not be a lost one after all. Last week, a meeting involving Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr., Senate Banking Committee leaders and the heads of the GSEs -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- ended with all sides pronouncing them...
(The Washington Post)

No Space for Dissent
Raúl Castro's answer to the Women in White.
(The Washington Post)

The Price of Hypocrisy
Prince William County's politicians choke on the cost of bashing illegal immigrants.
(The Washington Post)


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