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NATION
Reid: Postmaster general 'damaged his reputation with congressional leaders'
USPS move to five-day mail-delivery upsets some in Congress whose help the Postal Service needs.
(, The Washington Post)

Compounding pharmacies have been linked to deaths, illnesses for years
Three of the custom-drug industry's largest firms have experienced safety problems over the past decade.
( by Kimberly Kindy, Lena H. Sun and Alice Crites , The Washington Post)

Senators introduce mental health-care measure
The legislation would strengthen the mental health-care system and improve access to services.
( by Brady Dennis and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Brennan defends drone strike policies
President Obama's nominee to head the CIA faces tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Love in five minutes?
Forget the extended courtship period — a new app cuts out the back and forth messages or planning.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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LOCAL
DuBois, head of White House's faith office, is leaving
The official plans to write a book and teach. Critics have said the office needed more stature.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

Metro's new Silver Line tunnel in Tysons Corner has troubles
Agency says it is unclear who will have to pick up tab to fix it.
( By Lori Aratani and Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)

D.C. police chief against kiosks that exchange cellphones for cash
The chief says the kiosks encourage thefts. The company says it has security measures to deter criminals.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

Schools taking serious look at putting armed police in schools after massacre
Jurisdictions in Washington region, and around country, reevaluating after Connecticut school killings.
( by Donna St. George and Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

More input sought on D.C. campaign finance reform
A new committee chairman wants to gather public comment before the council considers proposals.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Lawmakers struggle with USPS plan to end Saturday mail delivery
Some members of Congress question legality, criticize Donahoe; others applaud him.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Out, damned spot: The 'mindbugs' of bias that sneak into our brains
Research by psychologists suggests that people develop unconscious biases very early in life.
(, The Washington Post)

More input sought on D.C. campaign finance reform
A new committee chairman wants to gather public comment before the council considers proposals.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Ethics board says Graham violated conduct code, but no sanction possible
D.C. Council member found to have offered a deal in order to steer a project to a campaign contributor.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Immigration advocates begin lobbying campaign
The effort is aimed in part at influencing debate in the GOP over providing a pathway to citizenship.
( by David Nakamura and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'The Normal Bar,' a peek behind the marital curtain
Co-authors adapt surveys of more than 70,000 husbands and wives on love, secrets and the bedroom.
( by Ellen McCarthy , The Washington Post)

Essay: Did Newtown change the game for violent movies?
After the massacre in Newtown, audiences rejected a slew of gun-centric movies. Coincidence?
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

Newtown children's choir nears final performance
Choir group of 20 children from the Newtown area is seen as inspirational by many, exploitative by some.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

Mike Tyson's 'Law & Order: SVU' guest gig backfires
TV COLUMN | The NBC show had the smallest audience for an original, regularly scheduled episode.
(, The Washington Post)

Sign Language: Funny displays from the road
The Post is looking for the best shots of amusing signs from the world of travel. Here's one of them.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Safety official hints at longer delay for grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Battery-approval process must be reviewed, NTSB chairman says.
( by Jim Wolf and Alwyn Scott , Reuters)

Retail sales rise despite tax hike
January results are first glimpse into consumer behavior since the payroll tax cut expired.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)

Apple 'welcomes' Greenlight view on cash hoard
Apple said that it wants an "ongoing dialogue" with its shareholders.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

BlackBerry, Microsoft and the race for third place
Early sales are a good sign for BlackBerry, but the race is just beginning.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

TransCanada CEO urges permit for Keystone XL
Russ Girling says oil will reach the Gulf Coast one way or another as his firm explores an East Coast option.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Warren sparks Rough Riders
Mike Warren's season-high 23 points helps No. 2 Theodore Roosevelt shrug off No. 13 Riverdale Baptist.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Terrapins pick up ACC road win
After dropping eight straight ACC games away from College Park, the Terps hold on for a win in Blacksburg.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Penguins crush listless Capitals
Washington gets on the board first in Pittsburgh, but it was all downhill from there as Pittsburgh drills Washington to extend its win streak to five games.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Battlefield heads back to states
After a one-year hiatus from the state meet, the Bobcats are headed back to Virginia Beach after placing second in the Northwest Region meet.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

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(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple 'welcomes' Greenlight view on cash hoard
Apple said that it wants an "ongoing dialogue" with its shareholders.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

BlackBerry, Microsoft and the race for third place
Early sales are a good sign for BlackBerry, but the race is just beginning.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft hits Google with e-mail privacy campaign
Taking up an old complaint with a users' survey, the rival is calling out the use of ads in Gmail.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft Surface Pro: More laptop than tablet
Review: The company's newest release is better measured against the ultrabook crowd than the iPad.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Green-friendly Europe consuming more coal
New dependence demonstrates how difficult it can be to stick to ambitious climate policies.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Brennan defends drone strike policies
President Obama's nominee to head the CIA faces tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Pentagon leaders say they favored arming opposition in Syria
Statements by Panetta and Dempsey appear to put them at odds with the White House's position.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

China's dams raise India's hackles
India irked after learning through media of plans to build three new dams on the Brahmaputra in Tibet.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)

China's rural-urban balancing act
Social welfare, land reforms are needed if China is to cement the urbanization driving its economy.
( by Jamil Anderlini | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Jim Graham should go
The ethics board finds the D.C. Council member violated "at least" three sections of the code of conduct.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's Syria veto
Why did the president reject his own Cabinet's plan to aid rebels?
(, The Washington Post)

Stop ignoring the online thieves
Well-meaning nations should react to cybercriminals who threaten to damage the global economy.
( by Richard A. Clarke , The Washington Post)

Time out on standardized tests
States need the opportunity to implement the Common Core.
( by Joshua P. Starr , The Washington Post)

Call Obama's sequester bluff
Republicans should get spending cuts while they can.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Annie Elliott of Bossy Color offers her tips for paint and interior design | Home Front
Veranda editor-in-chief Dara Caponigro dishes on interior design | Home Front
(, 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.
(, 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)

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