NATIONAL
Gene-test law is more likely
The shift in control of Congress has brightened prospects for approval of a law that would prevent employers or insurers from discriminating on the basis of genetic test results, according to legislators and other government officials. pg 3a
Fleisher testifies at Libby trial
Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer testified yesterday that he first heard that a prominent war critic's wife worked at the CIA from vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. pg 3a
MARYLAND
PSC chief steps down
The Public Service Commission chairman who has faced intense criticism for his handling of BGE rate increases last year and for his ties to industry officials has resigned, giving Gov. Martin OMalley effective control of utility regulation in Maryland. pg 1a
A suicide in prostitution case
Brandy Britton, a once-promising sociologist who was scheduled to go on trial next week on prostitution charges, apparently hanged herself in her Ellicott City home over the weekend, police said. pg 1b
TODAY
Quarterback as pitchman
Before he takes the field for Sunday's Super Bowl, Peyton Manning will be taking to the tube. The Colts quarterback has the most lucrative endorsement contract in the NFL. pg 1c
BUSINESS
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Study faults drug ads
Americans are asking for drugs they don't need based on vague TV commercial promises that are heavy on emotions, but light on facts, according to a study in the Annals of Family Medicine. pg 1d
WORLD
Israel wrestles with scandals
Top government and military leaders in Israel are engulfed in an unprecedented wave of political, sexual and criminal scandals that have deeply eroded public confidence in the government. pg 1a
SPORTS
Barbaro is euthanized
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who fractured his right hind leg at the Preakness eight months ago, was euthanized at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square. pg 1a