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NATION
Jeffrey Zaslow, co-author of 'The Last Lecture'
Jeffrey Zaslow, 53, was a journalist who co-wrote the bestselling "The Last Lecture," about a professor dying of cancer, with Randy Pausch.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Turkish diplomat: Iran is ready to cut a deal
Despite the lack of a formal request from Tehran, Turkish foreign minister insists that Iranians are prepared to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Memo: Awlaki directed 'underwear bomber' plot
The Yemeni American cleric, killed in a CIA drone strike in September, directed the plot to take down a plane over Detroit in 2009, according to a Justice Department memo.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Turkey urges international help for Syria
A visit to Washington by Turkey's foreign minister is part of an international effort to organize an effective response to the carnage in Syria.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Germany refuses to sign ACTA
Online activists in Europe have been able to generate vigorous pushback.
( by Ben Popper | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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METRO
Fairfax robberies could be linked
Four armed robberies were committed in Fairfax County Thursday night in less than an hour and a half, and police think they may all be connected.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Beltway change helps some, squeezes othere
Seems like every time VDOT tries to help some drivers in the congested space of the I-495 "Express Lanes" project, it winds up making travel more difficult for other drivers.
(, The Washington Post)
Md. gay marriage hearing gets heated
O'Malley says that his bill provides rights for same-sex couples while not imposing on religious practices
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Huguely: 'I may have grabbed her a little ... but I never strangled her'
Prosecutors showed the video from a police interview from the day the former U-Va. lacrosse player was charged.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
Religion events
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
White House revises birth control rule
Women whose employers oppose birth control on religious grounds could get coverage directly from insurer.
( by N.C. Aizenman, Peter Wallsten and Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Candidates make their appeals at CPAC
After months of sparring, Santorum, Gingrich and Romney each tried to bring the conservative movement into his corner at CPAC.
( by David Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Md. gay marriage hearing gets heated
O'Malley says that his bill provides rights for same-sex couples while not imposing on religious practices
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Santorum's takes on women's roles
GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum has been sparking controversy with his comments about the role of women in society.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)
Obama campaign cranks up spending
Campaign and the DNC — even without a GOP nominee in place yet — spent twice as much money as all the GOP candidates combined in 2011. It is all part of effort to mobilize supporters, start building infrastructure for a successful reelection.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Coming to grips with one's childhood
To know your own history, it helps to understand your parents and what was under their control.
(, The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Julie Roberts, back onstage at Rams Head
Country singer Julie Roberts is back in the game, after a devastating flood, a career-threatening illness and career setbacks. She's performing Saturday in Annapolis.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Music review: Erika Wennerstrom brings Heartless Bastards' 'Arrow' to another level
The songs on "Arrow" are remarkable for no reason other than Erika Wennerstrom decided to sing them, enlivening the good songs and making the lesser ones sound better than they deserve to.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: 'I'm his greatest admirer'
The groom was 98, the bride 90. They'd been together for more than 15 years, but the engagement came just three weeks before the nuptials, and they told almost no one what they were planning.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb .11
TV and radio listings: Feb .11
(, The Washington Post)
Data box: Navy at Army
(, The Washington Post)
No. 10 Eagles turn tables on No. 7 Cougars
Naim Muhammad leads a strong performance by No. 10 North Point's front court in a 74-57 road victory over seventh-ranked Thomas Stone.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Gar-Field boys 74, Hylton 44
The No. 11 Indians dominate Hylton, 75-44, to finish regular season 22-0. But they know there are bigger wins still to come.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Friday's top scorers
Top boys', girls' basketball scorers for Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. says it wants investment, but China remains wary
The flow of Chinese funds to the United States dropped sharply last year, despite a new American welcome mat.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Greece reeling over deal on cuts
Greeks clashed on the streets of Athens and in the halls of government on Friday, as protesters grew violent and cabinet ministers resigned.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Blasts strike Syrian city of Aleppo
Attacks on security compounds coincide with continuation of offensive against the city of Homs.
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Turkish diplomat: Iran is ready to cut a deal
Despite the lack of a formal request from Tehran, Turkish foreign minister insists that Iranians are prepared to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Memo: Awlaki directed 'underwear bomber' plot
The Yemeni American cleric, killed in a CIA drone strike in September, directed the plot to take down a plane over Detroit in 2009, according to a Justice Department memo.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Living Single: What happens when you never find The One?
Ellen McCarthy and Wendy Braitman discuss being single, the unmarried life and relationships.
(, vForum)
'The Voice', 'Idol', and Roland Martin: Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, Feb. 17)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live: Is Obama caving on contraception mandate?
Dana Milbank discussed Obama's decision to revise birth control rules for religious groups, CPAC and more.
(, vForum)
What the foreclosure, mortgage fraud settlement means
Charles Lane discussed the settlement of more than $25 billion with five of the nation's banks over fraudulent foreclosure practices.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Anonymous claims credit for crashing CIA site
The CIA's Web site was inaccessible around 3:30 on Friday afternoon.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Next up for Amazon's Kindle: a 9-inch model?
One analyst thinks a bigger Kindle Fire is definitely on the way.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple worth more than Google, Microsoft combined
After a market rally, Apple is worth more than two of its largest rivals combined.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Will Apple's next tablet be the 'iPad 3'?
Apple's next tablet is expected in March — but will it be the 'iPad 3'?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Droid RAZR Maxx review
Should buyers of the original RAZR feel slighted that Verizon and Motorola introduced a dramatically better revision of their phone?
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
Investigate Jim Graham
Unfinished business in the D.C. lottery case.
(, The Washington Post)
Downsizing at The Post
How buyouts could hurt coverage.
(, The Washington Post)
Nattering nabobs of negativism
The GOP has an anger management problem.
(, The Washington Post)
The war on birth control
And the GOP's embrace of 'personhood.'
( by Rachel Maddow , The Washington Post)
Bribery or politics?
The blurry line between free speech and a crime.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
IEA lowers forecast for global oil consumption
The International Energy Agency said it expects oil consumption to rise a relatively meager 800,000 barrels a day, or 0.9 percent, in 2012.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Obama looks to tame U.S. debt
Congress will be sent a 2013 spending plan that would raise taxes on the rich and pump nearly $500 billion into new transportation projects over the next decade.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Report: Energy Dept. needs to strengthen loan reviews
A consultant's report said the Energy Department should bolster its ability to assess loans in the wake of the Solyndra bankruptcy.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
The SEC and insider trading in Congress
Investigating lawmakers could be an awkward endeavor for the agency.
( by David S. Hilzenrath and Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post)
The biggest threat to the health-care law?
It may not be the Supreme Court or election-year politics. It may be a shortage of primary-care doctors.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
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