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Santorum wins in Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota
Rick Santorum had breakthrough night Tuesday, winning three contests to revive his campaign.
(By Philip Rucker and Nia-Malika Henderson)
Lawmakers help institutions tied to family
EXCLUSIVE | Some members of Congress send tax dollars to institutions where their spouses, children and parents work, according to an examination of federal disclosure forms and local public records by The Washington Post.
(By Scott Higham, Kimberly Kindy and David S. Fallis)
CIA in Afghanistan and Iraq for the long haul
The CIA is expected to maintain a large, long-term clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect U.S. interests in the two longtime war zones, U.S. officials said.
(By Greg Miller)
Minnesota deals Mitt Romney his biggest blow
This was a state where the former Massachusetts governor had nearly everything going for him.
(By Aaron Blake)
Romney: A job creator in Massachusetts?
Mitt Romney's record as governor was unremarkable.
(By Jia Lynn Yang)
NATION
U.S. evaluating its embassy in Baghdad
Officials say they are "seeking to find the right size" for America's most expensive diplomatic mission.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Another exit at Komen foundation
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation faced more fallout from its decision to restore funding to Planned Parenthood as a top official resigned.
( by Lena H. Sun and Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Timeline of key events in Komen controversy
A look at the key events that led to Komen's controversy with its funding of Planned Parenthood.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)
CIA in Afghanistan and Iraq for the long haul
The CIA is expected to maintain a large, long-term clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect U.S. interests in the two longtime war zones, U.S. officials said.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Roger Boisjoly, engineer, dies at 73
Roger Boisjoly, an engineer who warned of danger before the 1986 explosion that destroyed the space shuttle Challenger, dies at 73.
( by Ralph Vartabedian , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
GAO workforce will hit 75-year low
The nation's top watchdog agency will employ fewer than 3,000 staffers, has lost 365 since '10.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Federal workers gain Roth option
The Thrift Savings Plan will add the Roth alternative so federal workers can to invest after-tax earnings.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
Mayor gives State of the District speech
Gray sought to shift the public's focus from last year's stumbles to creating a "new economy."
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Average campaign's not an option
Let it be known D.C. Council candidate Kevin Bass Chavous is not running a typical race for office.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia adds 'conscience clause' to let religion, morals play role in adoptions
Supporters say it's about giving birth parents options; gay adoptive parents say it targets them.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Santorum wins in Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota
Rick Santorum had breakthrough night Tuesday, winning three contests to revive his campaign.
( by Philip Rucker and Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
GAO workforce will hit 75-year low
The nation's top watchdog agency will employ fewer than 3,000 staffers, has lost 365 since '10.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Federal workers gain Roth option
The Thrift Savings Plan will add the Roth alternative so federal workers can to invest after-tax earnings.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
Mayor gives State of the District speech
Gray sought to shift the public's focus from last year's stumbles to creating a "new economy."
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Average campaign's not an option
Let it be known D.C. Council candidate Kevin Bass Chavous is not running a typical race for office.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax's advice: A mother-in-law's resentment, and a 'compli-slam'
Sometimes the issue isn't whether you're right, it's whether there's any value in being right. And, the best response to a backhanded compliment.
(, The Washington Post)
Lucky kids play at 'Star Wars' ranch
Kids duel with lightsabers and become the voices of clone troopers where "Star Wars" films are created.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama greets kids at science fair
Rocket launchers, robots and kids greet the president at the second White House Science Fair.
(, The Washington Post)
A tough job for Pakistan's new envoy to U.S.
Sherry Rehman's arrival as the new ambassador from Pakistan has come at a time of unprecedented anti-American clamor among her country's public, but she is undaunted .
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
London wants your love — but not too much
While he is technically an MC, Theophilus London plucks inspiration from everything from '80s pop to electro-dance, and his current obsession seems to be unorthodox love songs.
( by Sarah Godfrey , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Maryland 4A South boys' basketball: C.H. Flowers upsets Eleanor Roosevelt
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Ovechkin, Capitals clobber Panthers
Mathieu Perreault scores 13 seconds into the game, Alex Ovechkin (pictured) scores twice and Tomas Vokoun is sublime in goal against his former team as Washington moves back into first place in the Southeast Division.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Meade girls outlast Annapolis
Senior Imani Bailey fights through a groin injury to help Meade beat Annapolis.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Omogbo leads Don Bosco
Emmanuel Omogbo scores a game-high 30 points, grabs 13 rebounds and blocks four shots to lead visiting Don Bosco to a victory over Potomac School.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Terrapins hold on for rare road win
Terrell Stoglin scores 27 points and Maryland picks up its first road win in over a year.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Russia says Assad wants dialogue
But Syria's shelling of Homs continues as more countries recall ambassadors from Damascus.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Egypt's NGO crackdown shows continuing influence of old guard, critics say
Architect of Egypt's crackdown on U.S.-funded pro-democracy organizations is a holdover from the cabinet of former president Hosni Mubarak who has tried for years to stymie the groups' activities.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
U.S. evaluating its embassy in Baghdad
Officials say they are "seeking to find the right size" for America's most expensive diplomatic mission.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
CIA in Afghanistan and Iraq for the long haul
The CIA is expected to maintain a large, long-term clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect U.S. interests in the two longtime war zones, U.S. officials said.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Last-known veteran of World War I dies
Florence Green, the world's last-known veteran of World War I, died Feb. 4 in King's Lynn, England. She was 110.
(, The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Same-sex marriage: Who decides what's right?
Brad Hirschfield hosts a live Q&A about California's same-sex marriage law and the court case that reversed it.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Why America loves cupcakes
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? The Going Out Gurus discussed Black History Month, nightlife, dining and entertainment.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Biggest Super Bowl loser: Netflix
The popular streaming video service saw a whopping 40 percent decrease in activity during the game.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Hackers leak Symantec source code
A group of Anonymous hackers leaks what appears to be stolen source code from the antivirus company after a failed $50,000 extortion sting.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Wolfram Alpha will be adding 'Pro' option Feb. 8
We sat down with Stephen Wolfram himself to get a tour of the new features of the 'knowledge engine.'
( by Dieter Bohn | The Verge , theverge.com)
Yahoo shakes up its board
Yahoo has shaken up its board, with four of its top board members headed for the door.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google releases Chrome for Android
Google releases Chrome browser for Android phones.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Leaving the station at last
Metro orders a review of Jim Graham's actions.
(, The Washington Post)
Doing right by Guatemala
A government apology is the beginning, not the end.
(, The Washington Post)
Potemkin democracy
Citizens of Syria see the reality.
(, The Washington Post)
A question of faith
Obama runs roughshod over religious freedom.
(, The Washington Post)
Obama's lucky break
Things are looking good for the president.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Trump buys Old Post Office for hotel
The New York real estate magnate is tapped to convert the D.C. landmark into a luxury getaway.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Proposed settlement with banks over foreclosure practices dealt a setback
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's abrupt cancellation of a news conference at which he could have provided a crucial endorsement of a proposed settlement with some of the nation's biggest banks over shoddy foreclosure practices cast a cloud of uncertainty over the ongoing negotiations.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Romney: A job creator in Massachusetts?
Mitt Romney's record as governor was unremarkable.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Greek parties delay bailout talks despite E.U.'s threats
Greek political parties on Tuesday delayed yet again making the tough choice of accepting painful reforms in return for a new international bailout to avoid a chaotic default, seemingly deaf to E.U. warnings that the euro zone can live without Athens.
( by Lefteris Papadimas and Renee Maltezou , Reuters)
Latvia at risk of sending more into poverty, IMF report says
Latvia's economic crisis erased more than one-fifth of the country's economic output, depressed incomes and put more people at risk of poverty, the IMF said.
( by Aaron Eglitis , The Washington Post)
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