NATION
Readers speak on budget, contractors, corruption, whistleblowers
Federal Diary gives readers a chance to speak out on issues affecting federal employees.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. weighs military aid for France in Mali
Help wouldn’t include combat troops but could test U.S. boundaries and stretch counterterrorism resources in a murky new conflict.
( by Anne Gearan, Karen DeYoung and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Daniel J. Edelman, founder of influential public relations firm
Mr. Edelman looked deep into the postwar American culture and divined the potential power of public relations.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Federal, local authorities prepare for security challenges at inauguration
While far fewer spectators are expected for Monday’s swearing-in, police plan to deploy thousands.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
At world’s largest gun show, few worries about tighter controls
Gun makers and dealers argue that tougher controls won’t cure violence and won’t get past Congress.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines – Washington Post
LOCAL
Rector at St. John’s Church in D.C. to deliver inaugural benediction
The Cuban-born Episcopal priest is likely to be a less-controversial choice than the original one.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Prince George’s officer convicted of stealing guns
Juan Carter was accused of selling and giving away guns he had seized from criminals.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
CIA sisterhood: One spy cared for her dying colleague, an agency pioneer
Jeanne Vertefeuille and Sandy Grimes were legendary CIA mole hunters and best friends.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)
Relatives of ex-MWAA official were paid $175,000-plus in no-bid contract
Files show a friend of an ex-vice president’s hired the official’s wife and daughter and paid them.
( by Cheryl W. Thompson , The Washington Post)
Tuskegee airmen, Martin Luther King Jr. to be honored in inaugural parade
Floats will also represent several states, the presidential committee announces.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More – The Washington Post
POLITICS
White House sounds hopeful on bipartisan immigration reform
Spokesman says proposals from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) “bode well” for a “productive” debate.
( by David Nakamura and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Obama to announce most expansive gun-control agenda in generations
Proposal will include assault weapons ban, universal background checks and magazine size limits.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Patrick Leahy could prove key to gun-control debate on Capitol Hill
Vermont Democrat could slow Obama’s plans for quick action on proposals.
( by Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)
Obama to use D.C. ‘taxation without representation’ license plates
The license plates will be placed on all presidential limousines starting this weekend.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Clinton. Benghazi. Yawn?
The secretary of state is unlikely to make big news when she testifies, Al Kamen’s In the Loop says.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More – The Washington Post
STYLE
On Love: Jessica Lohmann and Jaime Duque
On Love: Surprise! This engagement party is a wedding.
(, The Washington Post)
2nd celebration? A big fizzle.
History shows presidents — Lincoln excepted — often have a hard time recapturing the glow of the first oath.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
At service for Joe Allbritton, a wealth of stories
Friends and colleagues remembered Joe Allbritton, who died on Dec. 12, as a man of vast interests.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Oprah stretches Lance Armstrong interview from one night to two
TV COLUMN | The Queen of the Confessional says the exclusive interview lasted more than 2 hours.
(, The Washington Post)
Atlantic fiasco is latest incident to spur ethics concerns about advertorials
After allowing a Scientology ad that looked like a real article on its Web site, the magazine pulled it.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More – The Washington Post
BUSINESS
In latest debt-ceiling move, Treasury to tap Thrift Savings Plan money
Congress will have until between mid-February and early March to raise the $16.4 trillion debt limit.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
In a stalled French economy, mixed signals from the socialist government
The political leadership seems torn between its socialist pedigree and more market-friendly policies.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
For taxpayers, complexity run amok
COLUMN | For taxpayer advocate Nina E. Olson, a familiar refrain: The tax code is too complex.
(, The Washington Post)
Facebook introduces feature to search for friends’ interests and ‘likes’
Company officials say the tool will let it leverage social data for searches, a market Google dominates.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Between Europe and United States, the world recovery remains weak
World Bank cuts its 2013 estimate of global economic growth over U.S. debt talks and the euro crisis.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis – The Washington Post
SPORTS
Patriots rebound with victory
George Mason surges in the second half for its 10th consecutive home victory over James Madison.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Ellis boosts Gwynn Park
After sitting out the first quarter, Takayla Ellis scores 17 points to lead Gwynn Park past Friendly in a battle of PG 3A/2A/1A contenders.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: January 16
(, The Washington Post)
Johnson catches fire for Riverdale
George Washington recruit Nigel Johnson poured in a season-high 39 points to pace Riverdale Baptist to a 77-62 win over National Christian.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)
Transfers propel Saints to victory
Junior transfer Cameron Gregory dropped in the game-winning layup to lift St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes to a 54-52 win over IAC rival Episcopal.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More – The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook introduces feature to search for friends’ interests and ‘likes’
Company officials say the tool will let it leverage social data for searches, a market Google dominates.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
NRA faces backlash over shooting app
The pro-gun group is facing criticism for an app that it released a month after the Newtown shootings.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook’s big announcement: What could it be?
The social network has been very quiet about its impending news, and the speculation is in high gear.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Can ‘big data’ lift people out of cycles of debt?
To better gauge the arguments on both sides of this question, we ask a financial-technology investor and a big data entrepreneur.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
MySpace offering track from site backer Justin Timberlake
The new version of the site has music and tools for musicians at its core.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News – The Washington Post
WORLD
Insurgents attack Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul, killing 2 employees
Violence adds to security concerns as U.S. continues drawing down troops.
( by Kevin Sieff and Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Helicopter crashes in central London
Aircraft apparently hit crane atop building in densely populated neighborhood; 2 dead, 9 injured.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
U.S. weighs military aid for France in Mali
Help wouldn’t include combat troops but could test U.S. boundaries and stretch counterterrorism resources in a murky new conflict.
( by Anne Gearan, Karen DeYoung and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
At world’s largest gun show, few worries about tighter controls
Gun makers and dealers argue that tougher controls won’t cure violence and won’t get past Congress.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Panetta reassures Portugal on Azores Islands after U.S. downsizes base there
Visit reflects Pentagon problem: how to warn allies against defense cuts while undertaking its own.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting – The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Stop the debt bluster
Their tough talk notwithstanding, the president and the GOP need to reach a debt accord.
(, The Washington Post)
Second-inauguration blues
This time, Obama’s swearing-in feels more somber than celebratory.
(, The Washington Post)
Time to see the doctor
In the U.S., it’s survival of the economically fittest.
(, The Washington Post)
Cutting the capacity to kill
Shrinking the size of gun magazines will save lives.
( by Jason Ross , The Washington Post)
Capitol Hill’s crazy new normal
GOP Rep. Steve Stockman was once an outlier. No more.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials – The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Cold medicine for a sick child? Don’t bother.
Administering cold medicine probably won’t help a sick child. So, what will? Pediatrician Howard J. Bennett discusses common colds and the medicines that promise relief.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum) NATION
Readers speak on budget, contractors, corruption, whistleblowers
Federal Diary gives readers a chance to speak out on issues affecting federal employees.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. weighs military aid for France in Mali
Help wouldn’t include combat troops but could test U.S. boundaries and stretch counterterrorism resources in a murky new conflict.
( by Anne Gearan, Karen DeYoung and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Daniel J. Edelman, founder of influential public relations firm
Mr. Edelman looked deep into the postwar American culture and divined the potential power of public relations.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Federal, local authorities prepare for security challenges at inauguration
While far fewer spectators are expected for Monday’s swearing-in, police plan to deploy thousands.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
At world’s largest gun show, few worries about tighter controls
Gun makers and dealers argue that tougher controls won’t cure violence and won’t get past Congress.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines – Washington Post
LOCAL
Rector at St. John’s Church in D.C. to deliver inaugural benediction
The Cuban-born Episcopal priest is likely to be a less-controversial choice than the original one.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
Prince George’s officer convicted of stealing guns
Juan Carter was accused of selling and giving away guns he had seized from criminals.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
CIA sisterhood: One spy cared for her dying colleague, an agency pioneer
Jeanne Vertefeuille and Sandy Grimes were legendary CIA mole hunters and best friends.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)
Relatives of ex-MWAA official were paid $175,000-plus in no-bid contract
Files show a friend of an ex-vice president’s hired the official’s wife and daughter and paid them.
( by Cheryl W. Thompson , The Washington Post)
Tuskegee airmen, Martin Luther King Jr. to be honored in inaugural parade
Floats will also represent several states, the presidential committee announces.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More – The Washington Post
POLITICS
White House sounds hopeful on bipartisan immigration reform
Spokesman says proposals from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) “bode well” for a “productive” debate.
( by David Nakamura and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Obama to announce most expansive gun-control agenda in generations
Proposal will include assault weapons ban, universal background checks and magazine size limits.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Patrick Leahy could prove key to gun-control debate on Capitol Hill
Vermont Democrat could slow Obama’s plans for quick action on proposals.
( by Ed O’Keefe , The Washington Post)
Obama to use D.C. ‘taxation without representation’ license plates
The license plates will be placed on all presidential limousines starting this weekend.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Clinton. Benghazi. Yawn?
The secretary of state is unlikely to make big news when she testifies, Al Kamen’s In the Loop says.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More – The Washington Post
STYLE
On Love: Jessica Lohmann and Jaime Duque
On Love: Surprise! This engagement party is a wedding.
(, The Washington Post)
2nd celebration? A big fizzle.
History shows presidents — Lincoln excepted — often have a hard time recapturing the glow of the first oath.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
At service for Joe Allbritton, a wealth of stories
Friends and colleagues remembered Joe Allbritton, who died on Dec. 12, as a man of vast interests.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Oprah stretches Lance Armstrong interview from one night to two
TV COLUMN | The Queen of the Confessional says the exclusive interview lasted more than 2 hours.
(, The Washington Post)
Atlantic fiasco is latest incident to spur ethics concerns about advertorials
After allowing a Scientology ad that looked like a real article on its Web site, the magazine pulled it.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More – The Washington Post
BUSINESS
In latest debt-ceiling move, Treasury to tap Thrift Savings Plan money
Congress will have until between mid-February and early March to raise the $16.4 trillion debt limit.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
In a stalled French economy, mixed signals from the socialist government
The political leadership seems torn between its socialist pedigree and more market-friendly policies.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
For taxpayers, complexity run amok
COLUMN | For taxpayer advocate Nina E. Olson, a familiar refrain: The tax code is too complex.
(, The Washington Post)
Facebook introduces feature to search for friends’ interests and ‘likes’
Company officials say the tool will let it leverage social data for searches, a market Google dominates.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Between Europe and United States, the world recovery remains weak
World Bank cuts its 2013 estimate of global economic growth over U.S. debt talks and the euro crisis.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis – The Washington Post
SPORTS
Patriots rebound with victory
George Mason surges in the second half for its 10th consecutive home victory over James Madison.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Ellis boosts Gwynn Park
After sitting out the first quarter, Takayla Ellis scores 17 points to lead Gwynn Park past Friendly in a battle of PG 3A/2A/1A contenders.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: January 16
(, The Washington Post)
Johnson catches fire for Riverdale
George Washington recruit Nigel Johnson poured in a season-high 39 points to pace Riverdale Baptist to a 77-62 win over National Christian.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)
Transfers propel Saints to victory
Junior transfer Cameron Gregory dropped in the game-winning layup to lift St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes to a 54-52 win over IAC rival Episcopal.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More – The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook introduces feature to search for friends’ interests and ‘likes’
Company officials say the tool will let it leverage social data for searches, a market Google dominates.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
NRA faces backlash over shooting app
The pro-gun group is facing criticism for an app that it released a month after the Newtown shootings.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook’s big announcement: What could it be?
The social network has been very quiet about its impending news, and the speculation is in high gear.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Can ‘big data’ lift people out of cycles of debt?
To better gauge the arguments on both sides of this question, we ask a financial-technology investor and a big data entrepreneur.
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
MySpace offering track from site backer Justin Timberlake
The new version of the site has music and tools for musicians at its core.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News – The Washington Post
WORLD
Insurgents attack Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul, killing 2 employees
Violence adds to security concerns as U.S. continues drawing down troops.
( by Kevin Sieff and Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
Helicopter crashes in central London
Aircraft apparently hit crane atop building in densely populated neighborhood; 2 dead, 9 injured.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
U.S. weighs military aid for France in Mali
Help wouldn’t include combat troops but could test U.S. boundaries and stretch counterterrorism resources in a murky new conflict.
( by Anne Gearan, Karen DeYoung and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
At world’s largest gun show, few worries about tighter controls
Gun makers and dealers argue that tougher controls won’t cure violence and won’t get past Congress.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Panetta reassures Portugal on Azores Islands after U.S. downsizes base there
Visit reflects Pentagon problem: how to warn allies against defense cuts while undertaking its own.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting – The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Stop the debt bluster
Their tough talk notwithstanding, the president and the GOP need to reach a debt accord.
(, The Washington Post)
Second-inauguration blues
This time, Obama’s swearing-in feels more somber than celebratory.
(, The Washington Post)
Time to see the doctor
In the U.S., it’s survival of the economically fittest.
(, The Washington Post)
Cutting the capacity to kill
Shrinking the size of gun magazines will save lives.
( by Jason Ross , The Washington Post)
Capitol Hill’s crazy new normal
GOP Rep. Steve Stockman was once an outlier. No more.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials – The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)
Cold medicine for a sick child? Don’t bother.
Administering cold medicine probably won’t help a sick child. So, what will? Pediatrician Howard J. Bennett discusses common colds and the medicines that promise relief.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
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