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Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties
EXCLUSIVE | Thirty-three members of Congress have steered more than $300 million in earmarks and other spending provisions to dozens of public projects that are next to or within about two miles of the lawmakers' own property, according to a Washington Post investigation.
(By David S. Fallis, Scott Higham and Kimberly Kindy)
Obama gives blessing to a super PAC
Fearing a tide of spending by outside conservative groups, President Obama is giving his blessing to a pro-Democratic "super PAC" that will work to help his reelection, his campaign said late Monday.
(By Dan Eggen)
Romney tries to beat back possible Santorum surge in trio of states
Mitt Romney returned to the campaign trail in Colorado on Monday and trained his focus on President Obama, but his top aides and key surrogates fought to beat back a possible surge by Rick Santorum on the eve of Republican presidential contests in a trio of states.
(By Philip Rucker)
Granite countertops, rocking U.S. homeowners
The age of the granite countertop: Why this once-humble stone has become an aspirational must-have for homeowners.
(By Monica Hesse)
Landmark foreclosure settlement imminent, officials say
State and federal officials this week seem poised to finalize a multibillion-doller settlement with the nation's largest banks over shoddy foreclosure practices.
(By Brady Dennis and Olga Khazan)
NATION
For pro-democracy workers, a history of tensions
Egypt, which plans to charge 19 American activists, isn't the first country to view such workers with suspicion.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
New Rainbow Warrior docks in Baltimore
The newest incarnation of Greenpeace's "Rainbow Warrior," with more than 13,500 square feet of sail and a 180-foot A frame, arrived in Baltimore Monday during ts maiden U.S. voyage
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
A leaner fighting machine
The Defense Department's new way of looking at warfare.
(, The Washington Post)
Myths about a heart-healthy diet
Creating a heart-healthy diet can be difficult. Here are some heart-related food myths and truths.
( by Robert Davis , The Washington Post)
Ballin' at Baylor
Even at 5'4", Kim Mulkey stands out at Baylor University, where she coaches the No. 1 ranked women's basketball team — and it's 6'8" star.
( by Joe Frontiera and Dan Leidl , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Constantine D.Kryzanowsky, Army officer, Russian linguist
Constantine D. Kryzanowsky was a Russian linguist who retired in 1970 from the Army at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He died Jan. 18 in Rockville. He was 90.
(, The Washington Post)
2 Occupy D.C. protesters held on assault charges
Two Occupy D.C. protesters were arraigned and held without bond Monday on felony assault charges in D.C. Superior Court, each accused of assaulting a police officer during Saturday's raid on the encampment in McPherson Square.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
Third charged in Harris murder
Police announced a warrant for a third suspect in the killing of community activist Lenny Harris.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Huguely pleads not guilty in slaying of U-Va. lacrosse player Love
A much leaner George Huguely V appeared in person in court Monday for the start of his murder trial in the death of fellow U-Va student Yeardley Love
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
D.C. trashmen are in it for the long haul
In D.C., collecting garbage can be hazardous. But the pay and hours make it a coveted job.
( by Annys Shin , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama gives blessing to a super PAC
Fearing a tide of spending by outside conservative groups, President Obama is giving his blessing to a pro-Democratic "super PAC" that will work to help his reelection, his campaign said late Monday.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Keeping Treasury's budget in check
At the height of the nation's economic crisis, 28-year old Kimberly Panicek answered the call to serve.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Obama campaign to return donation
President Obama's reelection campaign said it will return more than $200,000 raised by brothers of a Mexican casino magnate who fled U.S. drug and fraud charges in 1994.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Democrats improve their chances of re-taking the House
Democrats have been saying for a long time that control of the House of Representatives could be in play in 2012, and some trend lines are starting to agree with them.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties
EXCLUSIVE | Thirty-three members of Congress have steered more than $300 million in earmarks and other spending provisions to dozens of public projects that are next to or within about two miles of the lawmakers' own property, according to a Washington Post investigation.
( by David S. Fallis, Scott Higham and Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Freedom in five bars or less
How can a parent stay connected with kids at college without being a helicopter parent? Hint: Stop worrying about cellphone range.
(, The Washington Post)
Dierks Bentley makes the most of his roles on 'Home'
Like an actor playing a role, great country singers inhabit their songs and make them sound like they're living it all right before your ears. Dierks Bentley is a great country singer.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Good, bad news for NBC's Super Bowl
Game was the most-watched television broadcast ever. But what about that halftime show incident?
(, The Washington Post)
Madonna's halftime performance gets mixed reviews
Reviews for Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance have ranged from stellar to scathing.
( by Cara Kelly , The Washington Post)
M.I.A.'s Super Bowl flap
Rap artist M.I.A. ruffled some feathers during the Super Bowl halftime performance, flashing her middle finger while saying the s-word onstage.
( by Cara Kelly , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 7
(, The Washington Post)
Crusaders cruise, then kick into gear
A dominant second quarter followed a slow start as Riverdale Baptist avenged its only Washington-area loss from last season, beating Spalding, 62-48.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Wizards unravel, but not completely
After watching an 18-point lead slip away in the second half, Washington is able to salvage a victory in overtime against Toronto.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Contador stripped of title, banned for two years
Alberto Contador was stripped of the 2010 Tour de France title and handed a two-year competition ban for his positive test for a banned performance-enhancing drug.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Terps' Len starts to find his game
Maryland freshman Alex Len has had two strong games as a simplified game plan and his growing confidence help him with the rigors of ACC basketball.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Khyber Club's unlikely bartender
After 25 years, Khan Afsar has given up his front-row seat to history at a club in northwest Pakistan that caters to aid workers, journalists and envoys.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
For pro-democracy workers, a history of tensions
Egypt, which plans to charge 19 American activists, isn't the first country to view such workers with suspicion.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
A leaner fighting machine
The Defense Department's new way of looking at warfare.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. closes Syria embassy
The United States has shut down its embassy in Damascus and pulled out its ambassador and diplomatic staff from the country. The administration cited security concerns after increasing violence over the weekend.
(, The Washington Post)
3 candidates, including one woman, vie for Mexico's presidency
Hard as it may be to believe, these days many Mexicans are even more cynical about their politicians than Americans.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, 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)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? On Love columnist Ellen McCarthy joins 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)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google unveils 'Solve for X'
Google has launched a Web site for something called 'Solve for X,' which is supposed to facilitate and present "moon-shot thinking."
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook's monster mobile numbers
The company is likely to play heavily in this space with new ads.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung's extra-large Galaxy Note smartphone to sell for $300
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Samsung Bowl ad goes after Apple
Samsung continued its ad campaign against Apple on Sunday, showing off its Galaxy Note in while poking fun at Apple fans.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Twitter reports Super Bowl statistics
According to Twitter, 10,000 people were tweeting per second in the last three minutes of the Super Bowl.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
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Furor over Komen Foundation's Planned Parenthood decisions
(, The Washington Post)
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Netanyahu reveals his true intent
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Low-skilled workers hit particularly hard by recession
Although the nation's job market is slowly recovering, workers with few educational credentials continue to struggle.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Trustee says MF Global sustained itself on customer funds
A trustee overseeing MF Global's liquidation reports that as the firm neared bankruptcy, it used customer funds to bankroll itself, apparently assuming the money would be put back each day.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Study: Junk food still easy to buy at school
Nearly half of elementary school children can get unhealthy snacks at school, a trend that adds to the childhood obesity epidemic and underscores the need for regulation of school foods, the researchers say.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Does foreclosure deal go far enough?
As state and federal officials near completion of a settlement with banks over shoddy foreclosure practices, a question that has loomed over the talks for months remains: Is it a good enough deal?
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
NRC's internal debates during Japan disaster
E-mails posted on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Web site show internal struggles during Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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