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Officials: Cyprus plot exposes Hezbollah's plans for attacks
Evidence gathered for the trial of a confessed Hezbollah operative has shed new light on the group's reach.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Hagel's rough road to Pentagon foreshadows challenges ahead
With a divisive process behind him, incoming defense secretary faces challenges on several fronts.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Stuxnet worm under development as early as 2005, security firm finds
Symantec analysis follows discovery of earlier variant of the worm targeting Iran's nuclear program.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
U.S. weighs plan to provide direct, nonlethal aid to Syrian rebels
In a shift, the Obama administration could provide body armor and other equipment to anti-Assad forces.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Iran talks extended as diplomats weigh proposals for easing nuclear crisis
Diplomats agree to keep talking amid dim hopes for progress in curbing Iran's nuclear program.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Loudoun officials reject proposal for charter school, citing poor application
Board members raised concerns about gaps in proposed academic and operational plans.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Poll: Marylanders back O'Malley on gun laws but not death penalty repeal
Mixed verdict on two of governor's leading priorities comes at a key juncture in the legislative session.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)
Proposed Fairfax County budget would raise taxes and avoid deep cuts
County executive's plan would keep spending about the same as now and raise real estate tax rate by 2 cents.
( by Corinne Reilly , The Washington Post)
College Board to make changes to SAT
"Ambitious endeavor" to help the college entrance exam stay relevant in face of competition of ACT exam.
( by Lyndsey Layton and Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)
ICC construction halted briefly for improper tree clearing
Maryland highway officials say a contractor cut down about two dozen trees without approval.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
One proposal aimed at meeting the state's renewable energy goals is to fund new off-shore wind-power facilities, which would be paid for by raising monthly electricity bills by about one dollar and fifty cents for the average Marylander and higher bills for businesses. Would you support or oppose such a plan for wind power in the state?
( by , The Washington Post)
How big a problem is traffic congestion in your area? Would you say a major problem, minor problem, or not a problem?
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Would you favor or oppose leasing the Inter-county Connector and other roads to private companies, if the money were used for transportation projects such as building roads, traffic management or public transportation?
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Would you favor or oppose giving counties the option of charging an additional 5-cent per gallon gasoline tax, if the money were used for transportation projects such as roads, traffic management or public transportation?
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Would you favor or oppose raising Maryland's overall sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent, if the money were used for transportation projects such as building roads, traffic management or public transportation?
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STYLE
A workout companion this reliable is difficult to find
Trails like the Capital Crescent are valuable assets to the urban and suburban landscape.
(, The Washington Post)
Who will be the next pope?
Roman Catholic Church hopes to name replacement for Pope Benedict before Easter.
(, The Washington Post)
Yahoo decision to forbid telecommuting stirs protest
Washington Post writer challenges assertion employees are more productive at the office.
(, The Washington Post)
Filled with D.C. pride, from head to toes
Sean Fine, who won documentary short with wife Andrea Nix Fine, wore Redskins socks to the Oscars.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Is this the cast to stop 'Dancing with the Stars' tailspin?
Ravens' wide receiver Jacoby Jones joins a cast of TV stars and athletes competing on the once-popular show.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Bernanke says Fed's bond-buying is helping recovery, will stay in place
Testifying before Senate banking committee, the Fed's chairman cites the rebounding economy.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
The sequester's wide reach
To prepare for the personal side effects of the coming sequester, plan for the worst and hope for the best.
(, The Washington Post)
Sequester to sock vulnerable economy
Budget cuts could help long-term growth but will be an immediate strain on the wobbly U.S. recovery.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)
Study ties black-white wealth gap to stubborn disparities in real estate
African Americans disproportionately consigned to less-valuable homes and lower-paying jobs, report says.
( by Michael Fletcher , The Washington Post)
A new European transactions tax is set to go global
Imposed by 11 nations, a levy on financial transactions will hit investors in the U.S. and elsewhere.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Trimble, O'Connell are just super
The junior guard puts the Knights on his back, scoring 33 of their 58 points in a thrilling win over St. John's for the WCAC boys' title, the Arlington school's first since 2004.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)
Patriots' surge stymied in OT
George Mason's rally falls short as its 20-game winning streak over Towson comes to an end.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Capitals make a move on Hurricanes
Washington shuts out ex-teammate Alexander Semin and Carolina to get out of last place, just four points back of the Southeast Division leaders.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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Coach K reiterates he won't be back with Team USA
Mike Krzyzewski said he doesn't plan to return as U.S. men's basketball coach after leading the Americans to two Olympic gold medals.
( by Brian Mahoney , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Mozilla makes strides with mobile-oriented Firefox OS
Firefox will not bring an end to the platform wars, but it is a step in that direction.
( by Jonathan Goldberg | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Music piracy on the decline as digital music sales grow
Music piracy is down, while industry revenue is up for the first time since 1999.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google offers social log-in feature
Google's social log-in feature is a direct shot at Facebook.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Copyright alert system goes into effect
Also called the 'six strikes' rule, it warns users when their accounts are being used for online piracy.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
IE10 is now live for Windows 7
Microsoft's latest release brings IE10, its most impressive browser to date, to the desktops of all the PC fans who haven't made the switch to Windows 8.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
19 dead in Egypt hot-air balloon crash
Deadly explosion involving foreign tourists is the latest blow for the struggling hospitality industry.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
Strikes signal fierce escalation in Syria
Ballistic missile attacks on Aleppo left homes pulverized beyond recognition and people torn to shreds instantly.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Officials: Cyprus plot exposes Hezbollah's plans for attacks
Evidence gathered for the trial of a confessed Hezbollah operative has shed new light on the group's reach.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Hagel's rough road to Pentagon foreshadows challenges ahead
With a divisive process behind him, incoming defense secretary faces challenges on several fronts.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Stuxnet worm under development as early as 2005, security firm finds
Symantec analysis follows discovery of earlier variant of the worm targeting Iran's nuclear program.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Michelle Obama shatters the mold
The first lady is emerging as an iconoclastic, self-reinventing woman.
(, The Washington Post)
The stupidity of austerity
As Europe has shown, a sequester can be disastrous.
(, The Washington Post)
A real Yahoo move
The irony behind the company's plan to eliminate work-from-home gigs.
(, The Washington Post)
A watery waste of taxpayers' money
The New Madrid Floodway levee project will hurt the environment, too.
(, The Washington Post)
Prints, please
Gun legislation in Annapolis would tighten the screws on straw buyers.
(, The Washington Post)
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