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NATION
Justice Dept. report: Voting section hurt by unprofessional behavior
Racist and partisan comments were uncovered in an investigation of the division that enforces voter laws.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Vietnam and Mozambique are urged to do more to stop rhino trade
Conservation convention suggests steps the two nations could take to help save the endangered animals.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

FBI probing whether political figures' financial data were illicitly accessed
A Web site posted what appear to be credit reports and banking information for several officials.
( by Peter Finn and Emily Heil , The Washington Post)

Pentagon plans 13 new teams to launch cyberattacks against enemies
Head of military's Cyber Command outlines major effort to build offensive and defensive capabilities.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Md. resident dies of rabies in 1st case since '76
Maryland officials said an adult resident has died of rabies, the first human case since 1976.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Study: Median D.C. charter school outperforms median traditional
Median city charter school showed improvement in math and reading, while median traditional school fell.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

Six people struck by vehicles on Tuesday
The pedestrians, including at least three children, were hit by vehicles in four incidents in the D.C. area.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Three sisters were among 13 wounded in North Capitol Street shooting
Mother of three daughters wounded in Monday shooting decries violence.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

Report: Latino students attending increasingly segregated schools in Va.
Civil Rights Project report says nearly four out of five Latino students are in predominantly minority schools.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)

Sandy Hook cyclists reach Capitol
Team 26 rode from Connecticut to Washington to advocate for gun-control legislation.
( by James Arkin , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
(Among Catholics only) Currently, Roman Catholic priests cannot get married. Do you favor or oppose that policy?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Do you favor or oppose stricter gun control laws in this country?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Would you support or oppose a law making illegal gun sales a federal crime?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Do you or does anyone in your house own a gun, or not?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Would you support or oppose a law requiring placing an armed guard in every school in the country?

( by  , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Mom invited herself on their family vacation
Tiptoeing around someone's feelings isn't the best way to set a clear boundary, Carolyn Hax advises.
(, The Washington Post)

U.N. counters story behind Associated Press photo
A panel concludes Israel was not responsible for the death of a Palestinian baby pictured in a photo.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

At Signature, smoothly switching gears
Director Aaron Posner didn't miss a beat when hit with a casting problem for a planned production.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

D.C.'s Capitol View neighborhood typifies urban gun violence
Suburban mass shootings spark political debate, but most gun crime occurs in cities.
( by Krissah Thompson and Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)

All eyes turn to a tall, Italian smokestack
Viewers are glued to papal Smoke Cam, which focuses on the puffs from the Sistine Chapel's chimney.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Study: 25% of teens use smartphones to access Internet
Pew survey of 'cell-mostly' Internet users finds 37 percent of teens own smartphones.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

FAA approves Boeing 787 test flights
Tests expected to verify that a redesigned battery can safely return Dreamliners to service.
( Seattle Times , The Washington Post)

Ryan's plan balances budget in 10 years
Proposal would yield a small surplus, a goal aided by the addition of more than $3.2 trillion in new tax revenue.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Chinese IMF official echoes U.S. critics
Calling aspects of China's growth "risky," Min Zhu advocates shift in policies to promote consumption.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Mary Jo White faces no opposition at SEC confirmation hearing
Not a single senator voiced even slight opposition to President Obama's pick for SEC chairman.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
NFL free agency roundup: Ravens lose LBs Kruger, Ellerbe to Browns and Dolphins

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Wall among NBA's best shot-blocking guards

(, The Washington Post)

Notre Dame women edge U-Conn. to win Big East title

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Capitals drilled by Hurricanes
Riley Nash scores twice at Verizon Center as Carolina extends its lead over its Southeast Division rivals to 10 points.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Wizards get swept by Cavaliers
Wizards get swept by Cavaliers
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Study: 25% of teens use smartphones to access Internet
Pew survey of 'cell-mostly' Internet users finds 37 percent of teens own smartphones.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

FCC approves T-Mobile merger with MetroPCS
Deal creates a stronger rival to wireless giants Verizon and AT&T.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Google fined, will beef up privacy training in Street View settlement
Company allegedly violated state law by intercepting data from unsecured WiFi networks.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

'Tis a gift to be social?: Wrapp CEO on the future of gifts
Consumers redeemed more than 1 million gift cards this holiday season using the social gifting service.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Where to look for the best deals on Mac apps
App or software bundles are a great way to get good deals on high-quality software.
( by Geoffrey Goetz | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Cardinals open Day 2 of papal conclave
Up to four rounds of voting possible as cardinals try to coalesce around Catholic church's next leader.
( by Jason Horowitz and Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Thousands of dead pigs surfacing in Shanghai's rivers
Shanghai officials say the bodies of nearly 6,000 dead pigs have been pulled from rivers upstream.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Ahmadinejad, on his way out, looks like he is on the campaign trail
His presidency coming to a close, Ahmadinejad is doing all he can to stay relevant in Iranian politics.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

Among cardinals at papal conclave, youth is a relative term
Average age of voting cardinals is 72, an age when most Americans are thinking of retirement.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. report: Voting section hurt by unprofessional behavior
Racist and partisan comments were uncovered in an investigation of the division that enforces voter laws.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The post-scandal papacy
The church remains a vitally important charity.
(, The Washington Post)

Mudslinging with ease
Paul Krugman, satire and our poisonous politics.
(, The Washington Post)

Time to cap tax deductions
Reining them in cuts government spending.
( by Martin Feldstein , The Washington Post)

The good and the unrealistic
Paul Ryan's budget has a few good ideas, but is based around a grand misconception.
(, The Washington Post)

The TSA's stab at a compromise
The agency's new rules are both safe and reasonable.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
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Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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Free Range on Food: Fish in the slow cooker
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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