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NATION
Ravens turn out the lights on 49ers
Baltimore comes out on top, 34-31, after Super Bowl power outage almost steals the game
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Recycling of food waste is no longer a niche market
Supporters say composting helps the climate and enriches the soil while generating energy.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

As deadlines loom, attempts to restart peace talks with the Taliban founder
Obama thought he cut a deal with Karzai, but the Afghan leader changed his mind after getting home.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Super Bowl superstition
Are those among us who believe in good luck charms or sports superstitions crazy--or in good company?
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. police find several guns
Police said guns were found last week being carried, kept indoors, discarded and stored on the street.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Longtime principal at Prince George's Crossland High School retires
Charles Thomas was heralded for turning around one of the county's most troubled schools.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

Horsing around at Washington's very first auto show
In 1900, a newfangled machine was taking over Washington streets. A visit to D.C.'s first auto show.
(, The Washington Post)

Va. Senate could be headed for budget stalemate
Democrats could force deadlock unless General Assembly agrees to expand Medicaid.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

'Tebow bill' would let home-schoolers try out for public school teams
Virginia legislation would allow state's 25,000 home-schooled students to try out for public school teams.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Past failures of immigration reform haunt the current debate
Immigration experts say lessons of past efforts could help lawmakers get it right this time.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Obama says Boy Scouts should end ban on gays
President's comments come after Boy Scouts said last week it would consider lifting the ban.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Va. Senate could be headed for budget stalemate
Democrats could force deadlock unless General Assembly agrees to expand Medicaid.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Reid details positions in gun debate
Democratic leader says he supports expanding background checks; will consider assault-style weapons ban.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Issa presses USAID for documents
House panel is looking into allegations of wrongdoing by senior officials.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Super Bowl ads: Winners and losers
Miss any spots during the big game? Here's what to skip and what to watch again.
( by Maura Judkis , The Washington Post)

Marjorie Merriweather Post's treasures go up for auction
In rare opportunity for collectors, heiress's Hillwood estate pulls items from long-term storage for sale.
( by Jura Koncius , The Washington Post)

Duo is of a single mind in Smithsonian performance
Violinist and pianist played the work of Beethoven, Ravel and a Stony Brook doctoral student.
( by Joan Reinthaler , The Washington Post)

DJ Avicii at the D.C. Armory: Club music with arena style
Electronic dance music star's sing-along-heavy show has moments of flight, but more formula.
( by Sami Yenigun , The Washington Post)

China National Symphony's solid sound
At Strathmore, the ensemble was efficient and professional but lacked a strong artistic profile.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Key economic data for the week
This week's economic data offers updates on the state of consumer spending and international trade.
(, The Washington Post)

Local governments in D.C. area become less cautious on hiring
As many jurisdictions strengthen their fiscal footing, municipal hiring has returned to a more normal trajectory.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Investors beginning to return to the stock market
With less bad news on the financial front, people are "starting to feel more comfortable" about equities.
( by Abha Bhattarai Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Coal-burning utilities seek to influence EPA rule-making
Power companies seek a role in shaping EPA regulations to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
( by Jim Efstathiou Jr. and Mark Drajem , Bloomberg)

Tech, telecom giants take sides as FCC proposes large public WiFi networks
The wireless industry is against such free-for-all service. Google, Microsoft say it would spark major innovation.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
It wasn't pretty, but it was so Ravens
COLUMN | Baltimore's Super Bowl victory wouldn't have been right as a rout. The late defensive stop better fit the way their up-and-down season went.
(, The Washington Post)

Power outage delays Super Bowl
The Superdome is plunged into darkness early in the third quarter, delaying the game by 34 minutes.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: Feb. 4
TV and radio listings: Feb. 4
(, The Washington Post)

A victory for Big Brother
COUCH SLOUCH | Super Bowl minute-by-minute all the way to Big Brother bringing home the big trophy.
(, The Washington Post)

What a finish for Lewis, Ravens
Baltimore holds on for the franchise's second Super Bowl championship. Quarterback Joe Flacco is the MVP.
( by Kent Babb , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Tech, telecom giants take sides as FCC proposes large public WiFi networks
The wireless industry is against such free-for-all service. Google, Microsoft say it would spark major innovation.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Israelis unhappy with study of their school textbooks and Palestinians'
U.S.-funded study finds missing borders and gaps in history on both sides, but little dehumanization.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Israeli airstrike in Syria targeted a shipment of weapons, U.S. officials say
At a security conference, Israel's defense minister hints that his government was behind the attack.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

As deadlines loom, attempts to restart peace talks with the Taliban founder
Obama thought he cut a deal with Karzai, but the Afghan leader changed his mind after getting home.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

India tightens sexual assault, trafficking laws
Government rushes through significant package of legal changes to protect women and children.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)

Iran's parliament dismisses another Ahmadinejad minister
Impeachment marks sharp escalation in power struggle between the president and the parliament speaker.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The stimulus trap
Japan should serve as a warning to the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)

Benghazi vs. other priorities

(, The Washington Post)

Compensation for sterilization

(, The Washington Post)

Serving D.C.'s youth

(, The Washington Post)

A great national anthem

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

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