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Sunday, February 10, 2013

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NATION
Powerful Northeast storm kills 4, tests officials' emergency readiness
Effects of the latest in a series of extreme weather events was mitigated by timing, early action.
( by Doug Struck , The Washington Post)

Panetta fighting to the end against proposed defense spending cuts
The outgoing Pentagon chief is waging an increasingly desperate campaign to persuade Congress.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
U-Md. students are robbed at gunpoint
At Georgetown University, a spate of burglaries claims 6 laptop computers.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Homicide victim found in Temple Hills
Police find a woman slain in a house in Temple Hills; sent to check on her; she had trauma they say
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Researchers find a new way to measure anxiety that traffic creates
Once again, the D.C. region manages to outdo the competition in this test of unreliable travel times.
(, The Washington Post)

Silver Spring's penguins: Tracking the migration of a flock of flightless birds
Nine years ago, Silver Spring's penguins waddled away. Will they ever return?
(, The Washington Post)

Dr. Gridlock's traffic, transit tips: Metro station work, ICC speeding
Metro construction continues in Reston, on Red Line platforms and nearly everywhere on weekends.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Many 2011 federal budget cuts had little real-world effect
The bill was stuffed with gimmicks that made the cuts seem far bigger than they actually were.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Farmer's use of genetically modified seeds draws high court's attention
Monsanto says un­or­tho­dox use of soybeans could eviscerate patent protections needed for research.
( by Robert Barnes In SANDBORN, Ind. , The Washington Post)

'Taxation Without Representation' plates to join presidential motorcade
D.C. mayor is afraid that president's embrace of the District voting-rights crusade will end with license plates.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

General Assembly displays Virginia's exceptionalism and its weirdness
There are probably as many theories as lawmakers about why Virginia stands out so frequently.
( by Fredrick Kunkle in RICHMOND , The Washington Post)

D.C. mayor wants to rethink strong CFO role
Gray said returning direct control of city finances to its elected leaders should be considered.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
This year's Grammy nominees are...
Fun., Frank Ocean and the Black Keys lead the nominees for Sunday's 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
TechBit: Virtual Piggy
REVIEW| The Virtual Piggy app lets parents set spending limits and saving goals for children.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBit: Poynt
Get going in the right direction with this app that lets you search for things to do around you.
(, The Washington Post)

Who's right in this family's financial fight?
COLUMN | A woman doesn't want her mother to foot the bill for her nephew's college education.
(, The Washington Post)

A senator's '20/20' vision for energy
Q&A | Republican Lisa Murkowski on her new blueprint, and making progress without hitting home runs.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

My mistakes in 2012
COLUMN | My goal every year is to make a whole new set of errors, rather than repeating the same mistakes.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 10

(, The Washington Post)

Ledecky, Conger shine at Metros
SWIMMING | Katie Ledecky and Jack Conger put themselves in the national record books, and Wootton's girls and Gonzaga's boys captured team titles.
( by Bryan Flaherty , The Washington Post)

Damascus takes Maryland duals title
Michael Wilkerson scores a key win at 120 pounds as Damascus wins the Maryland 4A/3A dual meet championship.
( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)

Robinson wins region wrestling title
With his team's lead hanging in the balance, Jack Bass focused on pinning his opponent. And he did.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)

Capitals break out of their funk
In a 5-0 win against Florida, Washington's offense and defense click in front of an appreciative crowd.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Along a tougher border, a new urgency to cross
Deportees fear being stuck on the wrong side as U.S. considers immigration reform.
( by Nick Miroff In Tecate, Mexico , The Washington Post)

Panetta fighting to the end against proposed defense spending cuts
The outgoing Pentagon chief is waging an increasingly desperate campaign to persuade Congress.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Released Taliban prisoners returning to battlefield, officials fear
U.S. military trying to track down any of the fighters and officials freed by Pakistan last year.
( by Richard Leiby and Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Russia expects Olympics to retool its image, dispose of stereotypes
Putin's goal is to demonstrate Russia's competence and class by transforming modest Sochi.
( by Kathy Lally in SOCHI, Russia , The Washington Post)

Israeli strike in Syria might be start of stepped-up plan to stop arms transfers
Analysts say Israel is prepared to strike again, which could usher in a volatile new phase of the Syrian war.
( by Joel Greenberg and Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Presidential climate change
Why Mr. Obama's approach should include raising the price of carbon.
(, The Washington Post)

Hispanics' bright future
A new survey finds promising signs of assimilation for the biggest U.S. minority group.
(, The Washington Post)

A tough stand on teachers
Maryland schools chief insists on accountability.
(, The Washington Post)

Protection for children

(, The Washington Post)

A risk to hospitals

(, The Washington Post)

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