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NATION
As asteroid whizzes by, surprise meteor makes an impact over Russia
Larger asteroid missed as expected, but meteor over Russia created shock wave that hurt 1,200 people.
( by Brian Vastag, Will Englund and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Funding is running low for health insurance in state 'high-risk pools'
Tens of thousands of Americans will be blocked from a program designed to help them.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

Will young adults face 'rate shock' because of the health-care law?
Insurers warn that much higher premiums are coming, but others say the concerns are overstated.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

In the Everglades, hunters help to check a slithery invader
Florida hopes to raise awareness of havoc pythons and other introduced reptiles are wreaking.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

Federal government to run insurance exchanges in 26 states
Florida, New Jersey and Tennessee opted Friday to leave the exchanges to the federal government.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
For D.C., no meteor, but signs of spring
At National Airport, the mercury soared to 60 degrees, Washington's warmest reading this month.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Washington area religion events
Worship, charity, community service events in the Washington metropolitan area.
(, The Washington Post)

Former D.C. principal is accused of helping relative avoid hefty tuition bill
Court documents allege that her great-grandson lived in Maryland but attended a D.C. public school for free.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

Court throws out $900,000 verdict in D.C. police discrimination case
Four officers allege they were retaliated against after filing a complaint against a superior.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

The D.C. child welfare agency agrees to enhanced services for deaf clients
D.C. will provide technology, interpreters to deaf children in foster care.
( by Justin Moyer , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Jesse Jackson Jr. charged with conspiracy to misuse campaign funds
The details of the case against the former congressman signal that a plea agreement is near.
( by Michael Laris and Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

House passes bill to block federal-worker pay raise
Prospects in the Senate for stopping the Obama-ordered 0.5 percent raise considered questionable.
( by Eric Yoder and Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

FBI is looking into allegations Sen. Menendez patronized prostitutes
But agents have found no evidence to support the claim, two people familiar with the probe said.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli signs his new book
Likely GOP candidate for Virginia governor signs his book.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Obama promotes economic agenda in hometown speech
Speaking at a high school in Chicago, he says "we need to build ladders of opportunity for anybody willing to climb them."
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'Escape From Planet Earth' movie review
This passably entertaining sci-fi ad­ven­ture doesn't set its phasers to "stun," but to "tickle."
( by Michael O'Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Cruise passengers not 'roughing it'
After passengers were stranded for five days at sea, America soaks up the unpalatable details.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

Monarchs' massive migration
Butterflies will soon be making an epic journey from Mexico.
(, The Washington Post)

Cruise liner fires: common or freak accident?
Don't be afraid of the water: "It was an aberration."
( by Andrea Sachs , The Washington Post)

Socially acceptable teetotaling
A reader who is abstaining during Lent is considering giving up drinks the rest of the time, too.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
SEC developing new fraud detection technology
The software would read a firm's financial statements and assess risk factors.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Automatic cuts elicit a big yawn from Washington
Congress is leaving town without acting to prevent the billions of dollars in spending cuts slated for March 1.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

D.C. area appointments for Feb. 18
Here's a look at who moved where in the greater Washington job market.
(, The Washington Post)

Forrester's top 10 trends for mobile in 2013
You can sum up Forrester's prognostications in three little words: this changes everything.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Scientists invent a self-repairing computer that will never crash
The invention is expected to have far-reaching consequences for physicians and the military.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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SPORTS
Hoyas' streak reaches seven
No. 15 Georgetown claws back in the second half while being plagued with foul trouble to upend Cincinnati and move into first in the Big East.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Valley boys, Woodgrove girls claim Dulles titles
The Vikings and Wolverines gave Purcellville a sweep of the Dulles District tournament titles as Loudoun Valley topped Potomac Falls and Woodgrove beat Loudoun County.
( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)

Allen delivers late for Cadets
One day after she was the lone local player named to the McDonald's all-American Games, Lindsay Allen showed why in leading No. 2 St. John's past No. 5 Paul VI, 64-60.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Madison wins in a wild finish
Megan LeDuc hits a game-winning shot as Madison beats McLean for the Liberty District title. In the boys' final, Marshall prevails over McLean.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Howard helps Paul VI topple St. John's
Sophomore Franklin Howard finishes with 17 points and five assists as Paul VI pulls away late against St. John's.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Forrester's top 10 trends for mobile in 2013
You can sum up Forrester's prognostications in three little words: this changes everything.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Scientists invent a self-repairing computer that will never crash
The invention is expected to have far-reaching consequences for physicians and the military.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Some broadband is better than others, like fiber and …. satellite!
The FCC's most recent broadband quality report has determined that some types of broadband is still better than others.
( by Stacey Higginbotham | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Tesla, NYT fight continues over review
The newspaper released a point-by-point answer to car company data.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Pope sought to lift veil on Vatican Bank
His effort at financial transparency fanned controversy that led to decision to resign, observers say.
( by Anthony Faiola in VATICAN CITY , The Washington Post)

Hugo Chavez resurfaces — in photos
Televised images presented to reassure Venezuelans that cancer-stricken leader is still alive after two-month absence.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

The pope's ex-butler, still a mystery
Now banished from the Vatican, Benedict XVI's former aide is recalled as a man of many faces.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Meteor hits Russia: Dash -cams and conspiracy theories
Dash-cams captured the meteor that hit Russia Friday, but some are questioning it.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)

Meteor explodes over Russian city
Unwelcome space visitor damages buildings and injures at least 1,200 in populous area of Ural Mountains.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The father of political cartoons
In 'Thomas Nast,' Fiona Deans Halloran examines the life and work of the influential cartoonist
(, The Washington Post)

Is the priesthood a real Catholic tradition?
In "Why Priests?", Garry Wills questions whether Jesus considered himself a priest.
(, The Washington Post)

A history of how we eat and cook
Bee Wilson blends centuries of advancements in pots and cutlery and explains the human overbite.
(, The Washington Post)

Plot to kill Lincoln before the Civil War
In "The Hour of Peril," Daniel Stashower chronicles Pinkerton's efforts to prevent a tragedy.
(, The Washington Post)

A joyous ode to swimming
In 'Swimming Studies' Leanne Shapton gives voice to the silent pursuit of swimming
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Art dealer and framing expert Susan Calloway on choosing and displaying art | Home Front
Art dealer and framing expert Susan Calloway on choosing and displaying art | Home Front
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Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
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Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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CANCELED:The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Gluten-free kids with nutritionist Kelly Dofrman
Nutritionist Kelly Dofrman talks about putting children on a gluten-free diet.
(, vForum)

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