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NATION
Review fails to lift veil of secrecy on federal intelligence court rulings
Despite pressure from lawmakers, a review of classified rulings has not caused any to be made public.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Hispanics and Asian Americans celebrate their new electoral clout
Hispanics and Asian Americans, who helped reelect President Obama, are celebrating their new political clout.
( by Pamela Constable and Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)

In four years, how the world changed
As President Obama prepares to shoulder whatever comes next, we look back on 10 trials of one presidential term.
(, The Washington Post)

Little-noticed policy could further squeeze the oil income of Iran
It requires governments receiving exports to pay Iran with goods from local economy, not with cash.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

SIGIR funding to expire in March
Agency, responsible for oversight of Iraq reconstruction, is still working on 92 criminal investigations.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Cold weather arriving Monday
Temperatures likely to drop on the afternoon or evening of Inauguration Day, and it could snow.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

District hit by a string of robberies
Phones, purses and money are taken in holdups Friday night into Saturday.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

D.C. records its third homicide of year
Man is fatally shot in Saturday in the 2700 block of Georgia Avenue NW.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)

Quaint tales of inaugurations past
COLUMN | Waxed floors and corsages: How Washingtonians celebrated 100 years ago.
(, The Washington Post)

A year after abandoned baby died from the cold, D.C. police seek fresh leads
Homicide commander says leads have dried up, is hoping for tips from public.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Biden's gun task force met with all sides, but kept its eye on the target
From the outset, Obama made clear what new rules he wanted for powerful weapons and their users.
( by Philip Rucker and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)

Obama's performance on campaign promises
Candidates make a lot of promises. Here's a look at a dozen of Obama's vows, including plans for health care, Guantanamo Bay and the economy, and whether he found success in his first term.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

Overhaul is probably just starting on Va. transportation funding
Lawmakers praise Governor McDonnell's leadership, but some take issue with parts of proposal.
( by Laura Vozzella and Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Maryland gun owners rally against gun-control efforts
Republicans headline pro-gun rally for more than 200 in Annapolis.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Kids' Inaugural has star power that gets youths moving at concert
Usher, Katy Perry, "Glee" cast members and more got kids moving and supported military families.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
For BlueMountain's Andrew Feldstein, the good times keep on rolling
After betting against, and beating, the London Whale, Feldstein did more than just make money.
( by Anthony Effinger and Mary Childs | Bloomberg , The Washington Post)

Come tax time, it pays to be single
Tax increases this year will pinch married couples faster than individuals.
( by Margaret Collins | Bloomberg , The Washington Post)

Give photos an extra snap
Gelo adds the effect of bright, vibrant gels to your digital snapshots to give them more pizzazz.
(, The Washington Post)

Taxes in 10 minutes?
SnapTax, which promises taxes in 10 minutes, is enticing for those with the simplest tax needs.
(, The Washington Post)

A friend to taxpayers who are victimized by identity theft
COLUMN | Victims who aren't getting help from the IRS can turn to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Clippers hold off Wizards' rally
The Wizards trailed by just one with 93 seconds remaining, but fail to execute late and fall, 94-87.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: January 20

(, The Washington Post)

Learning curve is steep in opening loss
The Capitals unveil a free flowing, attacking offense but appear far from mastering a new system in a season-opening loss to Tampa Bay.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

The Starting Five: Movers and shakers across the college basketball landscape
Tyler Haws, teams making their presence known and the best upcoming matchups this week.
(, The Washington Post)

Preview: San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons

(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Review fails to lift veil of secrecy on federal intelligence court rulings
Despite pressure from lawmakers, a review of classified rulings has not caused any to be made public.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Hostages reportedly killed as standoff at Algerian energy plant ends
Final assault by troops kills 11 kidnappers and 7 captives, French and Algerian media say.
( by Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Little-noticed policy could further squeeze the oil income of Iran
It requires governments receiving exports to pay Iran with goods from local economy, not with cash.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

SIGIR funding to expire in March
Agency, responsible for oversight of Iraq reconstruction, is still working on 92 criminal investigations.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Fear of Islamists lingers after they leave frontline town
In war in Mali, French and government troops pursue rebels who are adept at hiding.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Obama 2.0
It's not too late for hope and change.
(, The Washington Post)

Subsidizing the farm
Last year was dry, but taxpayers still got soaked by federal largess.
(, The Washington Post)

Prince George's schools, at risk
Let the county executive take the lead in revitalization.
(, The Washington Post)

An underfunded military

(, The Washington Post)

The root pot problem

(, The Washington Post)

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