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What happened on February 11, 2013

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What happened on February 11, 2013

NATIONAL

Alkaline products promise health benefits with little proof to support such claims By Consumers Union Of United States

Furloughs likely would exceed 1 million; feds feel ‘undervalued, unappreciated’ By Joe Davidson

Observation units may ease burdens of ER care, but benefits to patients come at a price By Michelle Andrews

Steroid shots for tennis elbow may do more harm than good in the long term By Linda Searing

Baby boomers in worse health than their parents at the same life stage, study says By Andrew M. Seaman | Reuters

American Catholicism is at crossroads By Marc Fisher

The daddy dilemma: Why men face a ‘flexibility stigma’ at work By Joan C. Williams

Pope Benedict XVI to resign, citing age and waning energy By Anthony Faiola and Michelle Boorstein

Many veterinarians offer acupuncture, which the Chinese have long used for animals By Marlene Cimons

Finding a veterinary acupuncturist By Marlene Cimons

Physics wiz and other young prodigies are featured in new series on YouTube By Maggie Fazeli Fard

In picking successor, Vatican must decide what’s needed in a 21st-century pope By Michelle Boorstein

Missouri Synod president apologizes for Newtown interfaith ‘debacle’ By Caleb K. Bell| Religion News Service

How the traditional Pope Benedict is redefining the papacy By David Gibson and Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

Chick lit and body image; ‘Monday Mornings’ is yet another new medical drama By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Electing a new pope draws on tradition and secrecy By Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

Pope Benedict XVI to resign, citing age By Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

What happens next at the Vatican By Kevin Eckstrom and Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

Who’s in the running? 12 names to watch to become the next pope By David Gibson and Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

Blimps to bolster Washington’s air shield in test By Jim Wolf | Reuters

Pope expected to live out a quiet retirement in Vatican monastery By Alessandro Speciale| Religion News Service

LOCAL

Park Service says contractor mistakenly cut down historic ginkgo tree By John Kelly

D.C., advocates at odds over homeless families; 900 people still in shelter By Annie Gowen

Antiabortion activists blame Germantown clinic for woman’s death By Dan Morse

Md. graduation rates up, dropout rates down, say new data from the state By Lynh Bui

One in 7 Washington households in the top 5 percent By Carol Morello and Ted Mellnik

Drug and firearms charges stick to D.C. man known as ‘Teflon Defendant’ By Ann E. Marimow and Dan Morse

Maryland to counties: increase weight of state standardized test in teacher evals By Lynh Bui

Md. attorney general announces gun ‘turn-in’ By Aaron C. Davis

Working together, we can help homeless kids in D.C. By Petula Dvorak

Study casts doubt on bus rapid transit for Montgomery County By Bill Turque

D.C. alcohol board upholds suspension of catering license after five shot at party By Peter Hermann

Donald Byrd, jazz trumpeter, dies at 80 By Matt Schudel

Emanuel J. Alahouzos, restaurateur By Bart Barnes

Teacher probation bill heads to governor By Laura Vozzella

Federal Faces: Janine Van Norman By — From The Partnership and For Public Service

7-month-old girl was asphyxiated, Montgomery County police say By Dan Morse

Monday in D.C.: 4 things to look for By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Prince William County news in brief By — Compiled By Sarah Lane

Md. General Assembly wades into battle over utilities, likely sending gas bills higher By Aaron C. Davis

Prince William County health calendar By — Compiled By Sarah Lane

Felon rights restoration gone for session after proposal fails in subcommittee By Errin Haines

Video calls Cuccinelli part-timer By Laura Vozzella

Campus clubs bill moves to governor By Laura Vozzella

Pr. William’s new police chief is no stranger to making tough decisions By Jeremy Borden

Fairfax County opens Boston office to attract New England companies By Corinne Reilly

Police search for clues in killing of 71-year-old woman in Capitol Heights By Matt Zapotosky

Virginia’s governor says he’s prepared to cut a deal on transportation By Fredrick Kunkle and Lori Aratani

Council members’ week on food subsidy both personal and political By Bill Turque

Prince William: Burning of body isn’t murder By Jeremy Borden

LIFESTYLE

Grammy Award 2013 Winners: Goyte, Mumford & Sons, fun. lead the way By Associated Press

Lending a hand gives a mother-in-law a voice in family planning By Carolyn Hax

Carlos Gutierrez wants to use power to help other immigrants By Suzy Khimm

BUSINESS

Obama: Job of debt reduction nearly done By Lori Montgomery

Microsoft Surface Pro model sells out; skeptics say it was understocked By Hayley Tsukayama

Watchdog’s report raises concerns about SEC’s revolving door By Dina Elboghdady

Fed taking ‘forceful action’ on economy, Yellen says By Pedro Da Costa and Jason Lange

Bill Gates on Reddit: Thoughts on Steve Jobs, Windows and the next disruption By Hayley Tsukayama

Lawmakers, entrepreneurs push immigration proposals ahead of State of the Union By J.d. Harrison

Apple ‘iWatch’: Speculation and wish lists By Hayley Tsukayama

GOP senators to grill Treasury Dept. nominee Jack Lew on his time at Citigroup By Jia Lynn Yang

WORLD

Same-sex military couples to get expanded access to benefits, Pentagon says By Ernesto Londoño and Craig Whitlock

In Afghanistan pullout, Pentagon favors phased reduction over 3 years By Rajiv Chandrasekaran

North Korea confirms third nuclear test By Chico Harlan

Soccer racism raises concern in Israel By Joel Greenberg

Rohingya Muslims flee Burma by boat after sectarian violence By Jason Motlagh

Obama awards Medal of Honor to hero of Afghan battle By William Branigin

South Africa’s Ramphele discreet on challenge to African National Congress By Andrew England | Financial Times

At Pope Benedict’s announcement, reporter’s Latin skills lead to a scoop By Jason Horowitz

An image issue for Chuck Hagel By Walter Pincus

9/11 defendant’s attorney says U.S. is listening in on client conversations By Peter Finn

Pope Benedict XVI resignation: What's next? By Washington Post Staff

Blast on Syria-Turkish border amid rebel gains By Liz Sly

Tunisia’s former prime minister stages comeback By Roula Khalaf | Financial Times