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THE WASHINGTON POST
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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TODAY'S HEADLINES & COLUMNISTS
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTShttp://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/7CWL7Z/0GVYFV/W0MQBX/73XOII/6NQZ5/SN/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obama-appalled-by-tornado-damage-in-alabama/2011/04/29/AF9cHUHF_story.htmlPresident Obama visited storm-battered Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Friday and promised federal assistance.
(By Stephanie McCrummen, Perry Bacon Jr. and Michael E. Ruane)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/7CWL7Z/0GVYFV/W0MQBX/73XOII/S421B/SN/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/thousands-of-syrians-protest-military-crackdown/2011/04/29/AFeX9aDF_story.htmlThe measures come amid reports of dozens more deaths across the country as Syrians rallied in several cities on "Day of Rage."
(By Joby Warrick and Liz Sly)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/7CWL7Z/0GVYFV/W0MQBX/73XOII/19K0Z/SN/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-british-monarchys-new-era-sealed-with-a-kiss/2011/04/29/AFwiSsFF_story.htmlThirty years after the weeding of Charles and Diana, their son Prince William and his new bride made their own bit of history.
(By Anthony Faiola)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/7CWL7Z/0GVYFV/W0MQBX/73XOII/ZEW6A/SN/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/pentagon-reports-tangible-progress-in-afghanistan/2011/04/29/AFBqBkFF_story.htmlThe Pentagon painted a guardedly optimistic picture Friday of the war in Afghanistan in a new report.
(By Craig Whitlock)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/7CWL7Z/0GVYFV/W0MQBX/73XOII/TWALO/SN/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/endeavour-launch-postponed-because-of-mechanical-problems/2011/04/29/AFCUBUEF_story.htmlNASA officials on Friday scrubbed the planned launch of the space shuttle Endeavour for at least 72 hours because of mechanical problems.
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia and Brian Vastag)
NATION
METRO
POLITICS
Sarah Palin clearly wants to be part of the conversation, but what about the campaign? -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sarah-palin-clearly-wants-to-be-part-of-the-conversation-but-what-about-the-campaign/2011/04/30/AFoIWfJF_story.html
WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin has had a sliding spring.
(By Associated Press, AP)
In New Hampshire appearance, GOP contenders criticize Obama's agenda, not each other -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-new-hampshire-appearance-gop-contenders-criticize-obamas-agenda-not-each-other/2011/04/30/AFH7udJF_story.html
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Republican presidential contest executed a soft launch this weekend, with eager but unofficial contenders focusing all their criticisms on President Barack Obama at a New Hampshire dinner — and none on each other.
(By Associated Press, AP)
GOP hopefuls court primary voters in N.H. -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-hopefuls-court-primary-voters-in-new-hampshire/2011/04/29/AF8ASXIF_story.html
It lacked the showbiz-style pizazz of a Donald Trump entrance, but a Republican forum in Manchester Friday night featured something else — top-tier political figures sharing the billing, signaling to grass-roots activists that this was the kickoff of the party's 2012 race for the White House.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson, The Washington Post)
The Week in 2012 -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-week-in-2012/2011/04/29/AFmLNOIF_story.html
Haley Barbour threw in the towel, Donald Trump continued to dominate discussion of GOP hopefuls and attention gradually turned to next week's Republican debate in South Carolina.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson, The Washington Post)
Huntsman returning to US this weekend amid speculation about GOP presidential bid -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/huntsman-returning-to-us-this-weekend-amid-speculation-about-gop-presidential-bid/2011/04/29/AFF7SbFF_story.html
WASHINGTON — U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman is returning to the United States this weekend amid speculation that he could be mounting a Republican campaign for the White House.
(By Associated Press, AP)
STYLE
Date Lab -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/date-lab-can-we-get-a-volunteer-to-supply-some-spark/2011/04/05/AFKfaFEF_story.html
He's a Big Brother, she's a Big Sister. But will shared interests be enough?
(By , The Washington Post)
Whatever Happened To ... the struggle to graduate? -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/whatever-happened-to--the-dc-high-school-senior-who-struggled-to-graduate/2011/04/12/AFEsQGFF_story.html
Jonathan Lewis struggled to graduate from Calvin Coolodge High School, and his struggles have continued since then.
(By , The Washington Post)
First Person Singular: Richard Lee -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/first-person-singular-liquor-store-manager-richard-lee/2011/04/05/AFyOSKFF_story.html
A liquor store manager talks about various ways customers behave in his store and his desire to make the store everyone can feel good about having in the neighborhood.
(By , The Washington Post)
Editor's Query -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/editors-query-tell-us-about-a-time-when-you-were-able-to-pay-it-forward/2011/03/23/AFzAtLEF_story.html
Tell us about a time when you were able to "pay it forward."
(By , The Washington Post)
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)
SPORTS
Friday's Sports in Brief -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/fridays-sports-in-brief/2011/04/30/AFE2UYJF_story.html
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The on-again, off-again NFL lockout is on again.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Orlando Magic's offseason should be busy after disappointing early exit from the postseason -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/orlando-magics-offseason-should-be-busy-after-disappointing-early-exit-from-the-postseason/2011/04/30/AFNOnXJF_story.html
ORLANDO, Fla. — This was supposed to be a defining season for the Orlando Magic.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Braves deal with double trouble -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/braves-deal-with-rare-double-whammy-of-trouble-mcdowell-placed-on-leave-lowe-arrested/2011/04/29/AFsZd6GF_story.html
The Braves have been staggered by pitching coach Roger McDowell's incident with fans and the arrest of pitcher Derek Lowe on DUI charges.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Dodgers owner McCourt meets with MLB-appointed monitor for first time, says he has uphill road -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/dodgers-owner-mccourt-breaks-silence-over-divorce-team-ownership-struggles/2011/04/29/AFW5KwGF_story.html
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt kept silent as his divorce trial with former team CEO Jamie McCourt played out like a bad soap opera for all of baseball to see.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Randolph scores 17 points in 4th, helping Grizzlies finish Spurs, advance to semifinals -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/randolph-scores-17-points-in-4th-helping-grizzlies-finish-spurs-advance-to-semifinals/2011/04/30/AFqInXJF_story.html
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have learned when Zach Randolph wants the ball, get him the ball.
(By Associated Press, AP)
WORLD
Official says bomb hits minibus in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 passengers -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/official-says-bomb-hits-minibus-in-northwest-pakistan-killing-2-passengers/2011/04/30/AFg9smJF_story.html
PARACHINAR, Pakistan — A Pakistani official says a roadside bomb has hit a minibus in a northwestern tribal region, killing two passengers and wounding nine others.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Taliban announce start of spring military offensive; US-led coalition says insurgency weakened -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/taliban-announce-start-of-spring-military-offensive-against-us-afghan-and-nato-forces/2011/04/30/AFmOnXJF_story.html
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Saturday announced the beginning of their spring military offensive against the U.S.-led coalition, a day after a new Pentagon report claimed that the militants' fighting spirit was low after sustaining heavy losses on the battlefield.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Criticism of Japanese government's handling of nuclear crisis grows as adviser quits -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/criticism-of-japanese-governments-handling-of-nuclear-crisis-grows-as-adviser-quits/2011/04/30/AF8dTJJF_story.html
TOKYO — Criticism of the Japanese government's handling of the crisis at a radiation-spewing nuclear power plant increased Saturday, with a new poll indicating three-quarters of people disapprove and a key adviser quitting in protest.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Pentagon reports 'tangible progress' in Afghanistan -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/pentagon-reports-tangible-progress-in-afghanistan/2011/04/29/AFBqBkFF_story.html
The Pentagon painted a guardedly optimistic picture Friday of the war in Afghanistan in a new report.
(By Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post)
Fighting shifting to edges of Libyan city turns small village clinics into trauma centers -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/fighting-shifting-to-edges-of-libyan-city-turns-small-village-clinics-into-trauma-centers/2011/04/30/AFd19fJF_story.html
ZAWIYAT AL-MAHJOUB, Libya — The wail of an ambulance signaled the start of what one doctor at the small village clinic called the "gush."
(By Associated Press, AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eric Schlosser: Why being a foodie isn't 'elitist' -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/eric-schlosser-why-being-a-foodie-isnt-elitist/2011/04/29/AFGM67FF_page.html
Join Eric Schlosser for a discussion with Washington Post readers about his Outlook piece on "Why being a foodie isn't 'elitist'".
(By , vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Godless addiction help, courtesy flush, bored at work, MomZilla, too much of a good nanny and more -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/carolyn-hax-live-godless-addiction-help-courtesy-flush-bored-at-work-momzilla-too-much-of-a-good-nanny-and-more/2011/04/22/AFb6shQE_page.html
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(By , vForum)
Royal wedding after-party -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/royal-wedding-after-party/2011/04/28/AFx3DA7E_page.html
Post photographer Linda Davidson will chat about the royal wedding through the eyes of a photographer.
(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)
Capitals - Lightning Game 1 preview -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals---lightning-game-1-preview/2011/04/29/AFi3LUDF_page.html
Washington Post sports reporter Katie Carrera discussed the Capitals' Round 2 series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which starts tonight at the Verizon Center.
(By , vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
EDITORIAL
BUSINESS
Toyota Will Face Acceleration Loss Claims If Order Becomes Final -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-will-face-acceleration-loss-claims-if-order-becomes-final/2011/04/29/AFyaXXIF_story.html
A federal judge overseeing lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. said in a tentative ruling that the automaker must face economic loss claims over unintended acceleration allegations.
(By Margaret Cronin Fisk and Bill Callahan, Bloomberg)
China sentences 14 to prison for producing or selling melamine-tainted milk -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/china-sentences-14-to-prison-for-producing-or-selling-melamine-tainted-milk/2011/04/29/AFrHNOIF_story.html
BEIJING — Chinese courts have sentenced 14 people to prison terms ranging up to life for producing or selling melamine-tainted milk powder.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Struggling to cool inflation, Beijing turns to last-ditch tool of allowing stronger yuan -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/struggling-to-cool-inflation-beijing-turns-to-last-ditch-tool-of-allowing-stronger-yuan/2011/04/29/AFLWxzBF_story.html
BEIJING — Surging inflation that helped trigger protests in Shanghai is prompting China's leaders to turn to a tool they long resisted: speeding up the rise of the country's tightly controlled currency.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Yahoo CEO's 2010 compensation plunges 75 percent to $11.9M as value of stock awards plummets -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/yahoo-cuts-ceos-2010-compensation-75-percent-to-119m-as-value-of-stock-awards-plummets/2011/04/29/AFa27KHF_story.html
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. cut CEO Carol Bartz's compensation by 75 percent to $11.9 million last year as the Internet company struggled to revive its revenue growth, regulatory documents filed Friday show.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Chinese coal producer Shenhua Energy says profit up 16.6 percent on strong demand -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/chinese-coal-producer-shenhua-energy-says-profit-up-166-percent-on-strong-demand/2011/04/29/AFJUj8HF_story.html
BEIJING — China Shenhua Energy Co., the country's biggest coal producer, said Saturday that its first-quarter profit jumped 16.6 percent over a year ago as China's rapid economic growth drove strong energy demand.
(By Associated Press, AP)
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