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'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)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
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)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
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)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
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)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
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)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
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)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
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)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
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)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
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)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
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)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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