Monday Morning Headlines [Mar 18, 2013]

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NATION
Investigations by animal welfare activists targeted
Bills in states seek to prevent photography, other activities seeking to document abuses.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Sen. Portman and the 'friends and family effect' on same-sex marriage
Research demonstrates that relationships with family and friends often trump political and religious affiliations.
( by Robert P. Jones , The Washington Post)

Garry Wills: Papacy 'irrelevant to a lot of people'
"The power over the Eucharist. . . grew into a monopolization of grace."
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

A Latino look at Pope Francis
Before he imparted his papal blessing, the new pope first asked the public to pray for him. He affirmed that we people are the church and the pope is our servant. Welcome to Latino Catholicism.
( by Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo , The Washington Post)

Private jet crashes into Ind. homes; Pa. gunman kills himself in store
A roundup of news from across the nation.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Cellphone thief strikes inside Adams Morgan bar
Weekend thefts prompt D.C. police to warn restaurant and club patrons to safeguard their valuables.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Howard County takes in 631 firearms during buyback
Similar events in the past had netted far fewer weapons.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Loudoun homeowner kills teen who came into his house, police say
Officials said the teen lived two houses down the street in a quiet Sterling neighborhood.
( by Allison Klein and James Arkin , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's school board member backs Baker, cites 'system in crisis'
Newly elected Carletta Fellows supports the county executive's school takeover proposal.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

Task force will consider how to conduct elections during a disaster
Officials from the D.C. region are among those studying how to keep the polls open.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Do you think the United States should take the leading role in trying to arrange a peace settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, or should the U.S. mainly leave that to the Israelis and the Palestinians themselves?

( by  , The Washington Post)

In trying to arrange a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, do you think the Obama administration is putting too much pressure on the Palestinian Authority, too little pressure or about the right amount?

( by  , The Washington Post)

In trying to arrange a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, do you think the Obama administration is putting too much pressure on the Israeli government, too little pressure or about the right amount?

( by  , The Washington Post)

In the Middle East, are your sympathies more with (Israel) or more with (the Palestinian Authority)?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Andrew Breitbart co-worker asks court to throw out Sherrod lawsuit
Former Agriculture employee fired over edited video faces argument that her complaint violates free speech.
( by Mary Clare Jalonick , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Ask Amy: Unofficial house minders want to quit
Their neighbors asked them to watch their rented home, and the tenants turned out to be a rowdy bunch.
(, The Washington Post)

Let a brother stand on his own
A sibling wonders whether a brother can handle a full college course load after years in the military.
(, The Washington Post)

The latest hot commodity in business: Obama campaigners
After Obama's reelection, David Axelrod said, "one of first calls I got was, 'Who are the young geniuses?' "
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)

Hey, isn't that ... ? Cathy Lanier
The D.C. police chief took in pop star Pink's concert at the Verizon Center.
(, The Washington Post)

Love, etc.: DeVito, Perlman back together
The actors have reconciled after a six-month separation.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
From Kickstarter to Union Market: crowdfunding a cheese shop
D.C. resident Carolyn Stromberg raised over $12,000 on Kickstarter to open her wine and cheese store.
( by Mohana Ravindranath , The Washington Post)

'Oz' Leads Box Office Sales for Second Week With $42 Million
"Oz the Great and Powerful," Walt Disney Co.'s prequel to the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz," led box-office sales for a second weekend, taking in $42.2 million at theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
( by Michael White and Christine Harper Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Is sequestration having an impact on local hiring strategies?
Recruiters say area employers have tweaked talent-search tactics, and workers are exploring backup plans.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

No-bid federal contracts jump 9 percent
Increase follows Obama demand that government reduce its dependence on non-competitive awards.
( by Danielle Ivory , Bloomberg)

Lockheed uses intelligence gained from cyberattacks to help clients
Companies seeking commercial cyber work gain experience from protecting their own networks.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 18

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(, The Washington Post)

Baseball Notebook: Mets' Wright says playing in WBC had nothing to do with his injury

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Winter sports roundup: Hendrickson wins women's ski jumping World Cup meet

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Caps pull away from Sabres, win 5-3
Troy Brouwer, Jason Chimera and Marcus Johansson score in a six-minute stretch to push Washington past Buffalo.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Pakistanis line up for a frothy one: Camel milk
Shops selling camel milk in Karachi can barely keep up with demand for the touted health supplement.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)

Notable death: Argentine official Martinez de Hoz
Jose Alfredo Martinez de Hoz was economy minister during the country's "dirty war."
(, The Washington Post)

Pope Francis urged to reform Vatican's dysfunctional government
The pontiff now faces the task of staffing the Roman Curia and ending the infighting within the Vatican.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

U.S. sees no shift in Iran's nuclear behavior despite toll from sanctions
Sanctions have damaged Iran's economy, but analysts say measures have not yet sparked protests.
( by Joby Warrick and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

In Kabul, paved streets remain a rarity in a vast web of ruts and potholes
The United States and other donors have poured many dollars, but little asphalt, into Afghanistan's capital.
( by Richard Leiby in kabul , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
5 myths about a government shutdown
It won't happen this time, right?
( by Dan G. Blair , The Washington Post)

Second Amendment must apply to individuals

(, The Washington Post)

White House tours sequestered briefly under Reagan

(, The Washington Post)

Drone secrecy undermines democracy

(, The Washington Post)

A third-grade reading revelation

(, The Washington Post)

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