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Payroll tax holiday extension compromise in sight
House Republican leaders say they would agree to an extension of the withholding-tax holiday to the end of the year without offsetting spending cuts.
(By Paul Kane)
Obama budget: National debt to be $1 trillion higher than forecast
President Obama on Monday unveiled a $3.8 trillion spending plan that seeks to pump billions of dollars into the economy while raising taxes on the rich.
(By Lori Montgomery)
Huichol 'cosmic portal' peyote ceremonies threatened by silver mine
The Huichol Indians see the nearby desert mountains in Mexico as a sacred, cosmic portal where shamans collect peyote.
(By William Booth)
Santorum catching up with Romney
Two new polls show the two contenders in a virtual tie among Republicans nationally. Meanwhile, the candidates regroup during a primary break.
(By Karen Tumulty and Amy Gardner)
Taboo questions about China's president-in-waiting
As the Communist Party prepares for the ascent of Xi Jinping, the details of his father's tumultuous political career are increasingly sensitive topics.
(By Andrew Higgins)
NATION
What happens to a body in a vacuum?
Though movies show worse, in real life, exposure to a vacuum would be a painful fate but much less gooey.
(, The Washington Post)
Senate GOP tries to restore Keystone pipeline
Senate Republicans introduced an amendment to a transportation bill that would speed the construction and operation of the Keystone pipeline from Canada.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
U.S. shippers watch for progress in Panama and ports
A project to deepen and widen the Panama Canal aims to help U.S. businesses meet a new foreign challenge.
(, The Washington Post)
Makers of genetically modified seeds say more farmers evading EPA rules
Farmers are neglecting rules aimed at keeping insects from becoming immune to genetically modified corn.
(, The Washington Post)
Save big on dental implants
When she found it would cost almost $5,000 to get a dental implant, the author turned to a dental school — and saved a lot of money.
( by Marlene Cimons Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Roses are red, prices are cheap
When Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air and it's the perfect time for guerilla entrepreneurship.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
2013 race could fracture the Va. GOP
Many Republicans are bracing for an expected fight between Bolling and Cuccinelli that may change the trajectory of a state they control.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Pastor supports same-sex marriage legislation
Delman Coates, senior pastor of Mount Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, is advocating for same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland, a position that puts him at odds with many fellow ministers.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Jury selection in trial of five D.C. men begins
The five D.C. men are charged with killing five people in March 2010. Potential jurors were told the trial could take months.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
The evils of substance abuse
Whitney Houston's relationships with substance abuse and her former husband sound too familiar to those following the trial of George Huguely.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
2013 race could fracture the Va. GOP
Many Republicans are bracing for an expected fight between Bolling and Cuccinelli that may change the trajectory of a state they control.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Santorum catching up with Romney
Two new polls show the two contenders in a virtual tie among Republicans nationally. Meanwhile, the candidates regroup during a primary break.
( by Karen Tumulty and Amy Gardner in Mesa, Ariz. , The Washington Post)
Federal Diary: 'Modest' raise not enough
President Obama won't please many folks with the federal employee provisions in the fiscal year 2013 budget plan he released Monday.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's budget may hurt region's economy
Experts say a leaner federal spending plan would probably put a dent in the Washington region's economy.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Congress looks for ways around Supreme Court
Lawmakers are trying to get around Supreme Court decisions they dislike or simply go over the nine justices' heads by rewriting the Constitution.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Andsnes brings poetry and introspection
Leif Ove Andsnes held the audience in rapt silence on Sunday, hypnotizing us with his almost obsessive concern for the finest details of sound.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Declare love, don't demand it
Stating one's needs is less likely to inspire enthusiasm than a declaration of passionate love.
(, The Washington Post)
Baggage for two
A woman traumatized by past boyfriends' treatment finds it hard to talk to the patient new boyfriend about it.
(, The Washington Post)
Scathing 'Really Really' at Signature
REVIEW | Colaizzo's new play about self-serving collegians holds you with its wit, double-edged plot.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Grammys show gets record TV audience
Nearly 40 million people tuned in to Sunday's Grammy Awards to watch the music industry lay its heart at the feet of its fallen heroine, Whitney Houston.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 14
(, The Washington Post)
Graham, McNeill spark Largo past Gwynn Park
Michael Graham and Damante McNeill combine for 33 points and 25 rebounds to pace Largo to a 68-55 win over No. 15 Gwynn Park.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
McPhee has a lot to consider
OPINION | Capitals GM George McPhee can make a lot of moves before the trading deadline in two weeks, but his team continues to be puzzling.
(, The Washington Post)
Sharks unload early on Capitals
San Jose scores five of the game's first six goals in a victory over Washington at Verizon Center.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
'Professional adventurer' John Fairfax dies
Mr. Fairfax rowed across both the Atlantic and Pacific, hunted big game, fought sharks and was an authority on baccarat.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Syria launched 'indiscriminate attack' on civilians, U.N. says
U.N. human rights chief denounces Syria
( by Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Louis Charbonneau , The Washington Post)
Huichol 'cosmic portal' peyote ceremonies threatened by silver mine
The Huichol Indians see the nearby desert mountains in Mexico as a sacred, cosmic portal where shamans collect peyote. A mining company sees a billion dollars worth of buried silver.
( by William Booth in REAL DE CATORCE, Mexico , The Washington Post)
U.S. shippers watch for progress in Panama and ports
A project to deepen and widen the Panama Canal aims to help U.S. businesses meet a new foreign challenge.
(, The Washington Post)
Pakistanis debate merits of hip-hop
An effort to ban the music in schools turns into a lesson in tolerance.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
Netanyahu blames Iran for bombing attempts
Israel's prime minister says Iran was behind bombs in India and Georgia that targeted Israeli diplomats, leaving four people injured.
( by Joel Greenberg and Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Friend of Whitney Houston discusses her life, legacy
DC radio legend Donnie Simpson, a personal friend of Whitney Houston, answers questions about Houston's life and legacy.
(, vForum)
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
Valentine's Day special: Relationship expert gives love advice
Relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz dishes love advice this Valentine's Day.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Living Single: What happens when you never find The One?
Ellen McCarthy and Wendy Braitman discuss being single, the unmarried life and relationships.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Is MySpace making a comeback?
( by Jeff Blagdon | The Verge , theverge.com)
Mozilla to create Metro version of Firefox
Mozilla's Firefox Metro will share information outside of the browser with other Window 8 third-party apps.
( by Tom Warren |The Verge , theverge.com)
Apple suppliers get independent audits
The organization auditing Apple's supply chain in China says it will publicly release the names of the companies that it reviews.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 2
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab 2, due in March.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google planning massive "Experience Center"
There are big changes ahead at the Googleplex, Google's Mountain View headquarters.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
A poor way to honor Rep. Giffords
(, The Washington Post)
Leaning on fellow officers
(, The Washington Post)
Tweaking the MLK memoral
(, The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
Gov. Scott Walker: reactionary, not progressive
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Valentine's Day: Three new businesses that aim to help relationships last
Internet start-ups help couples find each other and keep the romance alive
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
How Obama and Romney would pay for the budget
Comparing the fiscal promises made by President Obama and Mitt Romney isn't comparing apples to apples. Obama is burdened with the responsibilities of governance. His numbers need to add up.
(, The Washington Post)
Antitrust officials: Google can buy Motorola Mobility
The approval of the sale clears the way for Google to manufacture its own phones and gain a bigger patent portfolio.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Obama budget: Price tag rises for Wall St. bailout
The cost of the bailout is suddenly going up, so the Obama administration said it plans to seek more money from its proposed bank tax.
( by Jia Lynn Yang and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
CFPB outlines plans for mortgage servicers
The government's new consumer watchdog agency unveiled its ititial plans to regulate mortgage servicers.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
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