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THE WASHINGTON POST
Friday, April 29, 2011
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TODAY'S HEADLINES & COLUMNISTS
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTShttp://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/GWSCIY/V18MDH/DQ36KL/A1YZUG/R500L/B7/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/tornadoes-carve-path-of-death-destruction-across-south-with-at-least-250-dead/2011/04/28/AFJ1os7E_story.htmlThe nation's worst tornado outbreak in 37 years left a path of destruction from Mississippi to Virginia. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, as is a nuclear power plant that operators said was shut down safely.
(By Joel Achenbach and Michael E. Ruane)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/GWSCIY/V18MDH/DQ36KL/A1YZUG/J0LLR/B7/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/debt-ceiling-more-democrats-threaten-to-vote-against-raising-borrowing-limit/2011/04/28/AF5KvY8E_story.htmlDefying the White House, the senators are joining Republicans in calling for deficit reductions as a condition for lifting $14.3 trillion ceiling.
(By Peter Wallsten)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/GWSCIY/V18MDH/DQ36KL/A1YZUG/FG339/B7/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/us-military-dismayed-by-delays-in-3-key-development-projects-in-afghanistan/2011/04/22/AFD6jq8E_story.htmlThe initiatives are intended to support the U.S. military strategy in southern Afghanistan at a critical moment in the war.
(By Rajiv Chandrasekaran)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/GWSCIY/V18MDH/DQ36KL/A1YZUG/M2BBU/B7/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/giffords-shooting-spurs-authorities-to-step-up-security-for-federal-lawmakers/2011/04/28/AFvzdv8E_story.htmlGabrielle Giffords's first public outing since being shot serves as a fresh reminder to her congressional colleagues and local authorities not to take chances.
(By Philip Rucker)
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- http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/royal-wedding-on-their-mind-three-kates--and-no-not-that-one--go-to-london/2011/04/28/AF0eO17E_story.htmlA trio of Washington women have traveled to London to watch the royal wedding.
(By Monica Hesse)
NATION
METRO
POLITICS
Trump, in Vegas casino, calls leaders 'stupid' -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/donald-trump-addresses-republican-groups-in-las-vegas-whistle-stop/2011/04/28/AFCnKo9E_story.html
Real estate developer Donald Trump unleashed a tirade of profanity in a speech at a boisterous Las Vegas casino as he assured a crowd of adoring supporters Thursday night that he is seriously weighing a presidential run and will make a decision soon.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Obama's new national security team tasked with winding down war, waging budget battle at home -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/new-titles-same-faces-as-obama-reshuffles-national-security-team-with-eye-on-continuity/2011/04/28/AF93SJ3E_story.html
WASHINGTON — The reshuffled national security team President Barack Obama introduced on Thursday will be charged with fighting not only the overseas war in Afghanistan but also budget battles on the home front over Pentagon spending that has ballooned into a fat target for deficit hawks.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Barry wants a new Ward 8 -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/marion-barrys-vision-for-redrawing-the-boundaries-of-ward-8/2011/04/28/AFZld29E_story.html
The D.C. Council's Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) is dead set on annexing into his balliwick citizens who have very little interest in voting for him.
(By , The Washington Post)
On call at NOAA's storm center -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/tornado-watch-on-call-at-noaas-storm-center/2011/04/28/AFSmux9E_story.html
Greg Carbin is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla.
(By , The Washington Post)
Not all prison guards equally safe -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/accountability-report-gives-prison-guards-more-ammunition-for-better-job-safety/2011/04/28/AFjwf58E_story.html
Being a prison guard is dangerous work. But life could be a little less hazardous for federal correctional officers if the Bureau of Prisons provided more protective gear.
(By , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Scattered: Women and ADHD -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/more-women-have-adhd--or-is-it-the-stress-of-modern-life/2011/04/08/AFx1Vo8E_story.html
ADHD is commonly linked to young boys, but increasingly, women are receiving diagnoses of the disorder in significant numbers. But are they simply experiencing the stress of modern life?
(By , The Washington Post)
Below the Beltway: Presidential pun-ishment -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/presidential-pun-ishment-take-our-presidents-please/2011/04/11/AFgkP28E_story.html
Take our presidents. Please.
(By , The Washington Post)
A concert to be enjoyed -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/kurt-masur-leads-the-nso-in-a-concert-simply-to-be-enjoyed/2011/04/28/AFR2DPAF_story.html
Conductor Kurt Masur, now 83, led the NSO for nearly two solid hours of strong German music.
(By Anne Midgette, The Washington Post)
TV review: Carell cleans out his 'Office' -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/tv-review-carell-cleans-out-his-office/2011/04/27/AFWFkFAF_story.html
Hank Stuever reviews Michael Scott's (Steve Carell) last day at Dunder Mifflin.
(By Hank Stuever, The Washington Post)
Amid tough times on the newsstand, major food magazines get new leadership, new looks -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/amid-tough-times-on-the-newsstand-major-food-magazines-get-new-leadership-new-looks/2011/04/28/AFHzYb7E_story.html
NEW YORK — It's starting to feel like an all-you-can-eat buffet on the newsstand lately. And that has some food magazines mixing it up a bit.
(By Associated Press, AP)
SPORTS
Nowitzki scores 33 and the Mavs beat the Blazers 103-96 to advance to the second round -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/nowitzki-scores-33-and-the-mavs-beat-the-blazers-103-96-to-advance-to-the-second-round/2011/04/29/AFdW5oAF_story.html
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Cubs RHP Ryan Dempster struggles again, chased in 1st inning of 11-2 loss to Diamondbacks -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/cubs-rhp-ryan-dempster-struggles-again-chased-in-1st-inning-of-11-2-loss-to-diamondbacks/2011/04/29/AFCTi4AF_story.html
PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs needed Ryan Dempster to get untracked Thursday night.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Auburn quarterback Cam Newton goes first in NFL draft to Carolina Panthers -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/franchise-qbs-who-knows-but-newton-gabbert-locker-top-the-crop/2011/04/28/AFCvWS8E_story.html
NEW YORK — Cam Newton's selection as the No. 1 pick turned out to be one of the few predictable elements of this most unusual NFL draft.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Stephen Drew's grand slam in Diamondbacks' 7-run 1st sparks 11-2 rout of Cubs -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/drews-slam-in-diamondbacks-7-run-1st-sparks-11-2-rout-of-cubs/2011/04/29/AFhCLcAF_story.html
PHOENIX — After taking a called second strike he didn't like, Stephen Drew took matters out of the umpire's hands.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Thursday's NBA Playoff Capsules -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/thursdays-nba-playoff-capsules/2011/04/28/AFYuE49E_story.html
NEW ORLEANS — Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over New Orleans on Thursday night that wrapped up the first-round series for Los Angeles in six games.
(By Associated Press, AP)
WORLD
Tchotchkes of the revolution: Libyan rebels show defiance with souvenir T-shirts, coffee mugs -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/tchotchkes-of-the-revolution-libyan-rebels-show-defiance-with-souvenir-t-shirts-coffee-mugs/2011/04/29/AFmEjFBF_story.html
BENGHAZI, Libya — Libyan rebels may be low on weapons needed to topple Moammar Gadhafi, but there is certainly no shortage of souvenirs available commemorating the revolution.
(By Associated Press, AP)
ROYAL WEDDING WATCH: A vision in scarlet: Prince William goes with an Irish Guards uniform -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/wedding-watch-cool-with-cloudy-skies-in-london-with-a-chance-of-scattered-brollies/2011/04/29/AFmQlzAF_story.html
LONDON — As Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot, Associated Press journalists are hunting down the most interesting details, from Westminster to points around the globe. Here's the latest on the big event.
(By Associated Press, AP)
History unfolds in London: Kate and William ready to walk down aisle, wed at Westminster Abbey -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/history-in-the-making-kate-and-william-ready-to-walk-down-aisle-wed-at-westminster-abbey/2011/04/29/AFfkljAF_story.html
LONDON — From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, royal fans lined the streets of London by the tens of thousands Friday, hoping to snatch a glimpse of history as Prince William weds Kate Middleton in a marriage expected to revive Britain's beleaguered monarchy.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Truck carrying workers crashes in Philippines; 9 dead, 53 injured -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/truck-carrying-workers-crashes-in-philippines-9-dead-53-injured/2011/04/29/AFyZ0CBF_story.html
MANILA, Philippines — The military says a dump truck transporting workers to a palm oil plantation has plunged into a ravine in the southern Philippines, killing nine people and injuring 53.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Renowned Swiss mountaineer and climbing guide Erhard Loretan dies in fall in Alps -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/famed-swiss-climbing-guide-erhard-loretan-dies-in-fall-in-alps/2011/04/29/AFWmw6AF_story.html
GENEVA — Swiss mountain guide Erhard Loretan, one of the few climbers to ever reach the summits of all 14 of the world's peaks above 8,000 meters, has died in a climbing fall on his 52nd birthday.
(By Associated Press, AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Sports talk with Tracee Hamilton -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/sports-talk-with-tracee-hamilton/2011/04/22/AFXRecOE_page.html
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(By , vForum)
Lisa de Moraes on the Royal Wedding, The Voice debut, and all things TV -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/lisa-de-moraes-on-the-royal-wedding-the-voice-debut-and-all-things-tv/2011/04/28/AFglP37E_page.html
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will talk about the Royal Wedding, The Voice, Couric leaving 'CBS Evening News,' Jericho out on 'Dancing,' and who got the Idol boot this week. Plus: other drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes!
(By , vForum)
Washington Redskins draft chat with Jason Reid -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/washington-redskins-draft-chat-with-jason-reid/2011/04/28/AF3nHh7E_page.html
Washington Post sports columnist Jason Reid discusses the Redskins' NFL draft results and what you can expect them to with the rest of their picks.
(By , vForum)
Royal Wedding, Correspondents' dinner, celebrity gossip and more: Celebritology Live -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/royal-wedding-correspondents-dinner-celebrity-gossip-and-more-celebritology-live/2011/04/21/AFc5QEKE_page.html
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(By , vForum)
Air traffic controller fatigue: What's being done? -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/air-traffic-controller-fatigue-whats-being-done/2011/04/28/AFSDPK7E_page.html
After seven incidents of controllers falling asleep or being distracted while working overnight shifts, fatigue among air traffic controllers has taken on new urgency.
(By , vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
EDITORIAL
BUSINESS
Eon Capital accepts $1.7 billion takeover bid to create Malaysia's fourth largest bank -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/eon-capital-accepts-17-billion-takeover-bid-to-create-malaysias-fourth-largest-lender/2011/04/29/AFwOn9AF_story.html
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian lender Eon Capital on Friday accepted a 5.1 billion ringgit ($1.7 billion) takeover bid by larger rival Hong Leong Bank, paving the way to create the country's fourth largest bank.
(By Associated Press, AP)
French oil giant Total reports 1st quarter earnings up 50 percent to €3.9 billion -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/french-oil-giant-total-reports-1st-quarter-earnings-up-50-percent-to-39-billion/2011/04/29/AFIeMABF_story.html
PARIS — French oil giant Total SA says its net profit grew by half in the first quarter as recovering economies and unrest in the Middle East pushed the price of a barrel to three-year highs.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Kia Motors' profit surges 91 percent, sales increase amid higher vehicle prices -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/kia-motors-profit-surges-91-percent-sales-increase-amid-higher-vehicle-prices/2011/04/29/AFMoR4AF_story.html
SEOUL, South Korea — Kia Motors says first-quarter profit rose 91 percent as sales revenue and volume increased in South Korea and overseas amid higher vehicle prices.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Daimler AG earns up strongly in first quarter, Mercedes rolls on in China -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/daimler-ag-earns-up-strongly-in-first-quarter-mercedes-rolls-on-in-china/2011/04/29/AFKiauAF_story.html
FRANKFURT, Germany — Automaker Daimler AG says it nearly doubled net profit in the first quarter as its luxury Mercedes brand kept up its strong sales performance in China.
(By Associated Press, AP)
First offshore yuan IPO debuts in Hong Kong as Beijing seeks to promote currency's use abroad -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/worlds-first-yuan-shares-to-trade-outside-mainland-china-make-debut-in-hong-kong/2011/04/28/AF79jZ9E_story.html
HONG KONG — The first yuan-denominated securities to trade outside of mainland China made their debut Friday on Hong Kong's stock exchange as Beijing seeks to broaden the use of its currency.
(By Associated Press, AP)
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