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Most in poll think Romney will clinch GOP nomination
Mitt Romney holds a strong lead nationally in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, with an overwhelming majority predicting he will be the party's candidate, according to a poll.
(By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen)
Poll: More bad ratings for Congress
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that a record 84 percent of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing, with almost two-thirds saying they "disapprove strongly."
(By Paul Kane and Jon Cohen)
Obama hopes to strike balance in State of Union
President Obama's State of the Union address next Tuesday is expected to aim for the tricky balance of claiming credit for promises he has kept while acknowledging that he needs to do a lot more.
(By David Nakamura)
Rivals try to plant doubts about Romney
Mitt Romney's GOP presidential rivals attempted to plant new doubts about him with South Carolina voters during a debate here on Monday, putting the front-runner on the defensive.
(By Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker)
Political history: Huntsman and Romney's uneasy relationship
Mitt Romney finally got the Jon Huntsman endorsement he thought he'd been promised years ago.
(By Philip Rucker and Jason Horowitz)
NATION
Jordan's king sees glimmer of hope in Mideast talks
Monarch, in Washington for White House meetings, cites "baby steps" in first talks since 2009 but warns that the two sides are far apart.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Excerpts from Jordan king's interview
Jordan's King Abdullah II, who meets with President Obama on Tuesday, discussed Middle East peace and regional security issues during a conversation with The Washington Post.
( , The Washington Post)
( by Jennifer LaRue Huget , The Washington Post)
( New Scientist , The Washington Post)
Readers discuss Parkinson's, diabetes
Your responses about Parkinson's disease, billing patients who miss appointments, living with diabetes.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Citizens push their causes in Va.
Professional lobbyists troll Virginia's Capitol all the time, but Monday was Lobby Day, when everyday citizens engage in a little arm-twisting.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
King memorial draws crowds
For decades, people have sought to honor King's birthday through volunteerism, prayer and stories told and retold. This year, for the first time, the country's commemoration of the man and the civil rights movement he led was anchored by a physical place in Washington, the Mall memorial.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
Dan Evins, Cracker Barrel founder, dies
Mr. Evins opened the first Cracker Barrel in 1969 and turned the eatery into a highway empire with a down-home alternative to fast food.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
In D.C., a gift of history
Kiplinger donates a 4,000-piece collection of old Washington art to a historical society.
(, The Washington Post)
Md. same-sex legislation faces uncertainty
Presaging a tough road ahead for same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland, the House speaker said he would assign the bill to two committees instead of one.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Promoting green electronics in government
As the EPA's "green electronics lady," Holly D. Elwood works to make sure that the computers and other electronics purchased by the federal government are as environmentally friendly as possible.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Most in poll think Romney will clinch GOP nomination
Mitt Romney holds a strong lead nationally in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, with an overwhelming majority predicting he will be the party's candidate, according to a poll.
( by Dan Balz and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Rivals try to plant doubts about Romney
Mitt Romney's GOP presidential rivals attempted to plant new doubts about him with South Carolina voters during a debate here on Monday, putting the front-runner on the defensive.
( by Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Citizens push their causes in Va.
Professional lobbyists troll Virginia's Capitol all the time, but Monday was Lobby Day, when everyday citizens engage in a little arm-twisting.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Political history: Huntsman and Romney's uneasy relationship
Mitt Romney finally got the Jon Huntsman endorsement he thought he'd been promised years ago.
( by Philip Rucker and Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Parental advice in a major key
What's the right way for parents to help a struggling college freshman who may lack the talent for the musical career he longs for?
(, The Washington Post)
Vegetable shopping, in the freezer
Stashed prudently, frozen summer produce can perk up winter dishes.
( by Joe Yonan , The Washington Post)
Tips for buying and storing frozen vegetables
Maintaining quality is the key.
( by Joe Yonan , The Washington Post)
Coordination is a mouse-click away
The demand for online organizing sites grows as people become aware of the service it provides: helping keep track of friends' efforts to make food for those in need.
( by Rina Rapuano Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Soulja Boy misses with new mix tape
Hits are nowhere to be found on Soulja Boy's new mix tape, "50/13."
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: January 17
(, The Washington Post)
Bishop Ireton girls snap streak
The Cardinals ended their 70-game losing streak against WCAC competition with a 59-50 home win against O'Connell Monday.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Jenkins wins it for Gonzaga
With Nate Britt sidelined with a calf injury, Kris Jenkins hits a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Eagles the win over Patterson, Baltimore's top-ranked team.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Terrapins hang on, outduel Cavaliers
Eighth-ranked Maryland survives a scare from ACC rival Virginia, getting a game-high 20 points from Laurin Mincy to improve to 17-1.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
NFL playoffs: Defense still reigns
In a season filled with record-setting offense, it's four teams playing the best defense — the Ravens, 49ers, Giants and Patriots — who are left standing.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
China's December growth slowest in 2½ years
The 8.9 percent growth in the final quarter was better than predicted but signaled that the world's second largest economy is starting to cool.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Jordan's king sees glimmer of hope in Mideast talks
Monarch, in Washington for White House meetings, cites "baby steps" in first talks since 2009 but warns that the two sides are far apart.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Excerpts from Jordan king's interview
Jordan's King Abdullah II, who meets with President Obama on Tuesday, discussed Middle East peace and regional security issues during a conversation with The Washington Post.
( , The Washington Post)
Putin says he's Russia's indispensable man
In an essay on his Web site, Russia's leader warns against quick change and says the country is ready for gradual reform.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)
Last surviving Franco minister dies
Manuel Fraga Iribarne, a politician who founded Spain's ruling conservative party, died at 89.
( by Daniel Woolls , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence' - POSTPONED
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Joe Paterno interview: Sally Jenkins discusses her talk with ex-Penn State coach
Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins hosts a live discussion with readers about her exclusive interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence' - POSTPONED
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Joe Paterno interview: Sally Jenkins discusses her talk with ex-Penn State coach
Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins hosts a live discussion with readers about her exclusive interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
(, vForum)
Joe Paterno interview: Sally Jenkins discusses her talk with ex-Penn State coach
Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins hosts a live discussion with readers about her exclusive interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
(, vForum)
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EDITORIAL
Judging women
(, The Washington Post)
The gift of reading
(, The Washington Post)
Save the Twinkie!
(, The Washington Post)
Making soda-drinkers pay
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia's tie breaker
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Iceland's recovery from economic meltdown
Iceland's journey from financial ruin to fledgling recovery is a case study in roads not taken and choices not made by other countries faced with economic calamity in recent years.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Revolution Growth invests in Vienna-based FedBid
The venture capital fund run by AOL veterans Ted Leonis and Steve Case makes its first big investment, acquiring a majority stake the online government procurement service.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)
In this GOP field, moderate is relative
The Republican Party has moved far to the right since 2000, and Romney has moved with it.
(, The Washington Post)
Do you Tweet as yourself or as your business?
Young entrepreneurs tell us: When Tweeting from your business account on Twitter, do you speak as yourself or as your business?
(, The Washington Post)
Should you pay attention to your Klout score?
Kloutis a service that measures online influence by analyzing a person's reach across social networks. Should you pay attention to your Klout score? Why or why not?
(, The Washington Post)
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