TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Israeli leaders: Iran must be stopped soon
One of the bluntest warnings to date of possible airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites adds to the anxiety in Western capitals that a surprise attack could spark a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
(By Joel Greenberg and Joby Warrick)
Mitt Romney says he ‘misspoke’ about lack of concern for poor
Mitt Romney said in an interview set to air Thursday evening that he “misspoke” when he said that he was “not concerned about the very poor.”
(By Aaron Blake)
Komen gives new explanation for cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
Executives of the Susan G. Komen Foundation gave a new explanation Thursday of their decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, but their contradictory statements failed to quell a rising controversy that led several of the organization’s affiliates to openly rebel.
(By Lena H. Sun, Sarah Kliff and N.C. Aizenman)
Obama blends faith, policy in prayer breakfast speech
President Obama injected the politically treacherous issue of religion into the campaign with a sharp, if tacit, critique of Mitt Romney’s economic policies.
(By David Nakamura and Michelle Boorstein)
Voter frustration makes for tumultuous GOP primary
This has been the most turbulent Republican presidential race in a generation.
(By Ann Gerhart)
NATION
Komen gives new explanation for cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
Executives of the Susan G. Komen Foundation gave a new explanation Thursday of their decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, but their contradictory statements failed to quell a rising controversy that led several of the organization’s affiliates to openly rebel.
( by Lena H. Sun, Sarah Kliff and N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
Israeli leaders: Iran must be stopped soon
One of the bluntest warnings to date of possible airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites adds to the anxiety in Western capitals that a surprise attack could spark a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
( by Joel Greenberg and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Study doubles estimate of global malaria deaths
The number of people who die annually from malaria is roughly double the current estimate, with a huge overlooked death toll in adults, according to a new study.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Afghan challenge contrasted with Iraq
Some questioning administration’s attempt to draw parallel on withdrawal of U.S. combat troops.
( by Greg Jaffe and Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
NASA: More space station delays
Crew rotation on the international space station will be delayed again after a Russian space capsule ruptured during ground tests.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Vote for an extended pay freeze leaves workers cold
We asked: Congressional Republicans voted Wednesday on a bill that would freeze federal employee and congressional pay for an additional year. It’s at least the third time Republicans have made such a proposal in recent months. What do you make of the proposal? How would it affect you?
(, The Washington Post)
Army veteran convicted of killing his father
A Fairfax County jury found a 54-year-old Army veteran guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his 75-year-old father.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Boy stabbed at Pr. George’s high school
Police say the 17-year-old was stabbed by another 17-year-old after a fight at a Beltsville school.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Md. rabbi pleads guilty in Torah fraud
A Wheaton rabbi admitted in federal court that he fabricated tales of rescuing Torahs lost in the Holocaust and pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
( by Martha Wexler and Jeff Lunden , The Washington Post)
D.C. domestic violence agency WEAVE to close, leaving clients scrambling
The Northwest Washington nonprofit has aided victims of domestic violence for 15 years.
( by Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama to announce Veterans Job Corps
President Obama will announce details Friday for a $1 billion Veterans Job Corps that he says will put up to 20,000 veterans to work over the next five years.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Holder says CIA prison probe has ‘run its course’
The Justice Department’s investigation into the deaths of two detainees in CIA custody is winding down.
( by Sari Horwitz and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
Vote for an extended pay freeze leaves workers cold
We asked: Congressional Republicans voted Wednesday on a bill that would freeze federal employee and congressional pay for an additional year. It’s at least the third time Republicans have made such a proposal in recent months. What do you make of the proposal? How would it affect you?
(, The Washington Post)
Unity eludes Nevada tea party
Nevada’s tea party movement is no more united in this year’s Republican presidential nominating contest than it was in a high-profile 2010 Senate race. And that has conservatives worried.
( by Amy Gardner and David Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Abramoff’s back, scolding lobbyists
Al Kamen’s In the Loop spots the disgraced lobbyist at his usual deli singing a different tune, warns judicial candidates of the perils of the Thurmond Rule and bids a found farewell to Rep. Dan Burton.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Over-aware of his dating past
His romantic history was hashed out when they were just friends. Now, she’s the girlfriend.
(, The Washington Post)
Eschenbach leads NSO with emotion
Conductor Christoph Eschenbach shows how his passion for music is at once a strength and a liability.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
Review: Phillips Collection show provides perspective to photos’ role in paintings
“Snapshot: Painters and Photography, Bonnard to Vuillard” explains the complex relationship between artists and their snapshots at the dawn of personal photography.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
Media jumps the gun on Trump’s endorsement
For about 15 hours Wednesday night and Thursday morning, according to the news media, Donald Trump was going to endorse Newt Gingrich for the Republican nomination. But actually, Trump wasn’t going to do any such thing.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
TV column: Madonna promises ‘no flashing’ at Super Bowl
No wardrobe malfunctions are planned for big game; CBS gets into George Clooney’s home; Snooki and JWoww may be headed to Pa.; Trump backs Romney
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 3
(, The Washington Post)
Angelo Dundee, legendary boxing trainer, dies
Angelo Dundee, trainer of Ali and other boxing champions, dies at 90.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Cubs win battle of ISL AA unbeatens
Georgetown Visitation uses its wealth of experience to break open the game in the fourth and hand Bullis its first league loss.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Terps women bounce back
Playing for the first time since its most dispiriting loss of the season one week ago, the ninth-ranked Maryland women punished Boston College.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Hokies manhandled by Blue Devils
No. 7 Duke utilizes a 13-2 run late in the first half to break open a tie game in Blacksburg as sliding Virginia Tech loses for the seventh time in eight games.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
In Egypt, protesters clash with police
Soccer match episode threatens to plunge Egypt into a new cycle of recriminations and violence.
( by Ernesto Londono , The Washington Post)
Supreme leader says Iran will back all groups fighting Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes the declaration hours after Iran says it launched a homemade satellite.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Israeli leaders: Iran must be stopped soon
One of the bluntest warnings to date of possible airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites adds to the anxiety in Western capitals that a surprise attack could spark a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
( by Joel Greenberg and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Afghan challenge contrasted with Iraq
Some questioning administration’s attempt to draw parallel on withdrawal of U.S. combat troops.
( by Greg Jaffe and Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
U.S., NATO seek to clarify Panetta comments
U.S., NATO officials offer varying views of when and how Afghan forces would take lead in combat.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Super Bowl preview: Mike Wise chats live
Washington Post columnist Mike Wise answers reader questions about Super Bowl XLVI in a live Q&A.
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Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
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The Fix Live
The Fix's Aaron Blake discusses the latest political news.
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Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
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Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook is friending the feds
Facebook has put political veterans in key executive roles and is building up a powerhouse Washington lobbying operation.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Avid Studio makes leap to iPad
The high-end consumer version of Avid's influential video editing software has come to the Apple tablet.
( by Adi Robertson | The Verge , The Washington Post)
Facebook IPO: Top 10 surprises
Users, relationships, revenue, profit and Zuckerberg’s security detail are among the pieces of information in the social media giant’s filing.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Redbox says no to 56-day delays on new Warner Bros. DVDs
The video-rental kiosk company is refusing a request to make customers wait roughly two months before being able to rent a newly released WB movie on DVD.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Microsoft launches Kinect for Windows aimed at developers and businesses
Microsoft brings the Xbox 360 motion-sensing peripheral’s hardware and software to the PC platform.
( by Stefanie Fogel | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Meet Mitt Romney’s cousin
Park Romney is not likely to get invited to dinner any time soon.
(, The Washington Post)
Sectarian showdown in Syria
Between Sunnis and Shiites, Turkey and Iran.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney vs. Obama
The race may hinge on the smallest details.
(, The Washington Post)
Failing the empathy test
Romney is dangerously clueless about poverty.
(, The Washington Post)
Overpaid? Hardly.
The CBO gets it wrong on federal pay.
( by Colleen M. Kelley , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook IPO: A look at what we learned from the filings
In filing its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, Facebook provided a long-awaited glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world’s most closely-watched companies.
( , The Washington Post)
Facebook is friending the feds
Facebook has put political veterans in key executive roles and is building up a powerhouse Washington lobbying operation.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Avid Studio makes leap to iPad
The high-end consumer version of Avid's influential video editing software has come to the Apple tablet.
( by Adi Robertson | The Verge , The Washington Post)
Administration moves forward on closing Fannie, Freddie
The Obama administration plans to push forward with efforts to wind down housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said Thursday.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Zuckerberg: How much does he make and what does he stand to gain from IPO?
The IPO paperwork that the social-networking site filed on Wednesday provided more insight into just how much he’s pulling in and how much he might gain from the initial public offering.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
