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Today's News Highlights 01.23.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
In Fla., Romney takes aim at resurgent Gingrich
Mitt Romney unleashed his harshest personal attack of the campaign on the resurgent Newt Gingrich here Sunday, saying the former House speaker “was a failed leader.”
(By Philip Rucker and Amy Gardner)

A portrait of black women in America
In survey results, a complex portrait emerges of black women who feel confident but vulnerable, who have high self-esteem and who find career success more vital to them than marriage.
(By Krissah Thompson)

Dan Balz: Romney vs. Gingrich highlights GOP unease
Neither Romney nor Gingrich has shown he can bridge with gulf between a party split between tea party and establishment sensibilities.
(By Dan Balz)

Sally Jenkins: OPINION: Paterno’s record for others to judge
COLUMN | Joe Paterno went from an icon of integrity to a symbol of negligence, leaving a very human legacy.
(By Sally Jenkins)

Giants slip past 49ers
San Francisco’s fumble in overtime leads to New York’s game-winning field goal and a rematch with the New England Patriots.
(By Barry Svrluga)

NATION
For GOP in Florida, it’s boom burbs or bust
Tampa’s bedroom communities are where presidencies can be won — or lost.
( by Joel Achenbach in Tampa , The Washington Post)

Finding where NOAA fits
The agency in charge of tracking everything from the weather to fish in the sea is slated to switch from the Commerce Department to Interior. Is it the right move?
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

O.J. Simpson case detective dies
Philip Vannatter, a lead investigator in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, died at 70.
( by Christopher Weber , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Why didn’t Metro open gates on time?
A Blue Line rider writes to Dr. Gridlock in frustration about a Friday morning experience at Franconia-Springfield.
(, The Washington Post)

Federal offices to open late on Monday
Federal facilities in the Washington area will delay opening until 11 a.m. Monday because of predicted icy conditions, officials said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Virginia Republicans push slew of conservative bills
If the flurry of legislation they’ve introduced is any indication, Virginia’s most conservative Republicans aren’t holding back.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Va. revisiting autism coverage
A legislative glitch has led families to continue to pay out of pocket for children’s treatment — or forgo it.
( by Anita Kumar in Richmond , The Washington Post)

Garvey seeks seat on Arlington County Board
Libby Garvey, a veteran Arlington School Board member who appealed to those seeking an independent voice on the County Board, won the Democratic nomination Saturday for the board’s open seat.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
A portrait of black women in America
In survey results, a complex portrait emerges of black women who feel confident but vulnerable, who have high self-esteem and who find career success more vital to them than marriage.
( Story by Krissah Thompson | Photography by Marvin Joseph , The Washington Post)

In Fla., Romney takes aim at resurgent Gingrich
Mitt Romney unleashed his harshest personal attack of the campaign on the resurgent Newt Gingrich here Sunday, saying the former House speaker “was a failed leader.”
( by Philip Rucker and Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

Giffords resigning from Congress
The Arizona congresswoman, wounded in a mass shooting in Arizona last year, announced that she will step down this week to focus on her recovery.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Virginia Republicans push slew of conservative bills
If the flurry of legislation they’ve introduced is any indication, Virginia’s most conservative Republicans aren’t holding back.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Va. revisiting autism coverage
A legislative glitch has led families to continue to pay out of pocket for children’s treatment — or forgo it.
( by Anita Kumar in Richmond , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Red, the color of the lunar new year, in photos
Images shot by Washington Post photographers are inspired by the lunar new year.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

How to deal with a kid who bites
A mother wants to know how to deal with a report that her son has been hitting, biting and being too physical in a play group. The first steps: Get corroborating details from the other moms, and stay at the play group to observe.
(, The Washington Post)

Erroneous report of Paterno’s death was amplified by social media
A student reporter’s Twitter post turns into a brushfire of misreporting by several news Web sites.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Big challenge for D.C.’s latest all-news station
The local all-news radio station WNEW made its debut. But it’s going up against the all-news equivalent of an aircraft carrier — mighty WTOP.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

In South Carolina, a day of ups and downs
Scenes from South Carolina on the GOP campaign trail, as Rick Perry ends his run in a fast-food restaurant and Mitt Romney’s supporters are incredulous.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Super Bowl 2012: Giants vs. Patriots
The Patriots, top-seeded in the AFC, were dominant all year. But the Giants have won five in a row and beat New England earlier this season.
(, The Washington Post)

Giants slip past 49ers
San Francisco’s fumble in overtime leads to New York’s game-winning field goal and a rematch with the New England Patriots.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: Jan. 23
TV and radio listings: Jan. 23
(, The Washington Post)

Evans shoulders the blame
Ravens wide receiver says he missed an opportunity to send Baltimore to the Super Bowl when he allowed Patriots’ defensive back Sterling Moore to slap the ball from his grasp in the end zone.
( by edward lee , The Washington Post)

OPINION: Ravens’ loss may end an era
COLUMN | With Baltimore’s window closing, Billy Cundiff’s missed field goal that could have forced overtime in the AFC championship game might have been the last chance for veterans Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.
(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Arab League calls on Syria’s Assad to step down
The plan signaled growing Arab frustration with President Bashar al-Assad’s failure to implement the terms of a peace plan.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Mubarak attorney says trial is invalid
Legal experts said the new defense claim is likely to be rejected by judge hearing the case.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)

An unlikely role for former insurgents in Afghanistan
President Hamid Karzai turns to former top Taliban officials for advice, mediation ahead of peace talks.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Yemen’s Saleh headed to U.S. for medical treatment
The embattled leader began his journey Sunday by leaving his home country for Oman.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Croatians vote to join European Union
Croatians voted Sunday to join the European Union, with 66 percent of voters approving the referendum.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Surveying black women in America
Jon Cohen discusses the new nationwide survey of black women in America, how the polling was conducted and more.
(, vForum)

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EDITORIAL
Bring back Bill Clinton
Debate mano a mano: Gingrich vs. Clinton.
( by David Maraniss , The Washington Post)

Turkey, the new normal
It has become a complex, sometimes infuriating ally.
(, The Washington Post)

Jump-starting growth
GOP, Dems must put gridlock aside.
( by Steve Case , The Washington Post)

Why the Fed slept
Long economic booms threaten deep busts.
(, The Washington Post)

Respecting religious exemptions
Administration’s wrong contraception ruling.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Hilton focused on growth, not IPO
Hilton Worldwide chief executive Chris Nassetta said the McLean-based company has no intentions of seeking an initial public offering in the near term.
( by Danielle Douglas Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Veterans agency knew of improper buying under McKesson contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs violated federal regulations by making unauthorized purchases through McKesson Corp.’s multibillion-dollar drug contract, Secretary Eric Shinseki said in a letter to a congressman.
( by Kathleen Miller , The Washington Post)

Value Added: The technology community’s latest hot spot — D.C.
Jonathan Cogley says he based LogicBoost in the District because “by having the D.C. base, you get the best programmers because they want to live in the city or very close by.”
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. area appointments, promotions
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Jan. 23
(, The Washington Post)

GWU president: Area’s future is in science, tech
As the federal government looks to curtail spending in the coming years, the strength of the region’s economy may depend on its ability to attract a bevy of science and technology companies, according to George Washington University President Steven Knapp.
(, The Washington Post) 

The Hunger Games

Today's News Highlights 01.16.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Huntsman to leave race
Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. will quit the Republican presidential race Monday morning and endorse Mitt Romney, according officials with knowledge of the decision.
(By Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza)

In D.C. loan program, mortgage defaults abound
D.C.’s decades-old loan program to assist first-time home buyers has helped thousands of families. But some buyers have taken on so much debt, they are struggling to pay bills or facing foreclosure. Nearly one in five buyers participating in the city’s program is behind on mortgage payments.
(By Debbie Cenziper)

The Golden Globes, Hollywood’s slumber party
All that mental preparation for Ricky Gervais’s cruel jokes? For naught. Hollywood’s most casual awards show returns to its usual boring proceedings with awards for “The Artist,” “The Descendants” and many, many others.
(By Hank Stuever)

Romney sharpens his brand
The Republican presidential front-runner works at polishing off his GOP primary rivals and marketing himself for the general election.
(By Philip Rucker)

Plans for high-speed rail slow down
Spiraling cost estimates and eroding political and public support now threaten high-speed rail in California, a linchpin in President Obama’s vision to create a national bullet-train network.
(By Michael A. Fletcher)

NATION
Environmentalists celebrate at Mattawoman Creek
Environmentalists who stopped a road from being built through the Mattawoman Creek watershed hope the victory will spawn other efforts to save the Chesapeake.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

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METRO
On Mormonism, a loosening of the Bible Belt?
Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith does not appear to be a major factor this year in South Carolina, with its huge bloc of evangelical Protestants.
( by Michelle Boorstein in Lugoff, S.C. , The Washington Post)

‘Inclusionary Zones’ like ‘The Twilight Zone’
Dr. Martin Luther King might not look too kindly on the rules of the District’s “Inclusionary Zones,” an affordable housing program that allows the city to micromanage the new owners.
(, The Washington Post)

Teacher pension costs likely to be at heart of Md. budget battle
Speculation has intensified that the annual budget Gov. Martin O’Malley will release this week will include a seismic shift in the way the state’s annual $900 million share of retirement and pension costs is paid for 105,000 Maryland educators.
( by Aaron C. Davis and John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Deal could clear way for roads in Clarksburg
A deal between Clarksburg developers and Montgomery County officials could lead to long-awaited road improvements.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)

Presidential living
The flap over U-Md.’s new residence prompted a look at how other schools house their leaders.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Huntsman to leave race
Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. will quit the Republican presidential race Monday morning and endorse Mitt Romney, according officials with knowledge of the decision.
( by Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza , The Washington Post)

Romney sharpens his brand
The Republican presidential front-runner works at polishing off his GOP primary rivals and marketing himself for the general election.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Teacher pension costs likely to be at heart of Md. budget battle
Speculation has intensified that the annual budget Gov. Martin O’Malley will release this week will include a seismic shift in the way the state’s annual $900 million share of retirement and pension costs is paid for 105,000 Maryland educators.
( by Aaron C. Davis and John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Gingrich, others try to stop Romney
Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Rick Perry jockeyed to unite conservatives around their candidacies in the South Carolina primary.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Deal could clear way for roads in Clarksburg
A deal between Clarksburg developers and Montgomery County officials could lead to long-awaited road improvements.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Changing, while staying yourself
A reader asks: When is it okay to ask a partner to change a behavior to make you happy, and when does it cross a line?
(, The Washington Post)

Freewheeling star power at BET Honors taping
The 2012 BET Honors, taped at the Warner Theatre, turned up the star power with a visit from first lady Michelle Obama.
( by Aaron Leitko and Erin Williams , The Washington Post)

Cults at the Black Cat
Less than two years after Cults emerged in 2010, the mystique has disappeared, but a standout pop band has emerged.
( by David Malitz , The Washington Post)

The TV Column: Winning again with Sheen’s new sitcom?
Picking up Charlie Sheen’s new sitcom “Anger Management” is not a “cynical publicity stunt” — it’s a “roll of the dice,” FX president John Landgraf insisted Sunday at Winter TV Press Tour 2012.
(, The Washington Post)

Sergey Antonov with Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
In a concert at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, the cellist delivered a daring performance of Glazunov, Haydn and Shostakovich.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
NFL playoffs 2012: Ravens at Patriots
The Ravens’ defense could give the Patriots trouble. But New England has won nine games in a row.
( , The Washington Post)

NFL playoffs 2012: Giants vs. 49ers
New York has gotten hot at the best possible time, but must travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers’ stingy defense.
(, The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: January 16

(, The Washington Post)

Nationals extend Gonzalez’s deal
Contract extension means 26-year-old pitcher will be under team control through at least 2016.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

NFL playoffs: Giants stun Packers
Giants quarterback Eli Manning outshines counterpart Aaron Rodgers, completing 21 of 33 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Egyptian military leader heads to Libya
The field marshal’s trip is widely seen as essential to repairing economic cooperation between the countries.
( by Leila Fadel and Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)

Cartel influence at ballot box feared
Drug gangs could use their wealth to manipulate Mexico’s 2012 elections, experts warn.
( by Nick Miroff and William Booth , The Washington Post)

Insurgents storm Iraqi police station; at least 21 dead
Leading sheik blamed attack on corrupt police, judicial agencies.
( by Dan Morse, Uthman al-Mukhtar and Azia Alwan , The Washington Post)

Taiwan wants a separate peace with China
Although the election may have dispirited believers in independence, there is little sign that President Ma Ying-jeou will move toward settlement on Taiwan’s status.
( by Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The missing GOP talent
Why does the GOP have such a weak field?
(, The Washington Post)

Test scores are too narrow a measure of achievement

(, The Washington Post)

College diversity at risk
High court could restrict racial diversity.
( by Lee C. Bollinger , The Washington Post)

Moving Obama to Europe
Trying to distance the president from his country.
(, The Washington Post)

A case for optimism
Despite rhetoric, there is cause for hope.
( by Bill Knapp , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Pentagon interest in cybersecurity may ease contractors’ pain from cuts
Plans by the Pentagon to invest more in cybersecurity and space-based capabilities may ease the blow for defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin that are facing cuts in other programs.
( by Chris Strohm and David Lerman , The Washington Post)

New at the top: Marc Montagner
The new chief financial officer of wireless communications company LightSquared grew up in an area so rural his family didn’t get a phone until he was in college.
(, The Washington Post)

Washington area business events
Washington area business events for the week of Jan. 16.
(, The Washington Post)

Key economic events for the week of Jan. 16
The shortened four-day week will see the release of key bits of data on manufacturing, housing and inflation.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)

Plans for high-speed rail slow down
Spiraling cost estimates and eroding political and public support now threaten high-speed rail in California, a linchpin in President Obama’s vision to create a national bullet-train network.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Today's News Highlights 01.13.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Romney fends off Bain attacks 
Mitt Romney appeared to have blunted his rivals’ attacks on his work at Bain Capital, but the issue may again come to the fore in the general election.
(By Amy Gardner and Peter Wallsten) 

U.S. to pull two Army brigades from Europe 
The Obama administration has decided to pull out two of the four U.S. Army brigades remaining in Europe as part of a broader cost-saving effort to cut $487 billion from the Pentagon’s budget over the next decade. The move may worry European officials. 
(By Greg Jaffe) 

Obama unlikely to break billion-dollar fundraising mark 
The president still will almost certainly have a fundraising advantage over his eventual Republican opponent in November
(By Chris Cillizza) 

Mayor wants Occupiers out of McPherson Square 
Gray asked the National Park Police to relocate protesters to Freedom Plaza to ‘allow for elimination of the rat infestation, clean up, and restoration.’ 
(By Mike DeBonis) 

‘I was kind of afraid of God at that point’ 
Three decades after Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street bridge, the five survivors look back on that terrifying day.
(By Timothy R. Smith) 

NATION 
Study: Simple measures could reduce global warming 
Inexpensive measures to cut emissions of two common pollutants will slow global warming and boost crop production around the world, a team of scientists reports. 
( by Brian Vastag and Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) 

U.S. to pull two Army brigades from Europe 
The Obama administration has decided to pull out two of the four U.S. Army brigades remaining in Europe as part of a broader cost-saving effort to cut $487 billion from the Pentagon’s budget over the next decade. The move may worry European officials. 
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) 

Roy L. Ash, former OMB director, dies at 93 
Co-founder and president of Litton Industries was asked by President Nixon to head review of executive branch, which led to the creation of the Office of Management and Budget. 
( by Dennis McLellan , The Washington Post) 

U.S. acts quickly on Afghan video 
As images of Marines urinating on three bloodied bodies circulated around the globe, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta denounced the video as “utterly deplorable” 
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) 

Court-martial recommended for Bradley Manning in WikiLeaks case 
An Army investigating officer recommended that Pfc. Bradley Manning face a court-martial for his alleged role in providing massive amounts of classified information to WikiLeaks. 
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
Thomas associate charged in theft 
The president of a nonprofit group that played a key role in letting the ex-D.C. Council member embezzle city funds has been charged with concealing the theft. 
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post) 

Mayor wants Occupiers out of McPherson Square 
Gray asked the National Park Police to relocate protesters to Freedom Plaza to ‘allow for elimination of the rat infestation, clean up, and restoration.’ 
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post) 

Fairfax schools look for 9% budget hike 
The biggest spending increase in 5 years would give county teachers their largest raise since 2008. 
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post) 

Three teens shot near D.C. schools 
The three were wounded, one critically, when gunfire broke out on a Southeast residential street. 
( by Paul Duggan , The Washington Post) 

Arlington candidate faces $19K tax lien 
According to court documents Melissa Bondi, a Dem running for the county board, was also late with two years of car taxes. 
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
Ron Paul worries some in GOP as S.C., Florida primaries loom 
Ron Paul has outperformed his previous run for the GOP nomination for president, garnering solid support in Iowa and New Hampshire. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Fitter seniors, or fatter profits? 
Private insurers’ inclusion of gym membership as a plan benefit could be a double-edged sword. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Mayor wants Occupiers out of McPherson Square 
Gray asked the National Park Police to relocate protesters to Freedom Plaza to ‘allow for elimination of the rat infestation, clean up, and restoration.’ 
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post) 

Santorum’s S.C. team revels in momentum 
The South Carolina primary will be the defining moment of Rick Santorum’s political career, and his campaign wonders whether his small team of volunteers there has what it takes. 
( by Eli Saslow , The Washington Post) 

Broad fed worker cuts aren’t sensible 
COLUMN | Setting cost-reduction targets and letting agencies find the cuts to hit them is the right way. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
‘And then the fight started ...’ 
Style Invitational contest Week 954: Write an original joke ending “and then the fight started”; plus the winning examples of real and imagined chutzpah. 
(, The Washington Post) 

A family divided 
His brother came out recently, and Mom has not taken it well. The writer wants to support his sibling but not antagonize her. 
(, The Washington Post) 

NSO slips a bit of pop in with classics 
The National Symphony Orchestra, with violinist Leila Josefowicz, played a work Thursday night that took a pop-music approach to classical composition. 
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post) 

Showing the love to Showtime 
On Winter TV Press Tour 2012, critics lavished love on offerings by premium cable networks. 
(, The Washington Post) 

DanceMotion USA to take shows to countries off the beaten path 
The Brookland venue hosted 160 performers and diplomatic guests at an event celebrating DanceMotion USA, the State Department initiative that will send four American dance companies to countries that are mostly off the beaten tourist path. 
( by Rebecca Ritzel , The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
TV and radio listings: January 13 

(, The Washington Post) 

Cavaliers can’t get over the hump at Duke 
Mike Scott carries the offensive load with a game-high 23 points and U-Va. makes a late push before falling for the 15th consecutive time in Durham. 
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post) 

GMU suffers season’s first CAA loss 
Drexel handed the Patriots their first Colonial Athletic Association regular season loss in more than a year. 
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post) 

Springbrook trounces Paint Branch 
Timmy Christian scores a season-high 25 points and Demetric Austin adds 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Blue Devils cruise. 
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post) 

Pats’ Gronkowski carries frame, big game 
Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots’ 22-year-old star, already has amassed more yards and touchdowns in a season than any other tight end. 
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
Pakistan’s civil-military rift simmers 
As tension rises between government and army, top generals convene and president flies to Dubai. 
( by Karin Brulliard and Shaiq Hussain , The Washington Post) 

Japan’s prime minister reshuffles cabinet 
Yoshihiko Noda acts to appease opposition parties and build support for a contentious tax hike proposal. 
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post) 

Putin Web launch ignores Russian protests 
A new Web site that may or may not be an official campaign manifesto does not address grievances. 
( by Will Englund and Kathy Lally , The Washington Post) 

U.S. to pull two Army brigades from Europe 
The Obama administration has decided to pull out two of the four U.S. Army brigades remaining in Europe as part of a broader cost-saving effort to cut $487 billion from the Pentagon’s budget over the next decade. The move may worry European officials. 
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) 

U.S. acts quickly on Afghan video 
As images of Marines urinating on three bloodied bodies circulated around the globe, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta denounced the video as “utterly deplorable” 
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Dana Milbank Live 
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics. 
(, vForum) 

The Fix Live 
Chris Cillizza discusses the latest political news. 
(, vForum) 

Celebritology Live 
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. 
(, vForum) 

Got Plans? Lynne Breaux, president of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, joined the gurus to discuss Restaurant Week and the dining scene. 
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. 
(, vForum) 

Celebritology Live 
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. 
(, vForum) 

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TECHNOLOGY 
Michelle Obama joins Twitter 
The First Lady’s first tweet make it clear that the account is a part of the Obama political reelection machine. 
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

FCC chairman warns of looming wireless spectrum crunch 
Genachowski said that we need to get incentive auctions done for wireless spectrum and “we need to get it right,” he said. 
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

Companies caught in SOPA crosshairs 
Companies that have called for piracy legislation don’t necessarily support SOPA. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Facebook music feature lets you ‘listen with friends’ 
Facebook rolls out the new feature today.  
( by Jacob Schulman | The Verge , theverge.com) 

Microsoft executives gloat over patent deal on Twitter 
Microsoft has announced that it has signed a new patent licensing agreement with LG Electronics, covering LG smartphones, tablets, and more. 
( by Bryan Bishop | The Verge , theverge.com) 

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EDITORIAL 
A blow to our military 
Smaller isn’t necessarily smarter. 
( by Howard P. “Buck” McKeon , The Washington Post) 

Paul’s achievement 
Bringing his cause in from the fringe. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Defusing a crisis with Iran 
Talk to the regime — quietly. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Romney’s private equity 
Will his business background help? 
(, The Washington Post) 

Gingrich’s party of one 
He’s the Al Gore of the GOP. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
CVS Caremark to reimburse $5 million to customers 
CVS Caremark has agreed to pay $5 million to reimburse some customers who were allegedly misled about the prices of certain prescription drugs. 
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post) 

December retail sales prove disappointing 
New data from the U.S. government reveal an unexpected drop in consumer spending and a surge in weekly jobless claims to nearly 400,000. 
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post) 

Fed’s image tarnished by newly released documents 
2006 transcripts show that Fed leaders, armed with the best economic data available, had little idea of what was looming less than two years off. 
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post) 

Romney finds himself in struggle with his own party 
Republican front-runner Mitt Romney, who has cast the 2012 presidential campaign as “free enterprise on trial,” finds himself in a struggle over the role of capitalism in an unlikely place: within his own party. 
( by Mike Dorning Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) 

Time running short for Greek debt accord 
Private negotiators say talks on how to cut Greece’s outstanding debt, a critical step in devising a new long-term program for the country, remain unresolved. 
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post) 

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Today's News Highlights 01.11.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Romney edges Santorum; Paul finishes third
Mitt Romney beat Rick Santor­um in the Iowa caucuses by just eight votes, a sign of a splintered and increasingly fractious field as the GOP presidential race moves to New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida.
(By Karen Tumulty)

Romney leaves Iowa with same problems he had in 2008
Mitt Romney is on track to leave Iowa with the same big problems: suspicions about his avowed conservatism, struggles to connect with voters and an inability to rally more Republicans around his candidacy.
(By Philip Rucker)

Oil prices surge after Iran sends warning aimed at U.S. ships
Warning to U.S. warships increases tensions, alarms oil markets.
(By Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson)

Glum and glummer
Republican presidential candidates have never been more glum or grouchy.
(By Melinda Henneberger)

Study: Architecture degrees yield highest unemployment
According to a study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, health and education graduates fare best in the job market.
(By Peter Whoriskey)

NATION
Oil prices surge after Iran sends warning aimed at U.S. ships
Warning to U.S. warships increases tensions, alarms oil markets.
( by Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Researchers find first hybrid shark
Scientists have discovered the first-ever hybrid shark off the coast of Australia, a finding that suggests some shark species may respond to changing ocean conditions by interbreeding.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Deep-sea vents flourish with species never seen before
New species are found living a mile down around geothermal vents in the forbidding waters just north of Antarctica
( by Mark Schrope , The Washington Post)

Is innovation responsible for higher unemployment?
For the vast majority of young people, the future looks increasingly bleak. Is innovation to blame?
( by Francisco Dao | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Ice Cream sandwich on Asus
The Asus’ Transformer Prime is slated to run Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich on Jan. 12.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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METRO
D.C. occupiers’ new foe: cold
Some protesters wonder if winter will do what police and politicians haven’t yet: Shut the place down.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Councilman fails to repay D.C. on time
Harry Thomas Jr. owes part of the $300,000 he is alleged to have used from youth sports programs.
( by Mike DeBonis and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)

Winter takes hold with wind, flurries
Last weekend may have felt like spring, but on Tuesday winter blew through the region.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

College prep for all D.C. students urged
The D.C. Council chairman is proposing a bill that would require college admission testing and application to at least one school in order to graduate.
( by Tim Craig and Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

Traditional schools blurring district lines
As school choice becomes a mantra of 21st century education reform, especially for the charter school movement, traditional public schools also are embracing free-market competition.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Romney edges Santorum; Paul finishes third
Mitt Romney beat Rick Santor­um in the Iowa caucuses by just eight votes, a sign of a splintered and increasingly fractious field as the GOP presidential race moves to New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Romney leaves Iowa with same problems he had in 2008
Mitt Romney is on track to leave Iowa with the same big problems: suspicions about his avowed conservatism, struggles to connect with voters and an inability to rally more Republicans around his candidacy.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Gingrich takes more aggressive tone
Even before returns were in from Tuesday’s Iowa caucuses, the GOP contender changed his tone, calling challenger Mitt Romney a liar and announcing an ad campaign against him.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

With close outcome, unanswered questions
THE TAKE | The Iowa caucuses did little to sort out who Romney’s main challenger is or whether voters are warming up to the former governor.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)

Iowans gather in small settings to cast votes
The candidates’ on-the-ground efforts — or on-air advertising blitzes — came down to homey gatherings of neighbors in community centers, churches and elementary schools across Iowa’s 99 counties.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
A life between the covers
Owners of Bookhouse in Arlington have gone about their business as the digital age zeroed in.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)

Threatened by his ex
She is jealous of the attention he pays another woman. Does she have reason to worry?
(, The Washington Post)

Vision for grander Chinese New Year parade
The leaders of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, D.C., have a dream: to build up Chinatown’s annual New Year parade into something as big as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day spectacle.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

FCC eyeing marketing segments
Concerned that subtle “pay-for-play” marketing ploys are seeping into TV news, new regulation proposed.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Backstage: ‘Time Stands Still’
To play a photojournalist wounded in Iraq in Studio Theatre’s “Time Stands Still,” Holly Twyford must be “scarred” before each performance by makeup artist Skip Smith.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Jan. 4

(, The Washington Post)

Virginia Tech falls in overtime
Michigan place kicker Brendan Gibbons converts a 37-yard field goal in overtime to beat the Hokies, 23-20.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Robinson carries Paul VI
Back on a tiring daily grind, Stanford Robinson musters the energy in a 23-point, nine-rebound performance to help Paul VI beat rival O’Connell.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)

Herndon finishes Edison in OT
After dropping consecutive games last week in which they failed to close out the contests, the Hornets find a way to finish against the Eagles.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)

No. 15 Georgetown women lose
The visiting No. 20 DePaul women post a 59-50 victory over No. 15 Georgetown, which hurts its own cause by missing numerous layups and committing 22 turnovers.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Oil prices surge after Iran sends warning aimed at U.S. ships
Warning to U.S. warships increases tensions, alarms oil markets.
( by Joby Warrick and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Taliban suggests talks with U.S.
Group says it and the U.S. are the “two main parties”; role of Afghan government will be key issue.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Israeli, Palestinian negotiators meet
Jordan hosted the talks, which were the first in a year between the two sides.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Militant groups in Pakistan unite
Afghan Taliban urged the step with the goal of ending infighting and violence against Pakistani civilians.
( by Karin Brulliard and Haq Nawaz Khan , The Washington Post)

Iran warns U.S. carrier to stay out of Gulf
Iran’s army chief, ending tense war games, warned a nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier Tuesday not to return to the Persian Gulf.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Healthy eating in 2012
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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2012 Iowa Caucus results: Q&A with Chris Cillizza
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discussed the Iowa Caucus results with Post readers.
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The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
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Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
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The 2012 In/Out List
Washington Post writers Dan Zak and Monica Hesse will be online Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss The List, Style's guide to what's in and what's out in 2012. They welcome your questions, additions and passionate dissent.
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TECHNOLOGY
Star Wars: The Old Republic sees early success
‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ has gotten off to a good start
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

BlackBerry PlayBook price dropped to $299 on sale
Research in Motion has dropped the price of its BlackBerry PlayBook to $299 in a Web sale.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple planning January NYC event
Apple is planning a media event in New York City, but it’s not likely to be a product launch.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google Chrome’s ‘sponsored ads’ explained
Google has acknowledged that an ad campaign for its Chrome browser appears to have violated the company’s own policies.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

CES 2012: Ultrabooks from HP coming to CES?
HP leaked a video of the Spectre — what looks to be an Ultrabook.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Rosecroft’s inflated promise
Too-rosy promises are no way to acquire a hospital.
(, The Washington Post)

Toward Mideast peace
Envoys meet, but the odds remain against real movement toward a deal.
(, The Washington Post)

Tragedy on Mount Ranier
With guns nearby, a simple argument can turn deadly quickly.
(, The Washington Post)

Indecision 2012
Iowa’s uncertainty reflects a struggling GOP.
(, The Washington Post)

No land of opportunity
GOP critics ignore why America has declined.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Study: Architecture degrees yield highest unemployment
According to a study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, health and education graduates fare best in the job market.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)

William Polk Carey, entrepreneur and philanthropist
William P. Carey, 81, a philanthropist and an entrepreneur who founded a New York-based investment management firm, died Jan. 2.
( by Mary Carole McCauley , The Washington Post)

Fed will start disclosing quarterly projections
Fed officials on the Open Market Committee will begin disclosing their own projections for the federal funds rate and other economic measures.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Make 2012 the year of the ‘Debt Dash’
Year after year, people’s resolutions to get out of debt fall by the wayside. Michelle Singletary has advice on how to stick to the goal this year.
(, The Washington Post)

Iran Warns U.S. on Sending Aircraft Carrier Back to Gulf
The head of Iran’s army warned the U.S. against sending an aircraft carrier back to the Persian Gulf after the USS John C. Stennis left the area a week ago, a threat rejected by the Pentagon.
( by Heather Langan and Viola Gienger Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) 

Today's News Highlights 01.06.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. resigns after being charged with embezzlement 
Harry Thomas Jr. resigned Thursday night hours after he became the first sitting D.C. Council member to be charged with a felony, when federal prosecutors accused him of embezzling more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns.
(By Mike DeBonis and Del Quentin Wilber) 

Obama unveils new military approach 
Strategy shifts focus toward Asia, and officials say tighter budgets will require more restrained use of military force.
(By Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe) 

In Iran, a sense of impending war 
Iranian fears are in sharp contrast with renewed U.S. optimism that sanctions will change Iranian behavior.
(By Thomas Erdbrink and Joby Warrick) 

Ezra Klein: What’s behind Obama’s recess appointments 
The less obvious, but perhaps more true, interpretation of the Obama administration’s controversial recess appointments is that they are a salvo in an ongoing war over Republicans’ “modern-day form of nullification.”
(By Ezra Klein) 

What do you learn when you meet every GOP candidate in person? 
In N.H., you learn Paul is bad at small talk, Perry is a ham and how Huntsman reacts to a goat bite.
(By David A. Fahrenthold) 

NATION 
Toxic releases rise 16%, EPA says 
A total of 3.93 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released into the environment nationwide in 2010, according to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency Thursday, a 16 percent increase from 2009. 
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) 

U.S. policy faces test with Egyptian Islamists 
The electoral strength of Islamist parties in Egypt has provided the first major test of the Obama administration’s pro-democracy policy. 
( by Karen DeYoung and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post) 

Obama unveils new military approach 
Strategy shifts focus toward Asia, and officials say tighter budgets will require more restrained use of military force. 
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post) 

In Iran, a sense of impending war 
Iranian fears are in sharp contrast with renewed U.S. optimism that sanctions will change Iranian behavior. 
( by Thomas Erdbrink and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) 

Eve Arnold, pioneering photographer, dies at 99 
Arnold traveled the world for her work but was best known for candid shots of Hollywood celebrities. 
( by Mary Rourke , The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
Loudoun middle-schoolers found to have been drinking 
Six students were caught under the influence of alcohol at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School. 
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post) 

Church pastor Muse launches bid for U.S. Senate 
Maryland state Sen. C. Anthony Muse has entered the race for the U.S. Senate against Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin. 
( by Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post) 

Driver sentenced in fatal Olney crash 
A Rockville man, 20, gets 20 years in prison for a fatal crash, which he fled the scene of and left three friends dying or dead. 
( by Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post) 

Falls Church High low on repair list 
There are holes in the ceiling at Falls Church High School. Heating registers are rusted, sinks are stained, walls creep with mold. And parents are fed up. 
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post) 

D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. resigns after being charged with embezzlement 
Harry Thomas Jr. resigned Thursday night hours after he became the first sitting D.C. Council member to be charged with a felony, when federal prosecutors accused him of embezzling more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns. 
( by Mike DeBonis and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
‘Not-Romney’ candidates spar in N.H. 
In the state on Thursday, several GOP candidates kept getting distracted by the urge to turn on one another. 
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post) 

Romney fights high expectations 
The N.H. contest is mostly quiet, which is both good news and potentially troublesome for him. 
(, The Washington Post) 

D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. resigns after being charged with embezzlement 
Harry Thomas Jr. resigned Thursday night hours after he became the first sitting D.C. Council member to be charged with a felony, when federal prosecutors accused him of embezzling more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns. 
( by Mike DeBonis and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post) 

SES feds in for evaluation changes 
Performance appraisal systems aren’t so exciting, but they can have a big impact on the way federal employees work, agencies’ efficiency and ultimately how well the public is served. 
(, The Washington Post) 

It’s recess, and Cordray gets to play 
As Obama’s installation of the consumer watchdog angers Republicans, all those appointees who didn’t get that treatment might also be peeved. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
Wounds from an old affair 
They stayed together for the kids, but one husband wonders if he can learn to forgive his wife. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Carson tributes and PBS snark 
PBS’s part of the Winter TV Press Tour brought a tribute to Johnny Carson and a hissy fit from Ray Suarez. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Illustrator Ronald Searle dies at 91 
Ronald Searle, the British illustrator who dreamed up the raucous schoolgirls of St. Trinian’s and inspired a generation of cartoonists with his delicate pen stroke and irony, died Dec. 30 at age 91. 
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post) 

Poll-driven pundits? 
The conservative commentariat has suddenly discovered Rick Santorum. But why couldn’t it have seen him coming? 
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post) 

Pop music review 
Lady Alma reigns at Blues Alley. 
( by Rhome Anderson , The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
Playing with something to prove 
BOYS’ HOOPS | Kris Jenkins flashes his newly acquired perimeter shooting skills as the Eagles cruise to victory over the Knights. 
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post) 

George Mason upends Old Dominion 
Ryan Pearson scores 16 points and grabs 14 rebounds to vault the Patriots to victory in Norfolk for the first time in nearly eight years. 
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post) 

Belton powers Bullis past Flint Hill 
GIRLS’ HOOPS | Sophomore Lynee Belton’s 22-point, nine-rebound and three-block performance lifts the Bulldogs to a league victory. 
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post) 

Peterson ‘tired’ of Khan’s protests 
World super lightweight champion Lamont Peterson says “I believe I won the fight” over Amir Khan, who took to Twitter to continue his protest of the Dec. 10 decision. Peterson also says a fight with Manny Pacquiao is his “number one priority.” 
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post) 

TV and radio listings: January 6 

(, The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
Deadly explosion in Syrian capital 
Friday morning bombing in Damascus reportedly targets police bus; dozens said to be killed or wounded. 
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post) 

Turkish ex-army chief ordered held in jail for trial 
A Turkish court ordered a former armed forces chief to be held in custody overnight pending trial on charges of attempting to overthrow the government, an unprecedented move likely to exacerbate tensions with the military. 
( Reuters , Reuters) 

U.S. policy faces test with Egyptian Islamists 
The electoral strength of Islamist parties in Egypt has provided the first major test of the Obama administration’s pro-democracy policy. 
( by Karen DeYoung and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post) 

Libyan soldiers demand salaries, complain about militias 
Hundreds of Libyan soldiers protested on Thursday in the eastern city of Benghazi, demanding payment of overdue wages and complaining that militia groups had taken over their bases and were not interested in joining a new national army. 
( Reuters , Reuters) 

In Iran, a sense of impending war 
Iranian fears are in sharp contrast with renewed U.S. optimism that sanctions will change Iranian behavior. 
( by Thomas Erdbrink and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Real Wheels Live 
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
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The Fix Live 
Chris Cillizza discusses the latest political news. 
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Dana Milbank Live 
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics. 
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Celebritology Live 
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web. 
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Got Plans? Eater DC editor Amy McKeever joins the gurus to discuss our favorite local dishes. 
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. 
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TECHNOLOGY 
Spain passes piracy law; some draw parallels to SOPA 
Spain passes a piracy law that allows the government to require Web site blocking 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

CES 2012: Keynote speakers 
The speaker list draws heavily from mobile carriers and manufacturers as well as automakers. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

How will Google jump into the tablet market? 
It could take on Kindle Fire — or the iPad. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Barnes and Noble Nook spin-off talk proves off-key 
Barnes and Noble shares fell after the company said it’s looking at spinning off its Nook business. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

5 things that should be on new Yahoo CEO’s “To Do” list 
Reworking the site’s home page and tinkering with its email offerings are among the suggestions. 
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

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EDITORIAL 
Obama's justifiable ‘power grab’ 
The Senate’s obstructionism justifies the president’s recess appointments. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Virginia’s split decision 
The lieutenant governor wisely limits his tie-breaking votes. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Harry Thomas’s day of reckoning 
On Friday, an abuse of the public trust should become clear. 
(, The Washington Post) 

A worthy challenger 
Santorum isn’t just the last man standing. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Compassion’s comeback 
The GOP is looking for a hopeful domestic policy. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
What’s behind Obama’s recess appointments 
The less obvious, but perhaps more true, interpretation of the Obama administration’s controversial recess appointments is that they are a salvo in an ongoing war over Republicans’ “modern-day form of nullification.” 
(, The Washington Post) 

Last-minute shoppers boost December sales 
Christmas came down to the wire for retailers as a last-minute surge of shoppers buoyed sales in December, according to industry results released Thursday. 
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post) 

Cordray moves forward despite appointment challenges 
New head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says agency will move forward and prove its own case; U.S. Chamber of Commerce says Obama’s move to bypass Republicans puts bureau’s work in legal jeopardy. 
( by Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post) 

Employment outlook remains mixed 
The Labor Department releases its December jobs report on Friday amid improving indicators and deep disagreement among experts about what lies ahead for the economy. 
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post) 

Fed alters policy on interest rate forecasts 

( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post) 

Today's News Highlights 01.02.12

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
‘American optimism’? Not from Ron Paul.
Texas congressman leaves rosy outlooks and lofty campaign promises to the other GOP candidates.
(By Nia-Malika Henderson)

GOP’s battle plan: Attack Obama with his own words
Republicans are finishing “the book,” a massive document that will form the basis of their attack and that seeks to turn the president’s promises against him.
(By Peter Wallsten)

Iran seeks more influence in Latin America
A new diplomatic offensive highlights the Islamic republic’s growing presence in the U.S.’s back yard.
(By Joby Warrick)

A remarkable life hijacked
Viola Herms Drath had been to the Blue Star Mothers convention the week of Aug. 8, and she spoke excitedly about her great-granddaughter’s first birthday. She was pleased that even at 91 years old, her calendar was so full. But by the end of the week, she was found dead.
(By Josh White)

Ravens claim No. 2 seed in the AFC
Baltimore secures the AFC North title and a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs that begin next week. Denver sneaks in despite losing.
(By Gene Wang and Mark Maske)

NATION
Killers lurking on bay’s bottom
Lost crab traps, called “ghost pots,” kill thousands of crabs and other Chesapeake creatures every year.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

NASA flight may find moon’s twin sister
Twin NASA probes circling the moon could reveal that a second moon existed billions of years ago.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)

In this Washington, ‘life is good’
Residents in this Iowa town have spent months hearing candidates talk about problems they largely don’t have.
( by Eli Saslow in WASHINGTON, Iowa , The Washington Post)

Texas consumer health program to shut down
Less than a year after it opened, the Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program is preparing to shut down, a victim of Congress’s inability to agree on a budget for next year.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)

Iran seeks more influence in Latin America
A new diplomatic offensive highlights the Islamic republic’s growing presence in the U.S.’s back yard.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Rainbow caps balmy day in D.C.
Sunday was the first day of the new year, but that was only one of the day’s distinctions. The temperature rose to 60 degrees in Washington, a January rarity.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Arlington reports zero homicides in 2011
No homicides were reported in Arlington County last year, for the first time in at least 50 years, according to county police.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Getting a handle on the new bag tax
Not all Montgomery County shoppers were ready for the 5-cent surcharge.
( by Katherine Shaver and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)

Designer Eva Zeisel dead at 105
Mrs. Zeisel, who escaped turbulent times in prewar Europe, designed tableware that was credited with bringing a sense of serenity to American dinnertime.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Year’s first baby is right on time
Washington area’s first baby of 2012 gives Upper Marlboro family a girl to follow two boys.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Romney benches his five grown sons
Four years ago, the five Romney sons were a staple on the campaign trail. This time around, Mitt Romney’s kids have been more scarce.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar in WINDHAM, N.H. , The Washington Post)

Conservatives assess Romney
National conservative leaders are beginning to accept the increasingly likely prospect of a Mitt Romney nomination, and how and whether they can live with that.
( by Amy Gardner and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Getting a handle on the new bag tax
Not all Montgomery County shoppers were ready for the 5-cent surcharge.
( by Katherine Shaver and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)

Final push before Iowa Republican primary
Seeking to press their advantages and differentiate themselves, the Republican candidates for president flooded the Iowa airwaves Sunday and stepped up the ground games in the final push before decision day.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)

The line on the Iowa caucuses
MONDAY FIX | Mitt Romney has the best odds of winning Tuesday, but Rick Santorum has the momentum.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
When two people no longer ‘fit’
People change, and not fitting anymore is a perfectly adequate reason for ending a relationship without judgments.
(, The Washington Post)

Debating life, universe and everything
The philosophers were in town for the American Philosophical Association’s annual conference.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Jan. 2
TV and radio listings: Jan. 2
(, The Washington Post)

Giants win the NFC East
Eli Manning, New York top Dallas for last playoff spot.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

Ravens take AFC North title
With two electric runs by Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens secure their third AFC North title in team history with a 24-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)

Opinion | Mike Shanahan needs the right parts
COLUMN | Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan is a brilliant play caller and has the competitive drive to succeed. But he needs the right players, especially a big-time quarterback.
(, The Washington Post)

Ravens claim No. 2 seed in the AFC
Baltimore secures the AFC North title and a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs that begin next week. Denver sneaks in despite losing.
( by Gene Wang and Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
In Iraq, Sunni official hit by bomb
The blast that hit the finance minister’s convoy injured 6 and will likely increase political tensions.
( by Dan Morse and Aziz Alwan , The Washington Post)

In sports-mad Argentina, specialty journalism schools also an obsession
Buenos Aires alone boasts about a dozen institutions like the Superior School of Sports Journalism.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

India’s drug trials fuel controversy
As participation grows, so do fears that many Indians are entering trials without knowing the risks.
( by Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post)

Iran claims nuclear fuel advance
The government today announced an engineering breakthrough and test-fired a radar-evading medium-range missile in the Persian Gulf.
( by Parisa Hafezi , The Washington Post)

Iran seeks more influence in Latin America
A new diplomatic offensive highlights the Islamic republic’s growing presence in the U.S.’s back yard.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Redskins-Eagles postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Eagles game.
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Dave Barry's 2011 year in review
Dave Barry discusses all that made up 2011.
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TECHNOLOGY
Google+ Service May Have 400 Million Users by End of 2012
Google Inc. is adding 625,000 new users a day to the Google+ social-networking service, which may total 400 million members by the end of next year, according to independent analysis of its growth.
( by Nick Turner Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Alibaba Hired Duberstein Group for Washington Lobbying Help
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. hired Washington lobbying firm Duberstein Group Inc. earlier this year as it explored potential transactions involving Yahoo! Inc.
( by Ian King Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

CES 2012: Lenovo smart TV and cloud service
Lenovo will be offering a smart television (dubbed the IdeaTV) in Q1 2012 with a focus on allowing users to easily share content between devices.
( by Dante D’Orazio , The Washington Post)

CES 2012: Nokia to unveil portfolio of products
The company calls the 710 launch "Day 1 of Rolling Thunder."
( by Thomas Ricker , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
The Arctic is vital to national security

(, The Washington Post)

Medical experiments on humans
Better records and compensation for injuries are advisable.
(, The Washington Post)

Follow the money
More scrutiny may be useful for the funding of programs to benefit D.C. youth.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C.’s lesson for Congress

(, The Washington Post)

Overcharged
Pull the plug on electric-car subsidies.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Local firm turns data and analysis into profitable advice
Columbia-based Merkle is a ‘work-hard, play-hard’ kind of company, its 48-year-old chief executive, David Williams, says.
(, The Washington Post)

Exxon awarded $908 million
An arbitration panel has awarded U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil $908 million in compensation for Venezuela’s 2007 nationalization of its assets.
( by Brian Ellsworth and Marianna Parraga , The Washington Post)

New at the Top: David F. Melcher, Exelis Inc.
David F. Melcher, a retired Army lieutenant general and new chief executive of Exelis Inc., sees the importance of leadership in both the governmental and business contexts.
(, The Washington Post)

Week ahead for Jan. 2, 2012
The new year begins with a week packed with economic news.
(, The Washington Post)

Washington-area bankruptcies
These firms recently filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s local court clerk’s offices.
(, The Washington Post) 

 

Happy New Year 2012

Today's News Highlights 12.30.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Romney prepares aggressive Iowa finish 
Mitt Romney will try to sprint to the finish in Iowa, hoping to take advantage of shifting conditions that have put the wind at his back going into Tuesday’s caucuses.
(By Philip Rucker and and Dan Balz) 

Tax cut shakes a premise of Social Security 
Congress’s extension of the payroll tax cut has many in Washington worried that a foundation of Social Security — its dedicated funding stream — is being undermined.
(By Jia Lynn Yang) 

Dan Balz: Among the candidates, Ron Paul worries everyone but Mitt Romney 
Republican rivals would like to ignore Paul, but they can’t afford to. They’re attacking him at every turn.
(By Dan Balz) 

Across Brazil, plummeting birth rates 
Better health care, migration and even soap operas are playing a role in the shrinking birth rates in Brazil and across Latin America.
(By Juan Forero) 

U.S. democracy groups raided in Egypt 
Egyptian security forces and prosecutors stormed offices of three U.S. organizations and at least three other groups Thursday.
(By Leila Fadel and Joby Warrick) 

NATION 
Challenging the Navy’s numbers 
FINE PRINT | The Navy should face the same changes as other armed services as procurement costs rise. 
(, The Washington Post) 

U.S. touts Saudi Arabia jet deal as a security, economic boon 
Providing F-15 fights could create U.S. jobs while helping deter Iranian aggression, experts say. 
( by Joby Warrick and Jason Ukman , The Washington Post) 

Chesapeake ‘dead zone’ could broaden 
A surge of polluted water from storms and snowmelt might kill more oysters in the bay. 
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
Foreclosures: ‘End of year uglies’ 
Lenders often halt evictions for the holidays, but the process never really stops — especially in Va. 
( by Annys Shin , The Washington Post) 

D.C. police charge man in 2 killings 
Authorities say the target of the 2008 daylight shooting was a teen; a man, 61, was accidentally hit too. 
( by Paul Duggan , The Washington Post) 

Judge: City owes $1.1M in gun case fees 
The amount is about a third of what lawyers who fought to overturn the District’s gun laws had requested.
( by Paul Duggan , The Washington Post) 

Va. Tech killer Cho’s calculator for sale, renewing debate on ‘murderabilia’ 
A calculator used by Virginia Tech killer Seung Hui Cho and hundreds of items like it are being peddled to collectors by Web sites as “murderabilia.” The market is hardly a new one, but the practice renews the ethical debate. 
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post) 

John E. Zucker, allergist known for pollen count, dies at 70 
Zucker’s daily pollen counts were used by radio and television stations and by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone for its recorded weather updates. 
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
Gingrich makes closing argument in Iowa 
Newt Gingrich delivered a closing argument to Iowa Republicans this week, saying that he is the most effective conservative in the race for the GOP presidential nomination even as his opponents continued hammering him with negative ads. 
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post) 

Observances planned to mark anniversary of Giffords shooting 

( by Amanda Lee Myers , The Washington Post) 

Romney prepares aggressive Iowa finish 
Mitt Romney will try to sprint to the finish in Iowa, hoping to take advantage of shifting conditions that have put the wind at his back going into Tuesday’s caucuses. 
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Balz , The Washington Post) 

Michele Bachmann’s campaign flameout 
How the Minnesota congresswoman’s once-promising presidential campaign came unglued. 
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post) 

Among the candidates, Ron Paul worries everyone but Mitt Romney 
Republican rivals would like to ignore Paul, but they can’t afford to. They’re attacking him at every turn. 
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
Dead Letters: Our obit poem contest 
Style Invitational contest Week 952: Write an obit poem about someone who died in 2011. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Carolyn Hax: Readers’ wisdom 
Readers weigh in with advice on the value of therapy, letters to elderly relatives and a well-timed thank-you note. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Novel ‘The Tiger’s Wife’ races to acclaim 
At least 19 major year-end roundups cite Tea Obreht’s novel as one of 2011’s best, according to Publishers Lunch. 
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post) 

Fox News hasn’t picked a GOP favorite 
The network seemed poised to play a kingmaking role in the 2012 GOP presidential primaries but it hasn’t crowned any one candidate. 
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post) 

Subverting strict art patterns 
Abstract painters Chip Allen, Katherine Sable and Camilo Sanin follow and subvert strict patterns in “In Line/Out of Line” at Heiner Contemporary. 
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
TV and radio listings: December 30 

(, The Washington Post) 

No. 5 North Point boys edge Coolidge, 59-57 
Marquis Wright leads No. 5 North Point past Coolidge, 59-57, in the Waldorf Holiday Hoops Classic final. 
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post) 

No. 20 Osbourn boys beat Madison, 59-46 
Raphael Edwards scores the first 16 points of the second half for Osbourn as the No. 20 Eagles beat Madison, 59-46. 
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post) 

Jones leads top-ranked Riverdale Baptist girls 
Jonquel Jones’s dazzling skills were on display against Spring Valley (S.C.), but her story off the court is more interesting. 
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post) 

Maryland women stay unbeaten 
Laurin Mincy and Alyssa Thomas combine for 48 points as the fifth-ranked Terps withstand 32 points from Elena Delle Donne in College Park. 
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
New fencing doesn't stop illegal crossings 
The patchwork of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico divide has mixed success, border agents say. 
( by Nick Miroff , The Washington Post) 

Across Brazil, plummeting birth rates 
Better health care, migration and even soap operas are playing a role in the shrinking birth rates in Brazil and across Latin America. 
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post) 

Challenging the Navy’s numbers 
FINE PRINT | The Navy should face the same changes as other armed services as procurement costs rise. 
(, The Washington Post) 

U.S. touts Saudi Arabia jet deal as a security, economic boon 
Providing F-15 fights could create U.S. jobs while helping deter Iranian aggression, experts say. 
( by Joby Warrick and Jason Ukman , The Washington Post) 

Vote delayed on Indian anti-graft bill 
After heated debate, the government said it needs more time to study lawmakers’ 187 amendments. 
( by Rama Lakshmi , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Dave Barry's 2011 year in review 
Dave Barry discusses all that made up 2011. 
(, vForum) 

Video: The D.C. Sports-O-Meter with Cindy Boren and Dan Steinberg 
See who was up and who was down in D.C. sports last week. Cindy Boren and Dan Steinberg dissected which sports names are hot and cold in D.C. Who's your pick? 
(, vForum) 

Got Plans? Eater DC editor Amy McKeever joins the gurus to discuss our favorite local dishes. 
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. 
(, vForum) 

Washington Post music writers David Malitz and Chris Richards discuss the top artists, albums and concerts of 2011, and what they're looking forward to in 2012. 
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun. 
(, vForum) 

Real Wheels Live 
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum) 

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TECHNOLOGY 
Report: Two new iPads to debut in Jan. 
The devices will fill the mid-range and high-end tablet segment for Apple, a report says. The existing iPad 2 will remain unchanged. 
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

Biggest disappointments of 2011 in tech 
HP, Nikon 1, Blackberry and more. 
( by The Verge Staff , The Washington Post) 

2012: A look ahead at the future of tech 
Next year is likely to bring ultracheap ultrabooks, high-definition phones and new phones from Intel and Microsoft. 
( by The Verge Staff , theverge.com) 

Apple’s iTV may feature channel customization 
Reports suggest that Apple is working on a new streaming platform that would allow customers to pick their exact channel lineup. 
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

McAfee: Security threats to mature in 2012 
In its cybersecurity predictions for 2012, the firm says hacking group Anonymous will have to disband or reorganize. 
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

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EDITORIAL 
Time for a ‘People’s Veto’? 
Gingrich echoes old progressive ideas. 
( by Thomas Donnelly , The Washington Post) 

Our befuddled leaders 
2011 saw heads of state unified in confusion. 
(, The Washington Post) 

No military custody for al-Qaeda 
Give the fighters what they hate. 
( by Philip Mudd , The Washington Post) 

Can a woman win Iowa? 
Female politicians are always the bridesmaid. 
( by Jeanne Zaino , The Washington Post) 

A threat to Egypt’s hopes 
The military hijacks the revolution. 
( by David J. Kramer , The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
Online retail leads holiday sales 
The sector has enjoyed steady double-digit growth over the past two months compared with last year, providing a stable counterpoint to the broader industry’s more volatile season. 
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post) 

Judge accuses SEC of misleading court 
Federal judge accuses the agency of misleading appeals court and withholding crucial information. 
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post) 

Tax cut shakes a premise of Social Security 
Congress’s extension of the payroll tax cut has many in Washington worried that a foundation of Social Security — its dedicated funding stream — is being undermined. 
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post) 

Virginia’s ballot-access laws turn tables on GOP 
The goal of the laws run counter to the efforts Republicans have mounted in dozens of states to make it more difficult for ordinary Americans to participate in the 2012 election. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Detroit stands out in housing data 
An unlikely name has been popping up lately as a rare bright spot in the nation’s still-abysmal housing market: Detroit. 
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post) 

Today's News Highlights 12.28.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Under Obama, an emerging global apparatus for drone killing
Other commanders in chief have presided over wars with far higher casualty counts. But no president has ever relied so extensively on the secret killing of individuals to advance the nation’s security goals.
(By Greg Miller)

Gingrich counterattacks as Iowa campaign heats up
Republican candidates picked up the pace in Iowa on Tuesday, with Newt Gingrich fighting back against negative attacks from his rivals.
(By Dan Balz and Amy Gardner)

Kim Jong Eun leads funeral for father
With thousands packing streets in snow, North Korea choreographs a dramatic funeral for Kim Jong Il.
(By Chico Harlan)

Can anyone deal with the debt?
After a year of crises that put the federal debt at the forefront of Washington news, lawmakers on both sides are frustrated and pessimistic about the prospects of coming to grips with it.
(By Lori Montgomery)

Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska won’t seek reelection
The Nebraska Democrat will not seek reelection in 2012, which is good news for Republicans who hope to take control of the Senate.
(By Aaron Blake)

NATION
State efforts put more children on health insurance rolls, despite economic downturn
Publicly funded programs have enabled 1.2 million more children to gain health insurance since 2008, at least in part because of efforts by many states to sign up eligible children, according to Obama administration officials.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

Under Obama, an emerging global apparatus for drone killing
Other commanders in chief have presided over wars with far higher casualty counts. But no president has ever relied so extensively on the secret killing of individuals to advance the nation’s security goals.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Artist Helen Frankenthaler dies
Ms. Frankenthaler, a noted abstract painter who inspired the Washington Color School, dies at 83.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)

Vet helps others on rough road she trod
Ginger Miller, a Navy veteran, once was homeless. She founded and runs a group that helps other vets with the problems that can lead to homelessness.
( by Erica W. Morrison , The Washington Post)

Perry challenges exclusion from Virginia ballot
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging his disqualification from the Virginia presidential primary ballot.
( by Martin Weil and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)

No peace for homicide victim’s parents
Justin DeSha-Overcash was killed Jan.11 in a botched robbery in his College Park home.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)

‘The Muslims Are Coming!’
Muslim American comics are touring to promote understanding, make film about Islamophobia.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Vet helps others on rough road she trod
Ginger Miller, a Navy veteran, once was homeless. She founded and runs a group that helps other vets with the problems that can lead to homelessness.
( by Erica W. Morrison , The Washington Post)

For Romney, stealth campaign brings real hopes of winning Iowa
The former Massachusetts governor pursued a stealth campaign designed to tamp down expectations — but now he is trying to squeeze out a caucus victory.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska won’t seek reelection
The Nebraska Democrat will not seek reelection in 2012, which is good news for Republicans who hope to take control of the Senate.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)

2012 resolution tips for D.C.’s newsmakers
For many of the District’s prominent officials and residents, 2011 was memorable for the wrong reasons. We try to offer help in righting their ships for 2012.
(, The Washington Post)

Gingrich counterattacks as Iowa campaign heats up
Republican candidates picked up the pace in Iowa on Tuesday, with Newt Gingrich fighting back against negative attacks from his rivals.
( by Dan Balz and Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Children and unfaithful parents
A reader with parents who made each other miserable says that yes, kids can handle infidelity in their parents.
(, The Washington Post)

2011 National Film Registry list is announced
The latest list spans eight decades and includes mainstream fare such as “Bambi” and “Forrest Gump.”
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

2011 National Film Registry list

(, The Washington Post)

Matisyahu dares to go barefaced
The Hasidic reggae-rapper caused an uproar among Jewish fans with his announcement that he had shaved.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Blessing of the candidates
Donald Trump says “millions of people” are waiting for him to endorse a candidate — that is, if he doesn’t run as an independent. But research shows endorsements do little to help.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 28

(, The Washington Post)

Magruder’s Owens comes up big
Garland Owens records 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots to lift the Magruder boys’ basketball team to a 64-45 win over No. 14 Eleanor Roosevelt.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Scott leads U-Va. over Md.-Eastern Shore
Mike Scott scores 17 points, as the Cavaliers get their first glimpse of freshman Paul Jesperson and like what they see.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)

Blatche to critics: ‘Shut up’
A day after Andray Blatche said he wasn’t used properly on offense he dodged reporters and expressed his frustrations on Twitter.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

In the grand scheme, a marked improvement
Most of the right pieces have been assembled for a 3-4 defense. Now the Redskins must take the next step.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Kim Jong Eun leads funeral for father
With thousands packing streets in snow, North Korea choreographs a dramatic funeral for Kim Jong Il.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Religious limits on women spur controversy in Israel
The events in Beit Shemesh are seen by many Israelis as symptomatic of a growing encroachment of religious zealotry into the public sphere.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Obama mulls allowing Saleh into U.S.
Yemeni leader’s request to enter the United States for medical treatment remains in flux amid conflicting reports about a U.S. visa.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Protests in Syria while monitors watch
Team assessing whether Damascus is implementing agreement to withdraw troops, end crackdown.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)

Al-Qaeda-allied group claims Baghdad attacks
The Islamic State of Iraq calls the bombings that killed 65 people the “Thursday Invasion” in what analysts see as a bid to inflame sectarian divisions.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)

The 2012 In/Out List
Washington Post writers Dan Zak and Monica Hesse will be online Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss The List, Style's guide to what's in and what's out in 2012. They welcome your questions, additions and passionate dissent.
(, vForum)

Ask Tom -- Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema discusses the DC dining scene
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TECHNOLOGY
Rumors of an Apple television resurface
Supply chain sources say they're starting to prepare components for 32- and 37-inch "iTV" sets to sell in 2012, according to a report.
( by Thomas Ricker | The Verge , theverge.com)

SOPA debate puts GoDaddy in hot water over domain transfers
Go Daddy has been accused of blocking domain transfers in the wake of its Stop Online Piracy Act revolt.
(, The Washington Post)

Italy fines Apple $1.2M
The Italian Antitrust Authority fines Apple for failing to properly inform customers of their legal right to two years of warranty service.
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge , theverge.com)

Go Daddy accused of blocking domain transfers
Namecheap alleges in customer service emails that GoDaddy is blocking its WHOIS requests.
( by Chris Ziegler | The Verge , theverge.com)

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EDITORIAL
A real wild card
Americans Elect is both impressive and worrying.
(, The Washington Post)

We the Palestinians
A people with a history rich and deep.
( by Maen Rashid Areikat , The Washington Post)

Pepco’s $1 million slap
A signal of a new resolve to hold the utility accountable.
(, The Washington Post)

Presidential power grab
The White House’s ludicrous Arizona lawsuit.
( by David B. Rivkin Jr. and Joe Jacquot , The Washington Post)

Keep the courthouse lawn a religion-free zone

(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Can anyone deal with the debt?
After a year of crises that put the federal debt at the forefront of Washington news, lawmakers on both sides are frustrated and pessimistic about the prospects of coming to grips with it.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Legal battle between SEC, federal judge heats up
The battle between federal judge Jed S. Rakoff and the SEC adds tension to a struggle over how the government should police white-collar fraud and what it should do to hold Citigroup accountable.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)

Obama to ask for $1.2 trillion more in debt
The Obama administration is expected to ask Friday for a $1.2 trillion increase in the limit on the federal government’s borrowing.
( by Felicia Sonmez and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Obama nominates a Republican and a Democrat to Fed
President Obama nominated a Republican and a Democrat to serve on the Federal Reserve, in an apparent attempt to ease their confirmation on Capitol Hill.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

In legal industry, a call to innovate in 2012
Chas Rampenthal explains how more innovation from both inside and outside the traditional legal industry will help bolster new and emerging businesses in 2012.
( by Chas Rampenthal , The Washington Post)

Today's News Highlights 12.20.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
House GOP unbending on payroll tax deal 
House Republicans vow to kill a bipartisan Senate agreement on a federal payroll tax cut, saying the deal represented the Washington ways they were elected to change.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman, Paul Kane and Felicia Sonmez) 

Poll: Gingrich, Romney in dead heat nationally 
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are tied two weeks before the caucuses in Iowa begin the nominating process, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows.
(By Jon Cohen and Dan Balz) 

Secrecy defines Obama’s drone policy 
The Obama administration is resisting calls for it to explain its rules for the drone attacks that have killed as many as 2,250 people in Pakistan in the past three years.
(By Karen DeYoung) 

Blizzards crawling across Midwest blamed for at least 6 deaths, halting pre-holiday travel 
WICHITA, Kan. — Fierce winds and snow that caused fatal accidents and shuttered highways in five states crawled deeper into the Great Plains early Tuesday, with forecasters warning that pre-holiday travel would be difficult if not impossible across the region.
(By Associated Press) 

Seat Pleasant 59: The Legacy 
Some look back with pride at the gift two wealthy businessmen offered them. Others are haunted by regret. They all remember the moments when they were defined by their potential.
(By Paul Schwartzman) 

NATION 
After death of N. Korea’s Kim Jong Il, ‘it is scary how little we really know’ 
U.S. has little knowledge of and virtually no leverage over what is to come from Pyongyang’s ruling elite. 
( by Karen DeYoung and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) 

Secrecy defines Obama’s drone policy 
The Obama administration is resisting calls for it to explain its rules for the drone attacks that have killed as many as 2,250 people in Pakistan in the past three years. 
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) 

Health-care model for seniors to be tested 
Thirty-two groups have been named to test a health-care model called for in the health-care law and designed to improve seniors’ care and reduce costs. 
( by Christian Torres Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post) 

Investigators find link between Manning, WikiLeaks 
Prosecutors presented new evidence Monday that appears to link Pfc. Bradley Manning to a massive leak of government material to the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks. 
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post) 

A voice in the wilderness 
Former defense secretary Robert M. Gates served for more than 30 years in government, and his criticisms of Washington should be taken seriously. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
Seat Pleasant 59: The Legacy 
Some look back with pride at the gift two wealthy businessmen offered them. Others are haunted by regret. They all remember the moments when they were defined by their potential. 
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post) 

Two dead, two wounded in D.C. shootings 
Three incidents in the District leave two dead and two wounded in less than two hours. 
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) 

Two die, one missing in boat accidents 
Authorities continue to search for a man missing in the Chesapeake Bay after a sailboat capsized Saturday. 
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) 

Erica Wilson, ‘America’s first lady of stitchery,’ dies 
Erica Wilson, 83, was a British immigrant who built a multimillion-dollar embroidery empire through her needlework designs, television shows, books and stores. 
( by Valerie J. Nelson , The Washington Post) 

Gadget helps heart patients at Children’s 
A nifty new medical gadget can help Children’s Hospital patients who suffer from heart disease. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
Newt Gingrich takes aim at ‘activist judges’ 
The former speaker’s latest condemnation drew criticism from members of his own party. 
( by Beth Marlowe , The Washington Post) 

Poll: Gingrich, Romney in dead heat nationally 
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are tied two weeks before the caucuses in Iowa begin the nominating process, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows. 
( by Jon Cohen and Dan Balz , The Washington Post) 

Providing state-of-the art technology to our sailors and Marines 
As director of transition in the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Joseph P. Lawrence manages a $1 billion research and development portfolio that delivers science and technology solutions from the lab to the naval fleets and the battlefield. 
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post) 

Obama’s ratings may be recovering 
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds that views of his overall performance have recovered among key groups. 
( by Peter Wallsten and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post) 

House GOP unbending on payroll tax deal 
House Republicans vow to kill a bipartisan Senate agreement on a federal payroll tax cut, saying the deal represented the Washington ways they were elected to change. 
( by Rosalind S. Helderman, Paul Kane and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
She wants to quit, but feels guilty about it 
She’s extremely well paid, but hates her job. The thought of quitting and leaving her husband as the only breadwinner makes her feel guilty. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Theater resolves Latino name dust-up 
Shakespeare Theatre Company has restored the names of changed character names for its Cuban-set production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” 
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post) 

Sia Tolno: ‘My Life’ 
Sia Tolno’s album is an irrepressible song-cycle confronting the ravages she witnessed in her native Sierra Leone. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Ann Hornaday: ‘Dragon Tattoo’ review 
Rooney Mara exerts an undeniable command of the screen as cyber-sleuth Lisbeth Salander in ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,’ David Fincher’s adaptation of the best-selling novel. Part plodding procedural, part sordid pulp-shocker, this handsome production is at once satisfying and underwhelming, considering the breathless hype that’s preceded it. 
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post) 

Young Jeezy: ‘Thug Motivation 103’ 
The album isn’t thrilling, but proves that Jeezy doesn’t have to see the future to remain among the genre’s elite. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
TV and radio listings: Dec. 20 

(, The Washington Post) 

Epps comes up big for Magruder 
J.J. Epps overcomes a shoulder injury to lead sixth-ranked Magruder past No. 10 Springbrook in a Montgomery County nonleague game. 
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post) 

Redskins buoyed by turnaround 
Their offense has come to life and their defense played one of its best games of the season Sunday, providing optimism about next season. 
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post) 

Hokies pull away from Ospreys 
Virginia Tech breaks open a tight contest to close the first half and then cruises to its fourth straight win. 
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post) 

Young returns to Wizards 
Shooting guard Nick Young signs his one-year, $3.7 million qualifying offer to stay in Washington, but he hopes to work toward the long-term deal and big-time money that eluded him in this deal. 
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
Kim Jong Eun in as ‘Great Successor’ 
North Korea is preparing to put its leader Kim Jong Il to rest and welcome his successor, Kim Jong Eun, after the announcement of Kim Jong Il’s death on Saturday. 
(, The Washington Post) 

After death of N. Korea’s Kim Jong Il, ‘it is scary how little we really know’ 
U.S. has little knowledge of and virtually no leverage over what is to come from Pyongyang’s ruling elite. 
( by Karen DeYoung and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) 

Philippine storm killed nearly 1,000 
Nearly 1,000 people were killed when flash floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Washi hit the southern Philippines last week, the national disaster agency said. 
( Reuters , Reuters) 

Secrecy defines Obama’s drone policy 
The Obama administration is resisting calls for it to explain its rules for the drone attacks that have killed as many as 2,250 people in Pakistan in the past three years. 
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) 

Investigators find link between Manning, WikiLeaks 
Prosecutors presented new evidence Monday that appears to link Pfc. Bradley Manning to a massive leak of government material to the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks. 
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Reindeer: What do they do the other 364 days of the year? 
Dr. Layne Adams discusses reindeer, including what they eat, where they live, if they really do fly and more. 
(, vForum) 

Free Range on Food: Cheap eats, holiday cooking and beef 
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now. 
(, vForum) 

The Seat Pleasant 59: Where are the scholarship recipients today? 
Post reporter Paul Schwartman discusses the Seat Pleasant 59 "Dreamers" and where they are today. 
(, vForum) 

What does Kim Jong Il's death really mean? 
Michael Nacht discusses what Kim Jon Il's death means for North Koreans and the rest of the world. 
(, vForum) 

Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence' 
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe. 
(, vForum) 

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TECHNOLOGY 
AT&T gives up on T-Mobile merger 
AT&T ended its pursuit of T-Mobile, bowing to government opposition to the $39 billion deal that would have created the nation’s biggest mobile provider of phone and Internet service. 
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post) 

Apple wins small victory in smartphone patent battle 
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that HTC devices that use “data tapping” technology in a specific way will be hit with an import ban on April 19, 2012. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Sweety High aims to help young girls shine 
“Sweety High”, a social networking site for young girls, takes a privacy-first approach. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

British Telecommunications the latest major company to sue Google over patents 
We'll see if Google decides to fight this one out or head back to the negotiating table. 
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge , theverge.com) 

Report: Production starts on Apple’s next iPad 
There are indications that Apple has started more iPad production 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

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EDITORIAL 
Radical GOP Winterfest 
Speaker Boehner tends bar for backbenchers. 
(, The Washington Post) 

The outsider in power 
Madeline Albright remembers Vaclav Havel. 
( by Madeleine Albright , The Washington Post) 

Revolution of truth 
Vaclav Havel was a historical prophet. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Life, interrupted 
A dictator, a dissident and Suzanne Hart. 
(, The Washington Post) 

What’s next for North Korea 
The White House has many reasons for concern. 
( by Michael J. Green , The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
Former controller pleads guilty to role in Madoff fraud 
The former controller at Bernard L. Madoff’s investment firm, Enrica Cotellessa-Pitz, pleaded guilty Monday to participating in Madoff’s fraud. 
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post) 

Euro-zone credit crisis may come to a head in early 2012 
Banks and governments have hundreds of billions of dollars in loans to refinance early in the year, and the European Central Bank is worried about the outcome. 
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post) 

Apple wins smartphone patent ruling against Android devices 
Apple Inc. won a patent-infringement ruling that bans some HTC Corp. smartphones from the U.S. starting next year, bolstering efforts to prove that devices running Google Inc.’s Android operating system copy the iPhone. 
( by Susan Decker Bloomberg News , Bloomberg) 

AT&T gives up on T-Mobile merger 
AT&T ended its pursuit of T-Mobile, bowing to government opposition to the $39 billion deal that would have created the nation’s biggest mobile provider of phone and Internet service. 
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post) 

SEC names examinations chief in Boston 
Michael E. Garrity, 54, has been named head of examinations in the SEC’s Boston regional office, where he will scrutinize mutual funds, brokerage firms, hedge funds, and private-equity firms. 
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post) 

Today's News Highlights 12.12.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Congress edges toward spending deal
It appears exceedingly unlikely that lawmakers will let the government close down at the end of this week
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)

Rick Perry is confident, but is he ready?
Rick Perry’s charisma belied an uncertainty he had about his own presidential bid. Back in Texas, the governor had vacillated about a White House candidacy for months.
(By Michael Leahy)

Amid need, cities try to set right troubled housing deals
Distressed communities are scrambling to figure out how to weather steep cuts in housing-construction funding and revive delayed and ailing projects.
(By Debbie Cenziper)

A calm before Iowa’s caucus storm
Four years ago, Iowa was awash with candidates and campaign activity. This year it’s been much quieter in the Hawkeye State. Is this the new normal?
(By Dan Balz)

Chris Cillizza: When passion trumps process
Conventional wisdom says that a large, well-funded political organization is a must in Iowa. But is it, really?
(By Chris Cillizza)

NATION
Looking to the East for action on climate change
Broad in scope but short on details, the Durban Platform aims to break down the firewall that has divided the historic big emitters of greenhouse gases from the major developing countries.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Donald ‘thrilled’ to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

When ‘improvements’ aren’t, really
Our columnist suffers his own banking crisis.
(, The Washington Post)

In rural Va., majoring in top secrecy
A community college hopes to prepare students for an emerging job market near Charlottesville.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

A star recruit’s job: Erode school’s racist legacy
The private Fuqua School in Farmville, Va., which opened in the 1960s amid white defiance of desegregation orders, wanted a student ambassador to the African American community. So it recruited Charles Williams.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

Black women struggle with job losses
Women— especially black women — were among the hardest hit in the nation’s economic crisis. And the so-called recovery has been even worse for them.
(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Donald ‘thrilled’ to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

A calm before Iowa’s caucus storm
Four years ago, Iowa was awash with candidates and campaign activity. This year it’s been much quieter in the Hawkeye State. Is this the new normal?
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)

Obama chides GOP for intransigence
In an interview on “60 Minutes,” President Obama lashed out at GOP resistance to his economic policies and said changing Washington’s political culture would be a “long-term project.”
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Republicans scramble to curb Gingrich’s lead
Former House speaker’s lead in the polls strengthens as Iowa caucuses grow near; lower-ranked candidates take shots at front-runners
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)

Schumer calls for passenger advocates at airports
Sen. Charles E. Schumer and New York state Sen. Michael Gianaris are calling for a passenger advocate program after claims of TSA mistreatment.
( by Michael Gormley , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Imperfect Dancers Company at Lansburgh Theatre
Italy’s Imperfect Dancers made their U.S. debut Saturday with a forceful performance alternatively fueled by deep feeling and absurdism.
(, The Washington Post)

Stars turn out for ‘Christmas in Washington’
The annual concert, set to air Friday, was taped Sunday at the National Building Museum and included performances by Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, the Band Perry and others.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

On Facebook, Irish town is off the map
When Ann Marie Kennedy, who is from Effin, Ireland, tried to update her Facebook profile in June, she had a hard time adding her home town. Months later, it’s still not an option .
( by Karla Adam , The Washington Post)

2 artists, 3 films, lots to discuss
Actor Viggo Mortensen and director David Cronenberg have worked together three times, most recently on “A Dangerous Method.”
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

‘Distracted’ and shutting out her child
A parent who just lost her mother has a “habit of numbing myself” with Internet, crosswords, reading, knitting — while ignoring her child.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Giants stun the Cowboys
Eli Manning and the Giants erase a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to rally past Dallas and move into a first-place tie in the NFC East.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

RESULTS

(, The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: December 12

(, The Washington Post)

Impressive turnaround for Jenkins
Gonzaga junior Kris Jenkins scores 20 points to lead his team to a 56-52 victory over Neumann-Goretti of Philadelphia in the championship game of the Gonzaga DC Classic.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Opinion | Failure finds the Redskins again
They did many things right Sunday in battling the New England Patriots for the entire game. But mistakes and poor judgement still plagued them.
(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Afghan folk tales take new role in the classroom
Oral stories turned into printed words help students break the bonds of illiteracy
( by Joshua Partlow in Kabul , The Washington Post)

Maliki heads to U.S. for ‘post-war’ consultations
It is the Iraqi prime minister who will ultimately determine which if any of the goals of the nine-year U.S. military engagement will be achieved.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Angry Russians aren’t buying Medvedev investigation
After President Dmitry Medvedev posted on Facebook that election fraud reports would be investigated, thousands of commenters reacted with disdain.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

23 reported killed in Syria clashes
The fresh violence came as anti-government protesters in Amman, the capital of neighboring Jordan, stormed the Syrian embassy there.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)

Cameron’s E.U. veto splinters his coalition
The British prime minister’s move against a European pact brought an extraordinarily scathing reaction from his deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Fix Face-Off: The finale (video)
Political blogger Chris Cillizza's fast-paced video Q&A about the 2012 presidential election and other political issues.
(, vForum)

Five myths about Ron Paul
Nick Gillespie separates Ron Paul fact from fiction.
(, vForum)

Redskins-Patriots postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Patriots game.
(, vForum)

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EDITORIAL
A new mirage in the Iraqi desert
U.S.-Iraqi relations rest on a set of inaccurate assumptions.
( by Kimberly Kagan and Frederick W. Kagan , The Washington Post)

Cameron’s eyes are on the City
The British prime minister has his own art of the deal.
(, The Washington Post)

Fed bashing gone wild
Federal Reserve paying a price in current round of revisionism.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama is lagging on Egypt
Obama isn’t much engaged by the fight for freedom in the Middle East.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama abroad: Democratic realism
The president and his foreign policy team present a new focus on democracy abroad.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Investment firms playing role in legal field
Burford Group is one such third party with corporate clients of area law firms.
( By Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)

First-time suppliers to U.S. drop most since ‘05
Contributing to the decline are federal budget cuts and the expanding use of multiple-award contracts that direct orders to a pre-selected pool of companies, a trend that has hurt smaller vendors in particular.
( by Nishad Majmudar , The Washington Post)

New at the top: Debra Cabral
In her new role at Story Partners, she aims to lead a public affairs firm that is recognized for its work in digital and social media.
(, The Washington Post)

Washington area business events
Seminars and workshops for the week of Dec. 12.
(, The Washington Post)

Site hopes to get students out of dorm
The startup NeverBoredU.com offers students a comprehensive list to local happenings and events.
(, The Washington Post)

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Today's News Highlights 11.30.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Despite ban, earmarking continues 
Lawmakers try to put hundreds of special provisions into spending bills.
(By Kimberly Kindy) 

Cain campaign could be in final stage 
A day after a woman alleged a 13-year affair with the candidate, he may be considering whether to continue his quest for the GOP nomination.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Amy Gardner) 

Penn State case paints familiar portrait for police, experts, victims 
Jerry Sandusky’s alleged abuse is just one of a slew of nearly identical cases of sex predation across the country. It is an extremely high-profile version of what police departments and social services offices see on a disturbingly regular basis: Man in a position of trust abuses those who are most vulnerable.
(By Josh White) 

Metro fare increase a possibility in 2012 
Metro riders may see a fare hike next year as the transit authority faces a drop in revenue and increase in expenses that may leave a $124 million shortfall in its next budget.
(By Dana Hedgpeth) 

Digging into China’s nuclear tunnels 
A small band of Georgetown University students has created the largest body of public knowledge on the 3,000-mile tunnel network that houses China’s nuclear weapons.
(By William Wan) 

NATION 
Digging into China’s nuclear tunnels 
A small band of Georgetown University students has created the largest body of public knowledge on the 3,000-mile tunnel network that houses China’s nuclear weapons. 
( by William Wan , The Washington Post) 

States that oppose health-care law receive money to implement it 
Thirteen states were awarded nearly $220 million in federal grants to help them erect the private health-insurance marketplaces that are at the heart of the 2010 health-care law — including eight led by Republican governors who oppose the law. 
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post) 

Applied Materials’s breakthrough tool 
Applied Materialshas announced a new tool for reducing the power consumed by chips, thereby enabling a new generation of powerful new gadgets with longer battery life. 
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

The cloud: What’s the big deal? 
Everyone is talking about the “cloud,” but is there anything new here? How is the “cloud” different from “internet” or “web?” 
( by Jérôme Lecat | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com) 

Only 28% of Americans with HIV have optimal care 
Only 28 percent of the 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States have their “viral load” controlled to the optimal degree, the CDC reported Tuesday. 
( by David Brown , The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
A long night’s wait for affordable housing 
Hundreds waited in line outside a Columbia Heights apartment complex for a chance to snag one of the recently renovated units at an affordable rent. 
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post) 

Help for a boy without femurs 
COLUMN | The Laurel 3-year-old, aided by Children’s Hospital, hasn’t let short legs slow him down. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Mike Debonis: Ethics law is just the start 
A new ethics law being considered by the D.C. Council is a good start, but elected officials, the people they hire and the voters need an upgrade, too. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Off-duty police role proposed 
D.C. Council member Jack Evans, responding to a lethal outburst of violence, plans to introduce legislation that would require establishments offering “after-hours” entertainment to hire off-duty police officers to patrol outside. 
( by Theola Labbé-DeBose , The Washington Post) 

Ehrlich campaign chief approved robo-calls 
Until Tuesday’s opening statements, it was unclear how high in Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s campaign the order to place the robo-calls had originated. 
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
Mike Debonis: Ethics law is just the start 
A new ethics law being considered by the D.C. Council is a good start, but elected officials, the people they hire and the voters need an upgrade, too. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Ehrlich campaign chief approved robo-calls 
Until Tuesday’s opening statements, it was unclear how high in Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s campaign the order to place the robo-calls had originated. 
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post) 

Despite ban, earmarking continues 
Lawmakers try to put hundreds of special provisions into spending bills. 
( by Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post) 

Democrats to attack Republicans for pushing Medicare cuts 
The Democratic Party will begin a campaign to attack Republican lawmakers for pushing cuts to Medicare benefits during the latest round of failed federal deficit talks. 
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post) 

Five weeks until Iowa 
With actual voting approaching, the GOP candidates’ campaigns take on new urgency. It’s time for “beads of cold sweat,” one Republican strategist said. 
( by Philip Rucker, Amy Gardner and Rosalind S. Helderman in Tampa , The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
It’s a gift to receive gifts graciously 
She would rather not receive “trivial” gifts from her in-laws, especially when she and her husband are helping the in-laws with monthly expenses. 
(, The Washington Post) 

For some ex-FBI agents, ‘J. Edgar’ isn’t their Hoover 
Some former FBI agents who served with J. Edgar Hoover are angry that the movie “J. Edgar” suggests Hoover and aide Clyde Tolson were gay. 
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post) 

Going on and on about Shakespeare 
Those with passion for all things Shakespeare may find much here to chuckle over, even as “Equivocation” flirts dangerously with tedium. 
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post) 

For Santorum, a very personal campaign platform on health care 
The Republican candidate wants to dismantle the law because, he says, it would have devastating effects for disabled children, like his daughter. 
( by Melinda Henneberger , The Washington Post) 

Fox’s ‘I Hate My Teenage Daughter’: The feeling is mutual 
Jaime Pressly and Katie Finneran play insecure moms of mean, stuck-up daughters in this new sitcom, which identifies a social trend but fails to really mine it for sharp humor. 
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
Capitals fail to find a win in Hunter’s debut 
Dale Hunter’s NHL coaching career begins with a thud as Alex Ovechkin and Washington struggle again in a loss to St. Louis. 
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post) 

Terrapins wilt down the stretch 
Maryland jumps to a halftime lead and trails by one with eight minutes to go, but the Fighting Illini prove too much in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. 
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) 

Cavaliers take down Wolverines 
Mike Scott has 18 points and 11 rebounds and Virginia uses a 19-2 second-half run to take command. 
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post) 

TV and radio listings: November 30 

(, The Washington Post) 

For NBA players, time to get physical 
After months of uncertainty, NBA players suddenly find themselves pushing to get ready for the season. 
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
Clinton heads to a hopeful Burma 
The most pressing question facing the secretary of state: Is the Burmese government serious about reform? 
( by William Wan , The Washington Post) 

Digging into China’s nuclear tunnels 
A small band of Georgetown University students has created the largest body of public knowledge on the 3,000-mile tunnel network that houses China’s nuclear weapons. 
( by William Wan , The Washington Post) 

Biden in Iraq to mark end of war 
Main goal of vice president’s trip is to explore areas of cooperation after U.S. troops withdraw. 
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post) 

Afghans take hard line on U.S. strike 
Afghanistan has even accused Pakistan of exaggerating deadly U.S. strike’s gravity for its own ends. 
( by Joshua Partlow and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post) 

Iranian protesters storm British compounds 
Hard-liners infiltrate embassy, residential complex; six employees detained, then released to Iranian police. 
( by Thomas Erdbrink and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Could Herman Cain win over black voters in a general election? 
Tara Wall discusses why she thinks black leaders haven't given Herman Cain or the Republican Party a fair chance. 
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The Reliable Source Live 
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns. 
(, 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) 

CANCELED: Eugene Robinson Live 
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his latest columns. 
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Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron 
Gene Weingarten took polls and chatted about his recent columns. 
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TECHNOLOGY 
Mozilla battles SOPA, PIPA 
Mozilla has started a campaign against the Senate anti-piracy bill, after joining others in protesting a similar House act. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Verizon to add 26 channels to Xbox Live for FiOS customers 
Customers will be able to control things by speaking to their Xbox and waving about too. 
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com) 

Android Google Maps app now features indoor maps 
Google Maps for Android 6.0 just hit Android Market, and it's a pretty big update. 
( by Nilay Patel | The Verge , theverge.com) 

Facebook settles privacy complaint 
The FTC says the social media site will get users’ approval before changing how it shares their data. 
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post) 

FAQ: The Facebook privacy settlement 
The basics of the Facebook settlement with the FTC on privacy issues and what it means for you 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

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EDITORIAL 
Behind an abortion flip-flop 
Romney’s change of heart lay in careful study. 
(, The Washington Post) 

The China I know 
The GOP image is false, unrealistic or just dumb. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Missed manners 
Why Emma Sullivan’s vulgar tweet “sucks.” 
(, The Washington Post) 

The German question 
Time is running out to rescue the euro. 
( by Editorial , The Washington Post) 

Virginia schools overreact 
A new report finds suspensions and expulsions are ineffective. 
( by Editorial , The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
FCC report challenges AT&T’s claims on T-Mobile deal 
The Federal Communications Commission said AT&T’s internal analysis and past practices contradict the company’s claims that its merger with T-Mobile would create jobs, according to an agency report released Tuesday. 
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post) 

European officials to turn to IMF 
European officials said Tuesday that they plan to appeal for deeper involvement by the International Monetary Fund to solve the region’s debt crisis. 
( by Howard Schneider and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post) 

Home prices continue to fall; D.C. bucks trend 
The Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller index, which includes prices in 20 major metropolitan regions, found that prices decreased 0.6 percent in September and 3.6 percent annually. 
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post) 

Cyber Monday online sales up 33 percent; Justice Dept. cracks down on counterfeit sites 
Cyber Monday 2011 looks to be following in the footsteps of Black Friday, which outperformed last year on strong online sales as well as traditional retail sales. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Student debt hint: Avoid it 
If American families continue their current borrowing trend, total student loan debt will soon reach $1 trillion. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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Today's News Highlights 11.20.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Around the Fukushima plant, a world left behind
In the 12-mile zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the world has stood still since March 11.
(By Chico Harlan)

Supercommittee likely to admit defeat on debt deal
The congressional committee tasked with reducing the federal deficit is poised to admit defeat as soon as Monday, and its unfinished business will set up a year-end battle over emergency jobless benefits and an expiring payroll tax holiday.
(By Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman)

In Asia-Pacific, a determined Obama
His trip projected an image at home and abroad of a leader willing to take risks on behalf of U.S. interests.
(By David Nakamura)

In New Hampshire, Romney taking nothing for granted
Despite riding high in the polls, New Hampshire’s inveterately independent-minded and mind-changing voters make Mitt Romney and his team anxious.
(By Philip Rucker)

A defense for Thanksgiving
“Respect the Bird!” is a rallying cry for those who fear the holiday is being gobbled up by Christmas.
(By Ylan Q. Mui)

NATION
Forum focuses on upcoming U.N. climate talks
Officials from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases met to discuss the U.N. climate negotiations scheduled for Nov. 28 in South Africa.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Happy Valley is left in anguish
A child sex-abuse scandal has shaken the pride Penn State took in doing things the right way.
( by T. Rees Shapiro, Jenna Johnson and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

International negotiators rule on shark protection measures
International negotiators took steps Saturday to protect silky sharks, but rejected measures aimed at curbing the catch of other shark species and targeting sharks for their fins.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

U.S. in Uganda: Focus on hunt for rebel leader
Force of about 100 troops likely to remain until Lord’s Resistance Army leader is captured or dead.
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)

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METRO
A homecoming celebration gets a little off-track
Plans for a secret and special celebration for a homeward-bound Marine go a bit awry.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)

Car thief strikes at Tysons Galleria
A woman’s vehicle was taken at knife point in the Tysons Corner area after she offered a ride to a woman who approached her in a store parking lot and claimed to be out of gas, police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Final lap for Fannie Mae walkathon
On Saturday, thousands of marchers in the 24th annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon gathered on the Mall for one last time.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

11 arrested at D.C. Occupy protest
Demonstrators entered an abandoned city-owned school that had been a homeless shelter.
( by Tim Craig and Allison Klein , The Washington Post)

Conviction in attack on transgender woman
A Washington man was convicted last week of assault with intent to rob in a daytime attack on a transgender woman in Northwest Washington, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Justice attends hometown museum dedication
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas returns to Pin Point, Ga., for museum dedication, but the source of its funding raises questions.
( by Robert Barnes in PIN POINT, GA. , The Washington Post)

Republican candidates court evangelical voters
Speaking at a “moral values” forum, GOP presidential contenders today emphasized their opposition to abortion and gay marriage.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)

In New Hampshire, Romney taking nothing for granted
Despite riding high in the polls, New Hampshire’s inveterately independent-minded and mind-changing voters make Mitt Romney and his team anxious.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Sunday talk shows
Guests to be interviewed Sunday on major television talk shows.
(, The Washington Post)

Iowa activists reevaluating Gingrich’s candidacy
Iowa activists wrote off Newt Gingrich earlier this year. Now he’s winning them over. But can it last?
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Top 10 tips for Black Friday virgins
For the uninitiated, Black Friday can be daunting at best and, at worst, downright terrifying. A D.C.-based retail expert offers advice on making the most of the big shopping day.
(, The Washington Post)

They Might Be Giants, still at large
They Might Be Giants will never be a one-size-fits-all band.
( by Elizabeth Nelson , The Washington Post)

Does cheater deserve a second chance?
He came up with a “robust plan” to stop his cheating in the future. Is she wasting her time giving him a second chance?
(, The Washington Post)

Arts Post
Create an ornament, ‘Artful Weekend,’ Santa at the Newseum, parlor games and more
(, The Washington Post)

Deals online
Tell us what you want to score at the Black Friday sales.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Nov. 20
TV and radio listings: Nov. 20
(, The Washington Post)

Southern falls in Md. 2A championship
Southern falls to Middletown in the Maryland 2A championship, ending an impressive run for the Bulldogs.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)

After wild finish, U-Va. stuns FSU
Virginia escapes with a crucial ACC victory after Florida State misses a potential game-winning field goal in the final seconds.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)

North Hagerstown wins 3A title
VOLLEYBALL | The Hubs win a five-set battle against River Hill. This was the Hawks’ second loss in the final in three years.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Capitals show little sign of life
Washington could not muster enough effort to compete with an injury-riddled team in Toronto and falls for the sixth time in seven games.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Police, protesters clash in Cairo
Dozens injured as demonstrators attempt to set up a permanent camp in Tahrir Square.
( by Ernesto Londono and Ingy Hassieb , The Washington Post)

Around the Fukushima plant, a world left behind
In the 12-mile zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the world has stood still since March 11.
( by Chico Harlan in Namie, JAPAN , The Washington Post)

Saif al-Islam, Gaddafi’s son, arrested
The Libyan capital erupts in celebration at the news that the slain dictator’s favored son has been arrested on the border with Niger.
( by Ayman al-Kekly and Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)

U.S. in Uganda: Focus on hunt for rebel leader
Force of about 100 troops likely to remain until Lord’s Resistance Army leader is captured or dead.
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)

Iranian commander died during missile testing
Hassan Tehrani Moqadam’s brother said last week’s deadly blast occurred during final test of an ICBM.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Housing hypocrisy
Congress slathers on the real estate subsidies.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)

Commotion in Kuwait
Arab kingdoms face the imperative of change.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)

The next FBI HQ
Sites near Metro stations hold great promise.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)

The case for a University of Maryland merger

(, The Washington Post)

The Postal Service is a bargain

(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Lessons from a mistake of Christmas past
When we set up our warehouse, we made two mistakes: We didn’t order enough inventory for the demand and we didn’t know how to properly fill the orders.
( by Jenifer and Sarah Caplan , The Washington Post)

Making the most of a dashed holiday plan
The construction, lasting throughout the holiday shopping season has cut our weekday foot traffic in half.
( by Julie Egermayer , The Washington Post)

Pairing posole with pinot noir for holidays
Because of the business we’re in — wine is sort of a lifestyle product — it’s very important to be even more focused during the holidays.
( byAmelia Morán Ceja , The Washington Post)

Sales in 2011 to surpass 2010
There’s a sense of happiness with customers. Their spirits are noticeably high this year.
( by Jim Abicht , The Washington Post)

Looking to a ‘golden January’
There’s always going to be someone who is cheaper than you. You can’t stay in business doing specials.
( by Lynn Skynear , The Washington Post)

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Today's News Highlights 11.18.11

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
‘Supercommittee’ appears unlikely to reach agreement 
If the congressional “supercommittee” cannot agree on a plan to tame the federal debt by next week’s deadline, as now appears likely, here’s what will happen: nothing.
(By Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman)

Gingrich found gold in health issues 
A think tank founded by GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich collected $37 million from major health-care companies and advocated some reforms that are anathema to conservatives.
(By Dan Eggen) 

Apps for kids: Tools or trouble? 
There is an explosion of games, videos and educational programs for youths on mobile devices. But are they healthy for children?
(By Cecilia Kang) 

Second experiment confirms faster-than-light particles 
A second experiment at the European facility that reported subatomic particles zooming faster than the speed of light in September has reached the same stunning result. 
(By Brian Vastag) 

Suspect is charged with trying to kill Obama 
An Idaho man accused of firing two shots at the White House last week is charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
(By Paul Duggan) 

NATION 
Report: More frequent droughts, floods to come 
A new report released Friday by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change may force nations to rethink the way they cope with disasters. 
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) 

Second experiment confirms faster-than-light particles 
A second experiment at the European facility that reported subatomic particles zooming faster than the speed of light in September has reached the same stunning result. 
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post) 

White House threatens to veto defense bill over detainee rules 
The White House threatened to veto the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act because a series of the bill’s provisions would mandate military custody for some terrorism suspects and prevent the administration from transferring detainees out of at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post) 

Proactive steps against cyberattacks 
Some U.S. government agencies and commercial firms are working to prevent computer hacking, with risk-scoring programs and other methods designed to detect malware. 
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post) 

U.S. probing use of surveillance technology in Syria 
Blue Coat Systems, a California company, has said it did not sell technology to Syria but has acknowledged that its products are being used there. 
( by Sari Horwitz and Shyamantha Asokan , The Washington Post) 

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METRO 
1 million travelers expected Thanksgiving weekend 
More than a million people from the Washington region plan to travel over the Thanksgiving weekend, slightly more than a year ago, AAA says. 
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post) 

House Republicans propose more oil drilling 
Proposed expansion of domestic oil production to fund a long-term transportation spending bill sets up showdown with Senate Democrats. 
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post) 

Metro to limit hours for some workers 
The recommendations come after a five-month study of how the transit authority manages fatigue. 
( by Ovetta Wiggins and Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post) 

Suspect is charged with trying to kill Obama 
An Idaho man accused of firing two shots at the White House last week is charged with attempting to assassinate the president. 
( by Paul Duggan , The Washington Post) 

Group protests treatment of transgender people 
About 36 activists demanded that the District do more to protect transgender people from what they call a recent surge in violence and police bias. 
( by Teresa Tomassoni , The Washington Post) 

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POLITICS 
Justice in dispute with Alabama over illegal-immigration law 
Administration’s legal campaign against restrictive state immigration laws has led to a bitter standoff. 
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post) 

Congress slashes HUD’s construction fund for the poor 
Congress approves steep cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s construction fund for the poor while calling on the agency to better oversee thousands of housing projects nationwide. 
( by Debbie Cenziper , The Washington Post) 

Gingrich found gold in health issues 
A think tank founded by GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich collected $37 million from major health-care companies and advocated some reforms that are anathema to conservatives. 
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post) 

‘Supercommittee’ appears unlikely to reach agreement 
If the congressional “supercommittee” cannot agree on a plan to tame the federal debt by next week’s deadline, as now appears likely, here’s what will happen: nothing. 
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post) 

Bipartisanship lives on in congressional junkets 
Al Kamen’s In the Loop, on all those trips the members of Congress take at taxpayer expense, the overbriefed Herman Cain, and Don Young’s new hat. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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STYLE 
Snarky-definition contest 
In Style Invitational Week 946, a contest for cynical definitions like those in Ambrose Bierce’s “Devil’s Dictionary” of 1911. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Another round of ‘Another Round’ 
Results of the Style Invitational’s first (2002) “Another Round of Bierce” contest for cynical definitions. 
(   , The Washington Post) 

New mom worries about home life 
While caring for their son, she notices her husband befriending a female co-worker and isn’t sure what to do. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Have you heard this one? 
Why political rumors fill our e-mail inboxes. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Art explained: George Benson on becoming Nat King Cole 
Ten-time Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist George Benson discusses his upcoming Nat King Cole tribute concert at the Kennedy Center. 
( by Jess Righthand , The Washington Post) 

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SPORTS 
Syracuse assistant under scrutiny 
Bernie Fine, longtime assistant coach for Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team, has been placed on leave while police investigate claims of child molestation in the 1980s and ‘90s. 
( by John Kekis , The Washington Post) 

Hokies beat UNC, near title game berth 
Redshirt sophomore QB Logan Thomas has a hand in all three touchdowns as Virginia Tech defeats North Carolina, 24-21, and nears another berth in the ACC title game. 
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post) 

River Hill advances to 3A title game 
The Hawks beat La Plata in five sets in the Maryland 3A volleyball semis, Wilson captures the DCIAA title, but Stone Bridge loses at Virginia states. 
( by James Wagner and Matt Brooks , The Washington Post) 

Winnipeg’s three second-period goals drop Caps 
Winnipeg scores three goals in the second period to break open a tie game and drop Washington to 3-6-1 in its past 10. 
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post) 

Huntingtown has its day 
One year after coming up short, Victoria Bellucci’s 17th-minute goal leads Huntingtown to the Maryland 3A girls soccer title against Urbana. 
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post) 

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WORLD 
Clinton to be first U.S. secretary of state to visit Burma in 50 years 
Obama speaks with Suu Kyi and cites ‘flickers of progress’ in announcing the December visit. 
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post) 

In Pakistan, a deep civil-military divide 
The controversy over a confidential memo has laid bare mistrust at the top of Pakistan’s government. 
( by Karin Brulliard and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post) 

White House threatens to veto defense bill over detainee rules 
The White House threatened to veto the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act because a series of the bill’s provisions would mandate military custody for some terrorism suspects and prevent the administration from transferring detainees out of at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post) 

U.S. probing use of surveillance technology in Syria 
Blue Coat Systems, a California company, has said it did not sell technology to Syria but has acknowledged that its products are being used there. 
( by Sari Horwitz and Shyamantha Asokan , The Washington Post) 

Spain struggles to sell bonds; markets sink 
As demand sinks for Spanish bonds, despite the record-high interest rates the country is paying, Europe’s debt crisis is rising. 
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post) 

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS 
Breaking Dawn: Is it more than just vampire sex? 
Jen Cheney, Monica Hesse and Melissa Bell discuss "Breaking Dawn - Part One" of the Twilight Saga. 
(, vForum) 

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, Nov. 18) 
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life. 
(, vForum) 

Dana Milbank Live 
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics. 
(, vForum) 

Live Fix: Politics Q&A with Chris Cillizza 
Get your Friday Live Fix as Chris Cillizza discusses all things politics. 
(, vForum) 

Talk about Travel 
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service. 
(, vForum) 

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TECHNOLOGY 
Black Friday on your smartphone 
Holiday shoppers are expected to turn to their smartphones more than ever before 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Report: Amazon working on a phone? 
Is Amazon expanding its electronics empire to include a phone? 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Black Friday 2011: Best Buy sales 
Best Buy is getting in its usual early holiday sales in-stores and online. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Google Music: How it stacks up 
A look at Google Music and its competitors. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

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EDITORIAL 
Herman Cain’s worst week in Washington 
A long pause became a political disaster. 
(, The Washington Post) 

The pipeline sellout 
Obama changes “Yes We Can” to “We Can’t Wait.” 
(, The Washington Post) 

How to save 10 million lives 
People shouldn’t die when treatments exist. 
( by Paul Farmer , The Washington Post) 

Still occupied 
Occupy Wall St. may have only just begun. 
(, The Washington Post) 

A dangerous party line 
GOP dogmatism could lead to electoral failure. 
(, The Washington Post) 

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BUSINESS 
Black Friday deal mania: Thanksgiving hours spark Target worker protests 
Black Friday is just around the corner, and retailers such as Target, Toys “R” Us, Macy’s and others are extending hours, prompting an employee backlash. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Debt panel: If taxes are raised, how to do it? 
As the supercommittee’s deadline nears, whether to allow new revenue is just the start of the debate. 
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post) 

Credit-rating agencies draw scrutiny 
The controversial companies known as credit-rating agencies are drawing fresh scrutiny from officials in the United States as they weigh whether to downgrade U.S. government debt should Congress fail to come to an agreement to reduce borrowing. 
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post) 

Broad divide on proposed changes to chemical safety law at Senate hearing 
EPA’s restrictions have allowed testing on only 200 of roughly 80,000 chemicals in the United States. 
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post) 

Legg Mason’s William Miller to step down 
Miller’s precipitous fall from near-cult status shows how even the most experienced and savvy investor can be laid low by feckless markets and risky bets. 
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post) 

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MTV News spoke to Heavy D’s brother Floyd about the rappers health before his passing, and his indelible legacy.

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Fans went wild for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 at the midnight screenings.

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