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Santorum takes heat for 'snob' comment
Several GOP governors in Washington for a meeting of the National Governors Association say they disagree with Rick Santorum's recent rebuke of President Obama on college education.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar and David Nakamura)
Scores of bodies found near Syrian city
Opposition activists say men found dumped on the outskirts of the city of Homs were killed by security forces.
(By Liz Sly)
White House, NSA weigh cybersecurity, personal privacy
White House rebuffs agency as it pushes to expand its role in protecting private-sector computer networks.
(By Ellen Nakashima)
Google unified privacy settings unsettle users
Google and other Web firms using data to profile consumers are counting on the fact that they are too heavily invested in one service to switch.
(By Cecilia Kang)
1 dead, 4 wounded in shooting at Ohio school; student described as an outcast is arrested
A teenager described as an outcast at a suburban Cleveland high school opened fire in the cafeteria Monday, killing one student and wounding four others before being caught a short distance away, authorities said.
(By Associated Press)
NATION
CareFirst to give $8.5M to local clinics
The insurer plans to help a dozen clinics use an experimental coordinated primary-care approach to improve care and reduce costs.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
The pace of modernizing U.S. nuclear weapons
U.S. is doing a costly modernization of its nuclear forces but one senator says it's not moving fast enough.
(, The Washington Post)
'Band of Brothers' veteran 'Buck' Compton dead at 90
Lynn D. "Buck" Compton, an Army paratrooper whose World War II service was portrayed in the book and HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers," died Feb. 26. He was 90.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
UV manicure lamps raise concern
Gel manicures are all the rage. But are the UV lamps used to cure this new polish entirely safe?
( by Rachel Saslow Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Colonialism in Africa helped launch the HIV epidemic a century ago
Where did HIV come from? How did it spread? The history of colonialism in Africa holds the final clue.
( by Craig Timbergand Daniel Halperin , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Students soar at poetry slam
A poetry slam in honor of Black History Month was judged in part by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni.
( by Stefanie Dazio , The Washington Post)
E-mails indicate spending concerns
Concerns that a nonprofit linked to Harry Thomas Jr. was using the Children and Youth Investment Trust as a "check-on-demand place" apparently were raised years ago.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
The power of women's voices
At an international conference on domestic violence, the stories are horrifying, but the solution is to keep speaking out and pushing for change.
(, The Washington Post)
Md. soldier killed in Afghan Interior Ministry attack
Maj. Robert Marchanti II of Baltimore County was one of two U.S. officers who died in an attack at the Interior Ministry in Afghanistan.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)
HPV measure dies in Va. Senate
The measure would have repealed a required immunization against a virus linked to cervical cancer.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Protecting the habitat for migratory birds
The tens of thousands of migratory birds that populate the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in central New Mexico have Dennis Vicente to thank, in part, for the their meals that sustain them throughout the year.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
E-mails indicate spending concerns
Concerns that a nonprofit linked to Harry Thomas Jr. was using the Children and Youth Investment Trust as a "check-on-demand place" apparently were raised years ago.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
In Session: The wait is on
Despite ongoing debates over state abortion bills and federal contraception rules, few such issues are on the immediate congressional agenda.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
A brokered convention or late-arriving winner? Probably not.
Is it too late for a new Republican candidate to enter the race?
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Santorum takes heat for 'snob' comment
Several GOP governors say they disagree with Santorum's recent rebuke of Obama on college education.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Feeling left out when boyfriend is with gal pal
What to do when your boyfriend seems to have better rapport with his female friend?
(, The Washington Post)
Carolina Chocolate Drops blend tradition and new pieces on latest album
On the group's second label full-length,"Leaving Eden," the interpretation feels a bit looser; boundaries are pushed a bit further—more and more; the Drops seem to be saying that keeping this music alive means not just playing it but playing with it.
( by Sarah Godfrey , The Washington Post)
'Lear' dominates Hayes nominations
Synetic Theater's "King Lear" stormed through the Helen Hayes Awards nominations Monday night National Theatre, racking up 15 nods.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
Oscars: Major buzz, acceptable ratings
Despite predictions of gloom and doom, the Academy Awards show drew decent ratings. And parts of Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie set out on solo careers.
( by Lisa de Moraes , The Washington Post)
At Governors Ball, bellying up to the bars
At the Governors Ball, the Academy-hosted soiree that immediately follows the Oscars, there are two kinds of bars.
( by Jen Chaney , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 28
(, The Washington Post)
Paul VI finishes WCAC perfectly
For the second time this season, Patrick Holloway hit a shot in the final seconds to propel top-ranked Paul VI Catholic past No. 2 DeMatha. This time, it completed a perfect WCAC season and won the league title.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Good Counsel girls win WCAC title
Good Counsel's Faith Randolph, Amanda Fioravanti and junior Lindsey Spann combined for 64 points as the Falcons avenged a title game loss to St. John's from last year.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Northern Region finals: Oakton, Westfield win
Katherine Coyer leads the Oakton girls to a tile over West Springfield, while the Westfield boys toppled Edison for the crown.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Atholton edges Huntingtown for title
Atholton morphed into the offensive juggernaut, cruising to a 6-2 victory before a standing-room only crowd at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Report: Chechen plot against Putin foiled
Russian television reports that Chechens plotted to kill Vladimir Putin after next week's presidential election.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
The pace of modernizing U.S. nuclear weapons
U.S. is doing a costly modernization of its nuclear forces but one senator says it's not moving fast enough.
(, The Washington Post)
Scores of bodies found near Syrian city
Opposition activists say men found dumped on the outskirts of the city of Homs were killed by security forces.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
White House, NSA weigh cybersecurity, personal privacy
White House rebuffs agency as it pushes to expand its role in protecting private-sector computer networks.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
In Israeli city, a tribute to a Palestinian doctor
Jaffa commemoration was a rare moment of recognition in Israel of its Palestinian past.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Black women heavier, happier with their bodies
A live discussion on the trend that black women weigh more than white women and also have appreciably higher levels of self-esteem.
(, vForum)
Ask Boswell about the Washington Nationals, spring training, the Capitals, the Redskins and all Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news. Submit questions, comments and opinions now.
(, vForum)
The Oscars: Who won, who lost, and who should have stayed home
Jen, Ann and Monica discussed The Oscars, including the winners, losers, snubs, fashionistas and more.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
MWC 2012: Facebook's mobile plan
Facebook said it will be working with wireless carriers worldwide to process payments for applications
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Meet Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1
One gadget showcased almost everywhere at the Mobile World Congress has been Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1.
(, The Washington Post)
Harry Potter e-books coming to schools, libraries
The Harry Potter series will be available to borrow in digital form.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Samsung's Galaxy S III may rock a 4.8″ screen, ceramic back
At this point, Samsung's Galaxy S III is beginning to feel like the next iPhone — at least when it comes to rumors.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
'iPad 3': What kind of processor will Apple's next tablet have?
Apple may be working on not one, but two chips for its next tablet, according to the latest from the 'iPad 3' rumor mill.
(, The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Make the case for roads in Md.
Without a full-court press by Mr. O'Malley, his transportation plan will die.
(, The Washington Post)
Goodbye to Yemen's strongman
Will Saleh's exit save the country from chaos?
(, The Washington Post)
Bipartisanship botched
Politics floods an island of cooperation.
(, The Washington Post)
Mitt's wealth problem
Romney must show he understands voters' pain.
(, The Washington Post)
Rick Santorum's fatwa
Laying religion over politics is dangerous.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Former SEC counsel to give back share of Madoff profits
David M. Becker and his brothers agree to pay $556,017 to settle a lawsuit by the trustee overseeing the Madoff bankruptcy
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
The high cost of ditching Google
Google and other Web firms using data to profile consumers are counting on the fact that they are too heavily invested in one service to switch.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Arab Spring fallout hit Social Security finances
Allan Sloan finds that inflation sparked largely by Middle East turmoil has added to the system's cash-flow deficit
(, The Washington Post)
Nothing dynamic in Romney's budget strategy
The technical term for the secret sauce that Mitt Romney is using in his budget projections is "dynamic scoring."
(, The Washington Post)
Housing agency to take bids to turn foreclosures into rentals
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Monday that it will begin taking bids from investors to buy clusters of foreclosed properties and turn them into rentals.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
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