Around the Northwest

House panel OKs gay-marriage bill; Man missing, vehicle abandoned in Renton; Cop's action may stop serious charge; Feeds in works for road repairs; Knox's slander case appealed

Hendrik Hertzberg: Did Mitt Romney beat Rick Santorum in Iowa?

Last week, after the former governor of Massachusetts “defeated” the former senator from Pennsylvania in the Iowa Republican caucus, the commentariat was faced with a conundrum. We know who “won,” but who really won? The tally was as close to a tie as has ever been . . .

Television movies for the week of Jan. 29

Coverage of TV and radio news from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Towson’s Best 2012

Best Breakfast: Towson Diner The best part of the diner is being able to get breakfast at all hours – it’s open 24/7. With your choice between omelets, pancakes, bagels or all three, there’s little room to be disappointed with diner food. Plus, it’s one of the only appropriate breakfast spots to take Mom and Dad when they come to visit. And nothing tastes more delicious than a meal on them ...