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Ben Ladner’s Years of Living Lavishly
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Ben Ladner’s Years of Living Lavishly

American University president Ben Ladner and his wife, Nancy, were behaving like billionaires—until their years of living lavishly caught up with them.
People  |  Apr 1, 2006
Washington Post Gets Back Into Radio for Free
News & Politics

Washington Post Gets Back Into Radio for Free

Day one of the Washington Post’s venture into radio was herky-jerky, with reporters rambling on for ten minutes about subjects they could cover in two; new broadcasters missing cues; and plenty of cross-pollination and back-scratching.
People  |  Mar 31, 2006
Post Versus Times in Pulitzers: Can “Black Prisons” Beat “NSA Wiretapping”?
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Post Versus Times in Pulitzers: Can “Black Prisons” Beat “NSA Wiretapping”?

The weeks before the Pulitzer winners are announced are rife with rumors and leaks about finalists.
People  |  Mar 24, 2006
More People Watching Sunday Shows—NBC Still Leads, Fox Slips
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More People Watching Sunday Shows—NBC Still Leads, Fox Slips

Whatever the reason, more Americans are spending part of their Sundays in front of the TV watching talking heads talk about the news.
People  |  Mar 21, 2006
Times DC Bureau Raids Washington Post; Leibovich Leaves, Two Others Staying
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Times DC Bureau Raids Washington Post; Leibovich Leaves, Two Others Staying

The New York Times raid raises the question of why the Gray Lady feels the need to steal from the Post, its main rival.
People  |  Mar 14, 2006
Slate—a Secret Agent of the NSA?
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Slate—a Secret Agent of the NSA?

Is the formerly secret agency giving a nod to the Post's online sister?
People  |  Mar 3, 2006
Bloomberg Bureau Booming, But You Can’t Enter Without Getting Your Picture Taken
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Bloomberg Bureau Booming, But You Can’t Enter Without Getting Your Picture Taken

Bloomberg News is ramping up its Washington bureau—but its journalistic output is hard to see unless you are a financial type or among the select few who receive a daily e-mail feed.
People  |  Mar 3, 2006
Sending Out Zingers With Style
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Sending Out Zingers With Style

Givhan has carved her niche as a journalist who turns the attire of the powerful into social, political, and cultural commentary.
People  |  Mar 1, 2006
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Two Local University Basketball Coaches: Karl Hobbs and John Thompson III

Two young basketball coaches have the hottest teams in town—and very different philosophies and styles. The question: Will the teams ever meet?
Sports  |  Mar 1, 2006
Robin Givhan: Sending Out Zingers With Style
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Robin Givhan: Sending Out Zingers With Style

Givhan has carved her niche as a journalist who turns the attire of the powerful into social, political, and cultural commentary.
People  |  Feb 24, 2006
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