THE WASHINGTON POST
Sunday, May 1, 2011
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/gaddafi-calls-for-cease-fire-as-nato-strikes-tripoli/2011/04/30/AF1jZsNF_story.htmlThe youngest son of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi was killed in a NATO airstrike on his home Saturday. Gaddafi himself survived, a spokesman said.
(By Simon Denyer and Leila Fadel)
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/in-tornadoes-aftermath-a-devastated-alabama-town-isnt-focused-on-federal-aid/2011/04/30/AFqC29NF_story.htmlAlabama town thankful for federal support, but picking up the pieces itself in the meantime.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/QMCX5/ZH/t-
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/running-in-the-red-how-the-us-on-the-road-to-surplus-detoured-to-massive-debt/2011/04/28/AFFU7rNF_story.htmlThe nation's unnerving descent into debt began a decade ago with a choice, not a crisis.
(By Lori Montgomery)
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-moves-from-serious-to-silly-at-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AF1GYlOF_story.htmlHe self-deprecated, referencing his flagging poll numbers and running a medley clip of his own speech flubs, and dinged a host of GOP stalwarts.
(By Dan Zak)
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-iowas-largely-empty-gop-field-pawlenty-is-first-to-make-inroads/2011/04/27/AF4o3GOF_story.htmlIn a largely empty 2012 presidential field in Iowa, Republican Tim Pawlenty has made an impression, but that's all for now.
(By Michael Leahy)
NATION
METRO
POLITICS
Obama mocks Trump's presidential ambitions at White House correspondents' dinner -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-to-shift-from-consoler-to-comic-at-glitzy-white-house-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AFVXpqLF_story.htmlWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama exacted his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger Donald Trump, joking that the billionaire businessman could bring change to the White House, transforming it from a stately mansion into a tacky casino with a whirlpool in the garden.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Obama, from serious to silly -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-moves-from-serious-to-silly-at-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AF1GYlOF_story.htmlHe self-deprecated, referencing his flagging poll numbers and running a medley clip of his own speech flubs, and dinged a host of GOP stalwarts.
(By Dan Zak, The Washington Post)
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee criticizes Obama ay NRA's keynote address -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-arkansas-gov-mike-huckabee-criticizes-obama-ay-nras-keynote-address/2011/04/30/AFmPmROF_story.htmlPITTSBURGH — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee called himself a "gun-clinger and a God-clinger" but didn't come close to saying whether he'll be a Republican presidential candidate next year when he delivered the keynote address Saturday at the annual National Rifle Association convention.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Picking a president -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-iowas-largely-empty-gop-field-pawlenty-is-first-to-make-inroads/2011/04/27/AF4o3GOF_story.htmlIn a largely empty 2012 presidential field in Iowa, Republican Tim Pawlenty has made an impression, but that's all for now.
(By Michael Leahy, The Washington Post)
Warner back at budget table -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/virginia-sen-mark-warner-brings-lessons-from-richmond-to-gang-of-six-deficit-talks/2011/04/28/AFr2y1NF_story.htmlIn "vintage Warner"style, the former governor is drawing on his experience cutting a state budget deal in 2004.
(By Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
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.htmlHe's a Big Brother, she's a Big Sister. But will shared interests be enough for a second date?
(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.htmlJonathan 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.htmlA 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.htmlTell 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.htmlADHD 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
Top-ranked Lee Westwood rallies to win Ballentine's for second straight victory -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/top-ranked-lee-westwood-rallies-to-win-ballentines-for-second-straight-victory/2011/05/01/AFmkS8PF_story.htmlSEOUL, South Korea — Top-ranked Lee Westwood rallied to win the Ballantine's Championship for his second straight victory, shooting a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Miguel Angel Jimenez.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Ethier extends hit streak to 26 games, but Dodgers fumble away 5-2 loss to Padres -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/ethier-extends-hit-streak-to-26-games-but-dodgers-fumble-away-5-2-loss-to-padres/2011/05/01/AFYWioPF_story.htmlLOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 26 games, and that was about the only thing that went right for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Australian V8 Supercar driver Karl Reindler escapes car after fiery crash -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/australian-v8-supercar-driver-karl-reindler-escapes-car-after-fiery-crash/2011/05/01/AFyP2hPF_story.htmlPERTH, Australia — Australian driver Karl Reindler scrambled out of his burning car after it exploded in flames in a wreck in a V8 Supercar race.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Predators top Canucks in 2 OTs -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/halischuks-goal-in-2nd-ot-rinnes-acrobatics-get-predators-even-with-canucks-in-west-semis/2011/05/01/AFNJ6OPF_story.htmlRyan Suter ties Game 2 with 67 seconds left and Matt Halischuk wins it 14:51 into double overtime.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Padres win 5-2 on Dodgers miscues, Ethier extends hitting streak to 26 games -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/padres-win-5-2-on-dodgers-miscues-ethier-extends-hitting-streak-to-26-games/2011/05/01/AFiM6OPF_story.htmlLOS ANGELES — The way the San Diego Padres have been scoring runs lately — few and far between — they aren't going to be too picky about how they get them.
(By Associated Press, AP)
WORLD
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Sports talk with Tracee Hamilton -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/sports-talk-with-tracee-hamilton/2011/04/30/AF800AMF_page.htmlTracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(By , vForum)
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.htmlJoin 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.htmlAdvice 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.htmlPost 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.htmlPost 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)
TECHNOLOGY
EDITORIAL
BUSINESS
Sony executives bow in apology for security breach in PlayStation Network online service -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/sony-executives-bow-in-apology-for-security-breach-in-playstation-network-online-service/2011/05/01/AFctyRPF_story.htmlTOKYO — Sony executives bowed in apology Sunday for a security breach in the company's PlayStation Network that caused the loss of personal data of some 77 million accounts on the online service.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Survey shows China's manufacturing growth slows in April amid efforts to cool economy -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/survey-shows-chinas-manufacturing-growth-slows-in-april-amid-efforts-to-cool-economy/2011/05/01/AF7MY6OF_story.htmlBEIJING — China's manufacturing sector eased in April, a survey showed Sunday, suggesting that the government's efforts to cool the economy may be having some effect.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Warren Buffett says ex Berkshire exec clearly violated ethics standards with Lubrizol trades -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/warren-buffett-will-face-hard-questions-at-berkshire-hathaway-shareholders-meeting-saturday/2011/04/30/AFY8jpKF_story.htmlOMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett believes David Sokol clearly violated Berkshire Hathaway's ethical standards when he bought stock in Lubrizol before recommending that Berkshire buy the chemical company.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Former Berkshire Hathaway executive complains about comments Buffett made at annual meeting -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/former-berkshire-hathaway-executive-complains-about-comments-buffett-made-at-annual-meeting/2011/05/01/AFfcV8OF_story.htmlOMAHA, Neb. — The former Berkshire Hathaway executive who made a questionable investment in a chemical company Berkshire is acquiring is upset about comments Warren Buffett made at Berkshire's annual meeting.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Dollar drops in biggest loss since Sept. -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/dollar-drops-in-biggest-loss-since-september-franc-aussie-gain/2011/04/30/AF2fqiOF_story.html(By Allison Bennett, Bloomberg)
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