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Rep. Bachus faces insider-trading investigation
The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, over possible violations of insider-trading laws, according to sources familiar with the case.
(By Scott Higham and Dan Keating)
Landmark settlement with banks means billions to help homeowners
$25B deal reached between 49 states, banks over flawed, fraudulent foreclosure practices.
(By Brady Dennis and Sari Horwitz)
Student witness: Love cried 'Help me, help me'
A student testified that he heard a woman's voice yelling "help me, help me" and opened a door to see George Huguely V with his arm around Yeardley Love's neck.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty and Jenna Johnson)
Social Worker: Josh Powell told son he had 'surprise' moments before killings
SEATTLE — The Washington state social worker who was supposed to supervise a visit between Josh Powell and his young sons says Powell told his oldest boy he had a "surprise" for him moments before attacking and killing the children.
(By Associated Press)
'Once you pull the trigger, it's not over'
Cops shooting bad guys are a mainstay of police television dramas. But in real life, that moment of confrontation is extraordinarily rare. When it does come, the emotional toll can last forever.
(By Allison Klein, Matt Zapotosky and Josh White)
NATION
FDA admits to monitoring workers' e-mail
The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that it monitored the personal e-mails of employees who had concerns about unsafe medical devices but said it did so to investigate allegations that the employees had leaked confidential information to the public.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Pentagon to ease restrictions on women in some combat roles
Military officials say a ban on women serving in front-line infantry and armor units as well as special operations forces such as the Navy SEALs will be maintained.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Ten years later, a 'dirty secret' still divides N.C. town
One of the few visible legacies of the "torture taxi" program for terrorist suspects has become a dogged, home-grown protest movement.
( by Joby Warrick in Smithfield, N.C. , The Washington Post)
Russians drill into Lake Vostok
Scientists are taking the search for life in extreme environments to the ends of Earth and beyond. On Wednesday, Russian scientists announced they had reached Lake Vostok, a subglacial lake under Antartica.
(, The Washington Post)
Cancer drug shows promise in mouse Alzheimer's study
Mice in the early stage of Alzheimer's had some brain abnormalities reversed and declining mental function restored when they were given low doses of a rarely used cancer drug.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
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METRO
D.C. corporate donation ban advances
Attorney General Nathan says it's proper to put the campaign finance proposal before the voters.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
In Va., embracing diverse embraces
In Caroline County, where the arrest of an interracial couple led to a landmark Supreme Court decision, the number of people identifying themselves as multiracial is soaring.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Shirley V. Gutschick, former personal shopper at Sears, dies at 84
Shirley V. Gutschick worked for more than 25 years as a personal shopper in the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue sales department, much of which at Bethesda's Montgomery Mall. She died Feb. 2 in Rockville.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia lawsuit settlement frustrates relatives of developmentally disabled
DOJ lawyers play down their role in the decision to close all but one of Virginia's large institutions for people with disabilities as families express their frustration.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Unhappy holiday season for USPS
The Postal Service lost $3.3 billion in its first quarter, which included the holiday shopping season.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
D.C. corporate donation ban advances
Attorney General Nathan says it's proper to put the campaign finance proposal before the voters.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Virginia lawsuit settlement frustrates relatives of developmentally disabled
DOJ lawyers play down their role in the decision to close all but one of Virginia's large institutions for people with disabilities as families express their frustration.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
She The People: Yeardley Love wasn't alone
Yeardley Love was part of a close family, community and team, which says a little about women allegedly abused by their partners: Not all, as we sometimes think, are isolated and trapped at home, without skills, confidence or a way out.
(, The Washington Post)
In defense of federal workers
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) is trying to protect employees' pay and benefits from GOP proposals.
(, The Washington Post)
Rep. Bachus faces insider-trading investigation
The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, over possible violations of insider-trading laws, according to sources familiar with the case.
( by Scott Higham and Dan Keating , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Aunt lets sister down by skipping children's births
Aunt upsets sister by missing sister's two childbirths.
(, The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: You can't teach etiquette by being rude
She's fed up with her friend, who responds to strangers' bad manners by being rude to them.
(, The Washington Post)
All's Wellerism
Style Invitational Week 958: A contest for wellerisms, quotes followed by a wordplay. And the results of the contest for "then the fight started" jokes.
(, The Washington Post)
Children's classic tales get urban twist in two new shows
Imagination Stage's latest musical puts a hip-hop spin on "Pinocchio," while at the Kennedy Center, the childrens book adaptation "The Wings of Ikarus Jackson" brings a poetic tone to a story of self-acceptance and young friendship.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
Details on N.Y.'s snow belt
If you're interested in finding some of the white stuff this winter, this is a good place to look. Here's what to know before you go.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
For Hokies, another foul performance
In an ACC matchup featuring teams heading in opposite directions, Jim Larranaga's Miami Hurricanes trounce the woeful Hokies.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Wash.-Lee gymnastics wins Northern Region
Mary Lynn Clark leads Washington-Lee to Virginia AAA Northern Region gymnastics title.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Caps' lead disappears into thin air
Washington watches a two-goal lead disappear during a 12-second span late in the third period as the Jets rally to win in a shootout at Verizon Center.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: February 10
(, The Washington Post)
Flowers surges late for win
The C.H. Flowers girls keep their winning streak going by rallying after a sluggish start and holding off Suitland, 51-48.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Pakistan court rejects PM's appeal on contempt
Gilani could face indictment Monday — and six months in jail and possible disqualification from office.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
FDA admits to monitoring workers' e-mail
The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that it monitored the personal e-mails of employees who had concerns about unsafe medical devices but said it did so to investigate allegations that the employees had leaked confidential information to the public.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Ten years later, a 'dirty secret' still divides N.C. town
One of the few visible legacies of the "torture taxi" program for terrorist suspects has become a dogged, home-grown protest movement.
( by Joby Warrick in Smithfield, N.C. , The Washington Post)
U.S. updates travel warning for Mexico
The new warning is broader, more detailed and more alarming than the last one, issued in April.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
China: Official visited U.S. consulate
Chongqing vice mayor now being investigated in episode with possible links to national politics.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
(, vForum)
The Fix Live
The Fix's Aaron Blake discusses the latest political news.
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? On Love columnist Ellen McCarthy joined the Going Out Gurus to discuss dating ideas, relationships, Valentine's Day and the Washington D.C. scene.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
What the foreclosure, mortgage fraud settlement means
Charles Lane discusses the settlement of more than $25 billion with five of the nation's banks over fraudulent foreclosure practices.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
What is Google's 'entertainment device'?
Google has applied to test an "entertainment device" that would "reveal the real world engineering issues and reliability of networks," among other things.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Dozens protest Apple stores worldwide
Small groups show up at Apple stores worldwide to deliver online petitions protesting allegations of poor conditions in Apple's supply chain factories in China.
( by Hayley Tsukayama and Katherine Driessen , The Washington Post)
Report: Foxconn falls victim to hacking attack
A group calling itself SwaggSec was behind the alleged compromise, according to a report.
( by Bryan Bishop | The Verge , theverge.com)
Report: iPad 3 coming first week of March?
The most persistent rumors are that the new iPad will have a better display, a faster processor and better graphics overall.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
FBI on Apple's Steve Jobs: He will 'distort reality to achieve his goals'
Agency releases files that include results of 1991 background check for a White House appointment.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Rough justice for robo-signing
With the foreclosure deal in place, time to rebuild the housing finance system.
(, The Washington Post)
Playing the anti-American card
Egypt tests the limits of U.S. patience.
(, The Washington Post)
No flip-flop from Mitt
Romney hasn't changed his sole ambition.
(, The Washington Post)
The right call on contraception
The White House balanced religious freedom and women's health.
( by Rosa L. DeLauro , The Washington Post)
Standing by while Sudan burns
Obama can't remain passive.
( by Eric Reeves , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Settlement launches foreclosure reckoning
U.S. states pledge relief for homeowners under pact with five big banks.
( by Brady Dennis and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Are you affected by the foreclosure deal?
What does the $26 billion foreclosure settlement with the big banks and states mean for you? It depends, but here's how to start finding out.
( by Sara Kehaulani Goo , The Washington Post)
16-month marathon on foreclosure pact
Behind the scenes of the $25 billion historic agreement between the Justice Department, the state attorney's generals, and the nation's five largest mortgage servicers to provide relief to distressed homeowners
( by Sari Horwitz and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Tech firms try to convince regulators that they'll play nice with patents
Pending acquisitions of Motorola Mobility and Nortel Networks bring issue into focus as Google, Apple, Microsoft and other tech firms look to bolster their patent holdings.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs's unflattering FBI file mentions drug use, 2.65 GPA
The Apple pioneer, investigated when he was up for a George H.W. Bush administration post, was known for his brashness even then but was still recommended for "a position of trust and responsibility."
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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