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Debt reduction panel still at odds
Negotiators on the congressional debt reduction 'supercommittee' hit another impasse as the clock ticks down on efforts to reach a deal.
(By Paul Kane and Rosalind S. Helderman)
Military health-care reform leaves wounded troops with more red tape
Families say changes meant to streamline care have, in many cases, worsened bureaucracy.
(By Steve Vogel)
Gingrich welcomes scrutiny as front-runner
The Republican presidential candidate defends his lucrative consulting career and plays down his work with Freddie Mac, which paid him up to $1.8 million in fees.
(By Philip Rucker and Dan Eggen)
Obama finds green at the grass roots
President Obama is doing far better in attracting small donations than his GOP rivals and his own 2008 record effort, surprising many Democratic strategists and fundraisers.
(By Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam)
A mission of Curiosity
NASA's most high-stakes, ambitious planetary mission in decades is scheduled to launch next week with a goal right out of science fiction: To learn whether Mars was, or ever could be, home to extraterrestrial life.
(By Marc Kaufman)
NATION
White House welcomes new era in Burma
Administration to send secretary of state to long-isolated nation; dissident leader Aung San Suu Kyi, meanwhile, ends her political boycott.
( by David Nakamura and William Wan , The Washington Post)
A mission of Curiosity
NASA's most high-stakes, ambitious planetary mission in decades is scheduled to launch next week with a goal right out of science fiction: To learn whether Mars was, or ever could be, home to extraterrestrial life.
( by Marc Kaufman , 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)
Retired justice Stevens remains busy
John Paul Stevens served more than 34years on the U.S. Supreme Court. In retirement, he remains busy.
(, The Washington Post)
Report: More frequent droughts, floods to come
A U.N. panel says climate change will force nations to rethink the way they cope with disasters.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Colleges square off in Ethics Bowl
At least 15 teams will compete (presumably in a fair-minded, open way) in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Daylight hours dwindling
The shortest days of the year have set in, with Thursday representing the last 10-hour day until late January.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
New middle schools offered for Ward 5
DCPS officials proposes three new magnet schools in response to parents' complaints.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)
Economic consultant Medley dies
Dr. Richard H. Medley advised George Soros and co-founded International Economy magazine.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Panel suggests options for reviving MLK library
Experts suggest that the city could rent out space in the historic library to generate revenue for rehabilitation, or it could sell the building and construct a new one.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Gingrich welcomes scrutiny as front-runner
The Republican presidential candidate defends his lucrative consulting career and plays down his work with Freddie Mac, which paid him up to $1.8 million in fees.
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Feds probe promised Cuba flights
Investigation concerns whether a Fla. firm broke rules by promoting trips to Cuba from BWI Airport.
( by The Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Bill would overhaul D.C. ethics rules
The D.C. Council is considering new ethics regulations and the creation of an independent panel.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Military health-care reform leaves wounded troops with more red tape
Families say changes meant to streamline care have, in many cases, worsened bureaucracy.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Debt reduction panel still at odds
Negotiators on the congressional debt reduction 'supercommittee' hit another impasse as the clock ticks down on efforts to reach a deal.
( by Paul Kane and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
The pain of being a bore
A reader is stung by being called dull and seeks ways to become more memorable.
(, The Washington Post)
Embracing another faith's traditions with spirit
A local couple incorporated Jewish wedding traditions into their ceremony, even though he was raised Catholic and she is a Chinese American raised Episcopalian.
( by Lindsey Anderson Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
No-fail holiday cocktails
Jason Wilson has recommendations to calm the annual kerfuffle over what to drink when the guests arrive for Thanksgiving.
(, The Washington Post)
Food calender
Culinary events for Nov. 21-Dec. 3.
(, The Washington Post)
What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
Solo cooks who get loaded with leftovers as they leave the party will appreciate these ways to use them up.
( by Joe Yonan , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Douglass 40, Glenelg 20
Eagles advance to Maryland 2A state semis.
( by Terron Hampton , The Washington Post)
Brooke Point 47, Br. Run 27
The Black-Hawks (9-3) advance to face Commonwealth District rival North Stafford at 2 p.m. Saturday in the region final.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
S. County 25, Stone Bridge 3
For the first time since 2001, Stone Bridge will not be playing for a region title after South County crushes it in the Virginia AAA Northern Region Division 5 title game.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Barons claim 4th straight title
GIRLS' SOCCER | Zoe Mesirow converts a fifth-round penalty kick to give B-CC a 3-2 win over Severna Park in the shootout and their record fourth consecutive state title.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
River Hill 21, Atholton 12
Against No. 8 Atholton in a Maryland 3A East region final in Columbia, The Hawks used a different blend of running styles to upset the Raiders.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Spotlight on Afghan refugees in Pakistan
Discontent is growing in Pakistan over millions who fled war in neighboring Afghanistan.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
White House welcomes new era in Burma
Administration to send secretary of state to long-isolated nation; dissident leader Aung San Suu Kyi, meanwhile, ends her political boycott.
( by David Nakamura and William Wan , The Washington Post)
Tensions brew over South China Sea
U.S. and Chinese leaders sparred Friday over how to handle competing claims to the pivotal waterway.
( by Ben Blanchard and Olivia Rondonuwu , The Washington Post)
Defiant Syria kills more civilian protesters
Seventeen reported killed a day before expiration of an Arab League deadline for Syria to accept rights monitors.
( by Liz Sly , 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 World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Redskins-Cowboys postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Cowboys game.
(, vForum)
Election 2012: The Fix Face-Off (video)
Political blogger Chris Cillizza's fast-paced video Q&A about the 2012 presidential election and other political issues.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Hootenanny of Holiday Horrors 2011 (Friday, Dec. 9)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life and your holiday horrors.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, Dec. 2)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: Thanksgiving cooking help
Free Range on Food is a forum for discussion of all things culinary.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Spotify loses over 200 labels
ST Holdings, a music distributor, has pulled its labels from Spotify, Rdio, and other streaming services.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Review: 'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'
A fantastic addition to the Zelda series, "Skyward Sword" is also a boon for the Wii.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Brin's foundation donates to Wikipedia
Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, has been asking for donations for months
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Modern Warfare 3 sets five-day sales record
The Call of Duty franchise has another record-breaking title on its hands.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Amazon loses $3 on every Kindle Fire
According to a tear-down from iHS Suppli, it costs Amazon about $202 to make each Fire.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Will the E.U. topple?
It may break up before the currency breaks down.
( by Niall Ferguson , The Washington Post)
The Saudi juggernaut
Growing power in the Middle East.
(, The Washington Post)
Palinization of the GOP
The least informed earns the loudest applause.
(, The Washington Post)
A successful supercommittee?
This member still has hope.
( by James E. Clyburn , The Washington Post)
George Will's wife
Did her GOP work influence his columns?
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Inside the SEC-Citigroup case
An inspector general's report rejects accusations that SEC's Robert Khuzami acted improperly in a Citigroup case.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Millions lost in local Ponzi scheme
A North Bethesda man ran a Ponzi scheme that cheated investors in the Washington area, including charities, out of millions of dollars, the SEC said.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
ECB chief chides politicians
The European Central Bank must focus on price control, its president said, rather than take on the risks of fighting the debt crisis.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Spotify loses over 200 labels
ST Holdings, a music distributor, has pulled its labels from Spotify, Rdio, and other streaming services.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Black Friday 2011: AT&T, Best Buy tout deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away, many companies are leaking deals early in an attempt to get a leg up on the competition. At&T has announced its smartphone deal, phones for a penny.
(, The Washington Post)
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