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TODAY'S HEADLINES
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NATION
VA researcher's study finds more veterans are committing suicide
Increase in deaths not necessarily linked to recent wars; department hopes data will help in prevention.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)

As Clinton departs, focus turns to her record and whether she will be back
Though widely admired, Clinton in her four years at State lacked a signature diplomatic victory.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Chuck Hagel, at confirmation hearing, delivers rebuttal to criticism of record
Defense secretary nominee faces tough questions over his positions on Iran and other issues.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Carper plans hearings on Postal Service and Homeland Security
FEDERAL DIARY | New committee chairman seeks postal legislation agreement and review of Homeland Security.
(, The Washington Post)

Al-Qaeda affiliate in North Africa said to seek more Western targets
Group appears to have been emboldened by this month's raid against a natural gas facility in Algeria, U.S. intelligence officials say.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Race to the Top: D.C., Md. and Ga. way back in the field
Two local jurisdiction fall behind in keeping promises to federal government.
( by Lyndsey Layton and Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

Finger-pointing continues over delayed Silver Spring transit center
An official of the prime contractor says Montgomery County has needlessly delayed completion.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

As horror unfolds in daily headlines, U.S. is awash in guns
The availability and acceptance of so many guns in America is the spark that ignites the social powder keg.
(, The Washington Post)

Johns Hopkins hoping to revive east Baltimore neighborhood on its border
Taking over struggling public school, redevelopment, part of strategy to improve urban surroundings.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

Virginia task force on school safety unveils initial recommendations
Virginia task force on school safety urges stiffer penalties for illegal gun buyers, more mental health services
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Issa threatens to subpoena USAID
The Republican House Oversight chairman has demanded documents tied to bid-rigging allegations.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Finger-pointing continues over delayed Silver Spring transit center
An official of the prime contractor says Montgomery County has needlessly delayed completion.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: Hillary Clinton needs you
Another contest: Send suggestions for the title of her upcoming memoir.
(, The Washington Post)

Citizenship question roils both parties as immigration debate gets underway
The tension has deepened in recent days, with disagreements on the issue emerging within each party.
( by Peter Wallsten and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

NRA-backed federal limits on gun suits frustrate victims, their attorneys
Federal law prohibiting most lawsuits against gun companies presents hurdle to victims' families.
( by Tom Hamburger, Peter Wallsten and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Artists are fired up over doughnut shop's use of Cool 'Disco' Dan's name
Owner Aaron Gordon decided to change the shop name to Zeke's D.C. Donutz after the uproar.
( by Maura Judkis , The Washington Post)

Smart Mouth: The Korean stew that "M*A*S*H" left behind
In South Korea, a stew that started as leftovers from army mess halls is now a most popular dish.
( by Julie Wan , The Washington Post)

The Navigator: Don't be surprised by exorbitant pay phone rates
Pay phone companies charge high rates for their service, especially if you're paying by credit card.
(, The Washington Post)

Hiking Ohio's Cantwell Cliffs in winter
A hike through the Cantwell Cliffs, an ages-old geological formation in Ohio's Hocking Hills.
( by Robin Soslow , The Washington Post)

Details, Ohio's Cantwell Cliffs
Where to go and what to know when visiting Ohio's Cantwell Cliffs and Hocking Hills region.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Ally Bank sells collection rights on mortgages
Bailed-out lender under pressure to repay U.S. Treasury.
( by Jessica Toonkel and Rick Rothacker , The Washington Post)

Government tries to block Anheuser-Busch InBev, Grupo Modelo merger
The $20.1 billion deal would have combined the biggest and third-biggest beer brewers in the country.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)

Facebook teams up with Target, Olive Garden and others to offer gift card
Facebook will manage gift card credit from several major retailers through its network.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

FTC chairman departing
Jon Leibowitz's departure will sharpen an already spirited succession battle.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Congress approves plan to temporarily suspend debt ceiling
The measure lifts the threat of a government default until early August.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Ray Mancini, on the big screen
Ted Leonsis hosts a sceening of the documentary "The Good Son," based on the new book about boxer Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Frustration continues in Toronto
Washington blows another third-period lead and ends up on the wrong end of a 40-22 shot disadvantage and fall for the fifth time in seven games.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Opponents keying on Wall
Fully back from injury, John Wall is no longer surprising the Wizards' opponents with his speed.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Mason blows 20-point lead in 58-54 loss to Drexel
Damion Lee scores 29 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Running backs leading the way
Despite the influence of quarterbacks on their team's run to Super Bowl XLVII, the Ravens' Ray Rice and the 49ers' Frank Gore have made critical contributions to their team's cause.
( by Kent Babb , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook teams up with Target, Olive Garden and others to offer gift card
Facebook will manage gift card credit from several major retailers through its network.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

FTC chairman departing
Jon Leibowitz's departure will sharpen an already spirited succession battle.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Twitter confirms second outage this month
The micro-blogging network was down for some users Thursday; others reported issues with Vine.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

'Showrooming' not all bad for retailers
Price-matching shoppers don't always buy online, a new study shows.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
As Clinton departs, focus turns to her record and whether she will be back
Though widely admired, Clinton in her four years at State lacked a signature diplomatic victory.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Syria's allies condemn attack by Israel
Despite condemnation from Iran and Russia, analysts say the likelihood of retaliatory attacks was slim.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Chuck Hagel, at confirmation hearing, delivers rebuttal to criticism of record
Defense secretary nominee faces tough questions over his positions on Iran and other issues.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

For China's workers, austerity drive means unhappy New Year
Leadership's push for frugality has led officials to cancel or cut back New Year festivities this year.
( by Patti Waldmeir , The Washington Post)

New York Times says Chinese hackers attacked its computer systems
Other foreign news agencies, including Wall Street Journal, report similar attacks.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Caught in the crossfire
Women should clamor for gun-control measures.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's loyal soldier
On '60 Minutes,' Hillary Clinton displayed the deferential body language of a team player.
( by Jane Falk , The Washington Post)

Immigration: Getting it right
Enforcement must precede amnesty.
(, The Washington Post)

The problem with Mali
Local anarchy can generate global problems.
(, The Washington Post)

The 'threshold' issue
Obama and some GOP senators are actually working on immigration reform.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
(, vForum)

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

Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)

Valspar's Color Strategist on picking the right paint color | Home Front
Valspar's Color Strategist helps you pick the right paint color | Home Front
(, vForum)

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