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Blind Chinese activist escapes house arrest
Chen Guangcheng has escaped from house arrest and reportedly has sought U.S. diplomatic protection in Beijing
(By Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson)
Chen Guangcheng’s dramatic escape
For weeks, the Chinese activist pretended to be sick. Under the watchful eye of the world’s biggest security apparatus, he waited for his jailers to let down their guard. On Sunday, they did.
(By Andrew Higgins and Keith B. Richburg)
Occupy the regulatory system!
As the more visible signs of Occupy Wall Street fade, a small minority of wonks has doubled down on policy work behind the scenes.
(By Suzy Khimm)
‘Manhunt’ details bin Laden mission
Six weeks before raid by U.S. Navy SEALs, Obama’s security officials debated options, book reveals.
(By Karen DeYoung)
Prosecutors agree: D.C. man’s murder conviction should be overturned
The case spurred new calls for reviews of pre-1996 convictions in which hair evidence was crucial.
(By Spencer S. Hsu)
NATION
U.S. deploys stealth fighter jets to undisclosed base in Southwest Asia
The military recently moved other assets to the Persian Gulf amid concerns of confrontation with Iran.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
‘Manhunt’ details bin Laden mission
Six weeks before raid by U.S. Navy SEALs, Obama’s security officials debated options, book reveals.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Cheney praises cardiology advances
The former vice president told an audience of cardiologists he felt “uniquely blessed” that his 35-year battle with heart disease had so neatly tracked the arc of medical developments.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
U.S. agrees to move 9,000 Marines off Okinawa
The deal with Japan aims to remove source of longstanding tensions over the facility.
( by Greg Jaffe and Emily Heil , The Washington Post)
Pacific reef shark numbers decline
Populations plummeted by 90 percent or more over the past few decades, according to new study.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Survivor of police chase, crash, sues
Reeco Richardson, 18, says police caused the fiery Chevy Chase, Md., wreck that killed 3 D.C. teens.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
At science fair, getting their geek on
Bill Nye, the Magic School Bus and an Orion spacecraft come together at the USA Science & Engineering Festival this weekend.
( by Stefanie Dazio , The Washington Post)
3 rapes reported in Hyattsville area
Police are trying to determine whether the attacks on a trail near the Metro station are linked.
( by Rachel S. Karas , The Washington Post)
Cellphones stolen in 3 D.C. robberies
Within three hours Monday, cellphones were stolen from people in three separate incidents in the District.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
D.C. councilor Harry Thomas should get 4-year sentence, prosecutors say
Thomas stole more than $350,000 in city funds intended for youth sports programs. His attorneys requested an 18-month sentence.
( by Mike DeBonis and Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
‘Crucifixion’ comments
Controversy continued to build around a top EPA official who compared enforcement against oil and gas companies to a Roman crucifixion.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
D.C. councilor Harry Thomas should get 4-year sentence, prosecutors say
Thomas stole more than $350,000 in city funds intended for youth sports programs. His attorneys requested an 18-month sentence.
( by Mike DeBonis and Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Campaigns address young voters’ issues
President Obama spoke to troops in Georgia and signed an executive order to safeguard the education offered by the GI Bill, while Romney wooed Ohio college students.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
House approves student loan plan
Republican-backed plan keeps subsidized student loan interest rates lower by diverting $6 billion from a women’s preventive-health-care fund.
( by Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)
More autism training for teachers
The number of children with autism is fast outstripping the number of educators trained to help them. A bill sponsored by Va. Rep. Jim Moran looks to change that.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Putting aside a speed-dating disaster
Her friend was a star while she was sidelined. Now she’s feeling down.
(, The Washington Post)
How biased are the media, really?
The public’s confidence in the media to report the news objectively is at an all-time low, and that distrust is echoed on the presidential campaign trail. But not all media-watchers agree: New factors are merely fueling the perception of bias, they say.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
TV highlights
Television highlights for Saturday and Sunday.
(, The Washington Post)
Wedding bells on a budget
Saving money on your wedding day is easy. The courthouse couldn’t be a cheaper venue. But how do you save on the weddings of friends and colleagues? Here are some tips.
(, The Washington Post)
The Rant: D.C. must face the music
D.C. denizens work too hard and rock too little, afraid to close a club on a school night and face getting to work in the morning.
( , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Bob Smith, inventor of ski goggles, dies at 78
Dr. Smith, an orthodontist who loved skiing, came up with fog-resistant goggles that made the sport safer.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Nats fall just short vs. Dodgers
Dodgers stars Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Eithier carry the day in the first meeting between the two best records in the NL.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: April 28
(, The Washington Post)
H.D. Woodson’s Wilson taken by Pats
Illinois defensive back Tavon Wilson is selected with the 48th overall pick, and Wilde Lake linebacker Zach Brown goes 52nd to the Titans.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Redskins opt for guard in 3rd round
Washington nabs offensive lineman Josh LeRibeus from SMU with the 71st pick after trading down with Buffalo while adding a 7th-rounder.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Chen Guangcheng’s dramatic escape
For weeks, the Chinese activist pretended to be sick. Under the watchful eye of the world’s biggest security apparatus, he waited for his jailers to let down their guard. On Sunday, they did.
( by Andrew Higgins and Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Blind Chinese activist escapes house arrest
Chen Guangcheng has escaped from house arrest and reportedly has sought U.S. diplomatic protection in Beijing
( by Keith B. Richburg and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
U.S. deploys stealth fighter jets to undisclosed base in Southwest Asia
The military recently moved other assets to the Persian Gulf amid concerns of confrontation with Iran.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
‘Manhunt’ details bin Laden mission
Six weeks before raid by U.S. Navy SEALs, Obama’s security officials debated options, book reveals.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Did Pakistan aid in bin Laden raid?
Intelligence officials, in interview, say agency deserves credit for helping CIA locate hideout.
( by Richard Leiby in ISLAMABAD, Pakistan , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
An Ethical Take on the News with Brad Hirschfield
Bradley Hirschfield discusses the moral and ethical implications of the latest political scandals.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the latest in television!
(, 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
Grassley to lift block on FCC nominees over LightSquared
The Republican senator said Friday he will lift a block on the two nominees who have been caught in a dispute over the agency’s handling of the troubled satellite venture.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
CISPA: Who’s for it, who’s against it and how it could affect you
With House passage of CISPA, proponents and critics are out in full force.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google is being investigated regulators in Argentina, South Korea
Google is under pressure from global antitrust agencies, which are probing whether the company takes steps to thwart competition.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Yahoo adds to Facebook suit
Yahoo has added two claims to its lawsuit with Facebook.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Zimmerman raised $200K online, lawyer says
Zimmerman raised money for his legal defense fund through a Web site.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Romney’s record
The Post must scrutinize his time as governor.
(, The Washington Post)
Homeowners under water
Why bailouts don’t work.
( by Neel Kashkari , The Washington Post)
Draft or volunteer?
Those who want to return to conscription have forgotten history.
( by Elliot J. Feldman , The Washington Post)
Still the same Barry
It’s the city that’s changed.
(, The Washington Post)
The District’s achievement on infant mortality
The rate is historically low.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Grassley to lift block on FCC nominees over LightSquared
The Republican senator said Friday he will lift a block on the two nominees who have been caught in a dispute over the agency’s handling of the troubled satellite venture.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Economy continues on path of growth
Strong consumer spending helped boost GDP, which grew at a 2.2% rate in the first quarter, down from 3% in the previous three months.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
In Spain, spike in jobless rate intensifies crisis
Spain’s unemployment rate spiked to nearly 25 percent in the first months of the year, highlighting the risks facing Europe’s fifth largest economy as officials struggle to avoid the need for a bailout.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
EPA faces crucial climate decision on diesel made from palm oil
There’s a fierce battle in the United States over whether the EPA should allow more diesel made from palm oil to be used by U.S. refineries, despite greenhouse-gas emissions.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)
Big isn’t bad, banks tell Fed
The largest U.S. banks are accusing the Federal Reserve of attempting to misuse its new regulatory powers to shrink financial giants under the misguided belief that “big is bad.”
( by Dave Clarke , The Washington Post)
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