TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Crowds bid farewell to Schaefer
Crowds in Annapolis and Baltimore pay their respects to William Donald Schaefer, former Baltimore’s mayor and Maryland governor.
(By Marc Fisher)
Barbour won’t run for president
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour opted out of the 2012 presidential race to the surprise of many Republicans. His decision set off a scramble for money and operatives loyal to him.
(By Dan Balz)
Syria escalates deadly crackdown
Government’s show of force sharpens the choice facing President Obama.
(By Scott Wilson)
Taliban digs tunnel to free hundreds from Kandahar jail
After digging a 1,000-foot tunnel under Kandahar’s main prison, the Taliban springs more than 450 prisoners from jail in the latest major security breach at the facility.
(By Joshua Partlow and Javed Hamdard)
The incredible floating fire ant
When swept up by a flood, a colony of the fire ants will save themselves by forming a raft. Engineers have now explained how these ant-rafts stay afloat.
(By Brian Vastag)
POLITICS
Paper: Leaked documents describe potential al-Qaida plots discussed by Guantanamo detainees
WASHINGTON — Classified military files obtained by the WikiLeaks website reveal a range of potential al-Qaida plots against the United States, including post-9/11 aircraft attacks on the West Coast, The New York Times reported Monday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Controllers union official sees progress
The Washington Post spoke with Trish Gilbert, executive vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, about changes in the works for the 15,475 controllers and other issues the recent events have brought to light.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Ark. officials confirm 3 more storm-related fatalities, bringing death toll to 5
VILONIA, Ark. — Ark. officials confirm 3 more storm-related fatalities, bringing death toll to 5
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bruce Evans, Senate staffer
Getting appropriations bills to conform to annual budget resolutions has only become more difficult.
(, The Washington Post)
Barbour won’t run for president
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour opted out of the 2012 presidential race to the surprise of many Republicans. His decision set off a scramble for money and operatives loyal to him.
(, The Washington Post)
STYLE
‘Real Inspector Hound’ at MetroStage
Director John Vreeke brings back Tom Stoppard’s 1968 one-act play “The Real Inspector Hound” at MetroStage in Alexandria.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Sympathy for pet’s death
The question here, it turns out, isn’t pet etiquette but family etiquette.
(, United Media)
TV highlights
TV listings for Tuesday, April 26.
(, The Washington Post)
Helen Hayes Awards
Clear winners scarce as actors and others often onstage to claim halves of theater honors.
( by Nelson Pressley Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Helen Hayes Awards recipients
2011 Helen Hayes Award recipients
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Wanted: Major company to sponsor PGA Tour's Heritage tournament for 2012 and beyond
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Without a title sponsor, The Heritage is on the clock.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Braves lose when Ryan Ludwick's 2-run homer in 13th lifts Padres to 5-3 win
SAN DIEGO — These extra-innings games are getting tough on Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
A's get seven hits off Weaver, but are shut out for 3rd time in 5 games as Angels win 5-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The way Jered Weaver has been pitching this season for the Los Angeles Angels, his mound opponents have had to pitch shutouts to win.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ryan Ludwick's 2-run homer in 13th lifts Padres to 5-3 win over Braves
SAN DIEGO — Petco Park was messing with both teams until Ryan Ludwick squared up just enough to drive a ball through the cool spring air and into the first row in left-center field.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Lawson leads Nuggets to 104-101 victory over Oklahoma City, denying Thunder a sweep
DENVER — The spark plugs energized the Denver Nuggets.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Earthquake hits central Indonesia, sending residents fleeing; no threat of tsunami
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An earthquake has hit waters off Indonesia’s main island of Java, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and office buildings. No tsunami warning has been issued, and there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Nepal sees significant rise in rhino population as poaching decreases, births increase
KATMANDU, Nepal — Increased security and working closely with the local community has led to a significant rise in Nepal’s rhinoceros population over the past three years, an official said Tuesday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Indian politicians join thousands of devotees to pay respects to Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba
PUTTAPARTI, India — Top political leaders joined thousands of mourners Tuesday to pay respects to Indian religious leader Sathya Sai Baba, with a line of devotees nearly a mile long waiting to circle the glass coffin where his body was displayed.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Campaign under way to prevent Syria from being elected to UN Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS — Human rights groups and a growing number of governments are working to prevent Syria from being elected to the U.N.’s top human rights body, as President Bashar Assad’s security forces crack down on pro-democracy protesters.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bombs hit 2 Pakistan navy buses, killing 4
Twin bomb attacks against Pakistani navy buses that were talking employees to work killed four people and wounded more than 50 others on Tuesday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
D.C.'s big stories: Lunchline's Clinton Yates breaks them down
Clinton Yates is a news junkie and pop culture fanatic who scours The Washington Post and its partner sites every weekday to find the gems that you want to read but don't have time to search for.
(, vForum)
Get Answers to Real Estate's Hottest Topic - Short Sales: Sponsored Discussion
While the D.C. metro area is at the forefront of the housing recovery, even this market has some areas where distressed properties make up a large portion of the market.
(, vForum)
WikiLeaks documents: New information on whereabouts of al-Qaeda leaders on 9/11: CANCELED
National security reporter Peter Finn will be online to discuss the latest documents released by anti-secrecy organization WikiLeaks. The classified documents on Guantanamo Bay detainees reveal whereabouts of al-Qaeda's leaders on Sept. 11, and their movements afterward.
(, vForum)
Washington Capitals Playoffs Round 1 chat
Washington Post sports reporter Katie Carrera discussed the Capitals' playoff series win against the New York Rangers.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
BUSINESS
Luxury goods maker LVMH's private equity fund to invest $650M in Asian lifestyle brands
SINGAPORE — A private equity fund that’s part of luxury goods maker LVMH Group is aiming to invest $650 million in quality lifestyle brands in China and India.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Iran government hikes bread prices for second time since December amid policy to cut subsidies
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s government has raised bread prices up to 25 percent, the second hike in four months, as authorities are trying to cut subsidies to ease pressure on the economy straining under international sanctions.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Poll: More boomers say age isn't an issue at work; experience draws respect, satisfaction
WASHINGTON — Feel like the office geezer? Age may be an asset at work, or no issue at all, according to an AP-LifeGoesStrong.com poll.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China Life first-quarter profit sinks 22 percent on weak stock market returns, surge in claims
SHANGHAI — China Life Insurance Co., the country’s biggest life insurer, says its profit sank 22 percent in the first quarter of the year, sapped by a surge in claims and weak returns on its investments.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sony shows tablet computers to rival Apple iPad
Sony is planning a tablet computer with a touch panel similar to Apple’s iPad for later this year that the Japanese manufacturer promises will make the best of its gadgetry and entertainment strengths.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Crowds bid farewell to Schaefer
Crowds in Annapolis and Baltimore pay their respects to William Donald Schaefer, former Baltimore’s mayor and Maryland governor.
(By Marc Fisher)
Barbour won’t run for president
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour opted out of the 2012 presidential race to the surprise of many Republicans. His decision set off a scramble for money and operatives loyal to him.
(By Dan Balz)
Syria escalates deadly crackdown
Government’s show of force sharpens the choice facing President Obama.
(By Scott Wilson)
Taliban digs tunnel to free hundreds from Kandahar jail
After digging a 1,000-foot tunnel under Kandahar’s main prison, the Taliban springs more than 450 prisoners from jail in the latest major security breach at the facility.
(By Joshua Partlow and Javed Hamdard)
The incredible floating fire ant
When swept up by a flood, a colony of the fire ants will save themselves by forming a raft. Engineers have now explained how these ant-rafts stay afloat.
(By Brian Vastag)
POLITICS
Paper: Leaked documents describe potential al-Qaida plots discussed by Guantanamo detainees
WASHINGTON — Classified military files obtained by the WikiLeaks website reveal a range of potential al-Qaida plots against the United States, including post-9/11 aircraft attacks on the West Coast, The New York Times reported Monday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Controllers union official sees progress
The Washington Post spoke with Trish Gilbert, executive vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, about changes in the works for the 15,475 controllers and other issues the recent events have brought to light.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Ark. officials confirm 3 more storm-related fatalities, bringing death toll to 5
VILONIA, Ark. — Ark. officials confirm 3 more storm-related fatalities, bringing death toll to 5
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bruce Evans, Senate staffer
Getting appropriations bills to conform to annual budget resolutions has only become more difficult.
(, The Washington Post)
Barbour won’t run for president
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour opted out of the 2012 presidential race to the surprise of many Republicans. His decision set off a scramble for money and operatives loyal to him.
(, The Washington Post)
STYLE
‘Real Inspector Hound’ at MetroStage
Director John Vreeke brings back Tom Stoppard’s 1968 one-act play “The Real Inspector Hound” at MetroStage in Alexandria.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Sympathy for pet’s death
The question here, it turns out, isn’t pet etiquette but family etiquette.
(, United Media)
TV highlights
TV listings for Tuesday, April 26.
(, The Washington Post)
Helen Hayes Awards
Clear winners scarce as actors and others often onstage to claim halves of theater honors.
( by Nelson Pressley Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Helen Hayes Awards recipients
2011 Helen Hayes Award recipients
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Wanted: Major company to sponsor PGA Tour's Heritage tournament for 2012 and beyond
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Without a title sponsor, The Heritage is on the clock.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Braves lose when Ryan Ludwick's 2-run homer in 13th lifts Padres to 5-3 win
SAN DIEGO — These extra-innings games are getting tough on Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
A's get seven hits off Weaver, but are shut out for 3rd time in 5 games as Angels win 5-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The way Jered Weaver has been pitching this season for the Los Angeles Angels, his mound opponents have had to pitch shutouts to win.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ryan Ludwick's 2-run homer in 13th lifts Padres to 5-3 win over Braves
SAN DIEGO — Petco Park was messing with both teams until Ryan Ludwick squared up just enough to drive a ball through the cool spring air and into the first row in left-center field.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Lawson leads Nuggets to 104-101 victory over Oklahoma City, denying Thunder a sweep
DENVER — The spark plugs energized the Denver Nuggets.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Earthquake hits central Indonesia, sending residents fleeing; no threat of tsunami
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An earthquake has hit waters off Indonesia’s main island of Java, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes and office buildings. No tsunami warning has been issued, and there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Nepal sees significant rise in rhino population as poaching decreases, births increase
KATMANDU, Nepal — Increased security and working closely with the local community has led to a significant rise in Nepal’s rhinoceros population over the past three years, an official said Tuesday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Indian politicians join thousands of devotees to pay respects to Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba
PUTTAPARTI, India — Top political leaders joined thousands of mourners Tuesday to pay respects to Indian religious leader Sathya Sai Baba, with a line of devotees nearly a mile long waiting to circle the glass coffin where his body was displayed.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Campaign under way to prevent Syria from being elected to UN Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS — Human rights groups and a growing number of governments are working to prevent Syria from being elected to the U.N.’s top human rights body, as President Bashar Assad’s security forces crack down on pro-democracy protesters.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bombs hit 2 Pakistan navy buses, killing 4
Twin bomb attacks against Pakistani navy buses that were talking employees to work killed four people and wounded more than 50 others on Tuesday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
D.C.'s big stories: Lunchline's Clinton Yates breaks them down
Clinton Yates is a news junkie and pop culture fanatic who scours The Washington Post and its partner sites every weekday to find the gems that you want to read but don't have time to search for.
(, vForum)
Get Answers to Real Estate's Hottest Topic - Short Sales: Sponsored Discussion
While the D.C. metro area is at the forefront of the housing recovery, even this market has some areas where distressed properties make up a large portion of the market.
(, vForum)
WikiLeaks documents: New information on whereabouts of al-Qaeda leaders on 9/11: CANCELED
National security reporter Peter Finn will be online to discuss the latest documents released by anti-secrecy organization WikiLeaks. The classified documents on Guantanamo Bay detainees reveal whereabouts of al-Qaeda's leaders on Sept. 11, and their movements afterward.
(, vForum)
Washington Capitals Playoffs Round 1 chat
Washington Post sports reporter Katie Carrera discussed the Capitals' playoff series win against the New York Rangers.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
BUSINESS
Luxury goods maker LVMH's private equity fund to invest $650M in Asian lifestyle brands
SINGAPORE — A private equity fund that’s part of luxury goods maker LVMH Group is aiming to invest $650 million in quality lifestyle brands in China and India.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Iran government hikes bread prices for second time since December amid policy to cut subsidies
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s government has raised bread prices up to 25 percent, the second hike in four months, as authorities are trying to cut subsidies to ease pressure on the economy straining under international sanctions.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Poll: More boomers say age isn't an issue at work; experience draws respect, satisfaction
WASHINGTON — Feel like the office geezer? Age may be an asset at work, or no issue at all, according to an AP-LifeGoesStrong.com poll.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
China Life first-quarter profit sinks 22 percent on weak stock market returns, surge in claims
SHANGHAI — China Life Insurance Co., the country’s biggest life insurer, says its profit sank 22 percent in the first quarter of the year, sapped by a surge in claims and weak returns on its investments.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Sony shows tablet computers to rival Apple iPad
Sony is planning a tablet computer with a touch panel similar to Apple’s iPad for later this year that the Japanese manufacturer promises will make the best of its gadgetry and entertainment strengths.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
