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Newly-found crater in Iowa points to ancient asteroid break-up
Finding supports theory that a giant space rock bombarded Earth just as early life began flourishing in oceans.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
'Kick-the-can' strategy on debt does nothing to solve the problem
FINE PRINT | Congress somehow manages to scrape by debt deadlines while achieving nothing.
(, The Washington Post)
Other countries court skilled immigrants thwarted by U.S. visa laws
Tech executives, academics urge reforms to grant green cards to top foreign grads of U.S. universities.
( by Kevin Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Stamberg on the ins and outs of aging
The 74-year-old anchor of NPR's "All Things Considered" looks back on her long career in radio news.
( by Laura Hambleton Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Computer brain games may help people with schizophrenia
Schizophrenia meds have severe side effects and don't always help. But computer brain games might.
( by Hristio Boytchev , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Metro teaches bus operators better customer service practices
Classes provide drivers with opportunity to learn how to better deal with unruly passengers, job stress.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
Va. transportation conferees consider new plan
Sen. Watkins proposes new plan based on gas taxes; House signals openness to wholesale gas levy.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
At D.C. jail, new sheriff in town has brought transparency, commitment
Thomas N. Faust is corrections director in D.C., running the D.C. Jail and helping inates return home.
( by Justin Moyer , The Washington Post)
Weapons made at home with 3-D printers could test gun-control efforts
Though printing guns is still in its infancy, the new technology could undermine gun-control laws.
( by Michael S. Rosenwald , The Washington Post)
Va. Assembly approves bill on parental access to dead child's Facebook
Access can be obtained within 30 days after a written request and a death certificate are submitted.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Helping solve crimes through cutting edge DNA research
John Butler is one of the world's leading experts on DNA analysis, and is responsible for a number of scientific breakthroughs to validate and advance the use of DNA technology.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Va. transportation conferees consider new plan
Sen. Watkins proposes new plan based on gas taxes; House signals openness to wholesale gas levy.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
President's Day, by George
Rep. Frank Wolf wants the federal holiday to give the first president his due.
(, The Washington Post)
Sen. Mike Johanns won't run in 2014
The Nebraska senator announces that he won't seek reelection after his first term comes to a close.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Va. Assembly approves bill on parental access to dead child's Facebook
Access can be obtained within 30 days after a written request and a death certificate are submitted.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
A 'nutter' family and an elopement dilemma
A woman who says "my family is nuts" wants to elope — without irking her boyfriend's welcoming family.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Obama to press for sequester fix
President Obama will press Congress for a short-term measure to delay deep spending cuts and buy time for all sides to craft a longer-term plan.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
California economy is closely watched after a tax double whammy on the rich
Debate emerges on what kind of effect, if any, the higher rates will have on the state's fiscal turnaround.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)
Big tobacco and anti-cancer activists agree: Health provision goes too far
Affordable Care Act policy allowing insurance companies to charge smokers more is viewed as unfair.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
SEC Chairman Elisse Walter presses agenda, says she's not just a caretaker
At the top of her agenda is wrapping up the regulations mandated by the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law.
( by Dina Elboghdady , The Washington Post)
America's top cities for small business
These metropolitan areas have booming populations and high concentrations of small firms.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, February 19
(, The Washington Post)
Picture this: Freshman comes up big
Maryland's Seth Allen looks to build on his impressive performance against No.2 Duke.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)
Virginia hasn't been itself lately
With No. 2 Miami up next, Cavaliers aim to return to being one of the best defensive teams in the country.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Wittman got Wizards to 'stay with it'
In a 4-28 start, Coach Randy Wittman implored the Wizards to 'stay with it.' They have, and have won 11 of 19.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Former pitcher trying to become a full-time position player
Non-roster invitee Micah Owings is trying to make the transition from pitcher to full-time position player.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Afghan civilian deaths fell in 2012
U.N. report says insurgent groups caused more than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Report ties 100-plus cyber attacks on U.S. computers to Chinese military
Alexandria-based Mandiant traces more than 100 instances of cyber esionage to a Chinese military unit in Shangai.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
'Kick-the-can' strategy on debt does nothing to solve the problem
FINE PRINT | Congress somehow manages to scrape by debt deadlines while achieving nothing.
(, The Washington Post)
Indian army resists efforts to curb forces' impunity in border areas
New calls for soldiers accused of rape to be tried under civilian law gain little momentum.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
Iranian-backed militant group in Iraq is recasting itself as a political player
Shiite group Asaib Ahl al-Haq, once one of the deadliest enemies of U.S. forces in Iraq, is recasting itself as a political player.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Obama's immigration ruse?
The leak of his plan may have been intended to ease passage of the deal the president really wants.
(, The Washington Post)
Growing wealthy on the farm
Even as agriculture booms, it still harvests federal subsidies.
(, The Washington Post)
Splitting up the spectrum
A battle over how to use America's airwaves.
(, The Washington Post)
Sri Lanka's descent
Its president squanders his chance to heal a war-weary nation.
(, The Washington Post)
A better deal for the working class
Raising the minimum wage hurts too many people. Instead, boost the earned-income tax credit.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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