Sunday Morning Headlines [Jan 13, 2013]

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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NATION
Timeline of the NRA
Major events in the history of the National Rifle Association.
(, The Washington Post)

Inauguration Day travel tips
The D.C. transportation system will be stressed, and so will travelers going to the swearing-in and parade.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Suspect in Maryland killing caught after D.C. car crash
The sound of a car smashing into a fence meant the end of a search for a homicide suspect.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Michelle Rhee, the education celebrity who rocketed from obscurity to Oprah
Rhee left D.C. to start a national movement. Two years later, how far has she gotten?
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)

Thomas Jefferson High student tests his math prowess in Mexico
Sohail Farhangi, 18, was one of four from the United States to take part in the Mexican Mathematical Olympiad.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Nancy Navarro is the first Latina to lead the County Council
Navarro embarks in new leadership role as Hispanics drive big changes in the county's demographics
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)

Alexandria council members learn the meaning of no on affordable housing
Two new council members err on first important vote.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
How NRA's true believers converted a marksman group into a gun lobby
The Revolt at Cincinnati in 1977 forever changed the course of the National Rifle Association.
( by Joel Achenbach, Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Virginia projects tax revenue rise of 3.6 percent for fiscal year
Total revenue collections rose 3.5 percent during first half of 12-month period that started July 1.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Md. Gov. O'Malley gets a surprise party a week before his 50th birthday
The governor, who made his name as a brash young mayor of Baltimore, has a birthday Friday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Liberal think tank wants assault weapons ban, background checks
Obama-allied Center for American Progress calls for strict new gun restrictions and federal oversight.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Wife's job ambivalence wasn't in his plans
Husband needs to separate childhood wounds from current marriage.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Mortgages make Metacapital No. 1
Out of the ruins of Fannie and Freddie has emerged the world's most successful hedge fund.
( by Kambiz Foroohar and Kelly Bit , The Washington Post)

To keep getting your benefits check, sign up for electronic delivery
The Treasury is phasing out paper checks to save money
(, The Washington Post)

Resolutions made easy from Day One
App helps you stay on track with your New Year's goals with customized, convenient and simple reminders.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBits: TextGrabber
When this app works, it's great. But when it doesn't recognize words, the items can come out as gibberish.
(, The Washington Post)

Why investors should ignore the economy
Now that the "fiscal cliff" drama is finally over, here's a tip to begin 2013: Don't rely on economic forecasts to predict what's on the horizon when it comes to stocks.
( by Chris Mayer, Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, January 13

(, The Washington Post)

Players to watch at Australian Open
Eight players to watch as the first Grand Slam of the year unfolds.
(, The Washington Post)

Kaepernick carries 49ers
In a competitive game that turned into a demolition of the Packers, the young quarterback stands out.
( by Kent Babb , The Washington Post)

Winn gives Wolverines a lift
Newcomer Chris Winn chips in as part of a balanced scoring effort for the Wolverines against Coolidge.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Wall's return sparks Wizards to victory
John Wall debuts to a standing ovation and shows glimpses of his overwhelming speed in a win over visiting Atlanta.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Putin: Keep Lenin tomb in Red Square
Will the current Russian leader have the final say on the Soviet founder's final resting place?
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Assad confident he can control Syria
But analysts say the demise of his regime is all but inevitable as rebels continue to gain ground.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Defections rise among Syria's elite
Exodus of high-level leaders saps government morale at moment when rebel forces are gaining strength.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)

As Panama Canal gets bigger,U.S. ports race to keep up
Beginning in 2015, ships as long as aircraft carriers will be able to pass, presenting economic opportunities.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)

French mission fails to free intelligence agent held in Somalia
Rescue attempt occurs as the European nation commits troops to combat Islamists in Mali.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Agenda for a hot planet
What the ominous temperatures of 2012 bode.
(, The Washington Post)

In Vietnam, muzzled voices
A repressive state gives long prison terms to bloggers and activists
(, The Washington Post)

The future of Virginia's roads
Gov. McDonnell's tax proposal is a fine starting point. Now it's time to improve it.
(, The Washington Post)



(, The Washington Post)

Why Redskins should go

(, The Washington Post)

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