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NATION
Gun sales soar, shortages occur in response to fears of tougher laws
The gun industry reports record sales of assault rifles, high-capacity clips and ammo as Obama unveils plans.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

U.S. formally recognizes Somalia's government
A U.S-backed coalition made strides against extremists occupying large swaths of Somali territory.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Federal scientists can again research gun violence
COLUMN | Research on gun violence by federal employees, stopped by NRA, can begin again.
(, The Washington Post)

Audit finds waste in Afghan war
The U.S. paid $6.8 million to maintain 7,000 inoperable Afghan police vehicles, audit finds.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Kerry cruise to confirmation expected to begin with Thursday hearing
The senator could take over as secretary of state by early February following Senate approval.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Sandy spurs plan to fight flooding
Foundation says Sandy was wake up call, and plans are laid to help cities prepare for future mega storms.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

O'Malley to propose expanding early voting in Maryland
Proposal also would, for the first time, allow residents to register on the same day that they cast ballots.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

'It still feels necessary to be there'
President Obama's second swearing in will be smaller, but many are returning to see history repeat itself.
( by Steve Hendrix and DeNeen L. Brown , The Washington Post)

Inauguration guide for the disabled and elderly
On Inauguration Day, there will be resources for people with disabilities or who are elderly or frail.
( by Alex Kane Rudansky , The Washington Post)

Soccer goal safety bill advances
Mother whose son died after a soccer goal tipped over on him urged Senate committee to approve measure.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Earl Smith: The man behind a military patch that Obama prizes
Barack Obama receives many tokens. Here is the story behind one man's gift to a future president.
( by Karen Tumulty in AUSTIN, Tex. , The Washington Post)

O'Malley to propose expanding early voting in Maryland
Proposal also would, for the first time, allow residents to register on the same day that they cast ballots.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

In Newtown, call for more gun control
Connecticut town with a tradition of hunting grapples with "raw" emotions from the school shooting.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Soccer goal safety bill advances
Mother whose son died after a soccer goal tipped over on him urged Senate committee to approve measure.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

House GOP reflects at retreat
Lawmakers are examining where the party went wrong, and looking for ways to improve communication.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
NSO and Barto combine to tame a fiendishly difficult Bartok piece
Christoph Eschenbach led the pianist and orchestra at the Kennedy Center on Thursday.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)

Street vendor's 'Barack Steady' is song of optimism
Nation's first black president opened an opportunity for longtime musician to ply more than his usual wares.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Behind Manti Te'o hoax lies a deep desire to believe
Either Notre Dame linebacker wanted his girlfriend to be real or the public wanted his story to be.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax reflects on Pauline Phillips, writer of 'Dear Abby'
With her iconic column, Pauline Phillips changed our culture and gave all advice-givers words to live by.
( by Carolyn Hax , The Washington Post)

How to get through airport security with medical disabilities or equipment
Make your next trip a little easier by following these tips.
( by Becky Krystal , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
International oil companies evacuate workers from Algeria
Norway's Statoil, London-based oil giant BP and Spain's Cepsa started evacuating workers and their families from Algeria.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Mortgages bolster earnings for banks
But new government regulations or a slowing of the refinance boom could end robust gains.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires in airplanes, from models to Boeings
Under certain conditions, the batteries that are causing problems in Dreamliners can be fire hazards.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

New home construction rebounds
New home construction rose 28 percent in 2012, capped by an annualized pace of 954,000 in Dec.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Health care revs region's economic engine as government sector slows
The health-care industry has emerged as the chief driver of the Washington region's job growth.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 18

(, The Washington Post)

No. 10 Terps women roll
Tianna Hawkins has a game-high 26 points to go with 17 rebounds as Maryland thumps N.C. State.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

No. 1 Gonzaga too much for DeMatha
Villanova-bound Kris Jenkins scores 22 points and senior guard Charles Glover gets 11 of his 14 points in the second half to keep the Eagles undefeated in the WCAC.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Armstrong gets specific in interview
Former cyclist admits being a bully to his accusers, denies forcing teammates to join his doping plan.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Soriano introduced at Nats Park
GM Mike Rizzo discusses the signing of Rafael Soriano and the trade of Michael Morse.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires in airplanes, from models to Boeings
Under certain conditions, the batteries that are causing problems in Dreamliners can be fire hazards.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Inauguration committee clarifies how app collects data
The Presidential Inauguration Committee says app only collects phone numbers, when volunteered.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

What you can learn from the Manti Te'o hoax
Social media accounts made Lennay Kekua; what is your online persona saying about you?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Dr. Google is as popular as ever — can real doctors adapt?
The Web remains a top destination for people seeking out  health information.  
( by Ki Mae Heussner | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Facebook Messenger officially adds calling feature
With calling feature, Facebook "phone" is already in the app
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Nations brace for bad news in wake of Sahara shootout
Fate of Americans held captive at remote gas plant in Sahara Desert is not immediately clear.
( by Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Gun sales soar, shortages occur in response to fears of tougher laws
The gun industry reports record sales of assault rifles, high-capacity clips and ammo as Obama unveils plans.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

U.S. formally recognizes Somalia's government
A U.S-backed coalition made strides against extremists occupying large swaths of Somali territory.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Some hostages reported killed, others freed in Algerian rescue operation
Fate of Americans held captive at remote gas plant in Sahara Desert is not immediately clear.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Indians debate whether teenage rape suspect should face adult trial
Purported 17-year-old, if charged in gang rape, could face a maximum of three years in a juvenile facility.
( by Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Sen. Rubio steps up
A freshman Hispanic GOP senator extends an olive branch on immigration.
(, The Washington Post)

Misleading the IRS?
A murky method to conceal campaign donors needs to end.
(, The Washington Post)

In Virginia, Republicans block the polls
In Richmond, GOP lawmakers refuse to simplify voting.
(, The Washington Post)

Eliminating the Va. gas tax is a bad idea

(, The Washington Post)

Eliminate detachable magazines

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
(, vForum)

Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offered her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)

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