Wednesday Morning Headlines [Feb 20, 2013]

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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NATION
Rep. Cummings advocates for federal employees
Rep. Cummings advocates for federal workers who face across-the-board budget cuts.
(, The Washington Post)

Gen. John Allen intends to retire, decline military's top post in Europe
Outgoing commander of Afghan war says he wants to focus on helping wife cope with chronic health issues.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

EPA official quits amid e-mail probe
Region 8 administrator James Martin faced congressional scrutiny for using personal e-mails for official work.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Alan F. Westin, expert on privacy in the modern era, dies at 83
Dr. Westin was one of the first scholars to navigate the dilemmas of privacy in the information age.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Tyrannosaurus bataar skeleton will be returned to Mongolia
70-million-year-old bones are to be returned after paleontologist Eric Prokopi pleads guilty to fraud.
( by Chris Francescani , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Man slain at Prince Geo.'s gas station
Police say alleged gunman had to be subdued with a taser before he was arrested early Wednesday.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)

Cars hit houses in Va., Md
Cars smash into houses in Prince William and Prince George's; no serious injury reported
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Va. House offers new transportation deal
Latest proposal substantially cuts gas tax, raises sales tax and dips into general fund.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

D.C. girl, 4, dies after being pulled from fire
A 4-year-old girl died Tuesday after being pulled Sunday from a house fire in the District, authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

In Montgomery County, organic farm wins out over soccer fields

( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Va. House offers new transportation deal
Latest proposal substantially cuts gas tax, raises sales tax and dips into general fund.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

In Montgomery County, organic farm wins out over soccer fields

( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

O'Malley agrees to tougher gun ban aimed at the dangerously mentally ill
Maryland governor bows to mounting pressure from Democrats who want a law like Virginia's.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

In the Loop: Moving to Denmark?
Rufus Gifford, former Obama fundraiser, is on the shortlist to be ambassador to Denmark.
(, The Washington Post)

High court seems inclined to protect Monsanto patent rights
Indiana farmer's un­or­tho­dox planting raises questions about whether patents apply to plant progeny.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Will Kimmel hit another post-Oscar home run?
Attention turns to what Jimmy Kimmel will do on his TV show following the Oscars.
(, The Washington Post)

Will D.C.-based 'Soupergirl' be the next hit reality TV show?
Sara Polon and her mother, Marilyn Polon, offer tasty soups at their Takoma cafe.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Walnut-crusted salmon
Your tummy and your heart will love this dish that's rich in omega-3s.
( by Elaine Gordon , The Washington Post)

Brewery dreams big
Bluejacket's ambitious setup will push the boundaries of local craft beer production.
( by Daniel Fromson Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Buns of steel, woman of God
Donna Richardson Joyner, "Buns of Steel" instructor and "cheerleader for Jesus."
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
BP agreement could cut gulf oil spill fines
Government agrees to credit BP for captured oil, reducing the size of potential fines by millions
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Erskine Bowles on his new budget plan
COLUMN | Q and A with Erskine Bowles on his latest proposal for reducing the federal deficit.
(, The Washington Post)

FBI probes suspected insider trading in H.J. Heinz acquisition
The agency acts after the SEC freezes a Swiss account used for "highly suspicious" trades.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Stuff gets in the way
COLUMN | People get themselves into a mess when they don't have the money to buy the things they want.
(, The Washington Post)

Sequester is just over a week away,but blame game has already begun
President Obama and congressional Republicans position themselves as automatic spending cuts approach.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Wootton's Shaw runs away with it
Wootton senior Gwen Shaw posts two wins and second-place finish at Maryland 4A/3A indoor track championship.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Cavaliers' upset bid comes up short
A pair of mental lapses in the final seconds doom Virginia in its quest for a signature win against No. 2 Miami.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Terps' momentum grinds to halt
As fast as Maryland's bubble filled, inflated after a thrilling win over Duke, things abruptly popped on the road.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Raiders rein in Fong, Gar-Field
Marcus Farber pestered Gar-Field shooter Zach Fong all night to help Stonewall Jackson move within one game of the Virginia AAA state tournament.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Wall, Wizards malfunction in loss
John Wall has his worst game since returning from an injured knee as Washington drops its first game following the all-star break.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Crowdfunding, from your smartphone
MicroVentures powers a fundraising app for startups.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

HTC One coming to AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile
HTC's latest effort, the HTC One, carries company's hopes for turnaround.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple attacked by hackers who hit Facebook
The company said that no consumer information has been compromised.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

It's a small Web, after all: Most Web pages can be connected within 19 clicks
The Web's "Kevin Bacon" number: Most Web pages can be connected in 19 clicks, study says.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Bill Gates admits Microsoft made 'a mistake' in mobile strategy
Bill Gates made some surprisingly candid statements yesterday about the company he used to run.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Gen. John Allen intends to retire, decline military's top post in Europe
Outgoing commander of Afghan war says he wants to focus on helping wife cope with chronic health issues.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Former Israeli foreign minister Livni is first to join Netanyahu coalition
Tzipi Livni to serve as lead Israeli negotiator in peace process with Palestinians.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Death of adopted Russian child in U.S. touches off anger in Moscow
3-year-old who died in West Texas came from same orphanage as child who was left in hot car in Virginia.
( by Kathy Lally and Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

Prosecutor: Pistorius shot girlfriend through bathroom
Olympian denies premeditated murder
( by Andrew England | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

Israel denies Prisoner X had contact with Australian intelligence services
Statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first time Israel named the reported spy, Ben Zygier.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Obama's gay-rights test
Will he repeat his support for same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court?
(, The Washington Post)

Retaking the GOP
Non-extremists must recapture the party.
(, The Washington Post)

A jump-start for wages
Why the minimum wage needs to be raised.
(, The Washington Post)

'Bargained' out?
An agreement needs serious dealmakers.
(, The Washington Post)

Death of the 'grand bargain'?
Both sides prefer the blame game.
(, 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)

Brad Hirschfield: Is 'pro-life' now 'pro-choice?'
Brad Hirschfield discussed how pro-life advocates adopted a pro-choice stance in a recent court case, and what it means for the pro-life movement.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, February 22)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

Business RX: Advice on improving or starting a business
Elana Fine will take questions on how to start or improve a business.
(, vForum)

ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)

More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post


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