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Violence after Koran incident fuels U.S. doubts
The killings of NATO troops by apparent Afghan security officials in the past week have exposed a major weakness in U.S. strategy to wind down the war.
(By Greg Jaffe)
Santorum intensifies culture wars attack
The Republican presidential hopeful said President Obama is "a snob" for wanting Americans to go to college.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson)
Governors size up GOP nomination fight
Republican governors are eager to see their presidential focus on President Obama and the economy rather than each other.
(By Dan Balz)
David Sharrett's family still wants justice for friendly fire death in Iraq
The family of Pfc. David H. Sharrett II of Oakton, killed by friendly fire in Iraq in 2008, still has many unanswered questions about his death and its aftermath.
(By Tom Jackman)
'The Artist' wins best picture; Streep takes home third career Oscar
"The Artist" was best picture and Meryl Streep won her third Oscar during an Academy Awards evening that once again offered few surprises.
(By Monica Hesse and Amy Argetsinger)
NATION
9 Afghans killed in attack near NATO base
Taliban claims the suicide attack in Jalalabad was to avenge mistaken burning of Korans last week.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Violence after Koran incident fuels U.S. doubts
The killings of NATO troops by apparent Afghan security officials in the past week have exposed a major weakness in U.S. strategy to wind down the war.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Funding problem puts beach safety in question
President Obama's budget proposal cuts out funds for states to monitor contamination at beaches.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Va. ultrasound bill joins other states' measures
A proposed Virginia law that is expected to pass still requires ultrasounds and adds other requirements for women seeking abortions.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
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METRO
The Army's 2008 investigation into the Sharrett case
Read the report from an investigation into a firefight near Balad, Iraq, that left three American soldiers dead, including Pfc. David H. Sharrett II of Oakton.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)
Police, Occupy D.C. relations have been tense from beginning
Tensions have simmered from the start between police and Occupy D.C., as U.S. Park Police monitor the protest and its sometimes angry demonstrators while on a worldwide stage.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Calvert man crushed while cutting up tree
A Calvert County man died Saturday afternoon when a root ball the size of a small car rolled onto him while he was working on cutting up a toppled tree, authorities said.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Injured firefighters in stable condition
Two Prince George's County firefighters face long, painful recoveries after a fireball ripped through a home where they were battling a blaze.
( by J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)
'One happy shoeshine man'
Ego Brown, the man who changed the shoeshine laws in Washington, has moved from his old location.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Poor who own child support could lose federal benefits
Thousands of poor and disabled men stand to lose their only income next year because of a change in government policy that will allow states to seize every dollar of federal benefits from people who owe back child support.
( by Daniel Wagner , The Washington Post)
Mormon voters wary of showing too much love for Romney
Many Mormon voters are worried that suspicion about the tenets of their religion has hurt Mitt Romney's campaign.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Santorum intensifies culture wars attack
The Republican presidential hopeful said President Obama is "a snob" for wanting Americans to go to college.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
Governors size up GOP nomination fight
Republican governors are eager to see their presidential focus on President Obama and the economy rather than each other.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Police, Occupy D.C. relations have been tense from beginning
Tensions have simmered from the start between police and Occupy D.C., as U.S. Park Police monitor the protest and its sometimes angry demonstrators while on a worldwide stage.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
'The Artist' wins best picture; Streep takes home third career Oscar
"The Artist" was best picture and Meryl Streep won her third Oscar during an Academy Awards evening that once again offered few surprises.
( by Monica Hesse and Amy Argetsinger , The Washington Post)
Silence is golden, Billy
The 2012 Academy Awards show, recently burned by trying to be hip, reverts to an overlong self-salute to the idea of an old-fashioned movie industry unchanged by time.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
Boyfriend gets dream job — in a different city
Carolyn Hax says if she were in boyfriend's place, she'd take the better job offer despite the long-distance requirement.
(, The Washington Post)
Maine girl, 9, doing well after dangerous surgery to replace six organs
Alannah Shevenell had organs replaced that many kids her age don't even know they have.
(, The Washington Post)
Spooky Action Theater's 'Water Engine' performance sputters
The Spooky Action Theater's production of David Mamet's "The Water Engine" comes off as fussy and awkward.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 27
(, The Washington Post)
Paul VI, DeMatha reach WCAC boys' final
The area's top two-ranked teams set up a showdown for Monday night by winning their semifinal games.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Zimmerman is in D.C. for long haul
Third baseman agrees to a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Nationals that runs through 2019.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Gillespie, Visitation ends on a high note
Georgetown Visitation's Kate Gillespie scores a game-high 25 points on her birthday as the Cubs defeat Flint Hill in the Independent School League AA championship.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Falcons, Cadets advance
No. 2 Good Counsel and 10th-ranked St. John's cruise to blowout victories in the semifinals, setting up a championship showdown Monday.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
9 Afghans killed in attack near NATO base
Taliban claims the suicide attack in Jalalabad was to avenge mistaken burning of Korans last week.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Violence after Koran incident fuels U.S. doubts
The killings of NATO troops by apparent Afghan security officials in the past week have exposed a major weakness in U.S. strategy to wind down the war.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Francois Hollande finds a following
French candidate promises to soften the impact of the debt crisis on the poor and unemployed.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
Colombia's FARC rebels say they'll stop kidnapping
Announcement could mark a step toward peace talks after decades of conflict.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Egypt begins trial against NGOs
Proceedings began Sunday against 43 defendants in a deepening crackdown on NGOs in Egypt.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Oscars: Who won, who lost, and who should have stayed home
Jen, Ann and Monica discuss The Oscars, including the winners, losers, snubs, fashionistas and more.
(, vForum)
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EDITORIAL
Proud to work for Uncle Sam
Time to stop bashing federal employees.
( by Jason Ullner , The Washington Post)
Obama hasn't won yet
Things are looking up, but it is too early to celebrate.
(, The Washington Post)
A free voice for Hungary
Radio Free Europe is a needed counterpoint.
( by Mark Palmer, Miklos Haraszti and Charles Gati , The Washington Post)
We're not 'Coming Apart'
Despite differences, bedrock values remain.
(, The Washington Post)
How the GOP would expand the deficit
The tax plans of Mr. Romney and Mr. Santorum court financial danger.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Law firm dissolved, records remain
When Howrey entered bankruptcy last year, left behind were 55 years of documents and gigabytes of data.
( by Catherine Ho Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Pentagon builds an auditing army as budget shrinks
Up to 1,612 audit employees could be added next year even as the department plans for a 5 percent cut in the U.S. military's budget.
( by Nick Taborek Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post)
The cancer survivor's tattoo artist
Vinnie Myers tattoos images of nipples, areolas on women who've had surgery for breast cancer.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. area business events this week
Face Time: Washington area business events for the week of Feb. 27
(, The Washington Post)
Business appointments, week of Feb. 27
Washington area appointments and promotions, week of Feb. 27
(, The Washington Post)
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