Monday Morning Headlines [Jan 7, 2013]

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NATION
New sanctions take aim at Iran's crippled economy
U.S. officials say economic pain will compel Iran to accepting a deal on nuclear limits.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Driverless cars, start your engines
The Wall Street Journal reports that Audi and Toyota are preparing to unveil driverless cars at CES.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Mighty Mississippi tamed by drought needs traffic cop to keep barges going
Corps of Engineers hopeful it can maintain river's depth by water releases, rock removal.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Flu spreading earlier, faster than usual this season
Number of patients so far has exceeded last year's mild flu season.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Rash of postgame robberies reported
Police had a quiet day Sunday — until the Redskins game ended.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

In Montgomery, dry Damascus prepares to embrace beer and wine
Residents of Montgomery County's Damascus have mixed reactions to pizzeria's plan to serve beer, wine.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)

Shiloh Baptist Church celebrates 150 years of 'service and sacrifice'
'This church is the District of Columbia,' says Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)

Fairfax schools officialretires with one regret
Dean Tistadt says he leaves one 'insolvable' problem behind: overcrowding at Bailey's Elementary.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Inauguration on King holiday costs federal workers a day off
Government workers in the D.C. area will lose the extra paid time off they usually receive for the swearing-in.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Obama expected to nominate Chuck Hagel for defense secretary
Individuals close to the process say announcement to come Monday.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Memorial to Battle of Bladensburg inches closer to reality
State aid helps fund proposed memorial to battle in Prince George's County during the War of 1812.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Lines drawn in gun-control debate
A Senate leader argues that fiscal issues come first, while others call for strong, immediate restrictions.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

D.C. attorney general questions referendum on budget autonomy
Irvin B. Nathan told the Board of Elections he has "serious reservations" about the idea's legality.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Name that envelope!
A reader sounds off on return envelopes that don't hint at where they're from.
(, The Washington Post)

Is it a cosmic conspiracy, or just life?
A clunking car, a stolen bike, a thin paycheck: Is there a way to stop letting adversity get you down?
(, The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. lawyer's career was derailed by 'Fast and Furious'
The investigation into the operation led to Jason Weinstein's resignation from the Justice Department.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

The TV Column: '1600 Penn' could host some familiar guests
Joe Biden will not be asked to guest-star on "1600 Penn," but real media figures are welcome.
(, The Washington Post)

Delta Rae turns volume way up at 9:30 Club
North Carolina sextet went for a thrill a minute in its Saturday concert.
( by Dave McKenna , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Peer-to-peer carsharing grows in the district
Some D.C. residents are renting out their personal cars out to other drivers while they're not using them.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)

CityCenterDC condos begin to sell
The team behind the $950M project is beginning to market what are expected to be some of the most luxurious and expensive downtown condominiums in D.C.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

CES kicks off in Las Vegas with fewer exhibitors from the D.C. area
The gadget pageant has expanded its focus, but fewer Washington-area businesses are attending.
( by Steven Overly , The Washington Post)

Sandy Hook shooting reshapes the lobbying landscape
New players get involved in debates over gun laws and mental health services.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)

Ballston BID to unveil competition
The competition is meant to give entrepreneurs a boost and a potential shot at pitching to business maven Ted Leonsis.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Shanahan, Griffin fight for each other
COLUMN | Coach and quarterback show blood and guts — right till the bitter end of this enrapturing season.
( by Mike Wise , The Washington Post)

Defense wears down vs. Seahawks
Redskins sack Seattle's Russell Wilson five times, but also allow him 67 yards on just eight carries.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Highs and lows of Redskins fandom
In the course of a single game, fans experience exhilaration and the pain of a crushing loss.
( by Rick Maese and Sarah Kogod , The Washington Post)

Injury brings RGIII's season to an end
Rookie Robert Griffin III leaves the Redskins' playoff loss to Seattle in the fourth quarter with an injured knee.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

Two fast drives, then stuck in neutral
After marching to a 14-0 lead on first two possessions, Redskins manage just 74 yards the rest of the way.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Syria's Assad is defiant in rare speech
President dashes hopes that a negotiated settlement to nation's civil war would be feasible anytime soon.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

New sanctions take aim at Iran's crippled economy
U.S. officials say economic pain will compel Iran to accepting a deal on nuclear limits.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Chavez still hospitalized in Cuba as Venezuelan inauguration approaches
It appears president may not return before Thursday's slated swearing-in.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

Egypt's Morsi shakes up cabinet
Move increases Islamist presence in president's government.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Hamid Karzai heads to Washington
Afghan president will take with him a long-standing list of complaints against U.S., advisers say.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Shelving the deficit argument
Let's get to a sustainable path and then deal with real issues.
(, The Washington Post)

Kill the farm subsidies
What's no longer justified should be discarded.
(, The Washington Post)

A turn in police strategy

(, The Washington Post)

College tuition and mission

(, The Washington Post)



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