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NATION
Hardening of arteries common in ancient mummies
Study of mummies from four regions suggests that cardiovascular disease plagued our ancestors, too.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Inspectors catch wildlife smugglers but fear the sequester's bite
Slowing the flow of illegal trade is a big job, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is worried about budget cuts.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

As U.S. builds a cyberwarfare force, rules of engagement still hard to define
Officials have struggled to outline when an attack can be neutralized without presidential permission.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. rakes in $92M from parking tickets
The District issued nearly 1.9 million citations in fiscal 2012, which was fewer tickets than the year before.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Crude letters left at Manassas homes threaten residents
Police say 14 similar incidents have been reported since December.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

States draw hard line on third-graders, holding some back over reading
Thirteen states have adopted laws that require children to pass reading tests or face consequences.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)

Metro's rebuilding effort creates headaches for weekend riders
Metro says it needs weekends to do major repairs, but its rebuilding effort creates headaches for riders.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)

D.C. hosts a science fair with an all- star lineup
U.S. high-school students in search of scholarships bring their elaborate projects to a talent contest.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Ryan targets Obamacare
GOP lawmaker seeks to repeal the health-care measure, but otherwise sounds conciliatory note on budget talks.
( by David Brown and Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Yellowstone weathers painful budget cuts
The effects of sequestration exact a heavy toll at the national park, with seasonal workers, small businesses and the public all feeling the pinch.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

Retired, but still judging — and being judged
Sandra Day O'Connor and other former justices before her have kept working long after leaving the high court.
(, The Washington Post)

Md. delegates consider a formal ban on restraining pregnant inmates
State prisons' policy is to avoid using shackles, but legislation aims to ensure adherence in county jails.
( by Kate Havard and Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

Rand Paul will be a major player in '16
THE FIX | GOP strategists say the Kentucky senator enjoys a strong following and sharply honed political skills.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
When passion gets polarized
He's liberal, she's conservative, and the political discussions get heated. Does that doom the relationship?
(, The Washington Post)

Music Review: Beethoven Orchestra Bonn at George Mason
Ensemble sparkles in performance of its namesake's music.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)

Nerdy Django Django offers square deal at the 9:30 Club
The Scottish quartet brought an infectious geekiness to its groovy stylings.
( by Ashley Fetters , The Washington Post)

Modern dance company Rioult makes Washington debut
At George Mason, the New York-based company ranged from Vienna to Troy in a keenly musical program.
( by Rebecca Ritzel , The Washington Post)

A bravado Mahler's 7th, with caution showing
Conductor James Ross and U-Md. Symphony Orchestra open brilliantly with Britten's "Les Illuminations."
( by Joan Reinthaler , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Alexandria is divided over warehouses
There is disagreement over whether the properties can coax the bustling crowds off King Street.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Group calls for $100M investment to reduce poverty in the District
The ultimate goal, the group said, is to move 300 families out of homeless shelters and into permanent homes.
( by Abha Bhattarai , The Washington Post)

Profits rise at most D.C. law firms
Sequestration may have jolted the Washington economy, but you wouldn't know it from the profits some law firm partners are reporting.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)

Maryland lawmakers propose mandatory paid sick leave
Advocates say proposal is a win for working families, but critics say it is a burden for small business.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)

SXSW offers chance for D.C. officials to sell the city as technology hub
The trip is a significant step for Mayor Gray, who was still a new face at local technology events about a year ago.
( by Steven Overly , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 11
TV and radio listings: March 11
(, The Washington Post)

To a degree, education helps Nats
The Nationals' roster is loaded with players from top universities, and that schooling sometimes has its benefits.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Big production from Wizards' small forwards
Martell Webster and Trevor Ariza aren't big-name players, but at small forward for the Wizards, they're excelling.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Cavaliers rally past Terrapins
After trailing by 17 points in the first half, Virginia rallies to force overtime and take down Maryland.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Caps' unsettling problems resurface
COLUMN | It'll be tough for the Capitals to make up a whole lot of ground if the mistakes continue.
(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
N. Korea says it has scrapped armistice that ended Korean War
The North has made several similar announcements in the past and has occasionally ignored armistice terms.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Capriles declares run for presidency
Venezuelan opposition leader announces that he will take on his late adversary's chosen successor.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

The brothers Donilon: One's boss is president, the other's could be pope
For Cardinal O'Malley's spokesman, politics is the family business — and a potential complicating factor.
( by Jason Horowitz in Vatican City , The Washington Post)

Amid fierce divide on nuclear power, work on new plant resumes in Japan
Two years after Fukushima crisis, company makes bet that the energy source still has a future in the country.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Inside conclave, progressive voices will be faint
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn is thought to be the leading moderate in a conservative-dominated process.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Too much health care
The high costs of Medicare's low prices.
( by David Goldhill , The Washington Post)

The market strikes back
Americans keep the faith with stocks.
(, The Washington Post)

Government on pause
Don't wait until 2014 to get things done.
(, The Washington Post)

The Post's attempt to demonize Cuba

(, The Washington Post)

TSA measures safety to a fraction of an inch

(, The Washington Post)

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