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Afghans say Special Operations mission preceded attack
Afghan security officials say the mission that resulted in the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers on Saturday began when U.S. Special Operations troops and Afghan army commandos launched a nighttime raid against suspected Taliban insurgents.
(By Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow)
Cain is accused of having 13-year affair
An Atlanta woman said Monday that she engaged in an extended consensual affair with Herman Cain that began after a business meeting in the 1990s, continued as he flew her from city to city for dates and ended eight months ago — as Cain launched his presidential campaign.
(By Krissah Thompson and Sandhya Somashekhar)
Ezra Klein: What do Gingrich, Romney and Obama have in common?
COLUMN | Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and President Obama share much on health-care reform, with one exception — governance.
(By Ezra Klein)
The wit and wisdom of Barney Frank
ESSAY | The House of Representatives is losing its least-typical member: Barney Frank announced Monday that he will retire at the end of next year.
(By Robert G. Kaiser)
Tracee Hamilton: Boudreau: The something that had to be done
COLUMN | The Capitals needed discipline, but they buckled when formerly lovable coach tried to hand it down.
(By Tracee Hamilton)
NATION
Fine Print: Why the defense focus on Asia-Pacific?
Why is the Pentagon focusing so heavily on defense in the region?
(, The Washington Post)
IEA official sees climate 'catastrophe'
Global energy use levels put Earth on track to warm by 10.8 degrees F by 2100, an outcome that economist Fatih Birol called "a catastrophe for all of us."
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Afghans say Special Operations mission preceded attack
Afghan security officials say the mission that resulted in the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers on Saturday began when U.S. Special Operations troops and Afghan army commandos launched a nighttime raid against suspected Taliban insurgents.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Lawyer hints at strategy in WikiLeaks case
The lawyer for an Army private accused of passing sensitive information to WikiLeaks is seeking "damage assessments" from the government.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
House panel investigates Air Force mortuary
A House committee says it is investigating allegations of mismanagement at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary over the past decade.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
D.C. rink to expand hockey program
The Capitals pledged funds to help keep hockey available to kids from some of the city's toughest neighborhoods.
( by Teresa Tomassoni , The Washington Post)
VOA's Croatian service closes
The Voice of America's Croatian service broadcast its last news show Wednesday, a victim of budget cuts and an organizational shift.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
Montgomery big-box bill is unconstitutional, county attorney says
The top lawyer for the Montgomery County government said Monday that a bill proposing limits on big-box stores is unconstitutional. The legislation was introduced as Wal-Mart was rolling out plans for a significant expansion in Montgomery.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
The positive legacy of the Sandusky scandal
If one good thing comes from the accusations against Jerry Sandusky, it's that more sex-abuse victims — especially men — seem to be speaking out about their own experiences.
(, The Washington Post)
Lana Peters, Stalin's daughter, dies
Lana Peters, daughter of Josef Stalin, whose Cold-War defection stunned ruling communists, has died in Wisconsin
( by Scott Bauer , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Lawmaker challenges TSA on profiling claims
After accusations that TSA officials at airports in Honolulu and Newark targeted Mexican travelers, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) questions the agency's effectiveness.
(, The Washington Post)
Gingrich vows to beef up border enforcement
The Republican candidate, in an effort to dampen allegations he's soft on illegal immigration, laid out a series of proposals to increase staffing and complete a fence on the U.S.-Mexico border.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Cain is accused of having 13-year affair
An Atlanta woman said Monday that she engaged in an extended consensual affair with Herman Cain that began after a business meeting in the 1990s, continued as he flew her from city to city for dates and ended eight months ago — as Cain launched his presidential campaign.
( by Krissah Thompson and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Montgomery big-box bill is unconstitutional, county attorney says
The top lawyer for the Montgomery County government said Monday that a bill proposing limits on big-box stores is unconstitutional. The legislation was introduced as Wal-Mart was rolling out plans for a significant expansion in Montgomery.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
House GOP sets sights on public campaign financing
Barack Obama declined to take public funding for his 2008 presidential campaign, and House Republicans are looking to abolish the system for 2012.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Moving back home and setting boundaries
A single mother with a toddler is moving back with her parents. How can they set boundaries for each other?
(, The Washington Post)
The wit and wisdom of Barney Frank
ESSAY | The House of Representatives is losing its least-typical member: Barney Frank announced Monday that he will retire at the end of next year.
( by Robert G. Kaiser , The Washington Post)
Singles File, week of Nov. 29
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.
(, The Washington Post)
Youthful pianist Kate Liu a grand talent
Classical music review: Pianist Kate Liu at the Phillips Collection.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
The hunt for Maryland's Big One
Volunteers with the Maryland Big Tree Program fan out through the state's woodlands in a never-ending hunt for big timber.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Nov. 29
( , The Washington Post)
Hoyas break free from Jaguars
Hollis Thompson has 21 points and 10 rebounds as Georgetown pulls away from IUPUI in the second half.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Successful runs spark Redskins' offense
Roy Helu's big day helps passing game and allows Washington to maintain control of the ball.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
Caps fire Boudreau, bring in Hunter as coach
Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau loses his job, a casualty of his team's lackluster performance and strained relationship with star Alex Ovechkin. Dale Hunter was named Boudreau's replacement.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
Past becomes present for Capitals
New coach Dale Hunter brings a no-nonsense approach to the Capitals, and his resume as a former standout on the ice commands the respect of his charges.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Casting a vote in his son's memory
For one voter, hopes that son's death is honored with election of the country's first representative parliament.
( by Leila Fadel in Cairo , The Washington Post)
Fine Print: Why the defense focus on Asia-Pacific?
Why is the Pentagon focusing so heavily on defense in the region?
(, The Washington Post)
Afghans say Special Operations mission preceded attack
Afghan security officials say the mission that resulted in the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers on Saturday began when U.S. Special Operations troops and Afghan army commandos launched a nighttime raid against suspected Taliban insurgents.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
Lawyer hints at strategy in WikiLeaks case
The lawyer for an Army private accused of passing sensitive information to WikiLeaks is seeking "damage assessments" from the government.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Egyptians take to the polls in droves
The higher-than-expected turnout and smooth voting were a boost for Egypt's military rulers.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Could Herman Cain win over black voters in a general election?
Tara Wall discusses why she thinks black leaders haven't given Herman Cain or the Republican Party a fair chance.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his latest columns.
(, vForum)
Fact Checker: Grover Norquist's misleading accounting of recent history
Chat with Glenn Kessler about why he gave Grover Norquist three Pinocchios for his misleading accounting of recent history.
(, vForum)
Sports and Advice from Tracee Hamilton and Carolyn Hax
Sports columnist Tracee Hamilton and advice columnist Carolyn Hax talk your questions and comments about sports the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
How ethical are these Supreme Court justices?
John Steele discusses the recent ethical conerns about Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Elena Kagan.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Cyber Monday deals on tech gadgets
The biggest discounts from Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and more.
( by Nilay Patel , theverge.com)
Amazon Kindle sales up 4x
Black Friday sales are up dramatically from last year's holiday sales event.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Cyber Monday sales may reach $1.2B, mobile shoppers will double
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Cyber Monday 2011: Shopping at work? Look over your shoulder
In a study, 60 percent of chief information officers said they are blocking all access to online shopping sites.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Galaxy Nexus to launch Dec. 8?
Verizon employees have reportedly told consumers the phone will start pre-orders Tuesday, a report says.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
A flawed way to detain
A new bill overburdens the military.
( by Mark Udall , The Washington Post)
Oregon's execution cop-out
Governor tries to take all sides of the issue.
(, The Washington Post)
Wrong and righteous
Romney distorts Obama's distortion.
(, The Washington Post)
My principles for a vote!
Mitt Romney's venture-capital politics.
(, The Washington Post)
A fresh start for D.C.
New ethics proposal is a good first step.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
States face bleak economic outlook, report says
The financial picture has brightened since the worst of the recession, but states still face a dire fiscal situation, according to a report to be released Tuesday.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Cyber Monday deals on tech gadgets
The biggest discounts from Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and more.
( by Nilay Patel , theverge.com)
Amazon Kindle sales up 4x
Black Friday sales are up dramatically from last year's holiday sales event.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Cyber Monday sales may reach $1.2B, mobile shoppers will double
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
What do Gingrich, Romney and Obama have in common?
COLUMN | Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and President Obama share much on health-care reform, with one exception — governance.
( by Ezra Klein , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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