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Romney scrambles to fend off Gingrich in South Carolina
Gingrich has punctured Romney's image as a near-inevitable nominee who would steamroll past his rivals in South Carolina and the states to follow.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and Dan Balz)
Flu scientists agree to 60-day 'pause' in bird-flu research
Leading influenza scientists will stop certain experiments on H5N1 "bird flu" for 60 days while researchers consider how much information should be released to the public.
(By David Brown)
U.S. may close embassy in Syria
The Obama administration will close the U.S. embassy in Damascus, Syria, by the end of this month unless the embattled Syrian government agrees to provide more security, officials said.
(By Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly)
Stephen Colbert takes aim at super PACs
Stephen Colbert and Herman Cain's rally in South Carolina the day before the state's presidential primary was an extended riff on the serious subject of money in politics.
(By Melinda Henneberger)
Sun shoots a fastball at Earth
A blob of charged plasma unleashed by the sun is expected to hit the Earth on Sunday, but scientists anticipate minimal impact to electronics.
(By Brian Vastag)
NATION
Vale, who made crucial brain discoveries, dies
A team led by Wylie W. Vale Jr. discovered the brain hormone that triggers the body's reaction to stress.
( by Dennis McLellan , The Washington Post)
Flu scientists agree to 60-day 'pause' in bird-flu research
Leading influenza scientists will stop certain experiments on H5N1 "bird flu" for 60 days while researchers consider how much information should be released to the public.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
U.S. may close embassy in Syria
The Obama administration will close the U.S. embassy in Damascus, Syria, by the end of this month unless the embattled Syrian government agrees to provide more security, officials said.
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Sun shoots a fastball at Earth
A blob of charged plasma unleashed by the sun is expected to hit the Earth on Sunday, but scientists anticipate minimal impact to electronics.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Groups are given more time to comply with birth control insurance rule
Religious organizations will be given another year before they must offer health insurance that includes access to contraception with no out-of-pocket cost.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Second man arrested in 2009 Arlington slaying
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Dr. Gridlock's traffic, transit tips
Monday's March for Life will affect D.C. traffic and transit; Metrobus is making some route changes;HOT lanes project will close a Beltway exit Saturday.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Report: D.C. lottery deal is acceptable
The inspector general finds "insufficient evidence" that council members "acted improperly" when they selected a lottery vendor and voted to legalize online gambling.
( by Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
FAA labor dispute settled by Congress
After 22 temporary funding extensions since 2007, House and Senate leaders agree to deal making it easier for unions to organize airline staff.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
D.C. Salvadorans fret about native land
The war ended 20 years ago, but local ex-pats still have concerns about the future of the country.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney comes alive at rally on eve of S.C. primary
He told funny new jokes and delivered tough new lines about Obama. The crowd of more than 400 in Greenville ate it up, reacting wildly throughout
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Report: D.C. lottery deal is acceptable
The inspector general finds "insufficient evidence" that council members "acted improperly" when they selected a lottery vendor and voted to legalize online gambling.
( by Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Va. Senate clears congressional map
The controversial redistricting plan now awaits Gov. Robert F. McDonnell's signature.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Gingrich's Southern swagger pulls in voters
Newt Gingrich has surged recently after struggling to find a consistent theme. The resurgence owes a lot to a personal intangible: Call it Southern swagger.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
Romney scrambles to fend off Gingrich in South Carolina
Gingrich has punctured Romney's image as a near-inevitable nominee who would steamroll past his rivals in South Carolina and the states to follow.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Newborn wedding-crasher
A guest RSVP'd with a baby to a no-kids ceremony.
(, The Washington Post)
Newt Gingrich's lambasting of John King follows a popular line among Republicans
Politicians have lambasted the press in televised exchanges for decades, and Gingrich's excoriation of King probably will be among the best remembered of these.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Artomatic emerges from hiatus
After three years, the six-week arts fair is back and bigger than ever, organizers say.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
Debate fatigue strikes on GOP trail
In more ways than one, the 2012 GOP primary has proven to be an especially tiresome campaign season.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Stephen Colbert takes aim at super PACs
Stephen Colbert and Herman Cain's rally in South Carolina the day before the state's presidential primary was an extended riff on the serious subject of money in politics.
( by Melinda Henneberger in Charleston, S.C. , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 21
(, The Washington Post)
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Randolph leads Good Counsel to win
Good Counsel senior Faith Randolph scores 23 points and plays punishing defense as the second-ranked Falcons edge No. 6 St. John's.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Capitals endure another shutout
Tomas Vokoun's 30-save effort goes to waste as the Capitals are blanked for the second time in three games with a loss in Carolina.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
S. Bridge 65, Madison 50
Murielle Tiernan scored 39 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead Stone Bridge past No. 12 Madison.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Therese Delpech, French expert on nuclear proliferation, dies at 63
The author and adviser to top French officials was well known to foreign affairs analysts and the think-tank community in Washington.
( by Jim Hoagland , The Washington Post)
Iraqi forces raid politicians' homes
The armed probes of two Sunni leaders' residences, north of Baghdad, renew fears of sectarian strife.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
France threatens early withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Sarkozy suspends training operations after the second attack on French troops by Afghan soldiers in less than a month.
( by Edward Cody and Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
U.S. may close embassy in Syria
The Obama administration will close the U.S. embassy in Damascus, Syria, by the end of this month unless the embattled Syrian government agrees to provide more security, officials said.
( by Karen DeYoung and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
U.S. military chief in Israel for talks on Iran
Dempsey met with Israeli officials in a bid to coordinate responses to Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Sushi, Chinese New Year and indoor smoking
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, Jan. 20)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, Jan. 27)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Does the media have a right to discuss candidates' personal lives?
Was it ethical to open Thursday's debate by discussing Gingrich's previous marriage? Brad Hirschfield discussed this and more.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Megaupload shutdown sparks new fears
The Justice Department's shutdown of Megaupload.com reverberated across the Internet Friday, sparking fresh questions for Web companies while rattling millions of users of sites like it.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Can Apple's new textbook initiative save U.S. education?
Apple recently announced a handful of new initiatives focused on making digital books more accessible in the classroom.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
The dark side of Apple's digital textbook utopia
OPINION | Apple fundamentally redefined what a textbook is with the iBooks 2 and iBooks Author annoucement.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
German court rules against Samsung in Apple patent suit
Samsung has four other lawsuits in Germany against Apple involving six more patents.
( by Tom Warren | The Verge , theverge.com)
FAQ: What is Megaupload?
Here's a quick rundown on the Web site that was shut down by federal officials Thursday on Internet piracy charges.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The price of isolation
Virginia is overusing solitary confinement.
(, The Washington Post)
Biking with Cantor
How enthusiasts should make their case.
(, The Washington Post)
The unsung Warren Harding
He presided over an economic miracle cure.
( by James Grant , The Washington Post)
A gentler Muslim Brotherhood
The political Islamists of today are the right fit for democracy.
( by Olivier Roy , The Washington Post)
Making states cry uncle
A Supreme Obamacare test.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Post managing editor to rejoin Wall Street Journal
Raju Narisetti, a managing editor of The Washington Post, has resigned to oversee the Wall Street Journal's digital news operations and be deputy managing editor of the paper.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
FDA: Orange juice recall isn't warranted
Fungicide poses no health risk at levels that have been reported, agency says.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
House action postponed on online piracy bill
The main sponsor of a House bill targeting online piracy announced Friday he will postpone further action on the legislation that has triggered protests and Web site blackouts.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Megaupload shutdown sparks new fears
The Justice Department's shutdown of Megaupload.com reverberated across the Internet Friday, sparking fresh questions for Web companies while rattling millions of users of sites like it.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
SOPA bill shelved after global protests from Google, Wikipedia and others
In response to critics, Sen. Harry Reid cancelled a vote on PIPA and Rep. Lamar Smith pulled SOPA back for revisions.
( , The Washington Post)
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