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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. sees Iran’s hand in Syria’s brutal crackdown
Reports indicate increased military assistance to Damascus as Iran seeks to stave off collapse of its most important Arab ally.
(By Joby Warrick and Liz Sly)

Limbaugh apologizes to law student for insult, says he intended no personal attack
WASHINGTON — Radio host Rush Limbaugh has apologized to a Georgetown University law student for calling her insulting names. He had come under intense criticism from womens’ groups, politicians from both political parties and some of the advertisers on his talk show.
(By Associated Press)

Super Tuesday contests will reshape GOP race
The coming week offers Mitt Romney his best opportunity to begin to break away from his rivals, but a popular-vote loss in Ohio would highlight weakness rather than strength.
(By Dan Balz)

Dan Balz: Obama’s delegate operation was a textbook case in presidential politics
Delegate trackers for the Republican candidates — particularly Rick Santorum — might wish they had read the book detailing President Obama’s delegate strategy.
(By Dan Balz)

D.C. man photographed black firsts
Over 30 years, before going blind, Ray Wilson was a regular witness to African American history.
(By J. Freedom du Lac)

NATION
U.S. sees Iran’s hand in Syria’s brutal crackdown
Reports indicate increased military assistance to Damascus as Iran seeks to stave off collapse of its most important Arab ally.
( by Joby Warrick and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Tornadoes kill more than 3 dozen
The 2012 tornado season is off to an early start, with storms killing more than three dozen people in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama and Georgia.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

Mars, moon cut in on Venus-Jupiter dance
For the past few weeks, skygazers at dusk have been treated to cosmic candy – a bright Venus and Jupiter moving closer in the western sky. Now, watch for Mars to ascend in the east.
( by Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Lab-engineered bird flu virus may be less deadly than thought — or not
The engineered bird flu virus may not be as lethal as originally reported, a conference is told.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

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METRO
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Police make arrests in electronics thefts
Police took suspects into custody after iPhone, iPad thefts on the Red Line and on Capitol Hill.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

In Virginia, swing voters unmoved by November election choices
On Deerwatch Drive, voters have had a knack for picking election winners. But looking at this presidential election, they’re torn ... and some are considering just staying home.
( by Marc Fisher , The Washington Post)

Santorum’s gaffe makes a good point about college
A nugget of truth exists in Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s gaffe about higher education: Not everybody should spend four years at college.
(, The Washington Post)

Pohanka finds Fairfax green rules onerous
Pohanka Automotive Group, hoping to build a new, “green”dealership in Chantilly, has found it difficult to satisfy Fairfax County planning officials.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
July 1 shutdown possible in Virginia
State senators trade charges of hostage-taking as united Democrats again block budget bill.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Super Tuesday contests will reshape GOP race
The coming week offers Mitt Romney his best opportunity to begin to break away from his rivals, but a popular-vote loss in Ohio would highlight weakness rather than strength.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)

Romney’s emotional moment
At GOP presidential candidate’s forum, he has an emotional reaction regarding the sacrifices made by the military.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)

Tax questions loom in battle for Cato Institute
The battle for control of the Cato Institute, a prominent libertarian organization in Washington, has cast a spotlight on its highly unusual structure.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)

Pohanka finds Fairfax green rules onerous
Pohanka Automotive Group, hoping to build a new, “green”dealership in Chantilly, has found it difficult to satisfy Fairfax County planning officials.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
An abusive dad, an upcoming wedding
Carolyn Hax’s advice: Choose the path of least regret.
(, The Washington Post)

His language of love is Spanglish
Bachata star Romeo Santos rules the Latin charts. But he has no plans to conquer the English-only world.
( by Chris Richards in NEW YORK , The Washington Post)

Turn on, tune in, or miss out
As social media intertwines with our television viewing, Americans also may be tuning in to such live events to make sure they don’t miss the latest Internet meme.
(, The Washington Post)

An elegant ride into S. Africa’s past
Rolling through South Africa in elegantly restored rail cars, Rovos Rail passengers get a taste of the country’s genteel past.
( by Sandra MacGregor Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Riding the rails across America
Taking a cross-country trip on Amtrak from Washington to San Francisco — and finding a unique view of the nation.
( by Melanie D.G. Kaplan Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: March 4

(, The Washington Post)

Kraisser flips over fourth state title
Centennial senior 126-pounder Nathan Kraisser wins his fourth state title and celebrates with a backflip, while River Hill wins the team title at the Maryland 3A/4A wrestling finals.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Girls’ roundup: Gaithersburg goes for 52

( From Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

Allen’s acrobatics keep Mason going
Bryon Allen’s reverse layup with 3.4 seconds left lifts George Mason over Georgia State and into a CAA semifinal matchup with rival VCU.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Wizards win battle of old, new friends
John Wall outduels fellow No. 1 pick Kyrie Irving and Washington withstands 29 points from former Wizard Antawn Jamison to win at home.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Russians voting — and watching
An intensely scrutinized election gets underway as Russia picks a new president.
( by Kathy Lally and Will Englund , The Washington Post)

China military spending to top $100B this year
The 11 percent boost in military spending renews questions about China’s long-term intentions.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)

Ahmadinejad critics lead after vote
But outcome in Iran will likely be a continuation of outgoing parliament’s policies, analysts said.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)

U.S. sees Iran’s hand in Syria’s brutal crackdown
Reports indicate increased military assistance to Damascus as Iran seeks to stave off collapse of its most important Arab ally.
( by Joby Warrick and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Syria blocks Red Cross aid to Bab Amr
Activists say as many as 75 were killed nationwide as government forces embarked on campaign of revenge.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Md.’s war on its counties
Bill would unnecessarily inflate schools’ budgets.
(, The Washington Post)

Egypt’s small concession
Freeing some Americans must be only the first step in the NGO cases.
(, The Washington Post)

Seeing the light on closing the Crescent Trail tunnel

(, The Washington Post)



(, The Washington Post)

Most civil servants are top-drawer

(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
One-percenters feel the pinch
Smaller bonuses make it difficult for some Wall Street workers to maintain lifestyles they expect.
( by Max Abelson , The Washington Post)

Nomura’s lingering Lehman hangover
Japan’s largest brokerage vows to retain its global ambitions as it tries to salvage its 2008 acquisition of Lehman units.
( by Stephanie Baker and Takahiko Hyuga , The Washington Post)

Should chip maker nix flavors to up efficiency?
Route 11 Potato Chips eliminated slow-selling flavors to increase operational efficiency, but kept brand-defining options such as Dill Pickle to cater to its cult-like following.
(, The Washington Post)

BP moves closer to containing financial damage from oil spill
BP’s settlement deal puts the company one giant step closer to containing the gusher of damage claims that arose from the gulf oil spill. But there remains one hurdle: the federal government.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Shale gas boom presents a dilemma for Ohioans
As Chesapeake Energy mobilizes for a shale gas drilling boom in Ohio, the economically troubled state’s residents welcome the prospect of jobs but worry about the environmental risks.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

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