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NATION
U.S. pledges $1 million for new rules on medical research
The Obama administration on Tuesday announced $1 million to study new rules for protecting medical research volunteers. Another $775,000 will go to fighting sexually transmitted diseases in Guatemala.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Qualcomm: Build a 'tricorder' and win $10M
The company announced their $10-million X Prize Tuesday.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Hospital decoration linked to disease
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Wisconsin has been linked to a decorative water wall in a hospital lobby, according to a study published Tuesday that suggested the popular architectural feature can pose dangers in a health-care setting, especially for people with weakened immune systems.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
10 years of Guantanamo
As Congress and the courts slowly debate what to do with the detainees, rights groups decry the facility's seeming permanency.
( by Peter Finn and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
U.N.: 400 killed in Syria since Dec. 27
U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice says the killing rate has increased since Arab monitors arrived.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Poet Eleanor Ross Taylor dies at 91
Poet Eleanor Ross Taylor, winner of the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize and the wife of writer Peter Taylor, dies at 91.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Va. board defies Cuccinelli, backs ban
The Board of Juvenile Justice agreed to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
O'Malley stresses job creation in Md.
On eve of the legislative session, the governor signals that his focus requires tough assembly votes.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Alexandria nearing waterfront plan
Several Alexandria City Council members suggest a version likely will pass when voted on in 10 days.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
McDonnell tells Assembly: 'Don't fight'
Virginia legislators will get to work as the annual session kicks off on Wednesday.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney cruises to New Hampshire win
The former Massachusetts governor is two for two in the nominating contests thus far and has reinforced his standing as the man to beat for the 2012 GOP nomination.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Romney is in the driver's seat
THE TAKE | He moves on to S.C. with his opposition badly splintered and running out of time to stop him.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Gingrich, Santorum look ahead
The two have the same purpose in mind: to get to South Carolina and dethrone Mitt Romney.
( by Amy Gardner and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Va. board defies Cuccinelli, backs ban
The Board of Juvenile Justice agreed to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
O'Malley stresses job creation in Md.
On eve of the legislative session, the governor signals that his focus requires tough assembly votes.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Stressed out and stretched thin
A new mom is rude to her family and friends. Should they say something?
(, The Washington Post)
Too much cute takes sting out of satire
In downshifting too often from sociological insight to ill-advised bursts of magic realism and other cutesyness, "The Religion Thing" squanders much of its comic momentum.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Lego book is full of creative ideas
"The Lego Ideas Book" shows kids how to use imagination to turn old Lego sets into something new.
(, The Washington Post)
First lady appears on 'iCarly'
Michelle Obama appears on Nickelodeon show in episode about military families.
(, The Washington Post)
Backstage: Death and mayhem: Gadzooks!
"Little Murders," "Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "Romeo and Juliet" bring dark deeds and teenage destruction to the D.C. theatre scene.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 11
(, The Washington Post)
Good Counsel has little trouble with Paul VI
All five Good Counsel starters score in double figures, including Virginia signee Faith Randolph, as the No. 2 Falcons defeat No. 15 Paul VI Catholic in a WCAC game.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Peters makes quite an impression
Junior Roddy Peters continues his emergence as a top area prospect, scoring 29 points to lead Suitland past Bowie.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Georgetown women fall flat at home
Big East leading scorer Sugar Rodgers scores just 13 points on 3-of-18 shooting as the 18th-ranked Hoyas stumble at McDonough Gym in their Big East matchup with No. 2 Notre Dame.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Wizards drive stake through losing streak
Much maligned Washington builds a huge second-half lead and makes it stick at Verizon Center to earn its first victory of the season after a dismal 0-8 start.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
North Korea seeks food-for-nukes deal
Kim Jong Eun wants to resume talks on food aid, easing sanctions in exchange for giving up nukes.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Iranian scientist killed in Tehran bomb attack
The killing resembles two 2010 attacks on nuclear scientists and comes a day before the second anniversar of the killing of another professor.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Geithner finds Chinese resistant to Iran oil sanctions
Beijing's leaders appear more responsive to U.S. attempts to block Iranian access to international finance through Chinese banks.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
A warning to Russian protesters?
Far from Moscow, stiff sentence for activist's wife looks like intentional example from the Kremlin.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)
Fear that austerity is killing Greece's economy
As the already troubled Greek economy slides into free fall, critics are asking: Do austerity measures really work?
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Fresh winter produce
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Portlandia star Carrie Brownstein takes your questions.
Carrie Brownstein will be online to discuss "Portlandia," now in its second season on IFC, her music career with Sleater-Kinney and Wild Flag and more.
(, vForum)
What history tells us about the New Hampshire primary winner
Historian Ellen Fizpatrick discusses how the 2012 New Hampshire primary winner compares to past winners throughout history.
(, vForum)
Matt Dirsksen on eco-friendly ways to stay warm this winter | Home Front
Matt Dirksen joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Comcast's AnyPlay essentially turns iPad into secondary cable box
The company announces that it's adding live TV streaming to its Xfinity iPad app.
( by Nilay Patel |The Verge , theverge.com)
Microsoft's $100 challenge to CES attendees
The company will hand out $100 to people who are able to beat the speed of Windows Phone.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
Google catches heat over social search
Google said Tuesday it was making radical changes to search by incorporating Google+ information into its search results.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Intel's Mooly Eden finds himself in awkward situation
A demo that was represented as him playing a game on an ultrabook turned out to have been powered by a computer running backstage.
( by Vlad Savov | The Verge , theverge.com)
CES 2012: What is an ultrabook, anyway?
Ultrabooks are everywhere at CES, but should you buy one?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Campaign-trail secrets
What reporters don't want you to know.
(, The Washington Post)
Talking to the Taliban
The challenge of getting the group to the table.
(, The Washington Post)
Iran's new threats
Now is no time to relax sanctions.
(, The Washington Post)
Dyeing white collars blue
Republicans rediscover the working-class.
(, The Washington Post)
Bain or bane?
Assessing Mitt Romney's business career.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Google Users Will Get More Personalized Results in Searches
Google Inc. will provide more personalized search results for users by tapping content from its Google+ service, including photos, news and comments that are posted on the social network.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Smart TVs unveiled at CES
Television makers LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Lenovo Group Ltd. are introducing interactive features to give shoppers a reason to buy a new set.
( by Cliff Edwards Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Privacy vs. high-tech devices
Some tech experts and lawmakers are concerned that consumers, in their rush to snap up the latest gadgets, may be sacrificing privacy.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
For those hurting most, Fed's remedies limited
The limited policies the Fed has at its disposal mostly puts money in the hands of the affluent, who are less likely than most to spend that money in the wider economy.
( By Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
An identifiable protector for consumer
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is supposed to be the big brother (or sister) consumers need to enforce federal consumer financial protection laws.
(, The Washington Post)
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