Tuesday Morning Headlines [Mar 19, 2013]

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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NATION
A high bar for anthrax research in kids
Ethics panel says anthrax vaccine research on children must pose little more than "minimal risk."
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Budget cutting forces Pentagon to look at strategy again
Hagel orders review of year-old planning because of sequestration.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Congress takes a bipartisan position against military cuts, public interests
FINE PRINT | Consolidating or closing bases disrupts lawmakers' districts, which means they will fight until the end.
(, The Washington Post)

N.J. pharmacy recalls products after fungus found in drugs sent to hospital
FDA alerts health-care providers to recall of tainted drug by N.J. specialty pharmacy.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

Antibiotics and sore throat don't mix
Viruses cause most cases of the ailment, and there is no medicine that will cure them.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Ruptured water main closes Conn. Ave
Massive break leads to power outages, water restrictions and will snarl morning rush hour traffic.
( by Martin Weil Maggie Fazelli Fard , The Washington Post)

D.C. red-light cameras rake in revenue as more tickets issued last year
Tickets issued by red light, speed cameras and for parking violations totalled almost $177 million.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Major water-main break in Chevy Chase
54-inch main sends a plume of water dozens of feet into the air.
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Md. Senate passes bill granting local tax break to Lockheed Martin
Supporters argued loding facilities at a company center are not a hotel and should not be subject to hotel taxes.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Copper items stolen from D.C. church
A downspout, gutter material and part of the roof were taken from Palisades Community Church in Northwest D.C.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Bringing the news of America to Indonesia
Patsy Widakuswara is thousands of miles from home, but she regularly reaches millions of people in her native Indonesia as a Washington-based television journalist for the Voice of America.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Md. Senate passes bill granting local tax break to Lockheed Martin
Supporters argued loding facilities at a company center are not a hotel and should not be subject to hotel taxes.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Mold forces recall by New Jersey pharmacy
A roundup of news from across the country.
(, The Washington Post)

Support for same-sex marriage reaches all-time high, poll finds
A Post survey shows 58 percent of Americans now in favor; support grows across age, party affiliation.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)

Yellowstone to open some entrances on time, thanks to local effort
Businesses and the state of Wyoming are raising money to plow snow from Yellowstone National Park roads.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Ask Amy: Designated driver takes the long walk home
The letter writer's attempts at preventing friends driving drunk ends in nothing but frustration.
(, The Washington Post)

Moving on from a canceled wedding
A devastated daughter needs support, not a war with the ex-fiance's family over lost wedding costs.
(, The Washington Post)

Deer move from the hunter to the hungry
How a swelling deer population in Fairfax becomes venison stew, and one family's blessing.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Does Satan actor in 'The Bible' look like Obama? Producers say 'nonsense.'
History Channel defends Moroccan actor's makeup job, as Twitterverse explodes with speculation.
(, The Washington Post)

Arlington kicks off doll lending
Meet the American Girl dolls that are part of the library's lending program at a series of events.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
A shake-up at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed names new bosses for the F-35 program and its aeronautics business.
( Bloomberg News , The Washington Post)

For U.S.-E.U. deal, Europe will have its own negotiating to do
The 27 nations differ greatly in their reliance on trade and their attachment to local rules.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Two contracting executives plead guilty to major government fraud
Company executives are accused of misleading the SBA to win work set aside for small businesses.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Builder confidence declines; Dow Jones probes bribery allegations
A roundup of business news.
(, The Washington Post)

Bloomberg Seeks to Ban Cigarette Displays in NYC's Stores
Mayor Michael Bloomberg called for legislation to make New York the first U.S. city to require stores to conceal tobacco products, a week after a court struck down his ban on the sale of large sugary beverages.
( by Esmé E. Deprez Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 19

(, The Washington Post)

Tyler Polumbus back in fold along Redskins' offensive line

(, The Washington Post)

Ravens might open season outside Baltimore

(, The Washington Post)

Miami Heat win 23rd straight with 105-103 victory over Boston Celtics

( by Jimmy Golen , The Washington Post)

James Madison's leading scorer faces a suspension

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
SimCity maker gives free game to buyers after shaky launch
SimCity maker Maxis will give eligible gamers one of eight free digital downloads to make amends.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

BlackBerry CEO: Apple's iPhone is outdated
BlackBerry's chief executive officer Thorsten Heins said Apple's iPhone is falling behind the curve.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Lessons from a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign
Veronica Mars is roaring back to life, thanks to Kickstarter. What have we learned about the project since its launch on Wednesday?
( by Liz Shannon Miller | PaidContent.org , paidcontent.org)

Sony announces Xperia SP and L, eyes growing markets
Sony releases mid-range phone in midst of bid to move behind Apple, Samsung in smartphone race.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

RSS app Feedly adds over 500K new users after Google Reader drama
Feedly knows this is a big moment, so it is doing all it can to keep the users it gains from Reader's demise.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Catholic church inaugurates Pope Francis in huge, open-air Mass
Catholic Church officially inaugurates new pope as hundreds of thousands watch in St. Peter's Square.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Treasury's Lew, China's Xi tackle thorny issues in Beijing
In his first meeting with a foreign official, China's new president discusses cyber attacks, currency issues with U.S. Treasury secretary.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Pope Francis keeps wardrobe simple
In a change from his predecessor, Pope Francis's inclination toward simplicity has been well received.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

In Argentina, Pope Francis was often quiet on clergy sex abuse cases
Molestation victims of Argentine priests say the then-archbishop did not offer apologies or restitution.
( by Nick Miroff , The Washington Post)

Budget cutting forces Pentagon to look at strategy again
Hagel orders review of year-old planning because of sequestration.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Signs of GOP life?
The party is showing faint hints of recovery.
(, The Washington Post)

Deadly delay on Syria
Does the White House even have a plan?
(, The Washington Post)

The risks of U.S. retreat
Global disengagement is a dangerous strategy.
(, The Washington Post)

The junk food subsidy
Why should food stamps bankroll unhealthy diets?
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's Mideast restart
Allies wonder: Where's his leadership?
( by Michael Singh , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
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Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
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Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

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