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Small Indiana towns wrecked by violent storms and tornados that kill at least 24 in 3 states
Powerful storms leveled small towns in southern Indiana, transforming entire blocks of homes into piles of debris, tossing school buses into a home and a restaurant and causing destruction so severe it was difficult to tell what was once there.
(By Associated Press)
BP to pay $7.8 billion oil spill settlement
BP has settled a lawsuit over the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill with attorneys representing thousands of private plaintiffs, the company said.
(By Steven Mufson)
Obama calls Georgetown student vilified by Limbaugh
The president wades into the escalating battle over religious-affiliated institutions and contraception with a phone call to a law student attacked by the conservative talk radio host.
(By David Nakamura and Paul Kane)
Williams, Redskins gave cash bounties
Players say former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams paid players for big hits in a bounty system similar to the one revealed Friday by an NFL investigation of his tenure with the New Orleans Saints.
(By Mark Maske)
Obama to warn Netanyahu against military strikes on Iran
President Obama is heading into a critical week in his drive to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions.
(By Scott Wilson)
NATION
U.N. report: Human rights abuses continue in Libya
Report by the Geneva-based U.N. Human Rights Council provides detailed account of atrocities committed in Libya during the uprising and subsequent Western-backed military operation there.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
James Q. Wilson, scholar known for 'broken-windows' theory, dies at 80
A leading conservative thinker on crime, morality and families, his work led to community policing efforts throughout the country.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Obama to warn Netanyahu against military strikes on Iran
President Obama is heading into a critical week in his drive to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Obama adopts Facebook timeline
VentureBeat | No page might better illustrate how well Timeline helps individuals control all aspects of their life story.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Technology and mayhem
Technology innovations during the war increased the efficiency and brutality of battle
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Racking up the warm-weather records
This year's "meteorological winter" was rare. It was the warmest in 80 years, and the third warmest on record.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Home, offices of D.C. contractor and political donor raided by the IRS
Officials looking into city corruption have not filed any charges against Jeffrey E. Thompson, owner of Chartered Health Plan.
( by Nikita Stewart, Del Quentin Wilber and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Smokey Robinson visits D.C. students
Duke Ellington School of the Arts students will perform Saturday with the celebrated Motown singer.
( by Erica W. Morrison , The Washington Post)
Can Hill East handle Redskins plan?
A training facility and tax-producing mixed-use development may be more than 67-acre parcel can bear.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Home, offices of D.C. contractor and political donor raided by the IRS
Officials looking into city corruption have not filed any charges against Jeffrey E. Thompson, owner of Chartered Health Plan.
( by Nikita Stewart, Del Quentin Wilber and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Can Hill East handle Redskins plan?
A training facility and tax-producing mixed-use development may be more than 67-acre parcel can bear.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
In 2012 session, Virginia GOP's toughest foes have been within
The party's ambitious legislative plan has run into an unexpected barrier: its own moderates, who have killed or gutted marquee bills related to home-schooling and welfare, abortion and illegal immigration.
( by Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Cuccinelli's demand for academic global-warming records blocked
The Va. Supreme Court's ruling is a loss for the AG, whose high-profile suits have won national attention.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
His faint praise eats away at her
She makes a meal, and he declares it "pretty good." Should she be offended?
(, The Washington Post)
His language of love is Spanglish
Bachata star Romeo Santos rules the Latin charts. But he has no plans to conquer the English-only world.
( by Chris Richards in NEW YORK , The Washington Post)
Hirshhorn's "Suprasensorial" exhibit lets viewers participate in the art
The five large-scale installation pieces in the Hirshhorn's "Suprasensorial" exhibition aim to overwhelm the viewer by breaking down the usual conventions of how we relate to art.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
Coca-Cola builds playgrounds, and controversy
Are beverage companies really worried about the childhood obesity epidemic or are they just trying to get kids to like their products by building playgrounds.
(, The Washington Post)
A visionary museum
Baltimore's fun and funky American Visionary Art Museum is a place that's just right for kids.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 3
TV and radio listings: March 3
(, The Washington Post)
Maryland women win big over Virginia
The third-seeded Terrapins are the highest seed remaining in the ACC tournament after their 70-58 win over Cavaliers in the quarterfinals.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Westfield, Edison fall in state tournament
The Northern Region's two representatives in the Virginia AAA boys' basketball tournament bow out in tight games in the state quarterfinals.
( by Paul Tenorio and Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Girls roundup: Frederick, Wise, Calvert advance
Lauren Tolson scores 24 points to lead the 16th-ranked Frederick girls to a 60-59 overtime win over Damascus for the Maryland 3A West title.
( From Staff Reports , The Washington Post)
Stone Bridge cruises to NVSHL title
HOCKEY | Not even a little D.C. area gridlock could keep the Bulldogs from rolling past Briar Woods for their second straight NVSHL title.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Noda says tax hike essential for Japan's sustainability
Prime minister appeals for support of opposition, which is pushing for snap election.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
U.N. report: Human rights abuses continue in Libya
Report by the Geneva-based U.N. Human Rights Council provides detailed account of atrocities committed in Libya during the uprising and subsequent Western-backed military operation there.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
U.S. security team attacked in Yemen
A gunman opened fire on a U.S. security team that was training Yemeni soldiers in the south of Yemen, and a bomb blast injured at least 22 at an anti-U.S. protest.
( by Mohammed Mukhashaf , Reuters)
Obama to warn Netanyahu against military strikes on Iran
President Obama is heading into a critical week in his drive to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Soldiers to be reprimanded for Koran burning
U.S. military investigators have concluded that five soldiers were involved in the incineration of a pile of Korans in Afghanistan last week, according to U.S. military officials who have been briefed on the inquiry.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, March 9)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, March 2)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, 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)
Analyzing Super Tuesday with Chris Cillizza
Chris Cillizza discusses Super Tuesday election results as the come in and wrap up.
(, vForum)
How to rev up your social media strategy
Be it Twitter, Facebook, Pintrist or beyond, Ryan Paugh will be taking questions on how to rev up your social media strategy.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Yelp gains on first trading day
Yelp, the online review site, closed 66 percent up.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Cell phone jamming raises controversy
It's illegal to jam cell phone signals, but those craving silence don't care.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple: We're responsible for over 500,000 American jobs
Apple says a study shows it directly or indirectly supports 510,000 American jobs.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Prevent ID theft during tax season
Tax returns are a treasure trove of information for identity thieves.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Is Yelp stock a sure thing?
Yelp's stock was quickly up 60 percent in its first day of public trading. But there are issues to consider before you invest.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Virginia's inevitable ultrasound bill
(, The Washington Post)
Understanding present tense
(, The Washington Post)
Put domestic violence into context
(, The Washington Post)
Lifting limits on gun purchases
(, The Washington Post)
A man ahead of his time
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Sale of Beacon Power to private-equity firm approved
Government regulators on Friday approved the sale of Beacon Power, a bankrupt energy storage company, to a private-equity firm that would repay most of its Energy Department loans.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Study: Apple helped create 514,000 jobs
Apple releases a study that claims the tech giant is responsible for 514,000 jobs in the United States.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Ireland struggles to regain economic footing
The nation has tried to follow closely the playbook set out by the International Monetary Fund, but the depth of its problems and outside events have made progress difficult.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Yelp gains on first trading day
Yelp, the online review site, closed 66 percent up.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Cell phone jamming raises controversy
It's illegal to jam cell phone signals, but those craving silence don't care.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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