Thursday Morning Headlines [Feb 7, 2013]

Thursday, February 7, 2013

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NATION
Postal Service's move to five-day mail delivery is bold and risky
USPS plan to move to five-day mail delivery draws congressional support and criticism and union anger.
(, The Washington Post)

Pentagon gearing up to fight the PR war
A new U.S. Army manual is a guidebook to winning wars with messaging and image control.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama will allow lawmakers to see secret memo on targeted killings
Pivot on issue comes after senators warned of confrontation at CIA pick Brennan's confirmation hearing.
( by Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Obama nominates REI chief executive to head Interior Department
President picks Sally Jewell, outdoor equipment CEO, not a career politician.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Could women in combat mean fewer wars?
Tradition or religious beliefs should not keep qualified women out of military combat roles.
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Thursday in D.C.: 4 things to look for
Chandra Levy murderer in court; Md. early voting; Magic Johnson; viewing for Pr. George's delegate killed in fire.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

$217M Powerball ticket sold in Richmond area
The grand prize in Wednesday's drawing was $217 million. The ticket was sold in the Richmond area.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Feb. 7 to 14, 2013
Book talks, film screenings, theater, children's activities, a Mardi Gras celebration and more.
(, The Washington Post)

College credits expanding in online education, for a modest fee
Coursera announces path for students in a handful of courses to obtain credit toward a degree.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

Boy Scouts delay vote on policy banning gays
Flooded by input from advocates on both sides, organization has pushed back decision until May.
( by James Arkin , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
A hitch for Obama's crown Jewell
IN THE LOOP | The interior secretary pick, born in Britain, isn't eligible for the presidential line of succession.
(, The Washington Post)

Cardiss Collins, former Illinois congresswoman, dies at 81
Rep. Collins, 81, was one of the most prominent African American lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Gun rights advocates make voices heard at Md. Senate hearing
Crowd descends on Annapolis to oppose Md. plan to institute some of the nation's strictest gun-control laws.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Sen. Menendez raised concerns for friend in billing dispute
The New Jersey Democrat stepped in when federal officials found that a friend had overbilled for health care.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Lobbying down, but advocacy up
COLUMN | Lobbying firms report a two-year decline in spending, but "advocacy" seems to be thriving.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
New organ will give voice to a church's dreams
It took 58 years and improvisation by workers to install the instrument at First Baptist Church.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Junot Diaz on Casa de Campo
The novelist has written about the Dominican resort where Sen. Robert Menendez vacationed.
(, The Washington Post)

Exclusive Dominican resort is at the center of Menendez allegations
At Casa de Campo, a gated getaway for the rich and famous, luxury and decorum are the rule.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)

MTV's 'Buckwild' lands second season
The TV Column | The series set in West Virginia has been averaging 3 million viewers per episode.
(, The Washington Post)

A mother's separation anxiety
She is uncomfortable trusting anyone besides her husband to care for their young daughter.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Washington Auto Show 2013: Schedule for Feb. 7
Here's what to check out at the auto show today.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)

Overhaul of rating agencies bogs down
Efforts stall four years after shoddy investments bearing top grades nearly took down the economy.
( by Jia Lynn Yang and Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Four years into recovery, Americans expect economic pain to continue
Poll respondents say they remain wounded by the recession and their expectations are diminished.
( by Michael A. Fletcher and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)

Why your Android phone is not as safe as it could be
The world's most popular mobile OS is more vulnerable to a growing universe of malicious software.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Google's changes to mobile ads may fix major problem
Sweeping changes will simplify the way the company sells ads for mobile devices.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 7

(, The Washington Post)

Gymnastics: W-L captures N. Region title
No Washington-Lee gymnast finished higher than third in any event at Wednesday's Virginia AAA Northern Region championships, but the Generals took home the trophy.
( by Andrew Simon , The Washington Post)

Upset kings: Wizards topple Knicks
Washington topples a division leader at Verizon Center for the fifth time this season to snap a 10-game losing streak to New York.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

London, Virginia save recruiting class
Despite firing four coaches, Virginia kept a top-30 recruiting class together by focusing on a few positives.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Terps rested for stretch run
With a tough string of games behind them, Maryland gets its legs back for Thursday's game at Virginia Tech.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Why your Android phone is not as safe as it could be
The world's most popular mobile OS is more vulnerable to a growing universe of malicious software.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Google's changes to mobile ads may fix major problem
Sweeping changes will simplify the way the company sells ads for mobile devices.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Amazon patents resale marketplace for digital goods
The patent describes a way to sell apps and songs second-hand, but faces tough legal battle.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

Apple announces 25 billion iTunes downloads
Apple's milestone track was purchased in Germany.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft's Surface Pro review: A better tomorrow
For all of its failures as a pure tablet, the Surface Pro is a compelling offering as an ultraportable/tablet hybrid.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
In aftermath of Swiss village shooting, echoes of U.S. gun-control debate
Many in Switzerland consider proposals to tighten laws an attack on liberties and national image.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

Khamenei dubious of direct talks with U.S.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei say Iran will not be intimidated by U.S. pressure over its nuclear program.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

Pentagon gearing up to fight the PR war
A new U.S. Army manual is a guidebook to winning wars with messaging and image control.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama will allow lawmakers to see secret memo on targeted killings
Pivot on issue comes after senators warned of confrontation at CIA pick Brennan's confirmation hearing.
( by Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

King Richard III's remains important, eye-roll worthy
King Richard III's remains are important to some archaeologists, but eye-roll inducing to others.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Shackling the spenders
Why we need a balanced-budget amendment.
(, The Washington Post)

A Republican rebrand or rethink?
Is the GOP changing its ideas or merely repackaging the old ones?
(, The Washington Post)

America is back
The traditional transatlantic alliance returns.
(, The Washington Post)

Coming clean about drones
John Brennan's hearing is a good opportunity to examine the White House's 'secret war.'
(, The Washington Post)

The GOP's immigration non-plan
Its 'compromise' could leave undocumented workers in limbo.
(, 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)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

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