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Romney glides through N.H. debate largely unscathed
Republican presidential candidates squabble over spending, leadership, national security and military service in the first debate of 2012.
(By Dan Balz and Philip Rucker)
New Hampshire voters give Santorum a shellacking
A poll shows former senator Rick Santorum (Pa.) hitting a plateau in New Hampshire following some confrontations over his conservative views.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
A strong defense for Obama
The president gets the military's support before his defense budget goes before Congress.
(By Scott Wilson and Greg Jaffe)
Islamists secure lead in Egypt's parliamentary elections
Projected results set stage for intensive dealmaking before lower house meets at end of month.
(By Leila Fadel)
Is a Va. prison too hard on its inmates?
The state has 1,800 people in isolation, a sizable share of the estimated 25,000 nationwide.
(By Anita Kumar)
NATION
A strong defense for Obama
The president gets the military's support before his defense budget goes before Congress.
( by Scott Wilson and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
'Morning-after pill' advocates take their case to Obama's science adviser
Plan B's advocates asked him to find out the basis for the administration's controversial decision last month to continue requiring that young girls get the drug only by prescription.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Prince George's council to convene for two days in Baltimore
Prince George's County Council meets in Baltimore for its annual retreat
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Dr. Gridlock's tips
Looking ahead to big Metro work for the MLK holiday weekend and projects that will slow local travel.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
D.C. could learn from Calif. highways
A driver praises the design the state's separation of carpool lanes and heavy fining of violators.
(, The Washington Post)
Elizabeth Calvert, association exec
Elizabeth Bruce Calvert, 68, helped lead the Independent Liquid Terminals Association.
(, The Washington Post)
Fairfax reps hear resident priorities
Dozens asked state legislators on Saturday to fight for public schools and social services in Richmond.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Romney glides through N.H. debate largely unscathed
Republican presidential candidates squabble over spending, leadership, national security and military service in the first debate of 2012.
( by Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Prince George's council to convene for two days in Baltimore
Prince George's County Council meets in Baltimore for its annual retreat
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Split creates power play in Va. Senate
Two months after the election, the parties are still fighting over who runs Richmond's upper chamber.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Jobs dominate Virginia Senate race
Frontrunners Tim Kaine and George Allen are advancing dueling economic messages.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Is a Va. prison too hard on its inmates?
The state has 1,800 people in isolation, a sizable share of the estimated 25,000 nationwide.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Guangzhou: China's quiet giant
It doesn't have the fame of Beijing or Shanghai, but China's third-largest city has plenty to discover — and buy.
( by Necee Regis Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Suiting up as the king of rock-and-roll
Elvis impersonator Richard Ernst has a jumpsuit for every mood of the King's iconic tunes.
( by Roger Catlin , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Green injured in Caps' loss
Mike Green is injured after just 7:11 of ice time following a hard hit as the Sharks snap Washington's four-game winning streak.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: January 8
(, The Washington Post)
DuVal's Adeokun shines
Senior Mobolaji Adeokun wins two events — the 55-meter dash and the long jump — and places well in two others at the Montgomery Invitational.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
Brees, Saints bury Lions with second- half kick
Quarterback Drew Brees passes for 466 yards and three touchdowns as high-octane New Orleans steps on the gas in the second half to bounce Detroit in a game that features an NFL record-tying 1,038 yards of offense.
( by Eric Prisbell , The Washington Post)
Patriots snap Panthers' 11-game winning streak
George Mason was able to hold off Georgia State, 61-58, to assume command of the CAA race.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
A Red Cross rescue of Russian children
More than 90 years ago the American Red Cross rescued nearly 800 Russian children in Siberia, taking them around the world and home.
( by Kathy Lally , 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)
Iran welcomes U.S. Navy rescue operation
Foreign Ministry broke early silence, saying the action set an example for other countries.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Kim Jong Eun's choreographed rise
The emerging biography of North Korea's young and untested new leader is largely steeped in myth.
( by Chico Harlan in TOKYO , The Washington Post)
Syrian defectors call for international help
The Free Syrian Army, a group of defectoed soldiers, has been called the protector of the revolution. But its members are few and ill equipped.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
A 'test' of democracy Malaysia might fail
An opposition leader faces dubious charges.
(, The Washington Post)
'Where's the outrage' toward Harry Thomas Jr.?
The D.C. Council member did not 'find himself' in a criminal situation.
(, The Washington Post)
Does fracking for natural gas cause earthquakes?
How to counter the adverse side effects of a clean-energy source
(, The Washington Post)
A better approach to policing the Internet
(, The Washington Post)
What man can do to save the planet
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Municipalities blame banks for budget problems
Residents of Cassino, Italy, scene of a famous World War II battle, are now counting the casualties in debt war.
( by Elisa Martinuzzi and Vernon Silver , The Washington Post)
In search of relationship between money, happiness
Can money make you happy? An entire quantitative field of study, happiness economics, has grown up around that question.
( by Bob Frick , The Washington Post)
Small firms should prepare for cyber crooks
Cyber criminals are advancing as fast as the technology built to stop them, and small firms are becoming increasingly vulnerable to attacks.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
Hot debate over 'carried interest' tax break
In an era of rising income inequality, the tax breaks for rich folks are a topic of national debate.
( by John Aloysius Farrell, Center for Public Integrity Center for Public Integrity , The Washington Post)
Social media for budding capitalists
For entrepreneurs trying to clear a big hurdle — that first face time with investors — new Web sites offer a hand.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
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