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Supercommittee announces failure
Congressional panel acknowledged failure in efforts to cut the federal deficit by at least $1.2 trillion.
(By Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane)
Egypt clashes could imperil elections
As protesters dismissed a resignation offer from Egypt's cabinet, the ruling military council said it is watching the "escalating events" with "extreme caution and sorrow."
(By Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel)
Gingrich seeks to show staying power
Where other Republican hopefuls vaulted up from nowhere, Newt Gingrich started with name recognition, plunged to oblivion and climbed back.
(By Amy Gardner)
Bill targets checked-baggage fees
Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) have introduced a bill that would allow air travelers to check one bag without paying a fee.
(By Ashley Halsey III)
Some rethink food-centered Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, some Americans say they are trying to opt out of the chow fest and downsize food's role in the holiday.
(By Emily Wax)
NATION
Bidens host wounded troops
The vice president told his guests that taking care of veterans is the country's "only truly, truly sacred obligation."
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
U.S., allies hit Iran with new sanctions
The measures include an unusual step to label Iran's banks as money-launderers to drive away business.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Maintaining a U.S. presence in Iraq
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq is on schedue — but there will still be an American presence.
(, The Washington Post)
AIDS deaths decline worldwide
New data show progress against the 30-year-old global AIDS epidemic seen in recent years is gaining traction.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Abizaid to head inquiry into Dover mortuary scandal
A retired four-star general from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will lead a review of operations at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary after federal investigations found evidence of "gross mismanagement" at the repository for America's war dead.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Intruder shot in Maryland home, authorities say
Authorities say a man broke into a St. Mary's County home early Sunday and was shot in the foot by the homeowner during a struggle.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Holly Acres decision reversed by Pr. William appeals board
An appeals board reversed Prince William County's decision to bar residents of a mobile home park from rebuilding in the wake of severe September floods.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Thieves 'swarm' convenience store
Police say about 50 people swarmed into a 7-Eleven store in Montgomery County on Saturday and made off with snacks and drinks.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
I. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Institution secretary, dies at 81
Heyman led the University of California at Berkeley through a controversy over race-based admission policies and waded in politically charged waters as chief of the Smithsonian.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Md. officials cut ribbon on largest part of ICC
A ribbon-cutting marked the official opening of the largest segment of the Intercounty Connector from Interstate 370 in Montgomery County to Interstate 95 in Prince George's.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
There's always next year
Both parties hope that the 2012 elections will give them a mandate to fix the deficit — without having to compromise.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Romney's Mormon evolution
Women who witnessed Mitt Romney's tenure as the highest-ranking Mormon authority in Boston offer perspectives on his evolving views.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
New law will help protect Peace Corps workers
President Obama on Monday signed into law better protections for Peace Corps volunteers.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Gingrich seeks to show staying power
Where other Republican hopefuls vaulted up from nowhere, Newt Gingrich started with name recognition, plunged to oblivion and climbed back.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
The debt panel's super failure for federal workers
The supercommittee presented the federal workforce with a lose-lose situation.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Football season, with a child in tow
A parent wants to watch three football games on Sundays and another on Monday nights. How is this going to affect the child?
(, The Washington Post)
'Talk That Talk' by Rihanna
The impeccably assembled, 100 percent flyweight "Talk That Talk" positions Rihanna as an Everygirl in search of romance, sex and a good party.
( by Allison Stewart , The Washington Post)
Mary J. Blige, still the hip-hop soul queen
"My Life II . . . the Journey Continues (Act 1)": A solid album filled with small touches that will recall '90s-era Blige.
(, The Washington Post)
Curtin call for 'Unforgettable'
Jane Curtin has joined the cast of the CBS drama that the network hopes will hold the male audience after the "NCIS" shows.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. artist detained in Serbia
D.C. artist and gallery owner detained at Serbian border crossing; art held by authorities.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Nov. 22
( , The Washington Post)
An unlikely playoff matchup in Virginia
VARSITY LETTER | Hylton defeats Osbourn, 54-26, in the Virginia AAA Northwest Region Division 6 semifinals, but the lead-up to the game turns out a lot more interesting than what took place on the field.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Patriots roll over visiting Brown
Ryan Pearson contributes 23 points and six rebounds to lead the way as George Mason cruises to a 74-48 victory over Brown at Patriot Center.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Caps find spark without Semin
With Alexander Semin out as a healthy scratch, Washington erases a two-goal deficit for a victory that provides at least a temporary reprieve from the mounting pressure of its recent slump.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Wizards' Blatche still gives back
The Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche is handing out 100 turkeys at the Laurel Boys & Girls club even though he missed out on his first NBA paycheck of the season last week.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Bidens host wounded troops
The vice president told his guests that taking care of veterans is the country's "only truly, truly sacred obligation."
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
U.S., allies hit Iran with new sanctions
The measures include an unusual step to label Iran's banks as money-launderers to drive away business.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Maintaining a U.S. presence in Iraq
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq is on schedue — but there will still be an American presence.
(, The Washington Post)
Abizaid to head inquiry into Dover mortuary scandal
A retired four-star general from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will lead a review of operations at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary after federal investigations found evidence of "gross mismanagement" at the repository for America's war dead.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Egypt clashes could imperil elections
As protesters dismissed a resignation offer from Egypt's cabinet, the ruling military council said it is watching the "escalating events" with "extreme caution and sorrow."
( by Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live: The GOP's message failure
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his latest columns.
(, vForum)
How the supercommittee's failure will impact federal employees
Joe Davidson and Eric Yoder discuss how a federal supercommittee failure will directly impact federal employees.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, 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
Google drops price of Chromebook
The new price of $299, along with some other changes announced as part of a makeover, could land the browser-in-a-box on a few more holiday wish lists.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
AT&T: Customer account hack attempted, no accounts compromised
AT&T says that no customer accounts were breached in a hacking attempt.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Report: iPad 3 will be thicker
Apple rumors have started flying again
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Gates takes stand in $1B monopoly case
Bill Gates has been called to testify in a $1B Microsoft-Novell monopoly case
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Galaxy Nexus: volume bug in Britain
British users report that, in certain situations, Galaxy Nexus' volume goes haywire
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Something rotten in Iowa
The real elite are the few who pick the president.
(, The Washington Post)
Maryland's poor sports
Plan to cut 8 teams shows school's priorities.
(, The Washington Post)
Next step in Saudi Arabia
How stable is the kingdom in the midst of change?
(, The Washington Post)
Pizza as a vegetable: A tasty debate
(, The Washington Post)
Protest rhetoric belies danger facing Israel
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
S&P says it won't lower U.S. credit rating despite supercommittee failure
Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service said they won't lower ratings on the U.S. after the congressional committee charged with finding $1.5 trillion of deficit cuts failed to reach an agreement.
( by Zeke Faux and John Detrixhe Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
AT&T tells users of 'organized and systematic' hack attempt
AT&T Inc., the largest U.S. telephone company, notified customers of an effort by hackers to collect online account information.
( by Scott Moritz and Eric Engleman Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Housing policy: Government's difficult balance
Reducing the government's role in the housing market is a rare area of agreement between Republicans and the Obama administration — but how?
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Supercommittee's failure puts payroll tax cut at risk
Economists worry about the fallout if workers see smaller paychecks.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Former Madoff trader pleads guilty to fraud
Bernard Madoff's massive investment fraud, which eluded federal regulators until it collapsed in 2008, began as early as the 1970s, according to a new guilty plea by a longtime Madoff employee.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
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