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The value of virtual schools
A Virginia company leading a national movement to replace classrooms with computers is facing a backlash from critics who are questioning its funding, quality and oversight.
(By Lyndsey Layton and Emma Brown)
Alleged NATO attack kills 24 soldiers, Pakistani officials say
The Pakistani army said helicopters fired on a border checkpost overnight.
(By Karin Brulliard)
The making of Newt Inc.
How Newt Gingrich transformed himself from a political flameout into a thriving business conglomerate.
(By Karen Tumulty and Dan Eggen)
Iraq's young inherit a nation scarred
The generation that came-of-age during the American-led war reckon with the U.S. withdrawal.
(By Dan Zak)
Owners, players ready for tip-off
After an exhausting 15-hour negotiating session, both sides tentatively settle their differences in time to have a 66-game season starting on Dec. 25.
(By Michael Lee)
METRO
False charge has consequences
In 2007, Cherri Dulaney and Edgar Coker Sr., on the advice of a court-appointed attorney, told 15-year-old Edgar Jr. to plead guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl. Two months later, the girl recanted her story. Now the family is wrestling with regret and fighting for justice.
( story by Chris L. Jenkins , The Washington Post)
O'Malley gearing up to push ambitious legislative agenda
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is gearing up to push his most politically perilous 90-day legislative agenda since taking office in 2007.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Dr. Gridlock's traffic tips
Dr. Gridlock offers advice on some upcoming transportation events in the D.C. region.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Journalist Tom Wicker dies at 85
Tom Wicker, 85, a longtime Washington reporter and columnist for the New York Times, died Nov. 25 at his home near Rochester, Vt.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
The value of virtual schools
A Virginia company leading a national movement to replace classrooms with computers is facing a backlash from critics who are questioning its funding, quality and oversight.
( by Lyndsey Layton and Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
O'Malley gearing up to push ambitious legislative agenda
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is gearing up to push his most politically perilous 90-day legislative agenda since taking office in 2007.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
House Democrats post fundraising surge
A Democratic fundraising surge for House races defies conventional wisdom: Usually, the party in power pulls in most of the cash.
( by T.W. Farnam and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
The making of Newt Inc.
How Newt Gingrich transformed himself from a political flameout into a thriving business conglomerate.
( by Karen Tumulty and Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Gingrich draws Fla. crowds
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich is attracting supporters in Florida, even as he continues to face attacks on his immigration stance.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Will demographic shifts save Obama in 2012?
Two analysts from the Center for American Progress ask the key question about the 2012 election: Can demography trump the economy? Obama's reelection hangs in the balance.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Getting past parental disapproval
A young job hunter's choice is being shot down by the parents. Is there a way to surmount this criticism?
(, The Washington Post)
Best family-friendly video games
Whether your gaming needs run to comic book heroes or sports, this year offered some great games for everyone.
(, The Washington Post)
Help the zoo names its new octopus
KidsPost readers are invited to come up with a name that fits the spirit of the zoo's new octopus.
(, The Washington Post)
Ryan Gosling evolves from actor to phenomenon
Ryan Gosling obviously was a celebrity long before 2011, but this was the year that Ryan Gosling the Phenomenon truly came into being.
(, The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Nov. 27
(, The Washington Post)
North Stafford holds off Brooke Point
Up by 13 with 12 minutes left, the Wolverines stave off a final push by the Black-Hawks to win the AAA Northwest Region Division 5 title.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Hokies still Virginia's top dog
COLUMN | U-Va.'s football program has made plenty of progress, but the Cavaliers have a ways to go before catching sixth-ranked Virginia Tech.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia Tech's players, coaches savor another win over Virginia
After a week of hearing about how Virginia was a team on the rise, the Virginia Tech football team left no doubt as to who was top dog in the state.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Capitals can't shake malaise in Buffalo
The Caps fail to take advantage of a Sabres team decimated by injuries and fall meekly for their second loss in as many nights.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
China, India perform dangerous new dance
Experts see as a dangerous new dance between the world's most populous nations.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
Tensions mount ahead of Congo vote
The presidential and parliamentary contests scheduled for Monday will be only the second elections since the Central African nation gained independence in 1960.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Iraq's young inherit a nation scarred
The generation that came-of-age during the American-led war reckon with the U.S. withdrawal.
( by Dan Zak in baghdad , The Washington Post)
In Israel, concerns about stifling of dissent
Threats to a peace activist are emblematic of the extremist challenge to Israeli democracy.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Protester's death latest in Egypt unrest
Ministry apologizes for death of man run over by police vehicle while protesting new cabinet.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Iraq's young generation
Dan Zak hosts a live discussion on young Iraqis.
(, 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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EDITORIAL
Help for Virginia's crumbling roads
The governor eyes a fix for a scandalously neglected transportation network.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Good politics and good policy?
The benefits and risks of a payroll tax-cut extension.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Haiti's terrible idea
Why restore an instrument of violence and represssion?
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A new home for the FBI?
(, The Washington Post)
Republicans resisted compromise
A Democrat on why the supercommittee failed.
( by Chris Van Hollen , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Bonds: What to buy now.
Bonds are the investment standouts of 2011, with a broad index such as Barclays' aggregate returning nearly 7 percent and only emerging-markets bonds suffering severe losses.
( by Jeffrey R. Kosnett , The Washington Post)
Giving growth just enough gas to go
Whether to push for growth and how much to seek can be complicated issues even for a successful firm.
(, The Washington Post)
On billionaires, secretaries and taxes
The better way to reform the tax code, and make it a bit more progressive, is to go back to an old idea — a progressive consumption tax.
(, The Washington Post)
Nuts & Bolts: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550
Warren Brown runs down the specs.
(, The Washington Post)
Futures and Options
Business-related events for Nov.28- Dec.2.
(, The Washington Post)
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