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NATION
Federal agents arrest alleged suicide bomber
The FBI and the U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Friday after a lengthy investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a suicide attack on the Capitol.
( by Sari Horwitz, William Wan and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
The inventor of e-mail on innovation and his path to the Smithsonian
V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai spoke about the discovery he made at the age of 14, and his path from a New Jersey high school to the Smithsonian.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)
IUD, implant, the pill: Cost may play a role in choice of contraceptives
Long-acting methods aren't used despite being safe and effective; lack of knowledge is cited as one reason why.
( by Michelle Andrews , The Washington Post)
What would Lincoln do?
In the lead-up to Presidents' Day, FlackCheck.org asks people to send a message to their local stations.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)
U.S., Europeans welcome possible Iranian peace overture
U.S. and European officials said Friday that they were encouraged by a new Iranian proposal for negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Md. House passes gay marriage bill
The measure will be sent to the state Senate, which approved a similar measure last year.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Early-morning robberies near Dupont Circle
Three armed street robberies occured early Thursday morning near Dupont Circle in the District.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Mormon Church reaches out to minorities
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began ordaining African American men into the priesthood in 1978. The number of blacks embracing the faith is climbing.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
Religion events
Religion Events
(, The Washington Post)
Reiley departs from airports board
The longtime member of the group supervising Reagan and Dulles airports cites health reasons.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Md. House passes gay marriage bill
The measure will be sent to the state Senate, which approved a similar measure last year.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Economic package details
Details of the $143 billion economic package include several key extensions of current law as well as almost $50 billion worth of offsetting savings from spending cuts and new revenue.
(, The Washington Post)
Can Romney find his mojo?
As Mitt Romney has adjusted tactically to a primary battle that is turning out to be tougher than he bargained for, some of his backers now say they fear Romney is reinforcing the doubts that voters already have about him.
( by Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Citizens United ruling scrutinized
Two Supreme Court justices suggested Friday that the court reconsider its controversial 2010 decision that allowed unlimited corporate and union spending in elections.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Jack Johnson to begin prison term
The ex-Pr. George's exec, caught in a corruption probe, will be in a North Carolina facility for 7 years.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Stuck in a one-way relationship
After two years, she has never been to his place. She has feelings for him, but he doesn't seem to reciprocate.
(, The Washington Post)
Moody meditations by Zola Jesus
As Zola Jesus, Nika Roza Danilova writes near-perfect rainy-day music. In person, it's all a bit more uplifting.
( by Aaron Leitko , The Washington Post)
A winning way to spend a holiday
Whether your talent lies in drawing or developing video games, we've got some cool contests for kids.
(, The Washington Post)
A vacuum cleaner for space
Swiss scientists said last week that they plan to launch a "janitor satellite" specially designed to get rid of space junk.
(, The Washington Post)
This sea grass is REALLY old
Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest living thing on Earth — sea grass that has been alive for as long as 200,000 years.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Jeremy Lin, Knicks look ahead to Mavericks matchup
Jeremy Lin-sanity continues in New York and around the world.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Feb. 18
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Girls' basketball: Friday night's top scorers
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards are hammered in Utah
Washington crumbles early and fails to recover before it's too late as the Jazz get a game-high 34 points from Al Jefferson and cruise at home.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Friday night's top boys' scorers
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Federal agents arrest alleged suicide bomber
The FBI and the U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Friday after a lengthy investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a suicide attack on the Capitol.
( by Sari Horwitz, William Wan and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Hopeful Libyans mark a year since revolt
Crowds across Libya gave voice Friday to joy at being free of Moammar Gaddafi, as the anniversary of their revolt offered a brief respite from fears for the country's future.
( by Marie-Luise Gumuchian , The Washington Post)
Spain faces unemployment pain after embracing austerity
Drastic belt-tightening to balance budgets comes at a cost: jobs and economic growth.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
In Russia, Putin allies sharpen anti-American attacks ahead of elections
Can U.S.-Russian relations withstand the damage from a new wave of anti-Americanism ?
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
U.S., Europeans welcome possible Iranian peace overture
U.S. and European officials said Friday that they were encouraged by a new Iranian proposal for negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, Feb. 17)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
'Idol' in Vegas, Colbert cancels, and 'Glee' on Houston: Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live: The GOP demands chimichanga tweet apology. Should they get it?
Dana Milbank discusses how one of his columns inspired a tweet and sparked controversy.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
FCC, Congress agree to spectrum auction
Smartphone users could see a future of fewer dropped calls and zippier video and music downloads because of a government decision on Friday to auction off a scarce resource: airwaves.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
George Takei, Ancestry.com commemorate Japanese-American internment
Saturday marks the 70th anniversary of the order that sent more than 120,000 Japanese Americans to internment camps
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
With Mountain Lion, Twitter is a winner
It looks like Twitter may have an even brighter future given that it's the social network of choice for Apple's latest operating system Mountain Lion.
(, The Washington Post)
Was Google's hand caught in cookie jar over Safari privacy settings?
Internet giant Google has been accused of using code to circumvent privacy features in Apple's browser.
(, The Washington Post)
Microsoft, others hit back at Google privacy hack
Microsoft and privacy groups publicly chastized Google for adding cookies to Apple's Safari browser.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Saving Syria from Assad
The time has come to arm the rebels.
(, The Washington Post)
An unfair playing field for the home-schooled
Letting therm on public school teams is not the answer.
(, The Washington Post)
The Post and wire stories
Readers shouldn't dimiss pieces from AP.
(, The Washington Post)
Work with Cuba to protect Florida
The embargo shouldn't get in the way of drilling safety.
( by William K. Reilly and Megan Reilly Cayten , The Washington Post)
The health-care tax
It's putting a huge burden on the middle class.
( by Bob Reiss , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Obama and a clash of U.S. business interests
The president's support for manufacturing and exports could force him to pick winners and losers, as is already playing out in the airline industry.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
FCC, Congress agree to spectrum auction
Smartphone users could see a future of fewer dropped calls and zippier video and music downloads because of a government decision on Friday to auction off a scarce resource: airwaves.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
George Takei, Ancestry.com commemorate Japanese-American internment
Saturday marks the 70th anniversary of the order that sent more than 120,000 Japanese Americans to internment camps
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Inflation up in Jan.
Rising fuel and energy prices pushed inflation up by a modest 0.2 percent.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
E-mail inventor reflects on innovation, texting
V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, inventor of e-mail, says much of today's texting is a way to connect with others, rather than to convey information.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)
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