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NATION
Report blasts foreign broadcasting board as 'dysfunctional'
Report says BBG is dysfunctional and places much of the blame on one board member.
(, The Washington Post)

President Obama makes a moral case for action on climate change
His remarks in inauguration address Monday marked a shift in tone from earlier speeches.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Chimpanzee research an endangered species under proposed rules
New federal rules proposed would severely restrict medical and behavioral research on chimps.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)

Senior military officials order trims as Pentagon prepares for shortfall
Their directives include personnel reductions and a 30 percent cut for Army base operations this year.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Clinton to appear before Congress over Benghazi attack
She is expected to answer questions on Wednesday about the Sept. 11, 2012, attack in Libya.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Md. legislators propose raising minimum wage
Md. lawmakers, activists start group to raise state's minumum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 by 2015.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

Watkins plays unlikely role in Va. Senate redistricting drama
Moderate "not comfortable" leading GOP Senate map swap, but supports the move in principle.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Md. voters open to life without possibility of parole, new poll finds
By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, they say there is an acceptable alternative to the death penalty.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Maryland and Virginia are gridlocked over transportation funding initiatives
The gas tax in Maryland and Virginia isn't keeping up with transportation needs, but few want to raise it.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's County Council asks about school security
Officials explain the short-term security measures they plan to follow after the Sandy Hook shootings.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Md. legislators propose raising minimum wage
Md. lawmakers, activists start group to raise state's minumum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 by 2015.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

Watkins plays unlikely role in Va. Senate redistricting drama
Moderate "not comfortable" leading GOP Senate map swap, but supports the move in principle.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Md. voters open to life without possibility of parole, new poll finds
By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, they say there is an acceptable alternative to the death penalty.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Va. Republicans' redistricting maneuver draws criticism
Push to redraw maps would create a majority-black district but dilutes Democratic power in some areas.
( by Laura Vozzella and Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

White House 'will not oppose' GOP plan to suspend debt limit until May
The House vote, set for Wednesday, would avert a potential crisis as budget work continues.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Sherrilyn Ifill will lead NAACP's legal defense and educational fund
Ifill, a professor at the University of Maryland law school for 20 years, has spent years fighting for civil rights.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

CNN scores an Inauguration Day win
TV COLUMN | Network topped rivals on cable for the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural balls.
(, The Washington Post)

Arena's Molly Smith, other theater artists join gun-control march
March on Washington for Gun Control will be Saturday at 10 and start at the Reflecting Pool.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

Banning from a best friend
An on-again/off-again boyfriend wants to put parameters on social circles.
(, The Washington Post)

Wanted: winter weather art
Just please, no snow!
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Martinez to head SEC's tip-sorting unit
Vincent L. Martinez will head the unit that sorts through the hundreds of thousands of tips and complaints.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Are we ready for change?
COLUMN | We as a nation don't seem to understand Obama's points about personal finance.
(, The Washington Post)

RIM shares rise on CEO's talk of potential major changes to come
Thorsten Heins tells German paper he'll consider licensing BlackBerry 10 and selling the firm's hardware unit.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

What to look for in Google's earnings
Google to report earnings from what many expect was a strong holiday quarter.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Employee confidence in the economy is creating headaches for employers
As a recovery chugs along, highly-skilled workers are more willing to leave their jobs.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Caps are back on the ice . . . sort of
While happy to be playing again, Washington's first 0-2 start since 1996-97 is worrisome in a short season.
(, The Washington Post)

Len-led Terps stave off Boston College
With an offense that is struggling, it's apparent Maryland is going to be in a slugfest night after night.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

W.T. Woodson's Boock delivers
Cavaliers guard Alex Boock scores 12 points in the second half to help sink rival T.C. Williams.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Wallerstedt is clutch for Wootton
Sarah Wallerstedt scores eight of her 12 points in the final three minutes to lift the Patriots over Walter Johnson.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Wootton's Shaw comes up big
Patriots standout Gwen Shaw claims four events. The Northwest girls and Clarksburg boys won the team titles.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
RIM shares rise on CEO's talk of potential major changes to come
Thorsten Heins tells German paper he'll consider licensing BlackBerry 10 and selling the firm's hardware unit.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

What to look for in Google's earnings
Google to report earnings from what many expect was a strong holiday quarter.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Atari files for bankruptcy to split from parent company
Atari, publisher of iconic titles such as Pong and Asteroids, will continue normal operations during bankruptcy
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Should Mega's encryption be trusted?
Some researchers are saying no.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

5 things you need to know before working at a startup
A recent study shows that startup employees often get fired or quit because they are not a good fit.
( by Elli Sharef | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Netanyahu weakened after Israeli vote
Projections show prime minister's party losing seats in parliament as new centrist party gains popularity.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Syrian refugees overwhelm Lebanon, region, spawning humanitarian crisis
U.N. prediction of more than 1 million Syrian refugees by June is on track to be surpassed well before that.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

In Italy, the mafia goes green
Sting operations reveal the reach of crime families as they follow the money into renewable energy.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Senior military officials order trims as Pentagon prepares for shortfall
Their directives include personnel reductions and a 30 percent cut for Army base operations this year.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Clinton to appear before Congress over Benghazi attack
She is expected to answer questions on Wednesday about the Sept. 11, 2012, attack in Libya.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
The Obama Majority
The president's new governing coalition.
(, The Washington Post)

Virginia Republicans' power grab
A new low for hyper-partisanship, dirty tricks and the unaccountable arrogance of power.
(, The Washington Post)

Jordan's missed opportunities
King Abdullah's efforts to reform his government are too modest.
(, The Washington Post)

The District's response to rape
A review of how D.C. handles sexual-assault cases sparks harsh words and welcome action.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's no patsy
The president bids farewell to his former self.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Business RX: Advice on improving or starting a business
Elana Fine will take questions on how to start or improve a business.
(, vForum)

ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)

ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)

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