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Today's News Highlights 04.16.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Competitive bidding drives GSA inquiry
Congressional hearings to begin with scrutiny on agency’s spending.
(By Lisa Rein and Timothy R. Smith)

Obama calls for thorough inquiry in Secret Service prostitution scandal
During a news conference Sunday at the conclusion of the Summit of the Americas, Obama said he expects all agents to conduct themselves with “dignity and probity” when serving abroad.
(By David Nakamura and Ed O’Keefe)

Obama ends summit on defensive about inviting Cuba
The standoff in Colombia left open the question of whether there would be a seventh such meeting.
(By Scott Wilson)

Moroccan teen girl’s suicide tests a new Islamist regime
New Arab Order: A young girl’s suicide sparks an uproar over the country’s marriage laws.
(By Edward Cody)

Taliban hits Afghan cities in coordinated attack
Insurgents attacked cities across eastern Afghanistan on Sunday and into Monday, including at least three prominent targets in Kabul, in a rare coordinated effort spanning some of country’s key population centers.
(By Kevin Sieff)

NATION
Saving the sea horses
Concerned that wild populations of marine species are becoming depleted, researchers are trying to crack the code of how to raise them in captivity.
( by Juliet Eilperin in SARASOTA, Fla. , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Maryland advertises unclaimed property
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is running a newspaper ad to reunite residents with property left unclaimed.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Season’s greetings, spring style
Sunday was a great day for a ballgame, especially with the Nats in first place. Heck, it was a great day for just about anything.
( by Steve Hendrix and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Oracle Set Book Club ‘goes beyond literature’
The group, founded in 1966 by a Howard University student, continues to meet, cultivating friendships and promoting youth literacy.
( by Fahima Haque , The Washington Post)

The day Mommy shot Grandma
On the day 100 years ago that the Titanic sank, Rosie Padgett had problems closer to home.
(, The Washington Post)

Second trial of Roger Clemens to start Monday
The baseball legend’s first trial ended last summer just two days into the proceedings when the judge declared a mistrial because of a basic prosecutorial error.
( by Ann E. Marimow and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Competitive bidding drives GSA inquiry
Congressional hearings to begin with scrutiny on agency’s spending.
( by Lisa Rein and Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)

Obama still has an electoral-map edge
A Fix analysis finds nine true swing states, with the president holding advantages when it comes to reaching the magic number of 270.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama calls for thorough inquiry in Secret Service prostitution scandal
During a news conference Sunday at the conclusion of the Summit of the Americas, Obama said he expects all agents to conduct themselves with “dignity and probity” when serving abroad.
( by David Nakamura and Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)

Battle over tax credits rule in health-care law
Consumer advocates fear Treasury rule will leave some low- and moderate-income families lacking coverage.
( by Julie Appleby , The Washington Post)

Congressional Republicans turn focus to gas prices
House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) wants the spring legislative session to focus on several bills to allow more domestic energy exploration.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Ditched by a friend who’s joined a new crowd
A high school student wonders whether she should confront a friend who has been ignoring her.
(, The Washington Post)

Using puppetry to discuss race in America
Puppeteer Paul Zaloom is hyper-literal and works in miniature. He takes on race in America in “White Like Me: A Honky Dory Puppet Show.”
(, The Washington Post)

Saluting the late Wes Montgomery in song
A cozy quartet salute to the late guitar legend Wes Montgomery featured special guest guitarist Royce Campbell, pianist Tony Nalker, bassist James King and drummer Ken Kimery.
(, The Washington Post)

Juilliard Baroque had weak start, but strong finish
The Juilliard Baroque, a 10-member period-instrument assemblage recently formed by British violinist Monica Huggett, made its area debut Saturday at the Library of Congress.
(, The Washington Post)

Two statues from very different eras
Separated by about three miles and 116 years, Lincoln Park and the African American Civil War Memorial tell vastly different stories about the Civil War, African Americans and their journey to freedom.
( by Joe Heim , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: April 16

(, The Washington Post)

King sets state record in pole vault
Emma King won the pole vault at the Don Boyer Invitational on Saturday with 12 feet 10 inches, the highest clearance by a high school girl in Maryland state history.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)

The value of a fast start
COLUMN | Davey Johnson doesn’t have a formula, but he certainly knows the impact of a hot April.
(, The Washington Post)

Orioles fall short of sweep
Brian Matusz took a 2-1 lead into the sixth inning before the Blue Jays battered him and Kevin Gregg for seven runs, foiling Baltimore’s first sweep in Toronto since 2005.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Crawford overcomes slow start
After feeling frustrated early in the season, Jordan Crawford recently scored 20 or more points in seven consecutive games. But does he fit into the Wizards’ long-term plans?
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Fight to save Russian forest wins Goldman prize
A Russian environmentalist has won the world’s largest grassroots environmental prize.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

Taliban hits Afghan cities in coordinated attack
Insurgents attacked cities across eastern Afghanistan on Sunday and into Monday, including at least three prominent targets in Kabul, in a rare coordinated effort spanning some of country’s key population centers.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Moroccan teen girl’s suicide tests a new Islamist regime
New Arab Order: A young girl’s suicide sparks an uproar over the country’s marriage laws.
( by Edward Cody in KARMIDA, Morocco , The Washington Post)

Obama ends summit on defensive about inviting Cuba
The standoff in Colombia left open the question of whether there would be a seventh such meeting.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Egypt’s top general calls for constitution before power shift
Egypt’s top general urged Islamist and liberal political parties to draft a constitution before June 30 deadline.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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EDITORIAL
Why NRA pushes ‘Stand’
The perverse incentive for everyone to be armed.
(, The Washington Post)

Voters should show ID

(, The Washington Post)

‘Face time’ in peril for high-schoolers and more

(, The Washington Post)

Stephen Strasburg’s pitching goals

(, The Washington Post)

Remembering Reed Whittemore

(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
D.C. culinary start-up caters to dining enthusiasts, innovative chefs
Jill Richmond thought the city was ready for a new spin on dining. The Coterie, her brainchild, offers behind-the-scenes dinners to its members and a new degree of creative freedom to its partnering chefs in Washington.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Carlyle to price shares between $23 and $25
Stock in the firm, which will file details about its IPO with the SEC on Monday, will begin trading on the Nasdaq in the next few weeks.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)

Law firms look for alternatives to the billable hour
Firms are moving away from traditional fee arrangements largely because their biggest clients — corporations — have been pulling back.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)

Key economic events for the week of April 16
This week could offer key insights into three areas that are fundamental to our economic recovery: consumer demand, employment and housing.
(, The Washington Post)

Value Added: This accountant follows the money
Larry Johnson turned his want to run his own firm into a thriving forensic accounting practice.
(, The Washington Post) 

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Today's News Highlights 03.28.12

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS On last day of health care hearing, Court considers severability, Medicaid expansion  The Supreme Court will complete its review of Obama’s health care law by considering whether all of it must fall if part of it is found unconstitutional. (By N.C. Aizenman and Robert Barnes)  Could the health-care law work without the individual mandate?  Opinions vary about the impact of a decision to strike down the mandate but leave the rest of the law intact — one of several options available to the Supreme Court. (By N.C. Aizenman)  Newt Gingrich scales back campaign  The campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself. (By Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake)  Mitt’s ‘Romniacs’ united by an uncommon passion  The superfans are out there — recognizable, in the wild, by their entirely un-Romney-like levels of nervous excitement. (By David A. Fahrenthold)  Battle over Israel’s ancient Canaan dog  This breed, once seen by Moses and Jesus, now the focus of a battle between preservationists and bureaucracy.  (By Nicolas Brulliard)  NATION  Sometimes, the Supreme Court needs a ‘friend’  Lawyers tapped by the court to argue parts of a case that no one else supports consider the assignment an honor, but they can be in for a rough ride.  ( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)  Roger C. Molander, Ground Zero founder, dies at 71  Roger C. Molander, 71, an arms control strategist who became a prominent grass-roots organizer after he grew convinced that policymakers alone could not avert a nuclear war, died March 25.  ( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)  U.S. seeks more money for Afghan force  In diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police.  ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)  A presidential call on cyberattacks  Gen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks.  ( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)  Tighter security for SAT, ACT after cheating scandal  Students taking college entrance exams this fall will have to submit photo identification with their applications — a key security upgrade following a widespread cheating scandal at a number of high schools on Long Island.  ( by Frank Eltmand , The Washington Post)  More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post  METRO  Ursula Mattheisen, conservation activist  The Falls Church homemaker volunteered with and supported conservation groups, receiving an award from the Izaak Walton League.  (, The Washington Post)  D.C. community calendar  Concerts, theater, museum programs and other events.  (, The Washington Post)  Pit bull shot in Montgomery County  Officers killed an aggressive dog that had attacked two teenagers, county police said.  ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)  Carmakers, technology providers may work together to reduce distractions  U.S. transportation officials and agencies have been campaigning hard against cellphone use while driving.  ( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)  Victim of anti-gay assault speaks out  One week after 600-plus people tried to raise awareness of his attack and two similar crimes, the victim and his partner of three years told their story.  ( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)  More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post  POLITICS  On last day of health care hearing, Court considers severability, Medicaid expansion  The Supreme Court will complete its review of Obama’s health care law by considering whether all of it must fall if part of it is found unconstitutional.  ( by N.C. Aizenman and Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)  Romney’s negative numbers rise  Half of all Americans now express unfavorable views of Mitt Romney, foreshadowing a steep obstacle for the GOP presidential hopeful as his campaign shifts its focus toward a potential match-up against President Obama.  ( by Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)  Prosecutor taps experts to review 911 calls in Trayvon Martin case  State investigators are focusing on the forensics of the case – specifically the 911 calls — in efforts to learn more about the actions of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed Martin.  ( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)  Newt Gingrich scales back campaign  The campaign is scaling back, cutting one-third of its full-time staff and replacing his campaign manager as part of an effort to sustain itself.  ( by Nia-Malika Henderson and Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)  Health-care arguments boil over outside court  Think you’ve already heard every possible argument against the health-insurance reform now known as Obamacare? Here are a few more.  (, The Washington Post)  More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post  STYLE  Power to the Peeps  Creativity, topicality and a keen eye for detail — as well as a sweet tooth — were keys to success the winners of our sixth annual Peeps Diorama Contest.  ( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)  Mind your own beeswax  A reader has a stock response for people who try to relay negative rumors.  (, The Washington Post)  Discovery sings hail to chiefs of staff  “Gatekeepers” studies features interviews with many who have held the job — and their bosses.  (, The Washington Post)  Battle over Israel’s ancient Canaan dog  This breed, once seen by Moses and Jesus, now the focus of a battle between preservationists and bureaucracy.  ( by Nicolas Brulliard Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)  Japanese girl group a whirlwind of cute  Sixteen members of the popular Japanese group arrived in Washington for just 36 hours on a cultural exchange to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese gift of the cherry blossom trees.  ( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)  More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post  SPORTS  Terps’ season comes to a crashing halt  Maryland’s impressive season ends with an uncharacteristic thud in the Raleigh Region final as the Terps are unable to dig out from an early double-digit deficit and are blown out by top-seeded Notre Dame.  ( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)  Centreville triumphs in 2OT  GIRLS’ SOCCER | The Wildcats’ Alexandra Myers scores on what was intended to be a cross pass in double overtime to top McLean.  ( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)  Church leads Lake Braddock to win  There’s a more highly touted prospect on Lake Braddock’s team, but some would say Michael Church is the Bruins’ best pitcher. He played like it in an 11-1 victory over West Springfield.  ( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)  Larry Stevenson, early skateboard innovator, dies at 81  Larry Stevenson, who helped popularize skateboarding in the early 1960s by marketing his Makaha boards to riders eager to essentially surf on land, died March 25 at 81.  ( by Valerie J. Nelson , The Washington Post)  Capitals burned by red-hot Sabres  Buffalo thrashes Washington and climbs over the Capitals into the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.  ( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)  More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post  WORLD  Russia protesters take up politics  Activists tired of Putin politics look longingly at the Moscow city hall.  ( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)  U.S. seeks more money for Afghan force  In diplomatic demarches sent to 64 countries, and in direct appeals by the president and top aides, the administration has outlined a $4.1 billion annual budget for the Afghan army and police.  ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)  A presidential call on cyberattacks  Gen. Keith Alexander, the head of U.S. Cyber Command, said individual military commanders should not have the authority to order actions against foreign computer networks.  ( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)  German town fears loss of U.S. Army base  Baumholder’s identity may no longer be tied up in red, white and blue as it braces for Pentagon cutbacks. ( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)  Japan ponders future of its plutonium  With nation’s nuclear energy plants mostly quiet, Japan has little use for potentially dangerous plutonium stockpiles.  ( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)  More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post  LIVE DISCUSSIONS  Is the individual mandate in Obama's health-care law constitutional?  Ilya Shapiro discussed why he says the individual mandate is unconstitutional.  (, vForum)  Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages  Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.  (, vForum)  Helping a special-needs child to be more independent  Helping autistic adults be independent  (, vForum)  Pixie Windsor on decorating with vintage furniture | Home Front  Pixie Windsor, who owns Miss Pixie's on 14th Street, joins the weekly chat.  (, vForum)  Eugene Robinson Live  Eugene Robinson live chatted about the latest news in the presidential campaigns.  (, vForum)  More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post  TECHNOLOGY  Gadgets share blame for distracted driving , NTSB chief says  Federal transportation safety investigator said companies that are investing in in-car technology are slowing efforts to reduce hazards from distracted driving.  ( by Angela Greiling Keane Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)  Will Google’s cloud storage service land next week?  In other Google news, tickets for the company’s Input/Output developers conference sold out in under an hour.  (, The Washington Post)  Google’s Drive cloud storage offering “might” finally arrive next week  In early February, we heard that Google would soon launch a cloud storage service similar to Dropbox, Box, Microsoft’s SkyDrive, and Amazon CloudDrive.  ( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)  Foxconn hiring points to summer iPhone 5, report says  A Foxconn factory is hiring, while workers at another strike.  ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)  Angry Birds Space introduces the age of the mobile game blockbuster  Angry Birds Space has vaulted the mobile game business into the stratosphere of bonified entertainment blockbusters.  ( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)  More Technology News - The Washington Post  EDITORIAL  Respect for the Irish  (, The Washington Post)  A monument to freedom?  Obamacare can’t hide behind Civil Right Act.  (, The Washington Post)  The rich get richer  Wealthiest reaped almost all 2010 income growth.  (, The Washington Post)  Obama’s bad bet on Putin  Ignoring calls for democracy, the president reaffirms his partnership with the autocrat.  (, The Washington Post)  Picks for Montgomery school board  Morris Panner and Rebecca Smondrowski would be strong additions to the board.  (, The Washington Post)  More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post  BUSINESS  Health-care law’s individual mandate is scrutinized by Supreme Court  On day two of the Supreme Court’s hearings on the Affordable Care Act, the justices were considering whether the law gives Congress the power to mandate that Americans purchase health insurance.  ( , The Washington Post)  Trayvon Martin shooting thrusts hoodies into spotlight  Nationwide protests calling for further investigation into the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin a month ago have used a familiar garment as their rallying point: the hoodie.  ( by Sapna Maheshwari Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)  Edson Spencer, Honeywell chief executive, dies at 85  Edson Spencer, who as head of Honeywell first battled IBM’s dominance of the computer market and then refocused his company on automation and aerospace technology, died March 25 at 85.  ( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post)  Total gas leak forces evacuations in British North Sea  A natural gas leak from a well in the British North Sea has forced the evacuation of drilling platforms for miles around, and plugging the leak could take months.  ( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)  Law professor on Supreme Court’s health-care oral arguments  Randy Barnett, key legal thinker in case against the law’s individual mandate, discusses oral arguments.  (, The Washington Post)  More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post

 

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Today's News Highlights 03.14.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Santorum wins both Alabama and Mississippi primaries Republican presidential primary could become a two-man race between Santorum and Romney after Gingrich fails to win in Deep South (By Karen Tumulty) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. (By Rajiv Chandrasekaran) 15 of 19 U.S. banks pass Federal Reserve stress tests The Federal Reserve said 15 of the 19 largest U.S. banks would remain healthy in a severe crisis, reflecting the financial system’s recovery from near collapse in 2008. (By Jia Lynn Yang and Zachary A. Goldfarb) Redskins reach deals with Garcon, Morgan As free agency opens, Washington moves to bolster its weak offense and provide targets for expected rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III. (By Mike Jones and Mark Maske) Spy vs. spouse: The pain is covert, too A couple’s divorce offers insight into the deep strains that working for the CIA can exert on marriages. Divorces involving spies are often just as clandestine as their work. (By Ian Shapira) NATION Panetta arrives in Afghanistan for talks Defense secretary says that despite the recent high-profile tragedies, the relationship between U.S. and Afghan officials remains solid. ( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) Rushworth M. Kidder, founder of Institute for Global Ethics, dies at 67 The former Christian Science Monitor columnist also taught and wrote books on the subject. (, The Washington Post) Richard Milanovich, leader in tribal casinos development, dies at 69 The gaming sites helped usher in a new age of wealth and political muscle for Native Americans. ( by Phil Willon , The Washington Post) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. ( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post) Coalition urges tighter controls on ‘extreme genetic engineering’ Genetically engineered microbes that might one day churn out biofuels, clean up toxic waste or generate new medicines need to be proved safe before they are released into the environment, groups say. ( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METRO Federal grand jury subpoenas D.C. Council members’ campaigns A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the campaigns of D.C. Council members for records related to political donations and gifts from the city’s largest contractor and his business interests as part of a widening federal probe into campaign irregularities. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) Youth turn out in droves for circus parade When six elephants clomped into the Verizon Center Tuesday night, generations of Washingtonians were there to greet them. ( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post) Suspect in wife’s slaying found dead Philip Gilberti allegedly shot Heather McGuire while the two were in a van on Connecticut Ave. ( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post) Area temperatures top 80 degrees It was the warmest day of the year in Washington on Tuesday, the warmest day since October and warm enough for June, with an 81-degree high at Reagan National Airport. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) Metro executives made $3.1M last year Richard Sarles’s $350,000 salary is higher than that of the chief of New York’s much busier system. ( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITICS Hawaii caucuses results: Romney wins ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) Santorum wins both Alabama and Mississippi primaries Republican presidential primary could become a two-man race between Santorum and Romney after Gingrich fails to win in Deep South ( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post) Federal grand jury subpoenas D.C. Council members’ campaigns A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the campaigns of D.C. Council members for records related to political donations and gifts from the city’s largest contractor and his business interests as part of a widening federal probe into campaign irregularities. ( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post) Ron Paul finishes fourth in Alabama, Mississippi primaries ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) Newt Gingrich second in Alabama, Mississippi primaries ( by Kenneth W. Smith Jr. , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STYLE Dealing with a fiance’s past, present, future Carolyn Hax says starting a difficult conversation is the hardest part, but two adults ready to share life together must be able to talk things through. (, The Washington Post) Spy vs. spouse: The pain is covert, too A couple’s divorce offers insight into the deep strains that working for the CIA can exert on marriages. Divorces involving spies are often just as clandestine as their work. ( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post) A Gingrich family portrait A play starring Newt Gingrich’s lesbian activist sister explores her relationship with her conservative politician brother. ( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post) Cursing the wave of V-bombs Between them, the new comedies “21 Jump Street” and “Friends With Kids” feature no fewer than nine jokes featuring the word “vagina.” ( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post) The TV Column: Not exactly game-changing HBO says “Game Change” brought in the biggest original-movie opening crowd in about eight years. But those numbers wouldn’t top a rerun of “Pawn Stars” showing on another cable network. (, The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPORTS Wizards stumble again in Texas A night after struggling defensively in a loss in San Antonio, the Wizards fall for the sixth straight time on the road, this time in Dallas. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) Capitals rally for shootout win Matt Hendricks scores in the fourth round of a shootout, and Washington finishes off a three-goal comeback. ( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post) Kastles get ready to roll The Washington Kastles will return six key members of the undefeated 2011 squad. Venus and Serena Williams will be joined by Leander Paes among others. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: March 14 (, The Washington Post) Redskins’ methods drew anger Washington’s restructing of contracts to gain a competitive advantage angered some so much that they urged penalties to include a loss of draft picks. ( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORLD Panetta arrives in Afghanistan for talks Defense secretary says that despite the recent high-profile tragedies, the relationship between U.S. and Afghan officials remains solid. ( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) Afghan crisis may follow familiar script Obama administration officials expected a more serious public reaction to news that a U.S. soldier allegedly had killed 16 civilians on Sunday. ( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post) Afghan shooting refocuses attention on Fort Lewis-McChord String of high-profile incidents had already raised questions about the scale of the mental health problems at base in Wash. state. ( by Peter Finn and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post) In shift, more Afghans favor a quick U.S. pullout Many once worried that an abrupt withdrawal could create opening for the Taliban to return, but recent violence has led them to rethink that position. ( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post) Former Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks said to be arrested in Britain Brooks is reportedly among six people held in connection with the British phone-hacking scandal. ( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE DISCUSSIONS Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season. (, vForum) Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene (, vForum) The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme. (, vForum) How to keep your marriage going when you're in the CIA Robert and Dayna Baer, now retired CIA operatives, fell in love with each other while working for the agency. (, vForum) How to keep your marriage going when you're in the CIA Robert and Dayna Baer, now retired CIA operatives, fell in love with each other while working for the agency. (, vForum) More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNOLOGY Windows 8 will work with Chrome, Firefox As more users familiarize themselves with Windows 8, more information is coming out about what programs will be able to run using the Metro interface. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Siri creates legal woe for Apple A New York man is suing Apple for allegedly being “misleading and deceptive” about Siri, iPhone 4S’s virtual personal assistant. (, The Washington Post) Facebook: Yahoo’s patent suit ‘puzzling’ Yahoo filed a lawsuit against social networking giant Facebook over patents on Monday. (, The Washington Post) New NCAA March Madness app now live on Android and iOS With NCAA’s brand-new Android app and updated iOS app, you can watch the games even if you’re slaving away at work ( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) LTE iPhone coming in 2012, report says The next iPhone could run on 4G LTE networks. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDITORIAL Kiss my gritsies Candidates lose their way heading South. (, The Washington Post) Enough about 2012 The 2016 race will matter far more. (, The Washington Post) Home too soon Gravestones tell of a generation’s wars. (, The Washington Post) Ambivalence in Afghanistan If the president won’t defend the war, why would anyone else support it? (, The Washington Post) Md.’s attack on school autonomy A state education spending overhaul would leave Montgomery County the poorer. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS Jeremy Hill, bank director, dies at 43 The J.P. Morgan Chase exec gave time and money to support young people with cancer. ( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post) Windows 8 will work with Chrome, Firefox As more users familiarize themselves with Windows 8, more information is coming out about what programs will be able to run using the Metro interface. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) SEC charges 3 former Thornburg executives with fraud The SEC charged Larry A. Goldstone, Clarence Simmons and Jane Starrett with fraud for allegedly trying to hide the company’s deteriorating financial condition. ( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post) Apple subpoenaed in U.S. antitrust probe of Google, sources say The FTC is seeking information on how the computer maker incorporates the search engine on the iPhone and iPad. ( by Sara Forden and Jeff Bliss Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) Obama cites China on rare-metals policy Trying to stiffen U.S. trade enforcement during an election year, the U.S. joins Europe and Japan in asking China to relax its restrictions on rare earth exports. ( by David Nakamura and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Today's News Highlights 01.23.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder
Jurors sentence former lacrosse player to 26 years in connection to death of Yeardley Love.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty, Jenna Johnson and Justin Jouvenal)

Santorum goes on defensive
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive during a debate as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks.
(By Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar)

Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls’ tax plans
A bipartisan group finds only Ron Paul’s plan pairs a big reduction in tax rates with even bigger cuts in spending.
(By Lori Montgomery)

McDonnell, Va. Republicans back off mandatory pre-abortion ultrasounds
The governor diluted the measure by making it optional in many cases; passage is now uncertain.
(By Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella)

Guantanamo detainee reaches plea deal
Under the deal, Majid Khan would testify against others and, eventually, be transferred to Pakistan.
(By Peter Finn)

NATION
Profiting in Afghanistan
The need for interpreters has produced a major contracting boom for what started as a small company in Ohio.
(, The Washington Post)

Guantanamo detainee reaches plea deal
Under the deal, Majid Khan would testify against others and, eventually, be transferred to Pakistan.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

U.N. nuclear officials concede failure in Iran
U.N. inspectors head home after Iran refuses to shed light on its nuclear past.
( by Joby Warrick and Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)

America’s dissidents are its power
COLUMN | Rewarding contrarians is quintessentially American, and it’s what keeps the country ahead of others in its ability to innovate.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)

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METRO
William G. Banfield II, NIH researcher
William G. Banfield II, 91, a physician and research scientist at the National Institutes of Health who specialized in research on viruses, died Jan. 13.
(, The Washington Post)

Eugene M. Donald, Railway Mail Service employee
Eugene M. Donald, 97, who retired in 1972 from the Railway Mail Service, died Jan. 18.
(, The Washington Post)

Robert L. Burchett, Rockville lawyer
Robert L. Burchett, 77, a retired partner of the law firm of Miller, Miller and Canby in Rockville, died Jan. 19.
(, The Washington Post)

Shirley E. Eaton, Fairfax County principal
Shirley E. Eaton, 79, a former principal of Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield, died Jan. 29.
(, The Washington Post)

Animal Watch listings in Alexandria, Arlington
In Alexandria; two guinea pigs and a Cooper’s hawk are saved; in Arlington County, a wayward rabbit makes its way into a back yard.
(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Santorum goes on defensive
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive during a debate as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks.
( by Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

Rick Santorum struggles to defend his record in heated Arizona debate
Mitt Romney and Ron Paul train fire on Santorum’s support of earmarks and his evolving views on social issues
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)

Supreme Court conflicted about prosecuting on military valor lies
Court jousted about whether First Amendment allows government to prosecute people for lying about earning military honors.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

Small donors and the enthusiasm gap
Compared with the other GOP candidates, Mitt Romney is getting less support from small donors — and some say that’s evidence of a bigger problem.
(, The Washington Post)

Md. senator pledges to kill casino bill
Anthony Muse says a move to steer the facility to Pr. George’s smacks of “backroom deals.”
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Cleaning a crystal decanter
There are a number of ways to get red wine buildup off the bottom of a crystal decanter.
(, The Washington Post)

Together for the wrong reasons?
She doesn’t want to call it quits because of their larger circle of mutual friends.
(, The Washington Post)

On Love: ‘I’ve never had so much love.’
Nancy Nicolaides prayed to God to deliver her a soul mate. Then eHarmony introduced her to Scott Knight.
(, The Washington Post)

Theater: ‘Into the Dollhouse’
Carmen C. Wong’s performance piece explores the growth stages of womanhood. Reviewed by Peter Marks.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)

Stars and Stripes objects to new deployment
Newspaper staff fears move to Fort Meade will bring interference from military brass.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 23

(, The Washington Post)

Gwynn Park, Wise win crowns
Agyei Gregory makes six three-pointers as the Gwynn Park boys’ team wins the Prince George’s County championship. Wise won the girls’ title.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Without Ovechkin, Caps continue slide
Alex Ovechkin sits out with a lower-body injury and Washington digs a deep hole early for the second straight game on the way to a third consecutive loss.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Wizards fade into all-star break
Washington wastes a game-high 32 points from Jordan Crawford and a near triple-double from John Wall and head into the all-star break with a fourth straight loss.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Huntington Prep: An after-school special
At Huntington Prep, enrollment is 12 and the only course is Basketball 101. Class is in session after players finish at nearby St. Joseph’s Central Catholic.
( by Josh Barr In Huntington, W. Va. , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
100,000 Russians rally for Putin
“We will win,” Putin tells supporters in his main campaign rally before the March 4 presidential election.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

More than 50 killed in bombings across Iraq
Attacks, carried out with car bombs and small arms, appeared to target security forces in Baghdad and other cities.
( by Asaad Alazawi and Ernesto Londono , The Washington Post)

Profiting in Afghanistan
The need for interpreters has produced a major contracting boom for what started as a small company in Ohio.
(, The Washington Post)

Reporter Marie Colvin killed in Syria
Marie Colvin, 56, built a reputation as one of the bravest foreign correspondents of her generation. She died Feb. 22 in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Two Western journalists killed in Syria
Bombardment intensifies pressure on Assad ahead of international meeting to discus the crisis.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
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Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
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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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Fact Checker Live: Rick Santorum's bogus statistics
Fact Checker Glenn Kessler discuss Rick Santorum's statistics about euthanasia in the Netherlands and more.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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TECHNOLOGY
Voluntary guidelines backed for Web privacy
The Obama administration plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers’ privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Galaxy Note: Big screen browsing, but is it practical?
The Galaxy Note is a 5.3-inch smartphone that will have you weighing pros and cons.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Daisey releases monologue on royalty-free license
Playwright Mike Daisey released the transcript of his monologue on the ‘Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs’ on a royalty-free license.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

SACOM: Foxconn tried to hide underage workers

(, The Washington Post)

Would you buy Google’s glasses?
Would you wear a computer?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
President Other
Obama is still the object of paranoid fantasies.
(, The Washington Post)

Housing’s next chapter
A regulator’s sober plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
(, The Washington Post)

Two miscast candidates
Romney, Santorum still look like weak nominees.
(, The Washington Post)

Wall Street’s backup plan
Third-party champions promote David Walker.
(, The Washington Post)

Getting Iran to back down
A threat of overwhelming force could force retreat.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls’ tax plans
A bipartisan group finds only Ron Paul’s plan pairs a big reduction in tax rates with even bigger cuts in spending.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Voluntary guidelines backed for Web privacy
The Obama administration plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers’ privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Romney’s tax plan
If you follow the numbers in Mitt Romney’s latest tax proposal, and the policies they imply, it may not be the narrative the campaign wants.
(, The Washington Post)

U.S. ‘doesn’t see the need’ to pump up IMF
A Treasury official says ahead of weekend meetings among top economic powers that Europe can afford its own crisis response.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Window firms agree to settlement with FTC
Five companies that sell replacement windows agreed to stop making “exaggerated and unsupported” claims about their products’ energy efficiency as part of a settlement announced by the Federal Trade Commission.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Today's News Highlights 02.15.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Chinese blocked visit by U.S. religious freedom envoy, advocates say
Suzan Johnson Cook was scheduled to travel to China on Feb. 8, days before the arrival of Vice President Xi Jinping in the United States.
(By William Wan and Michelle Boorstein)

Congressional negotiators reach tentative deal on payroll tax
Congressional negotiators reached a bipartisan framework Tuesday for extending a payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits and Medicare payment rates for doctors, while finding more than $50 billion in cuts to reduce the package’s effect on the federal deficit.
(By Paul Kane and David Nakamura)

Michigan primary considered crucial for Romney
An upset could be a turning point in the Republican primary, finally setting up former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum as the alternative to Romney.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)

Callista Gingrich’s campaign test
The wife and former mistress of the GOP presidential candidate has decided to give public speeches. Some say she should have started sooner.
(By Amy Gardner)

The steely force in the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Nancy Brinker has been the relentless force behind Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Now she is determined to get the group past its Planned Parenthood controversy.
(By Monica Hesse)

NATION
White House weighs further nuclear arms cuts
The Obama administration is contemplating further cuts to the nation’s nuclear arsenal, but any decisions are unlikely until Russia and the United States can resume nonproliferation negotiations.
( by Craig Whitlock and Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)

Guantanamo detainee with Baltimore ties is charged
Majid Khan is accused of war crimes and conspiring with Khalid Sheik Mohammed.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Chinese blocked visit by U.S. religious freedom envoy, advocates say
Suzan Johnson Cook was scheduled to travel to China on Feb. 8, days before the arrival of Vice President Xi Jinping in the United States.
( by William Wan and Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

Crowd-sourcing Syria’s map
Syrian opposition activists are not waiting for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime to fall before they seek to wipe his name off the map — via Google crowd-sourcing.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Efforts lag to improve care for National Guard
National Guard and military reservces members report higher rates of mental health problems than active-duty troops.
( by Lauren Everitt, Andrew Theen and Gulnaz Saiyed , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Md. man accused of stealing rims, tires
Rodney Peter Quarles Jr., 25, has been charged in nine thefts in the Waldorf area since last March.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Va. lawmakers manage ‘crossover day’
The House and Senate had to pass their bills Tuesday and get them to the other chamber or let them die.
( by  Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)

Md. same-sex marriage bill advances
The bill was sent by a two-committee vote to the full House, where its prospects are uncertain.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

D.C. area feels pain at the pump
Uncertainty in the Middle East has driven Washington gas prices up 50 cents a gallon in a year.
( by Stefanie Dazio and Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

A D.C. drug probe out of ‘The Wire’
Investigating a slain witness takes down a violent gang dominating an open-air drug market in Southeast.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Va. lawmakers manage ‘crossover day’
The House and Senate had to pass their bills Tuesday and get them to the other chamber or let them die.
( by  Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)

Md. same-sex marriage bill advances
The bill was sent by a two-committee vote to the full House, where its prospects are uncertain.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Congressional negotiators reach tentative deal on payroll tax
Congressional negotiators reached a bipartisan framework Tuesday for extending a payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits and Medicare payment rates for doctors, while finding more than $50 billion in cuts to reduce the package’s effect on the federal deficit.
( by Paul Kane and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

No more Saturday mail under Obama’s budget plan
President Obama’s budget proposal would allow the U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday mail deliveries.
( by Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)

Federal Diary: Not so obese
If Republicans want a petite government, they should applaud the direction the federal workforce is heading.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
WUSA reporter balks after backlash
The intensity of the reaction over a teen-drinking story became so overwhelming that Andrea McCarren pulled herself off air and handed her story to a colleague.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Boyfriend is secretive about porn
A woman wants to know whether she needs to “just get over” her soon-to-be live-in boyfriend’s secretive use of pornography.
(, The Washington Post)

‘New Jerusalem’ returns to Theater J
Theater reprises its production of the drama about philospher Baruch de Spinoza and his stand on religion.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

Theater review: WSC Avant Bard’s production of ‘Les Justes’
WSC Avant Bard has always been willing to have a go with daunting titles and European intellectuals. The acting takes a zealous attack, but the ironclad play is never weaponized.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)

‘The Voice,’ ‘Smash’ winners for NBC
The second week of NBC’s singing competition snagged more than 16 million viewers Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. — the time slot in which the network had averaged a measly 5.6 million viewers this season.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Wizards hit bull’s-eye in Portland
Nick Young scores a season-high 35 points and matches a career-high with seven three- pointers and John Wall adds 29 points as Washington shoots 60 percent and drills Portland for a second consecutive road victory.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Patriots are Wright on the money
Sherrod Wright drills a buzzer-beating three-pointer from 30 feet as George Mason stuns conference co-leader and archrival VCU at Patriot Center in Fairfax, 62-61.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Old Mill snaps Arundel’s 20-game win streak
Gavin Salmond drove the court for a last-second layup, but time should have run out before Old Mill’s 61-59 win that broke Arundel’s 20-game winning streak
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)

Burgess lifts St. Mary’s Ryken in overtime
Brittani Burgess had six points and five rebounds in overtime to power St. Mary’s Ryken over visiting Paul VI, 59-53
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Cavs suffer another road loss
Virginia is out of synch and is held to its lowest point total this season in a loss at Clemson.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Israel says latest blast is part of a pattern of attacks by Iran
An explosion in Thailand involving an Iranian national adds to Israeli suspicions of Iran’s actions.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

White House weighs further nuclear arms cuts
The Obama administration is contemplating further cuts to the nation’s nuclear arsenal, but any decisions are unlikely until Russia and the United States can resume nonproliferation negotiations.
( by Craig Whitlock and Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)

Guantanamo detainee with Baltimore ties is charged
Majid Khan is accused of war crimes and conspiring with Khalid Sheik Mohammed.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Chinese blocked visit by U.S. religious freedom envoy, advocates say
Suzan Johnson Cook was scheduled to travel to China on Feb. 8, days before the arrival of Vice President Xi Jinping in the United States.
( by William Wan and Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

Crowd-sourcing Syria’s map
Syrian opposition activists are not waiting for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime to fall before they seek to wipe his name off the map — via Google crowd-sourcing.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Meat and meatless eating; Mexican casseroles; Tamar Adler and more.
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank discusses his latest columns and political news.
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Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
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TECHNOLOGY
‘iPad 3’ rumors heat up
It looks as if Apple fans may have a date to circle on their calendars for the launch of the next iPad.
(, The Washington Post)

Report: Yahoo calls off talks on Asia deal that could bring tax savings
Deal was to drop Yahoo’s holdings in China and Japan to save more than $4 billion in U.S. taxes.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple set to unveil iPad 3 on March 7
Wednesday, March 7 is the date covetous Apple fans can finally catch their first real glimpse at the much-ballyhooed iPad 3, according to a new report.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Words with Friends and one epic proposal
How Zynga helped one man persuade his girlfriend to marry him while playing Words with Friends.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Report: Chinese hackers breach Nortel networks
Hackers based in China are said to have executed a long-term breach at Nortel.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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Whitney Houston, Pop Superstar, Dies at 48

EXCERPT FROM NYTIMES.COM

Whitney Houston, the multimillion-selling singer who emerged in the 1980s as one of her generation’s greatest R & B voices, only to deteriorate through years of cocaine use and an abusive marriage, died on Saturday in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 48.

Her death came as the music industry descended on Los Angeles for the annual celebration of the Grammy Awards, and Ms. Houston was — for all her difficulties over the years — one of its queens. She was staying at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday to attend a pre-Grammy party being hosted by Clive Davis, the founder of Arista Records, who had been her pop mentor.

Ms. Houston was found in her room at 3:55 p.m., and paramedics spent close to 20 minutes trying to revive her, the authorities said. There was no immediate word on the cause of her death, but the authorities said there were no signs of foul play.

From the start of her career more than two decades ago, Ms. Houston had the talent, looks and pedigree of a pop superstar. She was the daughter of Cissy Houston, a gospel and pop singer who had backed up Aretha Franklin, and the cousin of Dionne Warwick. (Ms. Franklin is Ms. Houston’s godmother.)

Ms. Houston’s range spanned three octaves, and her voice was plush, vibrant and often spectacular. She could pour on the exuberant flourishes of gospel or peal a simple pop chorus; she could sing sweetly or unleash a sultry rasp.

Dressed in everything from formal gowns to T-shirts, she cultivated the image of a fun-loving but ardent good girl, the voice behind songs as perky as “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and as torchy as what became her signature song, a version of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.”

But by the mid-1990s, even as she was moving into acting with films like “The Bodyguard” and “The Preacher’s Wife,” she became what she described, in a 2009 interview with Oprah Winfrey, as a “heavy” user of marijuana and cocaine. By the 2000s she was struggling; her voice grew smaller, scratchier and less secure, and her performances grew erratic.

All of Ms. Houston’s studio albums were million-sellers, and two have sold more than 10 million copies in the United States alone: her 1985 debut album and the 1992 soundtrack to “The Bodyguard,” which includes “I Will Always Love You.”

But her marriage to the singer Bobby Brown — which was, at one point, documented in a Bravo reality television series, “Being Bobby Brown” — grew miserable, and in the 2000s, her singles slipped from the top 10. Ms. Houston became a tabloid subject: the National Enquirer ran a photo of her bathroom showing drug paraphernalia. And each new album — “Just Whitney” in 2002 and “I Look to You” in 2009 — became a comeback.

At Central Park in 2009, singing for “Good Morning America,” her voice was frayed, and on the world tour that followed the release of the album “I Look to You” that year, she was often shaky. Whitney Houston was born on Aug. 9, 1963, in Newark. She sang in church, and as a teenager in the 1970s and early 1980s, she worked as a backup studio singer and featured vocalist with acts including Chaka Khan, the Neville Brothers and Bill Laswell’s Material.

Mr. Davis signed her after hearing her perform in a New York City nightclub, and spent two years supervising production of the album “Whitney Houston,” which was released in 1985. It placed her remarkable voice in polished, catchy songs that straddled pop and R & B, and it included three No. 1 singles: “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know” and “The Greatest Love of All.”

Because Ms. Houston had been credited on previous recordings, including a 1984 duet with Teddy Pendergrass, she was ruled ineligible for the best new artist category of the Grammy Awards; the eligibility criteria have since been changed. But with “Saving All My Love for You,” she won her first Grammy award, for best female pop vocal performance, an award she would win twice more.

Her popularity soared for the next decade. Her second album, “Whitney,” in 1987, became the first album by a woman to enter the Billboard charts at No. 1, and it included four No. 1 singles. She shifted her pop slightly toward R & B on her third album, “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight,” in 1990, which had three more No. 1 singles.

For much of the 1990s, she turned to acting, bolstered by her music. She played a pop diva in “The Bodyguard,” and its soundtrack album — including the hits “I Will Always Love You,” “I’m Every Woman,” “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” — went on to sell 17 million copies in the United States. It won the Grammy for album of the year, and “I Will Always Love You” won record of the year (for a single). After making the films “Waiting To Exhale” in 1995 and “The Preacher’s Wife” in 1996 — which gave her the occasion to make a gospel album — Ms. Houston resumed her pop career with “My Love Is Your Love” in 1998.

Ms. Houston married Mr. Brown in 1992, and in 1993 they had a daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who survives her. Ms. Houston’s 2009 interview with Ms. Winfrey portrayed it as a passionate and then turbulent marriage, marred by drug use and by his professional jealousy, psychological abuse and physical confrontations. They divorced in 2007.

Her albums in the 2000s advanced a new persona for Ms. Houston. “Just Whitney,” in 2002, was defensive and scrappy, lashing out at the media and insisting on her loyalty to her man. Her most recent studio album, “I Look to You,” appeared in 2009, and it, too, reached No. 1. The album included a hard-headed breakup song, “Salute,” and a hymnlike anthem, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” Ms. Houston sang, “I crashed down and I tumbled, but I did not crumble/I got through all the pain,” in a voice that showed scars. CONTINUE READING

 

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Today's News Highlights 02.03.12

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. 
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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)