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Super Tuesday: GOP candidates fan out across U.S.
Mitt Romney homed in on his core economic message to rally reluctant Republicans around his candidacy while his opponents jockeyed for opportunities in Ohio and elsewhere.
(By Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez)
One solution for struggling schools: Let the students' parents take over
Accusations and suspicions divide a small California community as parents debate using a "trigger" law that lets them force major changes via petition.
(By Lyndsey Layton)
Obama, Netanyahu meet at White House
In making his case for diplomacy over a military strike, the president also told Netanyahu that Israel had the right to act in its own national security interests.
(By Scott Wilson and Joby Warrick)
Apple's pricing hits a sweet spot
With the iPad, the company has a very popular and very profitable device, market researchers say.
(By Cecilia Kang)
Noose tightens around Iranian oil
Tehran may be profiting now with high prices, but E.U., U.S. measures pinch even before they take effect.
(By Steven Mufson and Joby Warrick)
NATION
Black students are arrested more often than white peers, data reveal
A new federal study shows racial disparity in police involvement at large public school systems.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)
U.S. to press post-election Russia on Syria issue
Meanwhile, thousands of refugees crossed Syria's borders into Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan to escape ongoing assaults by President Bashar al-Assad's military forces.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
One solution for struggling schools: Let the students' parents take over
Accusations and suspicions divide a small California community as parents debate using a "trigger" law that lets them force major changes via petition.
( by Lyndsey Layton in ADELANTO, Calif. , The Washington Post)
Should the Pentagon cut costs from the top?
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus looks at cutting the personnel of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff.
(, The Washington Post)
Chronic Lyme disease fuels discord
Her husband was tired, stiff and forgetful. Chronic Lyme disease was blamed, and the confusion grew.
( by Laurie McClellan Health Affairs , The Washington Post)
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METRO
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
D.C. inspectors charged with soliciting and accepting bribes
Two former D.C. inspectors have been charged with soliciting and receiving $20,000 in bribes last year in exchange for not reporting environmental violations at a Southwest Washington apartment complex that was being renovated.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Maryland handgun provision unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A judge has declared a key provision of the state's gun-control laws unconstitutional.
( by Dan Morse and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Brumidi study of Capitol dome painting to go to Smithsonian
A pretty penny was paid last weekend for a historic Washington painting.
(, The Washington Post)
'The Angel of Death?' She's a woman.
Come to this military conference, and tell these women that you want to decide their reproductive future.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Building Afghanistan's natural gas industry
As part of an American task force, 24-year-old Benjamin Freedman is helping Afghanistan encourage international investment in its fledgling natural gas industry to provide a boost to the war-torn economy.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Obama, Netanyahu meet at White House
In making his case for diplomacy over a military strike, the president also told Netanyahu that Israel had the right to act in its own national security interests.
( by Scott Wilson and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Justices to consider trying of foreign cases in U.S.
The Supreme Court will consider whether American courts can ever hear lawsuits alleging that human rights atrocities were committed overseas.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Broader issues at OPM?
Are e-mail problems with the Presidential Management Fellows program examples of broad failures by the Office of Personnel Management? Or are they just minor mishaps?
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Couple disagree on size of wedding
Carolyn Hax's advice: Say calmly that you're not going to plan the big wedding he wants just because it's supposedly the bride's job.
(, The Washington Post)
Review: Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic
Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto No. 2 is a piece full of big pretensions and bigger gestures, and cellist Amit Peled was just the man to fill the bill as soloist in the Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic's performance at the George Mason Center for the Arts on Sunday.
( by Joan Reinthaler , The Washington Post)
Andrew Bird: 'Break It Yourself'
Andrew Bird's latest album is a hit-and-miss affair, but one that at least tends to subjugate the artist's sillier ideas behind a collection of tuneful contemplations on love and longing.
(, The Washington Post)
Zieti's 'Zemelewa'
The album's dozen tracks are rooted in Afrobeat, the polyrhythmic blend of funk, jazz, Highlife and Yoruba music popularized by Fela Kuti in the 1970s.
(, The Washington Post)
Shooter Jennings's 'Family Man'
Jennings may have learned a lot from his famous father, but he's picked up plenty on his own.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 6
(, The Washington Post)
Wittman rips Wizards after loss
Coach Randy Wittman said he could sense the Wizards weren't ready to play, and they proved him right by giving up 41 points in the first quarter of a non-competitive loss.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Gregg Williams meets with NFL on bounty case
He was expected to be questioned on reports that Redskins, Bills players were paid for blows that knocked opponents out of the game while he coached those teams.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Nats' Jackson at peace with constant trades
Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson has come to grips with being traded six times by learning from his father, who moved plenty while in the military.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Caps push for more chaos around net
Bemoaning missed opportunities, the Capitals seek to produce more rebounds and second chances in an effort to score goals.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
25 police killed in western Iraq shooting spree
A gang of gunmen disguised in military-style uniforms and carrying forged arrest warrants killed 25 police, then hoisted the battle flag of al-Qaeda.
( by Sameer N. Yacoub , The Washington Post)
U.S. to press post-election Russia on Syria issue
Meanwhile, thousands of refugees crossed Syria's borders into Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan to escape ongoing assaults by President Bashar al-Assad's military forces.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Should the Pentagon cut costs from the top?
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus looks at cutting the personnel of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff.
(, The Washington Post)
In Pakistan, gone but not forgotten
Families demand answers about "missing persons" seized in extrajudicial detentions.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)
Norman St John-Stevas, Thatcher foe, dies
Norman St John-Stevas, a politician noted for his wit, his extravagance and for falling afoul of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, died March 2 at his home in London. He was 82.
( by Robert Barr , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Beer Madness, slow cookers and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Super Tuesday analysis with Eugene Robinson
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about Super Tuesday results.
(, vForum)
Clinton Yates on being a black hockey fan
Clinton Yates discusses his experience as a black hockey fan in D.C.
(, vForum)
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple's pricing hits a sweet spot
With the iPad, the company has a very popular and very profitable device, market researchers say.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
MLB 2K12: Improved pitching, hitting and a sweet challenge
MLB 2K12's developers have worked to improve almost every aspect of the game
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
'iPad 3' rumor mill in full force ahead of March 7 event
As the expected launch of Apple's next-generation draws closer, rumors of the much-anticipated iPad keep ramping up.
(, The Washington Post)
Apple's 'iPad 3': Sifting through the rumors
What's likely to happen on Wednesday? Only Apple knows, but we can guess.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
iPad 3 constructed from parts gives a preview for Wednesday's launch
Ahead of a much-anticipated launch on Wednesday, a Chinese blog has constructed a partial Apple iPad 3 from supplier parts and learned a few new tidbits about the upcoming device.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
Beating the drums of war
An ominous air at AIPAC's annual summit.
(, The Washington Post)
Cowering before Rush
GOP candidates won't stand up to a bully.
(, The Washington Post)
Don't write Romney off
The general election will be a battle, not a rout.
(, The Washington Post)
Driving to fantasy land
The Chevy Volt and the liberal war with science.
(, The Washington Post)
From thinkers to bomb-throwers
Andrew Breitbart and the decline of the right.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Apple's pricing hits a sweet spot
With the iPad, the company has a very popular and very profitable device, market researchers say.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Noose tightens around Iranian oil
Tehran may be profiting now with high prices, but E.U., U.S. measures pinch even before they take effect.
( by Steven Mufson and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
What the Business Roundtable knows about U.S. health care
The group concluded that when measured against our competitors' health value scores, the United States trails significantly.
(, The Washington Post)
Florida lawmakers consider accelerating foreclosures
Lawmakers in Florida are considering measures this week to accelerate foreclosures in the state, underscoring the dilemma of how to spur a housing recovery while protecting homeowners' rights.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
How the IMF got tough on Greece
After getting tangled in a failed initial Greek rescue attempt, the International Monetary Fund reasserted its influence with a tougher line on fiscal and economic reform.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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