Tuesday Morning Headlines [Jan 8, 2013]

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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NATION
Medgar Evers's widow to deliver invocation at Obama inauguration
President Obama picks the widow of slain civil rights icon, the first time for a woman and non-clergy member.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

The view from above
Satellite images reveal Earth's natural art
(, The Washington Post)

Obama statement concerns whistleblower advocates
Is statement on whistleblower law "boilerplate," or will it make legal protections "ineffective"?
(, The Washington Post)

Nominations of Brennan and Hagel signal changes at CIA and Pentagon
Institutions could be set to adjust their missions in Obama's second term.
( by Greg Miller and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Clinton returns to work
The secretary of state, who had been on medical leave for a month, is set to face GOP questioning on Benghazi.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Blocking kids from violent role-playing is a real battle
Protective parents sometimes lose perspective when it comes to toy guns and their kids.
(, The Washington Post)

Today in D.C.: Four things to watch for
Tysons Corner tax hike; Richmond Phillips trial; Angela McCaskill reinstated; NSO at Ben's Chili Bowl.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

Retirement fund poised for debt ceiling manipulations
TSP issues reassurance to workers in anticipation of Treasury dipping into federal workforce retirement fund.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: NIH's Barbara Linder working on diabetes in children
Efforts being made at prevention, providing new treatment options in fight against Type 2 diabetes.
(, The Washington Post)

Gallaudet reinstates administrator
Angela McCaskill was suspended last year after she signed a petition on same-sex marriage legislation.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Fighting the growing type 2 diabetes epidemic in children
Between 2006 and 2011, Dr. Barbara Linder led two multi-year clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health which developed and tested strategies to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes in youth.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Retirement fund poised for debt ceiling manipulations
TSP issues reassurance to workers in anticipation of Treasury dipping into federal workforce retirement fund.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: NIH's Barbara Linder working on diabetes in children
Efforts being made at prevention, providing new treatment options in fight against Type 2 diabetes.
(, The Washington Post)

Swine on the line for Va., Ala. governors
McDonnell, Bentley wage friendly bet in BCS Championship Game.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Obama's failure to nominate women for two top Cabinet posts questioned
Choice of Hagel, Brennan disappoints those who hoped to see female appointees.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Readers' top recipe picks for December
Cookies and a pie crust; no wonder.
(, The Washington Post)

Suspecting a husband is straying, and not knowing what to do next
First step: Decide whether you want an honest response. Second: Set a tone of transparency, and ask.
(, The Washington Post)

Hints From Heloise: The story behind the jewelry
A reader stores jewelry along with small notes identifying the special meaning of each piece.
(, The Washington Post)

Creating inaugural gowns: The agony and the ecstacy
Being selected to design the first lady's dress brings national exposure, but not always long-lasting success.
( by Robin Givhan Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Naomi Campbell promotes 'The Face'; 'Downton Abbey' posts record ratings
At Winter TV Press Tour, Campbell keeps media mob at bay while plugging her new model-based show.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Manufacturing in your home office
As 3-D printers get smaller and cheaper, the possibilities for businesses and hobbyists grow.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

BofA puts to bed claims from housing crisis, while retreating from market
A pair of settlements will bring Bank of America closer to eliminating its mountain of liabilities.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

U.S. government may default on debt as early as Feb. 15, new analysis shows
The analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center adds urgency to the debate over the federal debt ceiling.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Intel shows off convertibles, smartphones at CES 2013
Intel showcased its technology in smartphones, tablets, laptops and some devices that fall in between.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Smart scales, forks and armbands at CES 2013
Manufacturers claim their health-tracking devices help consumers make critical lifestyle choices.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, January 8

(, The Washington Post)

Beal hits game-winner for Wizards
Rookie Bradley Beal scores 22 to lead Wizards in upset victory over Kevin Durant and the Thunder.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Capitals bracing to gear up quickly
An abbreviated training camp forces the Capitals to prepare for the season quickly amid concerns of injuries.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Condition of field comes under attack
Seattle Coach Pete Carroll calls the playing surface at FedEx Field "horrible" and "worn out."
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Should RGIII have played?
Doctors say it's difficult to say, because the knee is a complex joint and diagnosis is difficult.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing in your home office
As 3-D printers get smaller and cheaper, the possibilities for businesses and hobbyists grow.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Intel shows off convertibles, smartphones at CES 2013
Intel showcased its technology in smartphones, tablets, laptops and some devices that fall in between.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Smart scales, forks and armbands at CES 2013
Manufacturers claim their health-tracking devices help consumers make critical lifestyle choices.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

CES 2013: Mobile gaming devices, ultra-HD screens and yawns
The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show officially kicks off Tuesday in Las Vegas.
(, The Washington Post)

2013: The end of the iPod?
Demand for smartphones, tablets and smart TVs is up, but single-use devices are on their way out.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Nominations of Brennan and Hagel signal changes at CIA and Pentagon
Institutions could be set to adjust their missions in Obama's second term.
( by Greg Miller and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Clinton returns to work
The secretary of state, who had been on medical leave for a month, is set to face GOP questioning on Benghazi.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Copts accuse Islamists of hijacking the country and seeking to exclude them
As they celebrate Christmas, Egypt's Christians complain that their lives have gone from bad to worse.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

More cuts in defense spending likely
If he becomes defense secretary, Chuck Hagel will face the immediate prospect of shrinking the Pentagon.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Afghanistan questions for the U.S.
President Obama has an opportunity to provide answers during Karzai's visit, Fine Print's Walter Pincus says.
(, The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
'Detached from reality'
Both Bashar al-Assad and the U.S. are blind to the truth in Syria.
(, The Washington Post)

The problem at Penn State
A lawsuit by the governor paints Pennsylvania as the victim of the Sandusky scandal.
(, The Washington Post)

Broken homes
Can we finally fix Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
(, The Washington Post)

Tears for 'Les Mis'
Why Victor Hugo's message still resonates.
(, The Washington Post)

Va. GOP's war on moderates
Will Republicans in Richmond learn anything from last year's debacle?
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
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