Wednesday Morning Headlines [Feb 13, 2013]

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NATION
Federal workers rally near Capitol to protest sequestration
Union members say across-the-board budget cuts will hurt agencies' ability to serve the public.
(, The Washington Post)

N. Korea's nuclear test leaves U.S., Asian allies in a bind
The underground test shows North Korea remains a wild card for Obama: a nuclear threat and potential seller.
( by Anne Gearan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Obama orders voluntary security standards for industry computers
The president signs an executive order to create security standards after Congress failed to act.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Senate committee advances Hagel nomination along party lines
The move sets up a vote by the full Senate on the defense secretary nominee this week.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

At Guantanamo, microphones hidden in attorney-client meeting rooms
Military lawyer says government does not listen in on privileged communications.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Grand jury pool questioned to review evidence against Loudoun official
Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio is accused of using county time, other resources for political campaign.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)

After shootings off campus, U-Md. vigil stresses healing, helping others
Campus president Loh vows: "We will not forget. We will act."
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

U-Md. student kills 1 housemate, shoots another in murder-suicide
Police: After setting several fires, Dayvon M. Green shot two people before turning gun on himself.
( by Matt Zapotosky and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities
Organizations seeks short- and long-term help in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties
(, The Washington Post)

Gray administration blasts proposal to fight truancy
Officials call the measure, which would require prosecuting some parents, costly and unnecessary.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Obama urges a move away from narrow focus on politics of austerity
Obama declares that a single-minded focus on deficit reduction will jeopardize the nation's future.
( by Philip Rucker and Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Gallery's growing cast of guests puts faces on rhetoric
State of the Union addresses have grown into a form of political theater where guests help make points.
( by Ed O'Keefe, Emily Heil and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

In GOP response, Rubio offers back-to-basics conservative message
Senator from Florida espouses low taxes and smaller government in speech aimed at middle class.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

D.C. area lawmakers' reaction to State of the Union splits along party lines
Democrats praise President's Obama remarks about sequestration. Republicans criticize lack of specifics.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Obama challenges Congress in speech to make the middle class job one
The president makes clear he'll devote much of his second term to closing the income gap.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Chat Leftovers: Wedding SOS
Making chocolate favors for guests might not be as easy as they thought.
(, The Washington Post)

National Recording Preservation Plan aims to protect our audio history
The Library of Congress outlines its new strategy to safeguard music, broadcasts and more.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

Small-town affair tempts bystander to ignore MYOB policy
An acquaintance keeps thinking that the wronged spouse would eventually appreciate an anonymous note.
(, The Washington Post)

A glimpse at D.C.'s rainbow of taxi color choices
Should they be red? Yellow? Green? One thing is known: They will all be the same hue.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

TV networks flock to serial-killer dramas to scare up viewers
"Dexter" is in good company now as the characters have emerged as hot new stars of crime programs.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
In State of the Union, Obama calls for new paths to the middle class
His address was in keeping with his efforts to tackle a growing problem: inequality of opportunity.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Senate trade leaders question E.U. pact; Obama says U.S. will launch talks
Approval would require resolution of "long-standing" disagreements and show a clear win for U.S. business.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

North Carolina lawmakers move to slash unemployment help
N.C. moves to cut jobless aid, joining seven other states slashing benefits despite high unemployment.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Apple CEO calls Einhorn lawsuit 'silly sideshow'
Tim Cook said the board is discussing how to dole out more of its hoard of cash and marketable securities.
( by Poornima Gupta and Edwin Chan , The Washington Post)

Comcast to buy GE's stake in NBCUniversal
Comcast said it would buy GE's remaining 49 percent equity stake in the joint venture for $16.7 billion.
( by Liana B. Baker , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Capitals fight back for first road win
Washington stages a frantic rally from two goals down in the final five minutes before dropping Florida 32 seconds into overtime.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

McLean baseball coach resigns
John Thomas resigned as the Highlanders' coach after he was arrested and charged with marijuana possession during a traffic stop.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Epps shines on senior night
Magruder PG J.J. Epps flashes his familiar skills to lead the No. 12 Colonels to a 73-56 win over Paint Branch on senior night.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Colts hand Rough Riders first loss
Fresh off a drubbing by Montrose Christian, Coolidge brings down previously-unbeaten No. 2 Theodore Roosevelt, 64-46.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Howard hangs on
The Lions watch a 12-point cushion shrink to a one-point lead, but hold on for a 37-36 win to set the table for their rematch with River Hill.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Intel confirms Internet TV service, due out this year
Also from the Dive Into Media conference: Microsoft making content for Xbox; HBO linking with Apple TV.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Tim Cook: Greenlight suit a 'silly sideshow'
Apple's chief executive dismissed the investment firm's challenge to a proposal on stockholder rights.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Tim Cook: 'Limit' not a word in Apple's vocabulary
Apple's chief executive spoke before investors at a Goldman Sachs conference Tuesday
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Here come the 3D printed cars, courtesy of Canada
While prototypes of the Urbee have been around for years, it's only now that the team is finally ready to begin producing the concept.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Social tracker: It knows where you are and when you're there
The U.S. government can track where you are and where you'll likely be next thanks to a tool created by defense contractor Raytheon.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
As war drags on, smugglers and rebels loot Syria's archaeological riches
With rebels desperate for funds, one dealer said, "Damascus is being sold ... piece by piece."
( by Taylor Luck , The Washington Post)

N. Korea's nuclear test leaves U.S., Asian allies in a bind
The underground test shows North Korea remains a wild card for Obama: a nuclear threat and potential seller.
( by Anne Gearan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

N. Korean nuclear test raises tension, shows progress toward viable weapon
Nuclear detonation shows leader Kim Jong Eun continues to pursue his father's confrontational path.
( by Chico Harlan and William Wan , The Washington Post)

Obama orders voluntary security standards for industry computers
The president signs an executive order to create security standards after Congress failed to act.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

For the faithful in Vatican City, Tuesday is just another day
With no script for how to respond when a pope resigns, the scene at St. Peter's is subdued.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Obama's hollow speech
His actual proposals fell short of his rhetoric.
(, The Washington Post)

The debauched state of the union
The president and the Republicans make clear that the hard choices will have to wait for another day.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's wish list
What he needs for his second term to be a success.
(, The Washington Post)

Myths of 'The Feminine Mystique'
Betty Friedan's landmark treatise shows signs of aging as it turns 50.
(, The Washington Post)

North Korea's nuclear provocation
Its brazen action demands an aggressive U.S. response.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Fried whiting, pastrami, "mindful makeovers" and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, 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)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offered her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

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