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NATION
United Arab Emirates uses donations as way to do good, boost image in U.S.
Persian Gulf nation encourages Joplin, Mo., to "think big" with gift of millions of dollars after tornado.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Tom Steyer uses wealth, connections to fight global warming
No longer at the helm of a hedge fund, Tom Steyer sounds the alarm for a warming planet.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Secretary of State Kerry, Russia's Lavrov finally speak
The two diplomats spoke for 30 minutes Sunday after Kerry waited several days for a call back.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Child hurt in fire in SE D.C.; arson investigation underway
A 4-year old girl was hurt in a Southeast housefire; an arson investigation is ongoing
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Upper Marlboro man struck by a car and killed on District street
Police say the vehicle did not stop after hitting 20-year-old who stumbled in a crosswalk on M Street NE.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Negotiators inch closer on Va. road funding
Conferees are close on transportation funding goal, but remain far apart on where money comes from.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Mother of Va. boy who was arrested over toy gun criticizes case's handling
She says she has not been given a clear picture of why police were called and her son was taken into custody.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)

Plan to close Va. institutions stokes fear for developmentally disabled
Families worry that their loved ones may not get the care they need in community-based group homes.
( by Corinne Reilly , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Negotiators inch closer on Va. road funding
Conferees are close on transportation funding goal, but remain far apart on where money comes from.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Plan to close Va. institutions stokes fear for developmentally disabled
Families worry that their loved ones may not get the care they need in community-based group homes.
( by Corinne Reilly , The Washington Post)

Congressional staffers often travel on tabs of foreign governments
The travel is covered by an exemption Congress granted for trips deemed to be cultural exchanges.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)

Family, hoping for clues to son's death, wants a look at Facebook account
Social media giant blocks access to the dead Virginia teen's account, citing state and federal privacy laws.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Political observers wonder: Will D.C. Mayor Gray seek reelection?
A triumphal State of the District address and a brightening revenue picture help spur speculation.
( by Mike DeBonis and Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
C-SPAN's series on first ladies begins, but some legacies are still forming
The year-long series provides an opportunity to question how and why the first ladies are remembered.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

Auditioning for a serious role: The mascot for D.C. water
On Friday, several D.C. Water mascot hopefuls danced to Rihanna and shared their feelings about tap water.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)

Guitarist João Paulo Figueirôa shows the gifts of Brazilian composers
In the second half of the program — dedicated to the music of Brazilian composers — Figueirôa came alive.
( by Stephen Brookes , The Washington Post)

Violinist Hahn offers trio of new encores in Kennedy Center concert
Musician commissioned set of original pieces from composers around the world.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)

Going a nosh too far?
A woman wonders whether to ask her husband why a single, female co-worker feels free to eat off his plate.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
New at the top: Rexahn's Peter Suzdak
The new chief executive has spent a career translating drug research into life-saving therapies.
(, The Washington Post)

Cooking for the famous
COLUMN | Jenn Crovato built a successful business as a personal chef.
(, The Washington Post)

Crowd marches to voice opposition to Keystone pipeline
Organizers said 35,000 gathered to urge Obama to reject the pipeline and act on other climate issues.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Growing a business for catching "bots"
BUSINESS RX | How can Distil build a market for a service people don't realize they need?
(, The Washington Post)

How does the job market look given the latest sequestration discussions?
CAREER COACH | It is always a good idea to have your resume ready and make sure you are marketable.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 18

(, The Washington Post)

Maryland girls' tournament preview
Gaithersburg, Eleanor Roosevelt and North Point each earned No. 1 seeds in the Maryland 4A region playoffs.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Holtby, Caps eventually crack
Braden Holtby is stellar in goal, but his teammates don't provide enough support and Washington's three-game winning streak ends.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Gonzaga enters WCAC record books
Top-ranked Eagles defeat No. 6 O'Connell, finish regular season undefeated in conference play.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Hammel is a find for Orioles
What looked like a lopsided trade with the Rockies instead netted Baltimore a pitcher who was their ace at times.
( by Peter Schmuck , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
One year until Olympics, construction work roars around the clock in Sochi
Putin wants to turn the resort from modest city into world-class jewel, and the residents must endure.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

Israel's Netanyahu responds to 'Prisoner X' scandal
Prime minister says exposing intelligence activities could harm Israel's national security.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

United Arab Emirates uses donations as way to do good, boost image in U.S.
Persian Gulf nation encourages Joplin, Mo., to "think big" with gift of millions of dollars after tornado.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Getting an Afghan driver's license requires lots of waiting — or bribes
High-level corruption gets all the headlines, but chronic palm-greasing is what bothers most Afghans.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Cuba has outsized role in Venezuela as Chavez fights cancer
Health updates often come from Cuban government as tensions rise over Venezuelan secrecy.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Our missing jobs
Psychology is to blame for the weak growth.
(, The Washington Post)

A less-partisan GOP?
Can the party become a problem-solver again?
(, The Washington Post)

A tax worth celebrating
How the income tax has helped America.
( by Molly Michelmore , The Washington Post)

Bahrain's hope
Moderates on both sides offer chance for reform.
(, The Washington Post)

Wind power in Maryland

(, The Washington Post)

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