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Paterno: 'I didn't know exactly how to handle it'
Joe Paterno makes his first extensive comments on the Penn State abuse scandal and its fallout in an exclusive interview with The Post's Sally Jenkins.
(By Sally Jenkins)
Oil prices and Tehran fuel rising concerns
After festering in the background for some time, the price of crude and tensions with Iran's government are bubbling to the top of analysts' worry lists for 2012. The push for tighter U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Iranian oil exports comes at a time when oil prices are already high, draining money from economies that are struggling with the sovereign debt crisis.
(By Steven Mufson)
Rick Perry's back in S.C., and this visit is very different than the last one
He announced his candidacy in the state in August, but now his poll numbers are in the single digits.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
Demand for e-books soars
If borrowing a library book, it may be quicker to put down your sleek iPad or Kindle and head to the stacks.
(By Christian Davenport)
Friends and foes of Keystone XL pipeline step up campaigns
As the deadline for a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline nears, interest groups on both sides have launched aggressive campaigns aimed at swaying public opinion.
(By Juliet Eilperin)
NATION
Rick Perry's back in S.C., and this visit is very different than the last one
He announced his candidacy in the state in August, but now his poll numbers are in the single digits.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Friends and foes of Keystone XL pipeline step up campaigns
As the deadline for a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline nears, interest groups on both sides have launched aggressive campaigns aimed at swaying public opinion.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
CDC expands 'bush meat' testing
For some of the Washington area's African residents, bush meat is a taste of home, a treat for special occasions. But the nation's disease detectives worry about exotic viruses causing a deadly outbreak or an AIDS-like pandemic.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Demand for e-books soars
If borrowing a library book, it may be quicker to put down your sleek iPad or Kindle and head to the stacks.
( by Christian Davenport , The Washington Post)
Body found on road after possible Maryland car crash
An 18-year-old man was found dead on a Maryland road early Saturday, with injuries that appeared consistent with a crash, authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Men dressed as police rob motorist in Southeast
Police say two men in a dark Chevrolet pulled over a motorist and robbed him of $400 early Saturday in Southeast Washington.
( by Katherine Driessen , The Washington Post)
Pastor used pottery to mold second career
Malcolm Davis, a onetime campus minister at George Washington University who found a new career as a renowned pottery master, dies at 74.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Tattoo expo draws the well-inked
D.C. Tattoo Expo in Arlington attracts the curious, the highly illustrated and those who are itching to be designed.
( by Katie Rogers , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Courting evangelical voters in S.C.
GOP candidates court evangelical voters in South Carolina; Santorum gets boost from Christian conservative leaders.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
N. Va. loses its clout in Richmond
With Republicans in control of the Senate, the Democratic region loses control of six committees.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Is social conservatives' embrace of Santorum too late?
Social conservative leaders meeting in Texas backed Santorum. Do they have the clout to help him win in South Carolina?
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: When lifelong friends develop diverging lifestyles
Advice on relationships from Carolyn Hax.
(, The Washington Post)
N. Thailand: Fertile ground beyond poppies
The Golden Triangle region isn't just opium central. It's a lush, laid-back locale, with plenty of adventures for travelers.
( by Christine H. O'Toole Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Date Lab: A tall order for a picky guy
He has a pattern of snap judgments — can she get past the first round of this blind date?
( interviews by Amanda Long , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 15
(, The Washington Post)
Brady throws six TD passes in rout
Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski and three more, in overshadowing Tim Tebow and the Broncos in a 45-10 rout.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
Riverdale Baptist stands tall in win
The eighth-ranked Crusaders block 10 shots in their 60-57 win over T.C. Williams.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Keflezighi, Flanagan win at U.S. marathon trials
In fast-paced, well-run races on both the men's and women's sides, Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan each win and are among six qualifiers for the London Games.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Wall struggles again in Wizards' loss
John Wall has more turnovers than points in the first half, while JaVale McGee notches his best outing of the season as the Wizards fall to 1-11.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Tunisian spoils remain elusive
Much of the money controlled by ex-president's family and allies is out of reach of new government.
( by Borzou Daragahi , The Washington Post)
ElBaradei pulls out of Egypt's presidential race
Nobel laureate says he will work outside the political system with youth groups to build a new Egypt.
( by Leila Fadel and Ingy Hassieb , The Washington Post)
Bombing kills 53 Shiite pilgrims near Basra, Iraq
The blast comes as sectarian tensions are rising in Iraq amid a political crisis between Shiite and Sunni leaders.
(by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Taiwan's pro-China president wins reelection
Ma Ying-jeou promises "more harmonious" relations with Beijing, which quietly pushed for his victory.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Jerome Rubin, Lexis database developer
Jerome Rubin made lawyers' and journalists' jobs less strenuous by co-founding the LexisNexis research database and later helped develop the technology behind electronic books. He died Jan. 9 at a hospital in New York. He was 86.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Can the government fix housing?
Not even the smartest public servants are immune from conventional wisdom.
(, The Washington Post)
Ending the FCC's arbitrary indecency policies
The Supreme Court should strike down the current regime.
(, The Washington Post)
Checking Metro's fares
Without structural reforms, Metro fares will continue to rise.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia needs a better energy policy
(, The Washington Post)
Not the whole picture on college graduates
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Qatar is playing the ponies, and winning big
Success on the track reflects kingdom's rise in wealth and stature.
( by Stephanie Baker and Danielle Rossingh , The Washington Post)
Q&A: Private equityand the Carlyle Group
University of Chicago business professor Steven Kaplan has done extensive research on private-equity returns.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)
For development, all signs point inward
The next growth phase in Washington will focus on underdeveloped areas in the District's eastern quadrants.
(, The Washington Post)
Not all majors are created equal
Too many students neglect to think about what their college major will be worth in the workforce.
(, The Washington Post)
Oil prices and Tehran fuel rising concerns
After festering in the background for some time, the price of crude and tensions with Iran's government are bubbling to the top of analysts' worry lists for 2012. The push for tighter U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Iranian oil exports comes at a time when oil prices are already high, draining money from economies that are struggling with the sovereign debt crisis.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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