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Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder
Jurors sentence former lacrosse player to 26 years in connection to death of Yeardley Love.
(By Mary Pat Flaherty, Jenna Johnson and Justin Jouvenal)
Santorum goes on defensive
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive during a debate as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks.
(By Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar)
Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls' tax plans
A bipartisan group finds only Ron Paul's plan pairs a big reduction in tax rates with even bigger cuts in spending.
(By Lori Montgomery)
McDonnell, Va. Republicans back off mandatory pre-abortion ultrasounds
The governor diluted the measure by making it optional in many cases; passage is now uncertain.
(By Anita Kumar and Laura Vozzella)
Guantanamo detainee reaches plea deal
Under the deal, Majid Khan would testify against others and, eventually, be transferred to Pakistan.
(By Peter Finn)
NATION
Profiting in Afghanistan
The need for interpreters has produced a major contracting boom for what started as a small company in Ohio.
(, The Washington Post)
Guantanamo detainee reaches plea deal
Under the deal, Majid Khan would testify against others and, eventually, be transferred to Pakistan.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
U.N. nuclear officials concede failure in Iran
U.N. inspectors head home after Iran refuses to shed light on its nuclear past.
( by Joby Warrick and Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
America's dissidents are its power
COLUMN | Rewarding contrarians is quintessentially American, and it's what keeps the country ahead of others in its ability to innovate.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
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METRO
William G. Banfield II, NIH researcher
William G. Banfield II, 91, a physician and research scientist at the National Institutes of Health who specialized in research on viruses, died Jan. 13.
(, The Washington Post)
Eugene M. Donald, Railway Mail Service employee
Eugene M. Donald, 97, who retired in 1972 from the Railway Mail Service, died Jan. 18.
(, The Washington Post)
Robert L. Burchett, Rockville lawyer
Robert L. Burchett, 77, a retired partner of the law firm of Miller, Miller and Canby in Rockville, died Jan. 19.
(, The Washington Post)
Shirley E. Eaton, Fairfax County principal
Shirley E. Eaton, 79, a former principal of Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield, died Jan. 29.
(, The Washington Post)
Animal Watch listings in Alexandria, Arlington
In Alexandria; two guinea pigs and a Cooper's hawk are saved; in Arlington County, a wayward rabbit makes its way into a back yard.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Santorum goes on defensive
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive during a debate as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks.
( by Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Rick Santorum struggles to defend his record in heated Arizona debate
Mitt Romney and Ron Paul train fire on Santorum's support of earmarks and his evolving views on social issues
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court conflicted about prosecuting on military valor lies
Court jousted about whether First Amendment allows government to prosecute people for lying about earning military honors.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Small donors and the enthusiasm gap
Compared with the other GOP candidates, Mitt Romney is getting less support from small donors — and some say that's evidence of a bigger problem.
(, The Washington Post)
Md. senator pledges to kill casino bill
Anthony Muse says a move to steer the facility to Pr. George's smacks of "backroom deals."
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Cleaning a crystal decanter
There are a number of ways to get red wine buildup off the bottom of a crystal decanter.
(, The Washington Post)
Together for the wrong reasons?
She doesn't want to call it quits because of their larger circle of mutual friends.
(, The Washington Post)
On Love: 'I've never had so much love.'
Nancy Nicolaides prayed to God to deliver her a soul mate. Then eHarmony introduced her to Scott Knight.
(, The Washington Post)
Theater: 'Into the Dollhouse'
Carmen C. Wong's performance piece explores the growth stages of womanhood. Reviewed by Peter Marks.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Stars and Stripes objects to new deployment
Newspaper staff fears move to Fort Meade will bring interference from military brass.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: February 23
(, The Washington Post)
Gwynn Park, Wise win crowns
Agyei Gregory makes six three-pointers as the Gwynn Park boys' team wins the Prince George's County championship. Wise won the girls' title.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Without Ovechkin, Caps continue slide
Alex Ovechkin sits out with a lower-body injury and Washington digs a deep hole early for the second straight game on the way to a third consecutive loss.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Wizards fade into all-star break
Washington wastes a game-high 32 points from Jordan Crawford and a near triple-double from John Wall and head into the all-star break with a fourth straight loss.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Huntington Prep: An after-school special
At Huntington Prep, enrollment is 12 and the only course is Basketball 101. Class is in session after players finish at nearby St. Joseph's Central Catholic.
( by Josh Barr In Huntington, W. Va. , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
100,000 Russians rally for Putin
"We will win," Putin tells supporters in his main campaign rally before the March 4 presidential election.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
More than 50 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 Londono , The Washington Post)
Profiting in Afghanistan
The need for interpreters has produced a major contracting boom for what started as a small company in Ohio.
(, The Washington Post)
Reporter Marie Colvin killed in Syria
Marie Colvin, 56, built a reputation as one of the bravest foreign correspondents of her generation. She died Feb. 22 in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Two Western journalists killed in Syria
Bombardment intensifies pressure on Assad ahead of international meeting to discus the crisis.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, 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)
Fact Checker Live: Rick Santorum's bogus statistics
Fact Checker Glenn Kessler discuss Rick Santorum's statistics about euthanasia in the Netherlands and more.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Voluntary guidelines backed for Web privacy
The Obama administration plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers' privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Galaxy Note: Big screen browsing, but is it practical?
The Galaxy Note is a 5.3-inch smartphone that will have you weighing pros and cons.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Daisey releases monologue on royalty-free license
Playwright Mike Daisey released the transcript of his monologue on the 'Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs' on a royalty-free license.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
SACOM: Foxconn tried to hide underage workers
(, The Washington Post)
Would you buy Google's glasses?
Would you wear a computer?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
President Other
Obama is still the object of paranoid fantasies.
(, The Washington Post)
Housing's next chapter
A regulator's sober plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
(, The Washington Post)
Two miscast candidates
Romney, Santorum still look like weak nominees.
(, The Washington Post)
Wall Street's backup plan
Third-party champions promote David Walker.
(, The Washington Post)
Getting Iran to back down
A threat of overwhelming force could force retreat.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls' tax plans
A bipartisan group finds only Ron Paul's plan pairs a big reduction in tax rates with even bigger cuts in spending.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Voluntary guidelines backed for Web privacy
The Obama administration plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers' privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Romney's tax plan
If you follow the numbers in Mitt Romney's latest tax proposal, and the policies they imply, it may not be the narrative the campaign wants.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. 'doesn't see the need' to pump up IMF
A Treasury official says ahead of weekend meetings among top economic powers that Europe can afford its own crisis response.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Window firms agree to settlement with FTC
Five companies that sell replacement windows agreed to stop making "exaggerated and unsupported" claims about their products' energy efficiency as part of a settlement announced by the Federal Trade Commission.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
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