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As gasoline prices rise, Obama's ratings fall
Disapproval of the president's handling of the economy is heading higher as a record number of Americans now give him negative reviews on the 2012 election's most important issue, according to a poll.
(By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen)
Officials: U.S. soldier held in Afghan shooting rampage
The attack marked perhaps the grisliest act by a U.S. soldier in the decade-long Afghan war and seemed all but certain to stoke anti-American anger.
(By Ernesto Londoño and Javed Hamdard)
For U.S., bad news on Afghanistan war continues
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll found that Republicans, for the first time, are evenly split on whether the decade-long conflict is worth fighting.
(By Craig Whitlock and Jon Cohen)
GOP candidates struggle to connect with conservative Southern voters
At rallies in Mississippi and Alabama, which hold primaries Tuesday, the candidates awkwardly fish for something they might have in common with their audiences.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Krissah Thompson)
After a century, still in the pink
On the Tidal Basin, a few die-hard survivors from the original gift of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees are getting ready for their 100th spring flowering.
(By Steve Hendrix)
NATION
Efforts begin to put water back into peat bogs
Now that the long-burning wildfire in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp has been extinguished, managers of the refuge are going to try to get more water into the peat bogs.
( by Matthew A. Ward , The Washington Post)
For U.S., bad news on Afghanistan war continues
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll found that Republicans, for the first time, are evenly split on whether the decade-long conflict is worth fighting.
( by Craig Whitlock and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Trade group: Transit use grew nationwide in 2011
Transit ridership nationwide last year reached one of its highest points since 1957, according to a transportation trade group. In the Washington region, Metro kept pace with the trend.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
TED offers free video lessons for students
Online initiative aims to bring the best educators to any classroom with an Internet connection.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)
University of Maryland wins distinction for trees
The University of Maryland's College Park campus has been designated a "Tree Campus USA" for its effective management of an abundance of different types of trees.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
After a century, still in the pink
On the Tidal Basin, a few die-hard survivors from the original gift of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees are getting ready for their 100th spring flowering.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
D.C. mayor sees outreach as worth the cost
The Gray administration has spent nearly $1 million to engage D.C. residents through summits, town halls and other gatherings.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama administration touts cuts in foreign oil imports
Report to be released Monday shows the U.S. cut foreign oil imports by 1 million barrels a day in 2011.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
As gasoline prices rise, Obama's ratings fall
Disapproval of the president's handling of the economy is heading higher as a record number of Americans now give him negative reviews on the 2012 election's most important issue, according to a poll.
( by Dan Balz and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Santorum attacks Romney's health-care record
Ahead of Tuesday's primaries, former senator Rick Santorum stepped up his criticism Sunday of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on his health-care record.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
D.C. mayor sees outreach as worth the cost
The Gray administration has spent nearly $1 million to engage D.C. residents through summits, town halls and other gatherings.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
GOP candidates struggle to connect with conservative Southern voters
At rallies in Mississippi and Alabama, which hold primaries Tuesday, the candidates awkwardly fish for something they might have in common with their audiences.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
'Doonesbury' creator to discuss comics about abortion
Creator Garry Trudeau discusses his decision to tackle the abortion debate head-on in controversial strips that newspapers nationwide are split on running.
( by Michael Cavna , The Washington Post)
Black Keys' power pop
The Akron duo thrilled a Verizon Center crowd with a brand of guitar rock whose demise, judging from this show, has been greatly exaggerated.
( by Dave McKenna , The Washington Post)
Too many toys make hip-hop piece no fun
In 2009, Brandon Albright presented "IMpossible, IZZpossible" as a work-in-progress at Dance Place. The complete version showcased at Atlas Performing Arts Center is far worse.
( by Rebecca Ritzel , The Washington Post)
Younger Bach's music played cool and warm
Soprano Julianne Baird, with Preethi de Silva on harpsichord and pianoforte, offer up a program on Friday night that made a strong case for a revival of the intriguing Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
( by Stephen Brookes , The Washington Post)
'The best advocate of his generation'
Even opposing lawyers concede Paul Clement is a force. Now he's taking on the health-care law.
( by Michael Leahy , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
No NIT for George Mason
George Mason does not receive an at-large berth to the NIT, finishes 24-9 in Paul Hewitt's first season as coach.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Terps to miss postseason again
Maryland is passed over by the NIT, passes on chances to play in lesser tournament.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Midwest Region analysis
John Feinstein looks at the obstacles to a North Carolina-Kansas final.
(, The Washington Post)
East Region analysis
Ohio State, Syracuse and Florida State each have a chance to win this region and head to the Final Four, writes John Feinstein in his analysis of the East Region.
(, The Washington Post)
South Region analysis
Kentucky is the favorite to make it out of the South Region in Atlanta, but there are plenty of made-for-TV matchups along the way.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.N. envoy leaves Syria without cease-fire deal
Push to end the conflict stalled as envoy Kofi Annan left without a cease-fire deal as Assad's forces pounded opposition-held areas.
( by Ben Hubbard and Zeina Karam , The Washington Post)
Iraqi youth panicked by reports of killings
Fear grows amid reports that dozens have been threatened or killed because they are suspected of being gay or dress in a distinctive, gothic style known as emo.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Fighting between Israel, Gaza continues without signs of letting up
Egypt tried to mediate but failed. Fighting has killed 18, disrupted the lives of about 1 million Israelis living within range of rocket fire.
( by Ibrahim Barzak and Karin Laub , The Washington Post)
For U.S., bad news on Afghanistan war continues
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll found that Republicans, for the first time, are evenly split on whether the decade-long conflict is worth fighting.
( by Craig Whitlock and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Officials: U.S. soldier held in Afghan shooting rampage
The attack marked perhaps the grisliest act by a U.S. soldier in the decade-long Afghan war and seemed all but certain to stoke anti-American anger.
( By Ernesto Londoño and Javed Hamdard , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Trouble in Tunisia
Press freedoms are under attack.
( by Elliott Abrams , The Washington Post)
Saving Catholicism
Extreme rhetoric threatens its core values.
(, The Washington Post)
Whither human rights?
Egypt's full-frontal assault on civil society.
( by David J. Kramer , The Washington Post)
Japan's lost decades
A cautionary economic tale for the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)
Ken Cuccinelli's witch hunt
He wasted resources on a pointless case.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
D.C. area appointments, promotions this week
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of March 12.
(, The Washington Post)
Bankruptcy filings in D.C. area
These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices.
(, The Washington Post)
Washington area business events for this week
Washington area business events for the week of March 12
(, The Washington Post)
A Web start-up for the politically independent
Ruck.us seeks to connect independents with similar social and political views.
( by Steven Overly Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
New suppliers to U.S. government fall 14 percent
The number of new suppliers to the U.S. government fell 14 percent last year even as the Obama administration sought to increase competition in contracting.
( by Danielle Ivory Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post)
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