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For Romney and Paul, a strategic alliance
Paul and his followers are working to gain a permanent foothold in the Republican Party nationwide. And that is just fine with the Romney campaign.
(By Amy Gardner)
Panetta: U.S. to try to end Afghan combat mission in 2013
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year.
(By Craig Whitlock and Karen DeYoung)
Facebook updates its status with an IPO seeking $5B
The plan would give the social networking giant the largest initial public offering of any Web firm in history.
(By Cecilia Kang and Hayley Tsukayama)
House votes to freeze congressional, federal pay
The vote is a symbolic victory for the GOP, which has cast government pay as an example of excessive federal spending.
(By Ed O'Keefe)
What it takes to be a 1 percenter
It takes more income to be in the 1 percent in the Washington region than all but a handful of places in the country. Half a million dollars doesn't get you there.
(By Carol Morello)
NATION
Panetta: U.S. to try to end Afghan combat mission in 2013
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the U.S. and NATO will seek to end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year.
( by Craig Whitlock and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Here's where the presidential national security debate could become interesting
Mitt Romney wants to add 100,000 troops to the force, while President Obama wants to trim the Army and Marine Corps. Obama's path meets current law, so how could Romney manage it?
(, The Washington Post)
Planned Parenthood says Komen decision caused donation spike
Planned Parenthood says donors reacting to the Susan G. Komen Foundation's decision to cut off funding contributed $650,000 in 24 hours.
( by Sarah Kliff and Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Atlantic sturgeon added to endangered species list
Once plentiful, sturgeon populations in the U.S. and across the world have plummeted since humans targeted them for their caviar.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Anthony Bevilacqua, retired cardinal for Philadelphia, dies
Although his tenure guiding the 1.5 million-member city archdiocese saw joyous moments, they were overshadowed by the clergy sex-abuse crisis that erupted in 2002 and lead to an indictment of Cardinal Bevilacqua's leadership.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
D.C. homeowner gets exemption to repair house
A property owner has until April to make fixes to his home — once classified as vacant — but he says he still can't modify an existing mortgage.
( by Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)
Animal Watch listings
A dog that attacked its owner had to be killed and improperly disposed garbage endangers an opossum in Alexandria; a hawk suffers a concussion in Arlington County.
(, The Washington Post)
Things to do in Arlington, Alexandria
Tax preparation help, Civil War exhibits, music, children's programs and other events the week of Feb. 2-9.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime listings for Alexandria, Arlington
Among incidents Jan.18 - 25 reported by Arlington County and Alexandria police
(, The Washington Post)
Spiritual things to do in Alexandria and Arlington
Open house at St. Agnes, music performances and a meditation and Buddhism class are among spiritual events Feb. 2-9, 2012.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
House approves federal salary freeze
Legislators pass a bill that would guarantee a third straight year with no cost-of-living boosts in 2013.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Md. congressional primary heats up
Some issues in the GOP primaries are being mirrored in a Democratic fight playing out in D.C. suburbs.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Romney relying on small group of big donors
One of Mitt Romney's strongest assets as the GOP presidential front-runner is also a potentially serious liability in the race: his heavy reliance on a small group of millionaires and billionaires for financial support.
( by Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
Grassley opens investigation into FDA surveillance
The Senate Republican has launched an investigation into the FDA's secret e-mail monitoring of scientists who warned that unsafe medical devices were approved over their objections.
( by Lisa Rein and Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Justice: Fast and Furious deadline 'impossible'
A Justice Department official said that the congressional deadline to turn over more documents on the Fast and Furious gun operation is "impossible to meet."
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
2012 list of Washington area CSAs
Search among nearly 80 farms offering community-supported agriculture programs this year.
( by Becky Krystal , The Washington Post)
Teacher peer-rating: Crazy concept?
Fairfax County's Luke Chung has come up with an original idea that deserves attention.
(, The Washington Post)
Haunted by bad habits
Someone who has given up less-than-virtuous behavior doesn't want to be seen as holier-than-thou.
(, The Washington Post)
Exhibit review: 'Shakespeare's Sisters' at the Folger Library
The exhibit "Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of English and European Women Writers, 1500-1700" explores writers of the Shakespearean era.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)
A new lobby in D.C.: The reality TV confab
For one week every January, the epicenter of reality TV is Washington.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
National Signing Day: Mario Edwards, Eddie Goldman, Ronald Darby lead star-studded Florida State recruiting class
The Florida State Seminoles took a significant stride toward returning to the upper echelon of college football by landing a tremendous haul of elite talent on National Signing Day.
( by Washington Post Sports Editors , The Washington Post)
Capitals fall behind Florida in division
Michal Neuvirth gets the start in net for Washington, which falls into second place in its division and ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Brooks Laich (21) scored one of the Caps' two goals.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
U-Md.'s late rally falls short in Miami
Despite a big game by Terrell Stoglin, the Terrapins remain winless at Miami's BankUnited Center following a 90-86, double-overtime loss.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: February 2
(, The Washington Post)
Patriots stumble against Blue Hens
Ryan Pearson's 25 points are not enough as George Mason watches its six-game winning streak come to an end with a loss at Delaware.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Audacious engineer goes for Amazon oil
In an industry dominated by outsiders, a Brazilian firm looks for oil in the heart of the Amazon.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Here's where the presidential national security debate could become interesting
Mitt Romney wants to add 100,000 troops to the force, while President Obama wants to trim the Army and Marine Corps. Obama's path meets current law, so how could Romney manage it?
(, The Washington Post)
Iran warns currency speculators
Amid toughened international sanctions, Iran warns that major speculators could face execution.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Greeks unsettled by Europe's demands
If Greece does not receive another bailout, it will default on its debts by mid-March, potentially having to drop the euro currency.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
U.N.-Iran talks yield further meetings
U.N. officials will journey to Tehran for the second time in three weeks as they attempt to answer questions about Iran's nuclear intentions.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eddie Ross on redecorating with what you've got | Home Front
Lifestyle blogger and designer Eddie Ross joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
Brad Hirschfield: An ethical take on the news
Brad Hirschfield hosts a live discussion with readers on the ethical and moral implications of the day's biggest stories.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus and Chris Jenkins of The Root D.C. talk about Black History Month, nightlife, dining and entertainment.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel: How to get through Customs
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook IPO: How does Facebook make its money?
Sixty-six percent of Facebook's total revenue from 2011 was made in the U.S.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What are the alternatives to Google?
There have been calls for boycotting the service. And that got me thinking: What else can you use if you're trying to get some serious searching done?
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Facebook's reach: 845 million and counting
Facebook revised its active user count up to 845 million
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Who stands to get rich from the Facebook IPO?
The base salaries for all of Facebook's top executives were divulged in the company's Wednesday S-1 filing.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Zynga CEO on copying within games industry
Mark Pincus says that those accusing his company of stealing ideas should "pull the lens back."
( by Jamie Keene | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
A grandstanding plan
Reducing the national debt with chump change.
( by Dana Milbank , The Washington Post)
Limiting political speech
Burdensome laws are proliferating nationwide.
(, The Washington Post)
Two cheers for 'Super Mario'
The ECB president has fortified the markets.
(, The Washington Post)
Haiti's judicial travesty
A magistrate tries to sweep Duvalier-era crimes under the rug.
(, The Washington Post)
The 'post-American' century
Romney's chest-thumping won't change reality.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook IPO: How does Facebook make its money?
Sixty-six percent of Facebook's total revenue from 2011 was made in the U.S.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Former Credit Suisse workers accused of fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused four former Credit Suisse employees of hiding subprime investment losses during the 2007-08 mortgage meltdown.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
What are the alternatives to Google?
There have been calls for boycotting the service. And that got me thinking: What else can you use if you're trying to get some serious searching done?
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Facebook's reach: 845 million and counting
Facebook revised its active user count up to 845 million
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook updates its status with an IPO seeking $5B
The plan would give the social networking giant the largest initial public offering of any Web firm in history.
( by Cecilia Kang and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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