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Romney pushing for four-state streak to steamroll GOP opponents
Romney is looking to lock up the Republican nomination by the Florida primary at the end of this month.
(By Philip Rucker)
Falling jobless rate is good news for Obama
Unemployment has declined in four consecutive months and is now at its lowest level in almost three years, a trend that could boost President Obama's campaign hopes and complicate the GOP case against his economic stewardship.
(By Michael A. Fletcher)
Book: First lady had tense ties with Obama aides
The first lady's tough personal criticism of her husband and protectiveness of his public image at times outraged top advisers, according to the book.
(By David Nakamura)
Rick Santorum talks to voters in N.H. — and talks and talks and talks
Now that they're finally listening to the former Pennsylvania senator, he can't seem to stop talking.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
U.S. Navy rescues Iranian fishermen from pirates
Operation in Arabian Sea comes at a time of increased tension between Washington and Tehran
(By Craig Whitlock and Jason Ukman)
NATION
Study: Prostate tests don't save lives
The study found that routine PSA testing in men ages 55 to 74 did not prevent deaths from prostate cancer.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Casey Anthony resurfaces with video diary
Casey Anthony, who catapulted into the national spotlight when she was put on trial for the murder of her young daughter Caylee, spoke out for the first time in a video diary.
(, The Washington Post)
The new evangelical vote
COLUMN | Iowa caucus polling data show evangelicals in urban areas are broadening their views.
(, The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Religion Events
Some religion events across the area.
(, The Washington Post)
Va. grandmother sentenced to 35 years
Carmela dela Rosa killed her 2-year-old granddaughter by tossing her off a sixth-level mall walkway.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Quick cold spell, then spring warmth
It's been a rollercoaster of a week, meteorologically.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Va. appointee shuffles Metro board
Fairfax loses a seat and Arlington's representative loses voting power to make way for McDonnell's pick.
( by Dana Hedgpeth and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Alexandria waterfront plan opponents want council to take an ethics pledge
The group wants financial ties to the redevelopment disclosed by officials and a competing group.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Book: First lady had tense ties with Obama aides
The first lady's tough personal criticism of her husband and protectiveness of his public image at times outraged top advisers, according to the book.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Euro might be facing long-term woes
The currency has begun a downward slide that some see as lasting a long time, reflecting Europe's worsening economic conditions.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Romney holds strong leads in N.H., S.C.
The former Massachusetts governor's path to the nomination is aided by the fact that conservative Republicans who oppose him have not yet coalesced around a candidate.
( by Dan Balz and Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)
Romney questioned on his fortune
A voter confronts Romney with an unusual question: would he be willing to give up some of his millions so middle-class Americans could get a tax cut?
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Obama proposes slim raise for federal workers
The White House will seek a 0.5 percent pay increase for civilian federal employees as part of its 2013 budget proposal, according to two senior administration officials familiar with the plans.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
A husband's demands
She's pregnant, and he wants to see other women. Is an open marriage the answer?
(, The Washington Post)
TV Highlights:
"The Firm," "House of Lies," "Shameless," "Absolutely Fabulous."
(, The Washington Post)
Mo Willems is go-to author for children — and parents
If you have a child, you are either looking for an author like Mo Willems, or you have found him and he has become the author that you can stand to read at bedtime.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
'Community's' future up in the air
NBC denies rumors that the comedy series has been canceled, but offers no details on when it will return.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: Katie Rost weds James Orsini
The fashion model and doctor were married during a rare October snowstorm in Virginia.
( by Janet Bennett Kelly , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 7
(, The Washington Post)
Friday's top scorers
A list of the top boys' and girls' basketball scorers on Jan. 6, 2011.
(, The Washington Post)
West Springfield edges T.C. Williams
The Spartans continue to find ways to win without All-Met guard April Robinson.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Top-ranked Landon edges DeMatha
Matt Potolicchio's hat trick gives top-ranked Landon a three-goal lead but the Bears have to hold on late for a 3-2 ice hockey win over No. 7 DeMatha.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Brooks, Gibson lead Wise past Bowie in OT
Eliqua Brooks and Khadijah Gibson combine for 47 points to spark No. 13 Wise to a win at No. 14 Bowie.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
8 NATO troops killed in 24 hours in southern Afghanistan
Four of the eight were killed Friday in a single explosion, military officials said in a statement, and a fifth died as the result of an earlier "insurgent attack," a phrase often used to characterize a firefight with Taliban militants.
( by Laura King , The Washington Post)
Deadly explosion in Syrian capital
Bombing raises pressure on Arab League ahead of decision on extending mission to help end violence.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Former Pakistani envoy to U.S. fears for his life
Husain Haqqani stays behind high walls because he fears attack amid allegations of treason in Pakistan's "Memogate" scandal.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
As elections approach, Kazakhstan keeps a tight lid on protests
Despite the killing of 16 striking oil workers the Jan. 15 elections are expected to be smooth.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Eater DC editor Amy McKeever joins the gurus to discuss our favorite local dishes.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Why the unemployment rate is dropping
Dean Baker chatted about the unemployment rate, including its accuracy, the policies that might have affected it and more.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chatted about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
(, vForum)
'Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Downtown Abbey,' and the Winter Press Tour: Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Apple's Siri loves data
Siri, the sultry-voiced do-it-all software assistant for the iPhone 4S, might be responsible for a flood of traffic hitting wireless networks.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Yahoo CEO Thompson on his plans to save the company
As president of EBay Inc.'s PayPal unit, Scott Thompson used an eye for detail and a push into mobile payments to more than double revenue and boost the user base to more than 100 million. He'll face a bigger challenge at the helm of Yahoo! Inc.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Apple's Voice Recognition Siri Doubles IPhone Data Volumes
Apple Inc.'s voice recognition software Siri has prompted owners of the iPhone 4S to use almost twice as much data compared with the handset's predecessor, placing greater pressure on operators, network firm Arieso said.
( by Jonathan Browning Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
CES 2012: Google TVs from Samsung, LG
Google is expanding its Google TV lineup
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook about to launch Actions
An ambitious plan to weave together the actions we take across the web is finally ready to be deployed.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Anglicans follow the Catholic faith
(, The Washington Post)
Details matter in understanding photos
(, The Washington Post)
When nuclear weapons come before age and wisdom
(, The Washington Post)
Grammar that was neither correct nor defensible
(, The Washington Post)
The battle over the letter 'f' in snafu
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Falling jobless rate is good news for Obama
Unemployment has declined in four consecutive months and is now at its lowest level in almost three years, a trend that could boost President Obama's campaign hopes and complicate the GOP case against his economic stewardship.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
U.S. adds 200,000 jobs in Dec.
The nation's jobs picture brightened in December as employers added 200,000 jobs, pushing the unemployment rate down to 8.5 percent
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Obama visits consumer agency despite legal questions
President Obama visited the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in what amounted to a victory lap just days after he defied congressional Republicans by appointing the agency's first director.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Apple's Siri loves data
Siri, the sultry-voiced do-it-all software assistant for the iPhone 4S, might be responsible for a flood of traffic hitting wireless networks.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Stanley Kwan, creator of Hang Seng Index, dies
While working for Hang Seng Bank, Mr. Kwan put together the index that tracks Hong Kong's stock market.
( by Laurence Arnold , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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