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NATION
Experts: Iran's underground nuke sites not immune to US bunker-busters
U.S. analysts are confident that Iran's deeply buried uranium plant could be knocked out, but it would require the kind of concentrated, sustained firepower that only the U.S. can provide.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Portions of 9/11 victims' remains taken to landfill, report says
Unidentified remains from Pentagon and Shanksville were cremated first, then handed over to a biomedical waste contractor.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
How can you avoid norovirus?
Thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water is just the first step.
(, The Washington Post)
Outbreaks of stomach virus reported
Health officials have seen an increase norovirus-like symptoms in the Washington region recently.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Obama orders waivers to new rules on detaining terrorism suspects
Under the waivers, U.S. law enforcement agencies could retain custody of alleged terrorists rather than turning them over to the military.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Md. tries to limit student suspensions
The State Board of Education decides such punishment is used too often for nonviolent offenses.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)
Harriet Kassman, boutique owner, dies at 90
Harriet Kassman, the proprietor of a women's clothing boutique that helped bring high fashion to Washington, died Feb. 24.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
D.C. archdiocese: Denying Communion to lesbian at funeral defied policy
The Archdiocese of Washington said Father Marcel Guarnizo acted against policy when he denied a Gaithersburg woman communion at her mother's funeral because she is a lesbian.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
GOP bills would change 'No Child'
Most observers believe it is unlikely that Congress will pass a new education law, which it has been trying to do for five years, until after the November election.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)
2% spending boost proposed in Fairfax
County Executive Anthony Griffin unveiled a proposed $6.7 billion budget on Tuesday.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Mitt Romney's Michigan win wasn't pretty, but it was necessary
Mitt Romney did what he had to do on Tuesday. Can he do it again on Super Tuesday?
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
What Michigan says about Romney's prospects
Exit polls offered a snapshot of front-runner's strengths and weaknesses as he continues his quest to clinch the Republican nomination for president.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar and Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
Start-up Bright Automotive will close its doors
Officers at the electric vehicle start-up Bright Automotive says they are being forced to fold after three years of applying for federal funds — and getting nowhere
( by Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
Mitt Romney wins Arizona, Michigan primaries
These victories will provide an important boost for Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who has sought to cast himself as the GOP's inevitable nominee. He has now won nominating contests in six states: New Hampshire, Florida, Nevada, Maine, Michigan and Arizona.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Sen. Snowe says she will retire
The moderate Republican from Maine, citing the increasing partisanship in Congress, announces that she won't seek another term.
( by Paul Kane and Chris Cillizza , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
'No, where are you really from?'
A reader is frustrated with curiosity about her ethnic background.
(, The Washington Post)
Backstage: Colin Hovde of Theater Alliance
The artistic director hopes to showcase more local playwrights and incorporate ensemble storytelling and works of magical realism into the repertoire.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
A voucher for Leap Day 2012
This voucher entitles the bearer to one (1) Leap Day on Feb. 29, 2012.
(, The Washington Post)
'Dancing' will be free of politicos
Next month's season No. 14 debut of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" won't include polarizing politicos and docu-soap reality stars.
(, The Washington Post)
Revved up for battle of the sexes
"Husbands & Lovers" ostensibly deals with liaisons and deceptions between sophisticates of both sexes in early 20th-century Budapest.
( by Celia Wren , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Lin gets apology from Ben & Jerry's, prepares for Cavaliers
The Jeremy Lin phenomenon continued to build through NBA All-Star Weekend even though the young star failed to shine in the BBVA Rising Stars game.
(, The Washington Post)
Benchings nearly pay off for Wizards
The Wizards erase a huge deficit after benching three starters to start the second half, but Milwaukee escapes on a last-second tip-in.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Brouwer, Ovechkin propel Capitals
Troy Brouwer scores two goals late in the third period to force overtime and Alex Ovechkin's wrist shot in the extra session lifts Washington to victory.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Peters leads Suitland to an upset
Determined not to let his team lose, Roddy Peters takes over late and Suitland upsets top seed C.H. Flowers in a Maryland 4A South Region quarterfinal.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: February 29
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Experts: Iran's underground nuke sites not immune to US bunker-busters
U.S. analysts are confident that Iran's deeply buried uranium plant could be knocked out, but it would require the kind of concentrated, sustained firepower that only the U.S. can provide.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Portions of 9/11 victims' remains taken to landfill, report says
Unidentified remains from Pentagon and Shanksville were cremated first, then handed over to a biomedical waste contractor.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
13 Syrians die in Homs rescue bid
Botched rescue of journalists shows risks facing networks that ferry injured out of stricken cities.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Obama orders waivers to new rules on detaining terrorism suspects
Under the waivers, U.S. law enforcement agencies could retain custody of alleged terrorists rather than turning them over to the military.
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Ireland to become a test for E.U. crisis remedy
Vote will show whether the troubled island nation is willing to accept years of tough austerity to remain within the euro zone.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Black Women in America: Peeling Back the Labels
Post reporter Krissah Thompson and a pair of experts host a live discussion on Black Women in America and readers.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news. Submit questions, comments and opinions now.
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, 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)
Black women heavier, happier with their bodies
A live discussion on the trend that black women weigh more than white women and also have appreciably higher levels of self-esteem.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
MWC 2012: Sony announces release date for Tablet P
Sony will start selling its dual-screen tablet next month.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Microsoft denies filing E.U. complaint about Google+
Microsoft said it has not formally complained to the European Union about Google's social network.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple confirms media event for March 7, likely for iPad
The latest rumors about the iPad indicate that the tablet will have a quad-core chip.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What should Apple do with its cash?
Apple's stock hit another all-time high Tuesday, but what should it do with its cash?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Angelina Jolie's leg finds its way onto Statue of Liberty
Meet 'legbombing': the latest Internet meme
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Out-of-touch Republicans
Romney and Santorum's struggles bode ill for GOP.
(, The Washington Post)
Santorum's failed pander
A false and snobbish attack on the president.
(, The Washington Post)
Santorum's war against elites
Campaigning with a chip on his shoulder.
(, The Washington Post)
Mitt's convention speech
In his own words. Well, almost.
(, The Washington Post)
Saving the Afghan strategy
The U.S. and NATO need to finish the job.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Loans flow from Europe's central bank — a cure or a crutch?
Likened to "heroin" for banks, the ECB's three-year lending program has stabilized Europe's finances, while hoping economic reform and growth eventually catch up.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Big new insider-trading cases expected this year
The federal crackdown on insider trading could result in big new cases in the coming months, according to a senior regulator.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Housing prices at lowest level since 2002
Nation's home prices fell in December to their lowest point since 2002, according to a private report, casting a troubling shadow over what has otherwise been a brightening economic recovery.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Matt Kenseth wins bizarre Daytona 500 race
The 54th annual Daytona 500 finally got underway around 7:15 p.m.
( by Anne Proffit | HighGearMedia.com , highgearmedia.com)
Your online profile may help identity thieves
Revealing too much information on social media can be opportunities for people skilled at mining such information to guess your passwords.
(, The Washington Post)
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