Thursday Morning Headlines [Jan 10, 2013]

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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NATION
Bibles used by King, Lincoln to be part of Obama's second inauguration
Martin Luther King Jr.'s volume will be stacked with Abraham Lincoln's for the Jan. 21 public swearing-in.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

A place for National Guard to chill
Fine Print's Walter Pincus asks, however, whether it's worth the price in these hard budget times.
(, The Washington Post)

Decision to keep federal screeners at Calif. airport has national implications
Sacramento County decision is key victory in union effort to block privatization of airport screeners.
(, The Washington Post)

Jeanne Manford, mother who founded national group for gay rights, dies at 92
Mrs. Manford founded Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, or PFLAG.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Al-Qaeda propagandist's conviction must be overturned, Justice Dept. says
A court ruling in a different case set the precedent, but the department says it may appeal.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Phone companies blamed for 911 outage
Phone companies didn't follow procedures after derecho storm, FEC report finds.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Joe Stephens , The Washington Post)

Maryland schools again rank No. 1
For fifth year in a row, Education Week gives high marks for early education, college readiness.
( by Lynh Bui , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Jan. 10 to 17, 2013
An homage to Martin Luther King Jr., music recitals, art discussions, a cooking class and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Not-so-quick bathroom break trips up suspect in Montgomery burglaries
The 7-Eleven stop by Marcus Lee, who pleaded guilty, gave police extra time to locate the car he had fled in.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)

'All day long, we've been talking about the knee'
Redskins fans at every turn dissect quarterback Robert Griffin III's injury.
( by Steve Hendrix Paul Schwartzman and J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
White House and allies work to shift public opinion on gun laws
Their well-funded campaign will try to counter the influence of the NRA.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Va. General Assembly begins session
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) urges lawmakers to work together for reforms to transportation, education.
( by  Laura Vozzella and Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Jack Lew, sensitive scribbler
The Treasury pick's cursed cursive is a sign of his softer side, one expert says.
(, The Washington Post)

Justices worry about police power to order blood tests for suspects
Supreme Court confronts whether judge must have a say on intrusive tests for drunken driving suspects.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

Modest-home owner a big political donor
Suspicion over woman who lives in a "very nice," $50,000 house donating $1 million to a GOP super PAC.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: The dishwasher load code
Tips from manufacturers on how best to safely and efficiently load.
(, The Washington Post)

A big stage for a poet and poetry itself
Poets respond to the selection of Richard Blanco as inaugural poet, and to the immensity of his task.
( by Ron Charles , The Washington Post)

FX president discusses violence's draw
TV COLUMN | "Our greatest fear is death," Landgraf says, noting the shows attract viewers in their 20s.
(, The Washington Post)

Washington: A city worth writing and reading about
The city gets a bad literary rap, but it has also inspired work of quality, variety and genuine literary merit.
( by Jonathan Yardley , The Washington Post)

Find a date with help from God
Dating company ChristianMingle is finding success by rolling out the Man Upstairs as its main marketer.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
New rules may make mortgages harder to get
The government is establishing new rules for mortgages that will make it harder for some borrowers to qualify but that are designed to prevent the kind of risky lending that nearly caused the housing market to collapse during the financial crisis.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Samsung sets sights on corporate customers
With a proven knack for timing, Samsung is pushing into the enterprise market.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Abu Ghraib prison scandal continues to create repercussions for contractors
Engility has paid $5.28 million to former captives while CACI International is preparing for trial.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

SEC Claims KPMG Auditors Failed to Scrutinize Nebraska Bank
Two KPMG LLP auditors are facing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims that they failed to properly scrutinize a Nebraska bank that hid millions of dollars in loan losses from investors during the credit crisis.
( by Dave Michaels Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

FCC chair announces plan to free up airwaves for better WiFi
Federal Communications Commission chair introduces plan to free WiFi airwaves.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 10

(, The Washington Post)

Terps' winning streak swatted by FSU
Seth Allen's potential game-winning shot is blocked as Maryland's 13-game winning streak is snapped by FSU.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Hoya women thumped by Huskies
Georgetown matches its lowest point total this season and loses for a 28th consecutive time to Connecticut.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Hokies fail to pull out the stops
Virginia Tech's defensive struggles were once again exposed, this time by Boston College in an 86-75 loss in Blacksburg.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Griffin has "successful," surgery on two knee ligaments
Doctor, team hope star rookie can return by start of 2013 season
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Samsung sets sights on corporate customers
With a proven knack for timing, Samsung is pushing into the enterprise market.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

FCC chair announces plan to free up airwaves for better WiFi
Federal Communications Commission chair introduces plan to free WiFi airwaves.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Tech firms call for patent trolls, reforming copyright rules
CES panelists promised to push for changes in two intellectual-property fields that plague the industry.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

Samsung features flexible displays; charity work with Bill Clinton
Samsung moves off the straight and narrow when it comes to their displays.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Avicii and Ericsson debut crowdsourcing project
The Swedish telecom giant says the partnership illustrates the changing entertainment landscape.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
A place for National Guard to chill
Fine Print's Walter Pincus asks, however, whether it's worth the price in these hard budget times.
(, The Washington Post)

Al-Qaeda propagandist's conviction must be overturned, Justice Dept. says
A court ruling in a different case set the precedent, but the department says it may appeal.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Court considers release of bin Laden images
A federal appeals court will consider whether the public has a right to view postmortem photos of Osama bin Laden.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

In Chavez's absence, U.S. works to open communication with Venezuela
Obama administration sees opportunity amid uncertainty in country that is a top oil supplier.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

Syria releases captives to rebels in exchange for Iranian prisoners
Critics say lopsided exchange shows Syria is focusing on pleasing Iran, one of its remaining allies.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Tearing up the electoral map

(, The Washington Post)

Farm bills protect the U.S. food supply

(, The Washington Post)

Sleep in the heart of Texas

(, The Washington Post)

Pipe down, armchair coaches

(, The Washington Post)

Skewering Coach Shanahan

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Career Coach takes your questions
Joyce Russell discussed jobs, negotiations and salary issues.
(, vForum)

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