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NATION
Returning to halls of Congress, Giffords embraces a new role
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has emerged as the face of the nation's debate on gun violence.
( by Sari Horwitz , 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)

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LOCAL
Montgomery County looks to get hip
Suburban Maryland area seeks ways to boost its after-hours scene and transit in a bid for 18- to 34-year-olds.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

Maryland students celebrate big win
After basketball team's upset victory over Duke, revelers clog Route 1, but police say jubilation is mostly orderly.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Advanced video technology featured in new wave of peeping-Tom cases
Chevy Chase landlord accused of hiding tiny cameras in tenants' rooms is among several D.C. area suspects.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)

Robberies involve female perpetrators, police say
D.C. police said three female teenagers were arrested in one case involving robbery and assault.
( by Allison Klein and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Presidential hopes mix with Va. governor's race
Presidential domain names reserved for Salahi, Cuccinelli.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Dominican Republic port contract scrutinized, as are senator, eye doctor
Sen. Menendez (D-N.J.) and ambassador called for enforcement of port contract that benefited friend.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)

Job Corps closes door on new recruits
The Department of Labor's training program for low-income young people has faced budget shortfalls.
( by Sarah Halzack and Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Presidential hopes mix with Va. governor's race
Presidential domain names reserved for Salahi, Cuccinelli.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

As D.C. Council members eye mayor's office, political jockeying begins
2014 election threatens balance of power between mayor and council members rumored to want his seat.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

National park advocates pressing Congress to prevent deep budget cuts
The national parks would take a $110 million hit under budget cuts known as sequestration on March 1.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Couple still stewing after wedding overruled 40th birthday plans
Addressing the date long beforehand could have averted an uncomfortable situation
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Blood, sweat and quantifiable data
Amateur athletes seeking an edge find real-time, high-tech inspiration.
( by Michael Buteau and Aaron Kuriloff , The Washington Post)

Case in point: Dazzled by a growth opportunity? Think twice.
If an opportunity shines so brightly, it's tempting to change a well-considered strategy, don't be blinded by the light.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBit: Mailbox
If you want the latest in e-mail management, you'll have to wait in line.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBit: Hill Climb Racing
Because sometimes you need a fun, fairly mindless game to pass the time.
(, The Washington Post)

Fiscal trouble ahead for most future retirees
A majority of Americans are unprepared for retirement, threatening decades of progress.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 17

(, The Washington Post)

Bullis pulls an IAC double
The No. 10 Bulldogs hold off St. Albans, 63-61, to sweep the IAC regular-season and tournament titles.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

VCU wreaks havoc against GW
George Washington succumbs to VCU's pressure and a raucous crowd in its worst loss of the season.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Robinson rolls <br>to Virginia wrestling title
'It's a good day' and then some for Robinson, which captures its second AAA crown in three years.
( by Bryan Black , The Washington Post)

Hoyas fall short in Warne's debut
Georgetown blows a five-goal halftime lead to Lafayette and loses, 11-10, in Coach Kevin Warne's debut.
( by Christian Swezey , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Islamist militia edged out after attack on U.S. mission returns to Benghazi
Residents say no one else is capable of securing volatile Libyan city.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Pope Benedict's leaked documents show fractured Vatican full of rivalries
Pope Benedict XVI's correspondence shows tales of betrayal, allegations of corruption and systemic dysfunction.
( by Jason Horowitz | in Vatican City , The Washington Post)

Leaked papers were bad for Vatican, but good for reporters, publisher
Reporter who published Pope Benedict XVI's correspondence is something of a celebrity in Italy.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Returning to halls of Congress, Giffords embraces a new role
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has emerged as the face of the nation's debate on gun violence.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Karzai to ban Afghan forces from calling in NATO airstrikes
Decision comes after NATO attack kills 10 civilians, including women and children.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
A permanent financial fix
The president speaks promisingly of deficit reduction, but it won't last without entitlement reform.
(, The Washington Post)

Credit consequences
Rating agencies should make more effort to correct errors that torpedo people's finances.
(, The Washington Post)

Americans' mental health
Already, efforts are underway to ensure those in need of treatment get it. More can be done.
(, The Washington Post)

Color your ride

(, The Washington Post)

Slow on civil rights

(, The Washington Post)

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