Tuesday Morning Headlines [Mar 5, 2013]

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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NATION
AIDS researchers, health officials weigh report of baby's cure
Scientists and advocates are trying to determine the importance of the treatment of a child born with HIV.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

U.N. rights advocate seeks release of findings on CIA detention
Special rapporteur's report to target Senate intelligence panel probe.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Belt-tightening finally hits nukes
Budget cuts catch up with spending on nuclear weapons.
(, The Washington Post)

Spotlight on the Mississippi doctor who treated baby with HIV infection
Hannah Berry Gay is a former missionary in Ethi­o­pia and a mother of four who dislikes the spotlight.
( by Lena H. Sun and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Calcium is important, but supplements may not be the best way to get them
Calcium is important for bone health, but it's unclear whether supplements or nutrient-rich foods are better.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Washington has one of the highest levels of extreme commutes in U.S.
More than 25 percent of U.S. 'mega commuters' live in Washington area, according to census data.
( by Carol Morello and Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

More problems possible at Silver Spring Transit Center
An engineering report is late because consultants have identified additional problems, a public official says.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

Attempts to amend O'Malley's death penalty bill fail in Maryland Senate
A final Senate vote on the bill, a priority for the governor, could come as early as Tuesday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council likely to delay cut in aid for long-term welfare recipients
Emergency measure would delay decision by six months; officials concerned about "hardest cases."
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Va.'s Liberty transforms into evangelical mega-university
College that Jerry Falwell founded now has 74,000 students — most online — and $1 billion in net assets.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Bringing green vehicle technology to auto racing
As a research engineer at the Argonne National Laboratory, Forrest Jehlik is focused on improving the technology for vehicles such as plug-in hybrids and electric cars.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Attempts to amend O'Malley's death penalty bill fail in Maryland Senate
A final Senate vote on the bill, a priority for the governor, could come as early as Tuesday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council likely to delay cut in aid for long-term welfare recipients
Emergency measure would delay decision by six months; officials concerned about "hardest cases."
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Obama nominates Gina McCarthy, EPA's air chief, to head agency
McCarthy has targeted power plant pollution but has also forged ties to the business community.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

For new Cabinet, a bigger policy role
For second term, Obama is turning more to outsiders and empowering them with greater responsibility.
( by Philip Rucker and Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: How do I know if my communication style is right?
Carolyn Hax gives advice about loving yourself and answers a question about controlling behavior.
(, The Washington Post)

Residents, businesses pledge allegiance to D.C. stars, bars design
City flag turns into a symbol of pride, popping up on T-shirts and signs all over the District of Columbia.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Balancing parenting and work: Some other opinions
Some local leaders expound on Marissa Mayer's and Sheryl Sandberg's thoughts.
(, The Washington Post)

Local author brings '39 Clues' series to D.C.
David Baldacci ties 'Day of Doom' story line to Smithsonian and hosts virtual field trip at the museum.
(, The Washington Post)

Say it is so! The forecast calls for snow!
Wednesday could bring Washington its biggest snow delivery in two years.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
White House moves to help cellphone users who seek to switch service
The White House favors overturning a law that made it illegal to unlock cellphones when switching carriers.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)



( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)

Republicans look toward balanced-budget goal
The sequester was the first step to controlling spending. Step two is a plan to wipe out deficits in 10 years.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Obama budget nominee Burwell would return to familiar faces in Washington
Pick to lead OMB served eight years in Clinton administration before roles at Gates and Wal-Mart foundations.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Regulator unveils plan to merge Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
FHFA's DeMarco says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will create a common platform for issuing mortgage-backed securities.
( by  Clea Benson | Bloomberg Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
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(, The Washington Post)

Coolidge wins DCIAA boys' title
Kory Cooley makes a late free throw to lift the Colts past rival Theodore Roosevelt, 62-61, in a hotley contested DCIAA championship.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Final home game for Hoyas' Rodgers
Georgetown's all-time leading scorer plays for the last time at McDonough Gym in a 63-35 loss to South Florida.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Stonewall Jackson denied trip to final
Stonewall Jackson comes up short against Princess Anne, 48-38, in a Virginia AAA girls' semifinal.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Warriors fall to John Marshall in semifinals
The Warriors' 25-win campaign ends on the doorstep of the Virginia AAA final as Gerard Dean-McBride and John Marshall are too tough to stop.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
White House moves to help cellphone users who seek to switch service
The White House favors overturning a law that made it illegal to unlock cellphones when switching carriers.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

How Google's social log-in feature can help Google+
Google uses the log-in service to increase visibility for its underdog social network
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Mobile data spending outpaces voice for first time
For the first time, Americans are spending more on mobile data than on voice service.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

White House says it should be legal to unlock cellphones
Administration said Monday that it supports giving users flexibility to change carriers but use same device.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Report: Apple's 'iPhone 5S'; cheaper phone due in August
Apple Insider says new phones designed to help Apple's chances in China
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
China will boost military spending by 10.7 percent
Leaders set modest 7.5 percent growth target for Chinese economy, unchanged from last year.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

U.N. rights advocate seeks release of findings on CIA detention
Special rapporteur's report to target Senate intelligence panel probe.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Belt-tightening finally hits nukes
Budget cuts catch up with spending on nuclear weapons.
(, The Washington Post)

Syrian refu­gee population swells, relief agencies struggle
In seven months, a refu­gee camp in Jordan has swelled from 500 tents to a city of 146,000 Syrians.
( by Taylor Luck in MAFRAQ, Jordan , The Washington Post)

Council seeks to assert authority as rebels advance in Syria's east
Election of an Aleppo council marks a bid to set up the beginnings of a post-Assad government.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Water cooler magic
Marissa Mayer and how to spark innovation.
(, The Washington Post)

Medicare's slow reform
The pace of change doesn't bode well for future fixes to the program.
(, The Washington Post)

Despicable nonsense
Can anyone rescue us from the sequester?
(, The Washington Post)

The nation's doctor
The only memorable surgeon general, C. Everett Koop carved out a compassionate path on HIV/AIDS.
(, The Washington Post)

The wrong fight
Many environmentalists are missing the climate-endangered forest for the trees.
(, The Washington Post)

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

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Navigating the housing market
Real estate agent Marjorie Dick Stuart of W.C. & A.N. Miller takes your questions about buying and selling a home in the Washington D.C. region.
(, vForum)

Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

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