Saturday Morning Headlines [Jan 26, 2013]

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NATION
U.S. clears legal hurdles to Mali effort
White House is now supporting French mission, but still weighing "policy question" of longer-term aid.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Should a good Christian own a gun?
COLUMN | Conservatives give reasons for opposing gun controls. But how convincing are they?
(, The Washington Post)

From women in combat to top brass
The biggest test may come not when more women are embedded alongside men on the front lines, but when more women are in charge of them.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Washington area religion events
Religion events from around the Washington area Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 2013
( , The Washington Post)

Cold spell chills Washington area
Coldest day in nearly 4 years was recorded this week at Reagan National Airport.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Manassas man charged in alleged drowning of 16-month-old son
Authorities said he took out more than $500,000 in life insurance policies on the toddler.
( by Jeremy Borden and Paul Duggan , The Washington Post)

Former delegate Darren Swain tapped to replace Tiffany Alston in Md. House
Governor ignores recommendation of Pr. George's Dems; chooses Bowie State University official for vacancy.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

In Md., competing rights complicate gun control
Fearful of discouraging people from seeking treatment, the governor won't take a hard line on mental health.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Court says Obama exceeded authority in recess appointments
Appeals court judges reject administration's rationale for naming NLRB officials during a Senate break.
( by Robert Barnes and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Former delegate Darren Swain tapped to replace Tiffany Alston in Md. House
Governor ignores recommendation of Pr. George's Dems; chooses Bowie State University official for vacancy.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Senators getting closer to agreement on immigration amid reform hopes
Bipartisan group plans to announce broad principles in bid to remake nation's immigration laws.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

In Md., competing rights complicate gun control
Fearful of discouraging people from seeking treatment, the governor won't take a hard line on mental health.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

Biden begins gun campaign with focus on background checks in Virginia
In Richmond, the vice president highlighted reforms implemented after massacre at Virginia Tech.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Sarah Palin cuts ties with Fox News
She reportedly declined to accept contract-renewal offer.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Food truck will deliver message of Mideast peace
Activist plans to promote harmony by serving kosher eats from one window and halal treats from another.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

The story of dino poop
Scientists have found fossilized dinosaur dung called coprolites.
(, The Washington Post)

The gift of a grown-up relationship
A mother is upset because her father wants to stop giving gifts to his grandsons when they reach 18.
(, The Washington Post)

A move vs. a mate
A 21-year-old would like to live in a big city, but she doesn't want to leave her childhood sweetheart behind.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
For SEC nominee, a shift in strategy
If named head of watchdog agency, U.S. attorney Mary Jo White will have to rely on new enforcement tools.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Google Fiber provides faster Internet and, cities hope, business growth
Kansas City hopes to attract entrepreneurs as Google adds 1-gigabit-per-second Internet.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Our federal tax code: One big mess
COLUMN | Even a self-confessed numbers nut admits he needs expert advice to figure out his U.S. tax rate.
(, The Washington Post)

Side effects of the Fed's low-rate policy
One is a classic example of good mixed with bad; the other is an unalloyed good thing.
(, The Washington Post)

Vine, Facebook fall out
Facebook will not allow the video app to interact with its network
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Capitals collect a point but fall in overtime
Washington rallies for a pair of goals in the final period before falling in overtime to become the last NHL team to earn a point.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Wizards trounce Timberwolves
John Wall earns his first start of the season and scores 14 points with five assists in 21 minutes to spark Washington's biggest win over the season at Verizon Center.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: January 26

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Weather leads to numerous postponements
The threat of snow prompts the first widespread school sports cancellations of the winter in the Washington area.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Newsome: Firing was no snap decision
The decision to dismiss offensive coordinator Cam Cameron after the Ravens' loss to the Redskins was not forced on Coach John Harbaugh.
( by Aarib Wilson , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Google Fiber provides faster Internet and, cities hope, business growth
Kansas City hopes to attract entrepreneurs as Google adds 1-gigabit-per-second Internet.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Vine, Facebook fall out
Facebook will not allow the video app to interact with its network
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple discloses it has found underage workers
The technology giant said it ended a relationship with one company after finding faked labor paperwork.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple slips below Exxon Mobil, loses title of world's most valuable company
Apple's continuing stock dive has taken one feather out of the company's cap.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

New York Tech Meetup steps up to help shape NYC's tech policy
The group is taking advantage of its more than 29,000 members by starting discussions around significant policy issues.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
South Korea's first female president pushed onto political stage by tragedy
When Park Geun-hye's mother died in 1974 assassination, she took her place as de facto first lady.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

U.S. clears legal hurdles to Mali effort
White House is now supporting French mission, but still weighing "policy question" of longer-term aid.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Anniversary of uprising spurs protests
Two years after the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak, Egypt is embroiled in a new rift over its Islamist-backed constitution.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Scotland's whisky sector in high spirits
Burgeoning export demand and plans for new distilleries have created a Scotch boom.
( by Mure Dickie | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

Can Russia cope with ban on smoking?
Nation's nicotine addiction is target of a new bill that would make it a crime to light up in public places.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
'Assault weapons' are legal and safe

(, The Washington Post)

Venezuela's democratic institutions are still functioning

(, The Washington Post)

Saluting Michelle Obama's choice to be 'mom-in-chief'

(, The Washington Post)

The license-plate exemption

(, The Washington Post)

U.S. foreign policy is too little and too late

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, January 25)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

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