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In gun-friendly North Dakota, activist tries something new: gun control
Woman wants to sway pro-gun Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and others on changing gun laws.
( by Stephanie McCrummen In Fargo, N.D. , The Washington Post)
Federal employees worry about paying bills if hit with unpaid furlough days
Some federal workers are losing sleep over the possibility of less pay if sequestration triggers furloughs.
(, The Washington Post)
Pharmacy trade group shifts position on more federal oversight
The head of the nation's largest trade group for compounders said he will support proposed regulations.
( by Kimberly Kindy and Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Robert C. Richardson, Nobel laureate in physics, dies at 75
Cornell University professor who shared a Nobel for a key discovery in experimental physics died Feb. 19.
( , The Washington Post)
Pentagon braces for sequestration cuts
The likely $46 billion cut is forcing commanders across the military to plan for painful reductions.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
←Unspun: Vinny DeMarco
Annapolis's perennial public health lobbyist runs on hot chocolate.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)
Md. Senate panel approves O'Malley measure on death penalty repeal
Same Senate committee signs off on sweeping gun-control measures.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Rules for hiring disabled for federal jobs will be simplified
The OPM says a 'certification of job readiness' will no longer be required from all applicants.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
Pr. William man, former ATF agent, fatally shot while walking his dog
Gregory Lee Holley Sr., 55, of Woodbridge was walking his dog when he was shot and killed.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Jim Graham fights back against council proposal to criticize him
Four-term lawmaker also files a lawsuit against the D.C. ethics board.
( by Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
←Unspun: Vinny DeMarco
Annapolis's perennial public health lobbyist runs on hot chocolate.
( by Kate Havard , The Washington Post)
Md. Senate panel approves O'Malley measure on death penalty repeal
Same Senate committee signs off on sweeping gun-control measures.
( by John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Rules for hiring disabled for federal jobs will be simplified
The OPM says a 'certification of job readiness' will no longer be required from all applicants.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
Jim Graham fights back against council proposal to criticize him
Four-term lawmaker also files a lawsuit against the D.C. ethics board.
( by Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
In presidential jockeying, O'Malley's march is a work in progress
Maryland's governor is seeking to raise his visibility for 2016, but he's still unknown to many party stalwarts.
( by Paul Schwartzman and John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
NSO brings Germany to the Potomac
The Thursday night program at the Kennedy Center, both in content and delivery, was eminently Teutonic.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
CIA whistleblower gets posh send-off to next assignment — prison
John Kiriakou seemed unbowed as he faced 30 months for talking about 'enhanced interrogation' methods.
( by David Montgomery , The Washington Post)
What's it like to be Stephenie Meyer?
The daily routine of the "Twilight" author involves deep breathing, humility and really, really good hair.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
At Kennedy Center, 'Metamorphosis' turns Kafka's tale on its side
Ingeniously designed, athletically performed piece gives audience a bug-eye view.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
David Gregory reenlists for the Sunday morning talk wars
On weekdays, CNN is sweeping Soledad O'Brien aside for a new morning format.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
What's weakening sales at Wal-Mart?
It could be delayed tax refunds or high gas prices — or something more dire.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Gas prices hit $4 a gallon in District
Price hike was only the fifth time pump prices have ever crossed that threshold in the nation's capital.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
How Apple should deal with its surplus cash
COLUMN | Apple could learn a thing or two from Progressive insurance.
(, The Washington Post)
Banks make progress on $25 billion mortgage settlement
A year in, homeowners have received $46 billion in relief.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Pinterest valued at $2.5 billion
The digital pinboard site raised $200 million in a new round of funding.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Curry, Blue Devils drill Hokies
Seth Curry finishes with 22 points, including 19 in the first half, to lead No. 6 Duke to a rout of Virginia Tech.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Graves sparks Edison to final
Edison freshman Jada Graves scores 20 points as the Eagles earn a spot in the Virginia AAA Northern Region final against South Lakes.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Potomac Falls cruises to a win
Freshman Michael Janowski ties for the team scoring lead as Potomac Falls rolls over Loudoun County.
( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)
Capitals whiff against another big shot
Washington's slim lead entering the third period evaporates as the Caps fall to 0-7-1 against the top seven teams in the Eastern Conference.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: February 22
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Pinterest valued at $2.5 billion
The digital pinboard site raised $200 million in a new round of funding.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)
Can Sony win over the living room?
The PS4 doubles down on gamer appeal, but there's little for the typical home entertainment crowd.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Playstation 4: Social focus good for gamers and business
The Playstation 4 focuses heavily on social aspects, like sharing viewpoints with friends.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)
Google uses search data to predict this year's Oscar winners
Just for fun, Google also reveals the most-searched red carpet looks from 2012.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
FCC approves new rules for cell phone signal boosters
Your frequently crappy cell phone signal should be getting much better thanks to these regulations.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Blasts kill 16 in southern India city
A pair of nearly simultaneous blasts in Hyderabad caused scores of casualties, officials said.
( by Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
Explosions rock city in southern India
A pair of nearly simultaneous blasts in Hyderabad caused scores of casualties, officials said.
( by Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)
Car bomb rocks Damascus as sustained fighting pushes into capital
Hard-hit neighborhoods are desolate. Residents hunker down in buildings with sporadic electricity and little food.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Ahmed Ramadan , The Washington Post)
Pentagon braces for sequestration cuts
The likely $46 billion cut is forcing commanders across the military to plan for painful reductions.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners sets off clashes in West Bank
Failing health of four Palestinians held in Israeli prison has sparked U.N., E.U. concern.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Immigration: the lesser of two evils
Sen. Rubio's proposal is deeply flawed, but better than the president's.
(, The Washington Post)
Stop the sequester madness
The GOP is continuing to destroy its brand, but the truth is that everybody loses.
(, The Washington Post)
Republicans need a reality check
They're losing because they're stuck in the past.
(, The Washington Post)
Don't bring back the draft
Our all-volunteer force has been a resounding success.
( by Melvin R. Laird , The Washington Post)
Freeing Japan's economy
The West should offer a helping hand.
(, The Washington Post)
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CANCELED:The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
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The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
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Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
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Gluten-free kids with nutritionist Kelly Dofrman
Nutritionist Kelly Dofrman talks about putting children on a gluten-free diet.
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Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offered her advice and answers your questions.
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