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In Fla., Romney takes aim at resurgent Gingrich
Mitt Romney unleashed his harshest personal attack of the campaign on the resurgent Newt Gingrich here Sunday, saying the former House speaker "was a failed leader."
(By Philip Rucker and Amy Gardner)

A portrait of black women in America
In survey results, a complex portrait emerges of black women who feel confident but vulnerable, who have high self-esteem and who find career success more vital to them than marriage.
(By Krissah Thompson)

Dan Balz: Romney vs. Gingrich highlights GOP unease
Neither Romney nor Gingrich has shown he can bridge with gulf between a party split between tea party and establishment sensibilities.
(By Dan Balz)

Sally Jenkins: OPINION: Paterno's record for others to judge
COLUMN | Joe Paterno went from an icon of integrity to a symbol of negligence, leaving a very human legacy.
(By Sally Jenkins)

Giants slip past 49ers
San Francisco's fumble in overtime leads to New York's game-winning field goal and a rematch with the New England Patriots.
(By Barry Svrluga)

NATION
For GOP in Florida, it's boom burbs or bust
Tampa's bedroom communities are where presidencies can be won — or lost.
( by Joel Achenbach in Tampa , The Washington Post)

Finding where NOAA fits
The agency in charge of tracking everything from the weather to fish in the sea is slated to switch from the Commerce Department to Interior. Is it the right move?
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

O.J. Simpson case detective dies
Philip Vannatter, a lead investigator in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, died at 70.
( by Christopher Weber , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Why didn't Metro open gates on time?
A Blue Line rider writes to Dr. Gridlock in frustration about a Friday morning experience at Franconia-Springfield.
(, The Washington Post)

Federal offices to open late on Monday
Federal facilities in the Washington area will delay opening until 11 a.m. Monday because of predicted icy conditions, officials said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Virginia Republicans push slew of conservative bills
If the flurry of legislation they've introduced is any indication, Virginia's most conservative Republicans aren't holding back.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Va. revisiting autism coverage
A legislative glitch has led families to continue to pay out of pocket for children's treatment — or forgo it.
( by Anita Kumar in Richmond , The Washington Post)

Garvey seeks seat on Arlington County Board
Libby Garvey, a veteran Arlington School Board member who appealed to those seeking an independent voice on the County Board, won the Democratic nomination Saturday for the board's open seat.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
A portrait of black women in America
In survey results, a complex portrait emerges of black women who feel confident but vulnerable, who have high self-esteem and who find career success more vital to them than marriage.
( Story by Krissah Thompson | Photography by Marvin Joseph , The Washington Post)

In Fla., Romney takes aim at resurgent Gingrich
Mitt Romney unleashed his harshest personal attack of the campaign on the resurgent Newt Gingrich here Sunday, saying the former House speaker "was a failed leader."
( by Philip Rucker and Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

Giffords resigning from Congress
The Arizona congresswoman, wounded in a mass shooting in Arizona last year, announced that she will step down this week to focus on her recovery.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Virginia Republicans push slew of conservative bills
If the flurry of legislation they've introduced is any indication, Virginia's most conservative Republicans aren't holding back.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Va. revisiting autism coverage
A legislative glitch has led families to continue to pay out of pocket for children's treatment — or forgo it.
( by Anita Kumar in Richmond , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Red, the color of the lunar new year, in photos
Images shot by Washington Post photographers are inspired by the lunar new year.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

How to deal with a kid who bites
A mother wants to know how to deal with a report that her son has been hitting, biting and being too physical in a play group. The first steps: Get corroborating details from the other moms, and stay at the play group to observe.
(, The Washington Post)

Erroneous report of Paterno's death was amplified by social media
A student reporter's Twitter post turns into a brushfire of misreporting by several news Web sites.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Big challenge for D.C.'s latest all-news station
The local all-news radio station WNEW made its debut. But it's going up against the all-news equivalent of an aircraft carrier — mighty WTOP.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

In South Carolina, a day of ups and downs
Scenes from South Carolina on the GOP campaign trail, as Rick Perry ends his run in a fast-food restaurant and Mitt Romney's supporters are incredulous.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Super Bowl 2012: Giants vs. Patriots
The Patriots, top-seeded in the AFC, were dominant all year. But the Giants have won five in a row and beat New England earlier this season.
(, The Washington Post)

Giants slip past 49ers
San Francisco's fumble in overtime leads to New York's game-winning field goal and a rematch with the New England Patriots.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: Jan. 23
TV and radio listings: Jan. 23
(, The Washington Post)

Evans shoulders the blame
Ravens wide receiver says he missed an opportunity to send Baltimore to the Super Bowl when he allowed Patriots' defensive back Sterling Moore to slap the ball from his grasp in the end zone.
( by edward lee , The Washington Post)

OPINION: Ravens' loss may end an era
COLUMN | With Baltimore's window closing, Billy Cundiff's missed field goal that could have forced overtime in the AFC championship game might have been the last chance for veterans Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.
(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Arab League calls on Syria's Assad to step down
The plan signaled growing Arab frustration with President Bashar al-Assad's failure to implement the terms of a peace plan.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Mubarak attorney says trial is invalid
Legal experts said the new defense claim is likely to be rejected by judge hearing the case.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)

An unlikely role for former insurgents in Afghanistan
President Hamid Karzai turns to former top Taliban officials for advice, mediation ahead of peace talks.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Yemen's Saleh headed to U.S. for medical treatment
The embattled leader began his journey Sunday by leaving his home country for Oman.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Croatians vote to join European Union
Croatians voted Sunday to join the European Union, with 66 percent of voters approving the referendum.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Surveying black women in America
Jon Cohen discusses the new nationwide survey of black women in America, how the polling was conducted and more.
(, vForum)

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EDITORIAL
Bring back Bill Clinton
Debate mano a mano: Gingrich vs. Clinton.
( by David Maraniss , The Washington Post)

Turkey, the new normal
It has become a complex, sometimes infuriating ally.
(, The Washington Post)

Jump-starting growth
GOP, Dems must put gridlock aside.
( by Steve Case , The Washington Post)

Why the Fed slept
Long economic booms threaten deep busts.
(, The Washington Post)

Respecting religious exemptions
Administration's wrong contraception ruling.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Hilton focused on growth, not IPO
Hilton Worldwide chief executive Chris Nassetta said the McLean-based company has no intentions of seeking an initial public offering in the near term.
( by Danielle Douglas Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Veterans agency knew of improper buying under McKesson contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs violated federal regulations by making unauthorized purchases through McKesson Corp.'s multibillion-dollar drug contract, Secretary Eric Shinseki said in a letter to a congressman.
( by Kathleen Miller , The Washington Post)

Value Added: The technology community's latest hot spot — D.C.
Jonathan Cogley says he based LogicBoost in the District because "by having the D.C. base, you get the best programmers because they want to live in the city or very close by."
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. area appointments, promotions
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Jan. 23
(, The Washington Post)

GWU president: Area's future is in science, tech
As the federal government looks to curtail spending in the coming years, the strength of the region's economy may depend on its ability to attract a bevy of science and technology companies, according to George Washington University President Steven Knapp.
(, The Washington Post)

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