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
(, vForum)
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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)