Thursday Morning Headlines [Jan 17, 2013]

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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NATION
Asked on short notice, St. John's minister thrilled to be in inaugural
The Rev. Luis Leon honored, nervous to offer the closing benediction at president's inauguration next week.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Obama's nomination of ATF director signals battle to strengthen agency
Todd Jones faces confirmation fight in the Senate, where NRA allies have blocked Bush and Obama nominees.
( by Peter Finn and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Thailand may become an issue at Bangkok convention
The country could face complaints over its ivory trade business at the endangered species conference.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

Scrambling for inauguration tickets
From the Capitol to eBay, people hustle to land tickets for President Obama's inaugural ceremony.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Mali insurgency followed 10 years of U.S. counterterrorism programs
COLUMN | Islamists gained strength despite millions in aid for region's military and economy.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. community calendar, Jan. 17 to 24, 2013
Inaugural and Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, concerts, theater, children's activities and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Virginia executes killer who sought death penalty
Robert Gleason Jr., who killed two fellow inmates, chose death in the electric chair.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)

Va. legislators make undercover video at gun show
Video shows senator and delegate buying gun without background check.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Snyder launches first ad of 2013 campaign
Republican running for lieutenant governor touts business record and Oliver North endorsement.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Prospects: Intelligence and the movies
Some of the past year's big films star the federal government and may suggest interesting careers.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Newtown victim's uncle takes action
Alexis Haller's proposals to prevent gun violence were shaped by his experience as a Vatican lawyer.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Roe v. Wade turning 40, most oppose reversing abortion ruling, poll shows
The Pew Research Center survey shows only modest generational differences and no gender gap.
( by Mary Wisniewski , Reuters)

Kids' place at gun-control event criticized
Conservatives cry political theater, but others see children's presence as relevant to debate.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)

Va. legislators make undercover video at gun show
Video shows senator and delegate buying gun without background check.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Snyder launches first ad of 2013 campaign
Republican running for lieutenant governor touts business record and Oliver North endorsement.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Death of Notre Dame football star's girlfriend apparently was a hoax
It's not clear who's behind the apparent deception, but the media clearly failed to check the facts.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Why have a second inauguration?
"There are very few unifying moments in America" and this is one of them, a historian says.
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

A promise in the heat of the moment
She offered to pay after an accident in her parents' car, but she didn't realize how much the repairs would cost.
(, The Washington Post)

#PDFtribute for Aaron Swartz: just another form of slacktivism?
Academics claim they're protesting the closed system Swartz fought, but that won't change anything
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

How much do you know about the presidents?
Take this fun quiz for a chance to win a cool trivia book.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Consumer bureau hands down stricter rules for mortgage servicers
The rules are aimed at vanquishing unscrupulous practices used during the financial crisis.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

As manufacturing bounces back from recession, unions are left behind
On balance, all of the half-million manufacturing jobs gained since 2009 have been non-union.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)

Instagram reminds users of privacy policy change
New terms of service takes effect Saturday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook's a search threat, but not to Google
Facebook's entry into search threatens companies other than Google.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

AT&T lets iPhone 4S owners with tiered data use FaceTime over cellular
AT&T says the update will be applied automatically, so no need to do anything but sit back and wait.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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SPORTS
Win streak halted by late collapse
The Wizards arrive in Sacramento riding high on a three-game winning streak but depart with a stinging loss.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Len's tip saves the Terrapins
Alex Len puts back a Pe'Shon Howard miss in the final second as Maryland beats No. 14 N.C. State
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Hoyas win, but Whittington out
Forward Greg Whittington is out indefinitely because of academic issues; Hoyas beat Providence.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Nationals trade Morse to Mariners
In a three-team deal, Michael Morse is sent back to Seattle, while ex-Nats prospect A.J. Cole returns.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: January 17

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TECHNOLOGY
Instagram reminds users of privacy policy change
New terms of service takes effect Saturday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook's a search threat, but not to Google
Facebook's entry into search threatens companies other than Google.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

AT&T lets iPhone 4S owners with tiered data use FaceTime over cellular
AT&T says the update will be applied automatically, so no need to do anything but sit back and wait.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Analysts hold ground on Apple, dispute supply cut reports
Stock shares dipped below $500 on confusion over whether or why Apple had cut orders for iPhone screens.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

How to use Facebook Graph Search
The social network has made it easier to search. Here are some tips.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
French, Malian troops battle militants in village
Confrontations mark first direct engagement since France launched military assault last week to oust radical Islamists.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan and Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

Obama's nomination of ATF director signals battle to strengthen agency
Todd Jones faces confirmation fight in the Senate, where NRA allies have blocked Bush and Obama nominees.
( by Peter Finn and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Mali insurgency followed 10 years of U.S. counterterrorism programs
COLUMN | Islamists gained strength despite millions in aid for region's military and economy.
(, The Washington Post)

Americans among hostages seized in Algeria as Mali conflict spills over
Group linked to al-Qaeda claims retaliation for French military intervention in Mali's civil war.
( by Joby Warrick and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Manning judge: Prosecutors must show he knew he was aiding the enemy
Defense team can argue that he selected documents to leak that would not harm national security.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
A presidential statement
In a symbolic move, Mr. Obama will use 'Taxation Without Representation' plates.
(, The Washington Post)

China's media clear the air
State organs break their silence over the smog crisis facing the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

A big agenda on gun violence
Now make sure that at least some of it gets done.
(, The Washington Post)

Nothing to kid about
The gun debate gets more juvenile.
(, The Washington Post)

Questions for Hagel
What his nomination hearings should address.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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Ask Tom: CANCELLED
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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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.
(, vForum)

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 discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

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