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Maryland Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
The Maryland Senate passed legislation Thursday night allowing same-sex marriage, ending a year-long drama in Annapolis over the measure and expanding nationwide momentum for gay rights.
(By Aaron C. Davis)
Santorum winning more support from GOP women
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows not only that Rick Santorum is doing better among GOP women than he was a few weeks ago, but also that he is less unpopular — and also less well known — among Democratic and independent women than his Republican rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.
(By Amy Gardner)
Details derailed Va. abortion bill
It took late-night comedians and a backtracking governor to detour the contentious ultrasound bill.
(By Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar)
A limit to Huguely's malice
Jurors in the trial concluded that he had acted maliciously but that he hadn't kicked planned to kill.
(By Jenna Johnson and Mary Pat Flaherty)
A drain of reporters from Syria
As the Western media presence in Syria declines, what are we missing?
(By Erik Wemple)
NATION
Syrian opposition will 'somehow' carry out offensive operations against Assad, Clinton says
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Census reports on college degrees
Three in 10 adult Americans held bachelor's degrees in 2011, a historic high. The Washington region remains the nation's best-educated metropolis.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)
Per-person cost of federal high-risk medical plan doubles
Medical costs for enrollees in the health-care law's high-risk insurance pools are expected to more than double initial predictions.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Bob Green, former radio DJ and half of anti-gay crusade duo
Mr. Green, 80, managed his beauty-queen wife's rise to stardom as a singer and spokeswoman, then followed her into anti-gay-rights activism, which ultimately destroyed their careers and marraige. He was found dead Jan. 26.
( by Elinor J. Brecher and Steve Rothaus , The Washington Post)
Bradley Manning declines to enter plea at court-martial
If convicted of all charges, the Army private accused of giving documents to WikiLeaks could be sentenced to life in prison.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
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METRO
A limit to Huguely's malice
Jurors in the trial concluded that he had acted maliciously but that he hadn't kicked planned to kill.
( by Jenna Johnson and Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)
Va. Senate fails to pass budget plan
Democrats in chamber block budget; House version will be brought to floor next week.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Details derailed Va. abortion bill
It took late-night comedians and a backtracking governor to detour the contentious ultrasound bill.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Secret benefits of making English Frederick County's official language
COLUMN | The move was a slap at immigrants, but it ultimately empowers the folks being dissed.
(, The Washington Post)
Mother of slaying victim testifies at trial of men accused of killing five
"It sounded like a war was going on," Diane Howe said of the night her son Jordan, 20, was killed.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama: Opponents are 'rooting for bad news' on gas prices
Speaking in Florida, President Obama defended his energy policies and lashed out at political rivals who blame him for the recent gas price spike.
( by David Nakamura and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Va. Senate fails to pass budget plan
Democrats in chamber block budget; House version will be brought to floor next week.
( by Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Details derailed Va. abortion bill
It took late-night comedians and a backtracking governor to detour the contentious ultrasound bill.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Maryland Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
The Maryland Senate passed legislation Thursday night allowing same-sex marriage, ending a year-long drama in Annapolis over the measure and expanding nationwide momentum for gay rights.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Santorum winning more support from GOP women
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows not only that Rick Santorum is doing better among GOP women than he was a few weeks ago, but also that he is less unpopular — and also less well known — among Democratic and independent women than his Republican rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Raving reviewers
Style Invitational contest Week 960: Write a joke review for an everyday product on Amazon.com; plus the winning "You know it's going to be a bad ..." jokes.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Bagging restaurant leftovers
Bringing your own take-home containers to restaurants is an eco-friendly move.
(, The Washington Post)
Mom's not a cheerleader
How does a parent teach children to deal with invariable disappointments in life?
(, The Washington Post)
A drain of reporters from Syria
As the Western media presence in Syria declines, what are we missing?
( by Erik Wemple , The Washington Post)
Finding a path to 'In Darkness'
There were many roadblocks to "In Darkness" for Agnieszka Holland, but she eventually chose to direct the Holocaust-themed movie.
( by Mark Jenkins Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 24
(, The Washington Post)
Loudoun Valley back in state tourney
Senior John Yoxthimer scores a game-high 23 points to go with 14 rebounds as the Vikings rout Millbrook to advance to the AA Division 4 final.
( by Matt Brooks, Eric Detweiler and Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
DCIAA finals are set
Coolidge plays Theodore Roosevelt in the boys' final; Wilson plays six-time defending champion H.D. Woodson in the girls' final.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Virginia postseason
The Potomac girls and Osbourn and Gar-Field boys all advance in Virginia AAA Northwest Region playoff games.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Bishop Ireton girls stun McNamara
The Cardinals beat McNamara, 49-42, in the first round of the WCAC tournament on Thursday.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. talks with N. Korea make small progress
Chief U.S. negotiator Glyn Davies hints at a long and slow process to win Pyongyang's willingness to swap weapons program for aid.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
At least 55 killed in bombings across Iraq
Attacks, carried out with car bombs and small arms, appeared to target security forces in Baghdad and other cities.
( by Asaad Alazawi and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Syrian opposition will 'somehow' carry out offensive operations against Assad, Clinton says
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Euro zone heads toward recession
Countries that use the euro are headed for a mild recession this year, the European Commission says.
( by Michael Birnbaum and Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Afghan police sympathize with protesters
As protesters seek revenge over burning of the Islamic holy book, some Afghan police officers say they support the anti-American cause.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Why women's health issues are in the political spotlight
Anita Kumar discusses why contraceptives, ultrasounds before abortions, and other women's health issues are in the political spotlight.
(, vForum)
Karin Mahoney on buying the right mattress | Home Front
Mattress expert Karin Mahoney joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? With the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
The Whitney Houston casket photo: Was a line crossed?
Brad Hirschfield discussed if the photo of Whitney Houston in her casket crossed a line, or if it's the next step in celebrity obsession.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
KLM offers way to avoid awkward in-flight chats
KLM's "Meet and Seat" offers the option to choose seatmates based on social media profiles.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Air Force does an about-face with iPad order
Two months ago, the U.S. Air Force was planning to buy Apple's iPads to use as flight books, but now it has canceled its plans.
(, The Washington Post)
Report: Google to replace Motorola Mobility head
Google is said to be replacing Sanjay Jha with its own executive, Dennis Woodside.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What do consumers want most from an 'iPad 3'?
Consumers have weighed in on their most-wanted features
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
FAQ: What's in the privacy 'Bill of Rights?'
How the White House views the right to online privacy.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
No place for U.S. courts
High court should curb the Alien Tort Statute.
( by John B. Bellinger III , The Washington Post)
Caste vs. class
Why the contempt for stand-up factory workers?
( by Henry Allen , The Washington Post)
Obama's Iran options
If negotiations fail, containment will not work.
(, The Washington Post)
Think services, not manufacturing
Opening foreign markets could aid economy.
( by J. Bradford Jensen , The Washington Post)
No to Gulf War III
Attacking Iran would not be a wise move.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Jeremy Lin files application to trademark 'Linsanity'
Jeremy Lin wants to own the term "Linsanity."
( by Mason Levinson and Scott Soshnick Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Fannie Mae cut out of new loans
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. lender by assets, will stop selling new home loans to Fannie Mae after a dispute over faulty mortgages.
( by Hugh Son , The Washington Post)
Web privacy guidelines viewed as 'win' for Google
The White House's new privacy guidelines urge companies to install "do not track" technology on browsers but fall short of requiring it. Tech giants, in particular Google, are breathing a sigh of relief.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Obama on gas prices: 'No quick fixes'
The high cost at the pump could turn into an election-year mess for the president, whose approval ratings have surged recently as the economy improved.
( by David Nakamura and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
FAQ: The 'Privacy Bill of Rights'
Here's what to know about the Obama administration's "Privacy Bill of Rights," a long-awaited framework suggesting how companies should protect consumer information online.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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