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NATION
U.N.: Syria's humanitarian crisis is 'dramatic beyond description'
Calls for additional action echo around Washington as Syria's civil war enters its third year.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Government quits legal battle over graphic cigarette warnings
The FDA says it will start over after tobacco companies fought its proposed labels in court.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. drops fight against tougher rules for accessing e-mail
Proposal will require law enforcement to get a warrant no matter how old the e-mail is or whether it has been read.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Traditional Catholics key in on pope's worship style for clues to their future
Pope Francis, who had his inaugural Mass on Tuesday, is seen as a tone-setter in his symbolism.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

After decade of war, troops still struggling to find work
Many firms say they want to hire veterans. But an Army captain who helps find jobs knows the truth.
( by Greg Jaffe In TULSA , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Workers at VA hospital in Mississippi raise concerns about improper care
'Serious wrongdoing,' including routine failure to clean and sterilize equipment, has been reported.
( by Robert Burns , The Washington Post)

Finalists for Prince George's schools chief job meet with community
Three finalists for Prince George's schools chief interview in the midst of uncertainty.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

U.S. infrastructure gets D+ in report
Engineers depict dismal future if nation doesn't invest $1.6 trillion more in systems that keep nation ticking.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Police consider whether to charge neighbor in Va. teen's fatal shooting
Officials continue investigation, interviews after 16-year-old's shooting death at neighbor's home.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)

D.C., other bond issuers may pay more in interest under sequestration
Interest payments on bonds issued by D.C., MWAA may increase because of sequestration.
( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Mark Sanford makes GOP runoff vote
Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford advances to GOP runoff in 1st District special election.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

House ethics panel setting up special committees for two lawmaker probes
Investigations focus on Don Young of Alaska, New Jersey's Rob Andrews.
( by Henry C. Jackson , The Washington Post)

Workers at VA hospital in Mississippi raise concerns about improper care
'Serious wrongdoing,' including routine failure to clean and sterilize equipment, has been reported.
( by Robert Burns , The Washington Post)

National Digest: Stop-and-frisk tactic faces challenge; Northeast snowstorm
A roundup of news from around the country.
(, The Washington Post)

Supreme Court examines generic-drug maker's liability
New Hampshire jury awarded $21 million for drug reaction that made woman's life "hell on Earth."
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Manly men are upfront about their support of gays
Men in traditionally tough-guy roles — NFL players, rappers — are publicly supporting same-sex marriage.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

Bodybuilding justices? Trainer shows high court clients a new kind of bench.
Even Supreme Court justices need some help pumping up their biceps — and Bryant Johnson is the man for the job.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

Laurel Kamen seeks to let cancer patients defy a diagnosis in style
Breast cancer survivor started Alloro, a fashion line that addresses style problems of breast cancer survivors.
( by Robin Givhan Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Beer Madness goes local
Our annual bracket celebrates a regional renaissance in brewing.
( by Greg Kitsock Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Understanding beer terms
A style guide and glossary to the brews we tasted in Beer Madness 2013.
( by Greg Kitsock , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Retirement is a numbers game
COLUMN | Many Americans are still unsure of how much money they need to stash away to retire.
(, The Washington Post)

Cable customers fed up with bundling find an unlikely ally: Cable companies
Some cable providers are pressuring media companies to offer packages of channels based on what customers actually watch.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Panel approves consumer watchdog nominee; confirmation fight wages on
Richard Cordray's nomination is at the center of a larger political fight over the structure of the agency.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Strapped for retirement, more workers hope to work longer
Americans plan to stay on the job longer, but the reality is that older workers are often forced out.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Most agree Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac should go, but consensus ends there
At a House hearing on how to replace mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, few signs of consensus.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 20

(, The Washington Post)

Flames, Blue Raiders suffer an early exit
Liberty's shot to win as time expires comes up short as the Flames are expunged along with Middle Tennesse in an NCAA play-in game in Dayton.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Defending NCAA champion Kentucky bounced early from NIT

( From News Services and Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

NFL unsure of how to deal with runners leading with helmets

( from News Services and Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

Swing and a miss for Capitals
Washington fails to capi­tal­ize on a four-minute power-play in the third period and surrenders the game-winning goal nine seconds later in Pittsburgh.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Cable customers fed up with bundling find an unlikely ally: Cable companies
Some cable providers are pressuring media companies to offer packages of channels based on what customers actually watch.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

U.S. probes whether partners of Microsoft bribed foreign officials
The inquiry focuses on possible misbehavior in China, Romania, Italy to enhance software sales.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Neiman Marcus settles 'faux' fur case
The retailer was accused of selling garments with fur as synthetic alternatives.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Apple fixes lockscreen bug with latest update
Apple has released an iOS update that plugs a security hole on its iPhone.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

T-Mobile could become the good guy carrier you've always wanted
The self-described "un-carrier" will start rolling out its LTE network later this month, and with it, is activating the LTE functionality in the Galaxy Note II.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
U.N.: Syria's humanitarian crisis is 'dramatic beyond description'
Calls for additional action echo around Washington as Syria's civil war enters its third year.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Syria, rebels trade charges of using a chemical weapon near Aleppo
The U.S. is skeptical of a chemical attack, which would mark a major escalation of the war if confirmed.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Ahmed Ramadan , The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. drops fight against tougher rules for accessing e-mail
Proposal will require law enforcement to get a warrant no matter how old the e-mail is or whether it has been read.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

In Syria, a new taste of Islamic law
Already the revolution's most accomplished fighters, Islamist units are now imposing religious codes.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

French budget minister resigns amid accusations of secret bank account
Jerome Cahuzac is the first in Hollande's government forced out on suspicion of impropriety.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Showing some 'flexibility'?
The White House yanks a missile that had upset Russia.
(, The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli's self-deported policies
His extreme views have suddenly disappeared from his campaign Web site.
(, The Washington Post)

I Stand with Rand — for now
The Kentucky senator is more complex, and savvy, than his tea-party caricature.
(, The Washington Post)

Muzzling a free-speech champion
The Organization of American States is considering "reforms" that would enable some to ignore human rights.
( by César Gaviria Trujillo , The Washington Post)

Equality on the job
Millions of gays and lesbians lack basic workplace protections.
(, The Washington Post)

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

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Navigating the housing market
Craig Strent, chief executive officer and founder of Apex Home Loans in Rockville, takes your questions about mortgages and refinancing.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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