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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, January 12, 2012 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Romney's 'creative destruction' At Bain Capital, he followed a principle embraced by many business people. (By Jia Lynn Yang) Obama administration to resume peace talks with Taliban The Obama administration will re-start peace talks with the Taliban as soon as Afghan President Hamid Karzai formally blesses the negotiations, according to senior administration officials who indicated the process could be under way within weeks. (By Karen DeYoung) Supreme Court rejects suit against church The Supreme Court ruled for the first time Wednesday that federal discrimination laws do not protect employees of religious organizations who perform "ministerial" duties. (By Robert Barnes) Video appears to show troops urinating on corpses Marines investigating incident after footage circulates online (By Craig Whitlock) At CES 2012, smart TVs dominate If you were expecting a whiz-bang, must-have product to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year, I'm not sure I've seen it. (By Joshua Topolsky) NATION A Marine portrait of Afghan realities The Marine Corps' updated manual for serving in Afghanistan offers a blunt, and not reassuring, portrait of a war and the history behind it. (, The Washington Post) Who owns yoga? Is a popular--and sex-- yoga video from Equinox Fitness emblematic of the Western commercialization of yoga? (, The Washington Post) Obama administration to resume peace talks with Taliban The Obama administration will re-start peace talks with the Taliban as soon as Afghan President Hamid Karzai formally blesses the negotiations, according to senior administration officials who indicated the process could be under way within weeks. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) Guantanamo Bay lawyers to halt written communication The chief military defense counsel for Guantanamo Bay has instructed the military attorneys in his office not to comply with the commander's order that they sign an agreement allowing material marked attorney-client privilege to be opened and inspected ( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post) Researchers propose putting a price on whales Hoping to defuse the feud over whale hunting, three academics are making an audacious proposal: allow conservationists and whalers to bid on the right to take whales. ( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post METRO Alexandria and Arlilngton Animal Watch These are among cases handled by the Animal Welfare leagues of Alexandria and Arlington. (, The Washington Post) Things to do in Arlington and Alexandria Jan. 12-19 Martin Luther King Jr. remembrances, concerts, farmers markets, classes and a singalong for seniors, art exhibits and other events. (, The Washington Post) Crime listings in Alexandria, Arlington Incidents reported by police Dec. 27-Jan. 4. (, The Washington Post) Healthy things to do in Arlington, Alexandria Fitness evaluations; a mental-health support group; classes in pilates, Zumba and yoga for seniors; a discussion on talking to aging parents; and more activities. (, The Washington Post) Where to volunteer in Alexandria and Arlington Needs include support at a women's shelter, food-drive participants for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and Zumba dance enthusiasts. (, The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Paying federal employees to leave While Republican presidential hopefuls are talking about pink slips and the joys of firing people, many agencies in the Obama administration are quietly paying employees to leave their jobs. ( by Joe Davidson , The Washington Post) GOP takes over Virginia General Assembly Republicans rely on arcane moves to claim the last part of state government they didn't control. ( by Anita Kumarand Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post) Md. redistricting hits Bartlett hardest If the 10-term Republican U.S. Rep. survives a primary fight, he'll face a tough Democratic opponent. ( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post) Obama rallies backers in Chicago President Obama rallies staffers at his reelection headquarters in Chicago and others at fundraisers, urging them to help end the cynicism in politics. ( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post) Obama visits agencies to build support The president is planning a tour to thank rank-and-file federal employees for their service. ( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE A void in the family unit With one member of the household elsewhere, the others are eagerly awaiting her return. (, The Washington Post) '2 Broke Girls' pummeled over its 'classy, dirty jokes' TV critics wouldn't let co-creator Michael Patrick King off the hook for his racial, cringe-inducing jokes on his new sitcom at the Winter TV Press Tour 2012. ( by Lisa de Moraes , The Washington Post) Theater review Washington Stage Guild's "Amelia: A Story of Abiding Love." ( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post) First lady rejects White House drama Michelle Obama is rejecting stories of White House conflicts between her office and the president's. ( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post) New Republic owner quashes sale stories Owner of the New Republic says published reports that the liberal journal is seeking investors or a new owner are untrue. ( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post SPORTS Vokoun, Capitals shut out Penguins Jason Chimera scores the only goal of the game in the first period and Tomas Vokoun earns his first shutout since Oct. 18 as Washington blanks Pittsburgh. ( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: January 12 (, The Washington Post) Colonials turn back Rhode Island Tony Taylor scores 18 points and David Pellom records a double-double to help George Washington halt a slide with a 69-61 win at home over Rhode Island. ( by Kathy Orton , The Washington Post) Wizards can't build on first win The Wizards catch a break as league MVP Derrick Rose is sidelined, but Washington scores a franchise-low total in points and falls in Chicago. ( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) Terrapins hold off second-half charge Maryland surrenders most of an 18-point lead but is able to fend off Wake Forest and deliver Mark Turgeon his first ACC win. ( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Geithner finds China resistant to Iran oil sanctions U.S. Treasury secretary's visit launches difficult mission to reduce Asian reliance on Iranian oil. ( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post) Pakistan's army-civilian rift deepens The prime minister fired his defense minister in the latest salvo in an increasingly public feud. ( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post) A Marine portrait of Afghan realities The Marine Corps' updated manual for serving in Afghanistan offers a blunt, and not reassuring, portrait of a war and the history behind it. (, The Washington Post) Obama administration to resume peace talks with Taliban The Obama administration will re-start peace talks with the Taliban as soon as Afghan President Hamid Karzai formally blesses the negotiations, according to senior administration officials who indicated the process could be under way within weeks. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) Guantanamo Bay lawyers to halt written communication The chief military defense counsel for Guantanamo Bay has instructed the military attorneys in his office not to comply with the commander's order that they sign an agreement allowing material marked attorney-client privilege to be opened and inspected ( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post LIVE DISCUSSIONS 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) Will Mitt Romney's faith hurt him in the South Carolina primary? Bradley Hirschfield will discuss Mitt Romney's faith and how it will play a role in the South Carolina primary. (, 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) Celebritology Live Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. (, vForum) What history tells us about the New Hampshire primary winner Historian Ellen Fizpatrick discussed how the 2012 New Hampshire primary winner compares to past winners throughout history. (, vForum) More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post TECHNOLOGY At CES 2012, smart TVs dominate If you were expecting a whiz-bang, must-have product to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year, I'm not sure I've seen it. ( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post) Justin Bieber and a dancing robot The tween heartthrob makes an appearance at CES. ( by Joanna Stern , theverge.com) Wikipedia's Wales wants to join Reddit's SOPA blackout Wikipedia could join Reddit in a SOPA protest blackout ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) Report: Apple may go iPhone 4S route with new iPad In terms of aesthetics, the next iPad may look nearly identical to the current model. ( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) Google to Twitter: You asked us not to index Google and Twitter are in a tiff over Google's new personal search tool. ( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) More Technology News - The Washington Post EDITORIAL Kamikaze Gingrich He's a creature created by the GOP. (, The Washington Post) Bad capitalism? Romney's biography starts an overdue debate. (, The Washington Post) Another look at homicide statistics (, The Washington Post) Ecuador's bully It's time for the OAS to take a harsh look at Rafael Correa (, The Washington Post) Help for troubled Va. youths A tattered safety net for at-risk kids needs mending. (, The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post BUSINESS Romney's 'creative destruction' At Bain Capital, he followed a principle embraced by many business people. ( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post) At CES 2012, smart TVs dominate If you were expecting a whiz-bang, must-have product to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year, I'm not sure I've seen it. ( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post) Hostess Brands files for bankruptcy Privately owned Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, for the second time in the past decade. The company, which has 19,000 employees, will continue operating as it seeks to restructure. ( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post) Justin Bieber and a dancing robot The tween heartthrob makes an appearance at CES. ( by Joanna Stern , theverge.com) Cadmium jewelry removed from stores More than a dozen of the most popular retailers have stopped selling jewelry that contains more than trace levels of a toxic metal called cadmium, accepting a new standard that consumer advocates say is tougher than the one endorsed by Washington. ( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? 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