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Greece secures second bailout deal
After Greece teetered on the verge of bankruptcy for months, European leaders agreed to another bailout, this time for $172 billion.
(By Michael Birnbaum)
Negative campaign ads more frequent, vicious than in primaries past
Four years ago, 6 percent of campaign ads in the GOP primaries amounted to attacks on other Republicans; this year, that figure has shot up to more than 50 percent.
(By T.W. Farnam)
The man who retrieves the Taliban's dead
An Afghan facilitator plays a crucial role in returning insurgents' bodies to their families.
(By Kevin Sieff)
Birth control as election issue? Why?
Using birth control has been settled social behavior, not a taboo but an ordinary scrip that virtually all American women present at the drugstore counter at some point in their lives. Now, seemingly all of a sudden, gender warfare is erupting anew, at least in the spheres where political agitation thrives.
(By Ann Gerhart)
Returning military members allege job discrimination by government
The government is the biggest source of complaints from returning service members looking to get or resume civilian jobs.
(By Steve Vogel)
NATION
Kennedy Space Center hopes to rent out unused facilities
As America's spaceport turns 50, its vision for the future depends on shared use with private companies.
( by Brian Vastag in Cape Canaveral, Fla. , The Washington Post)
U.S. plans to step up aid to Yemen if nation meets reform conditions
Restructuring military forces, implementing electoral reforms and curbing corruption are priorities, Obama adviser said.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Nobel winner Renato Dulbecco dies
Dr. Dulbecco's work revealed how viruses operate on cells and led to more research on the relationship between cancer and genes.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Birth control as election issue? Why?
Using birth control has been settled social behavior, not a taboo but an ordinary scrip that virtually all American women present at the drugstore counter at some point in their lives. Now, seemingly all of a sudden, gender warfare is erupting anew, at least in the spheres where political agitation thrives.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)
Panetta vs. congressional critics
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta's reception on the Hill shows rough times ahead for the Obama administration's proposed defense reductions.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Pinned to Pinterest
What is Pinterest? It's the hottest new social networking tool. And it's digital crack for women.
(, The Washington Post)
Bullets without warning, then bodies
Teenage victim is expected to testify in the trial for a Southeast shooting that left four dead and six wounded.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)
In George Huguely murder trial, videotape could be key
Prosecution and defense insist that a videotape of George Huguely V with police will prove their case.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
Vandalism at mosque condemned
Many Ahmadiyya Muslims left Pakistan because of harassment, so the vandalism of their unfinished mosque in Chantilly was not entirely unfamiliar. But they are pleased that a diverse group of area religious leaders has come to their support.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
Split in Va. on raising gas tax
In Richmond, lawmakers are at odds over Gov. McDonnell's transportation plan.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Helping law enforcement track child sex offenders
When law enforcement authorities need help investigating heinous sex crimes against children or assistance tracking down child sex offenders who have not complied with state registry requirements, they often turn to Michael Bourke.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
January numbers confirm spending trend
Super PACs and other groups dominated the race for the Republican presidential nomination last month, according to new disclosures filed Monday.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Where Romney shines
Out of the spotlight, his work keeps him viable.
(, The Washington Post)
Split in Va. on raising gas tax
In Richmond, lawmakers are at odds over Gov. McDonnell's transportation plan.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
First family front and center in ad
Internet ad provides glimpse of role the president's wife and daughters are likely to play in his campaign.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Emotionally charged situations; nervous about therapy
Woman can't think fast enough to figure out how to defend herself or set boundaries.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Pick a different number
It's not safe to etch a Social Security number on valuables; a reader suggests using your driver's license number instead.
(, The Washington Post)
Singles File
Singles File
(, The Washington Post)
Grimes crafts invigorating 'Visions'
Grimes takes her most straightforward pop songs for disorienting detours and sneaks sweet sounds into every heavily textured soundscape.
(, The Washington Post)
Sleigh Bells' latest can be skipped
Sleigh Bells' sophomore album, "Reign of Terror," is as loud and insipid as a "Transformers" movie sequel.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 21
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards falter in Phoenix
Jordan Crawford scores 20 points for the Wizards on 7-for-10 shooting, but the rest of the team struggles in a loss to Phoenix.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Caps get demolished in Carolina
Goaltender Tomas Vokoun is pulled after allowing two goals on seven shots, but things only worsened for the Capitals.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Baseball's most relaxed day
COLUMN | Optimism, bad jokes and easy talk dominate reporting day.
(, The Washington Post)
Not much changing of guards, and forwards
Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon is balancing a long season with a roster of seven scholarship players and six walk-ons.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Front-runner's 'underground palace' roils Hong Kong leadership race
Leading candidate's opulent wine cellar, built illegally, turns public opinion against Beijing's choice.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
General apologizes as Afghans protest burning of Korans at U.S. base
Thousands of protesters try to storm Bagram base after Afghan workers there inform local residents of improper disposal of copies of the Koran.
( by Sayed Salahuddin and Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
Greece secures second bailout deal
After Greece teetered on the verge of bankruptcy for months, European leaders agreed to another bailout, this time for $172 billion.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
U.S. plans to step up aid to Yemen if nation meets reform conditions
Restructuring military forces, implementing electoral reforms and curbing corruption are priorities, Obama adviser said.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Md. airman among four killed in Djibouti crash
A U.S. reconnaissance plane returning to Africa after a mission in Afghanistan crashed, killing four Air Force personnel, including a senior airman from Upper Marlboro, the Pentagon announced.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
"30 Lessons for Living" author Karl A. Pillemer shares life lessons from older Americans
Renowned Gerontologist Karl A. Pillemer shares wisdom from his book, 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans," which features life advice from Americans over 65.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
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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EDITORIAL
The Santorum nightmare
Republicans face the prospect of a debacle.
(, The Washington Post)
Selling the automaker bailout
No president could allow Detroit to implode.
(, The Washington Post)
Hamza Kashgari's plight
Saudi Arabia must break free of religious zealotry.
(, The Washington Post)
Making it easy for Obama
Ideological debates are giving the president time.
(, The Washington Post)
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(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
BP could reach deal this week
BP PLC, operator of the Macondo well that caused the Gulf oil spill in 2010, may reach a settlement for the disaster this week after a partner agreed on fines.
( by Brian Swint , The Washington Post)
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