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On Capitol Hill, an uneasy stalemate over taxes
The House's rejection of a Senate compromise on the payroll levy left 160 million Americans facing a tax hike, President Obama hoping for a deal and the GOP facing political risks.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and Paul Kane)
Ron Paul could be spoiler — or kingmaker
As the first votes in the Republican presidential race approach, Rep. Ron Paul has become a serious force with the potential to upend the nomination fight and remain a factor.
(By Peter Wallsten)
New realities after Arab Spring
As the Arab Spring gives way to the next chapters in Bahrain, Egypt and Libya, the outcomes in each country are far from uniform. In Bahrain, hopes — as well as the uprising — are crushed; in Egypt, the centers of power remain virtually unchanged; in Libya, there's a push toward elective democracy.
(By Marc Fisher)
U.S. asks journals to censor reports of deadlier, lab-created 'bird flu' virus
The request is a first for a federal advisory panel set up after the anthrax bioterror attacks of 2001.
(By David Brown)
Drafting a QB remains an inexact science
Even with modern evaluation tools, drafting a top quarterback remains an inexact science at best.
(By Amy Shipley)
NATION
Hacker testifies at Manning hearing
The prosecution rested its case in the pretrial hearing for Pfc. Bradley Manning after four days of outlining how Manning allegedly downloaded and leaked secret information.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Astronomers detect first Earth-size planets orbiting another star
In a milestone hailed as a key step toward finding another Earth-like world, astronomers today announced the discovery of two blazingly hot planets roughly the size of Earth.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
U.S. asks journals to censor reports of deadlier, lab-created 'bird flu' virus
The request is a first for a federal advisory panel set up after the anthrax bioterror attacks of 2001.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Millennials dictate terms for responsible business
OPINION | The CEO of Points of Light Institute weighs in on the power Millennials are weilding in changing business.
( by Michelle Nunn , The Washington Post)
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METRO
New arrest in 2009 liquor store killing in Northwest
Store owner was shot after handing over money from the cash register.
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Winter to have a warm start
It's not expected to be wintry here, but winter will arrive in Washington just the same at 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Judges hear challenge of Maryland congressional redistricting plan
A three-judge panel of federal judges expresses doubts about arguments for and against throwing out Maryland's congressional redistricting plan.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council overhauls ethics laws
The D.C. Council approved the most comprehensive overhaul of city ethics laws in a generation Tuesday, toughening disclosure rules and creating new penalties for misconduct, including for the first time giving members the power to impeach a colleague.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Metro to inspect brakes on 18% of fleet after part falls off moving train
A brake part fell off a moving train, damaged two more trains, and shut down service for hours.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Judges hear challenge of Maryland congressional redistricting plan
A three-judge panel of federal judges expresses doubts about arguments for and against throwing out Maryland's congressional redistricting plan.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Ron Paul could be spoiler — or kingmaker
As the first votes in the Republican presidential race approach, Rep. Ron Paul has become a serious force with the potential to upend the nomination fight and remain a factor.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
Romney describes 'battle for America's soul'
The GOP contender describes a choice between an "entitlement society" dependent on government welfare and an "opportunity society" that enables businesses to flourish.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
On Capitol Hill, an uneasy stalemate over taxes
The House's rejection of a Senate compromise on the payroll levy left 160 million Americans facing a tax hike, President Obama hoping for a deal and the GOP facing political risks.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council overhauls ethics laws
The D.C. Council approved the most comprehensive overhaul of city ethics laws in a generation Tuesday, toughening disclosure rules and creating new penalties for misconduct, including for the first time giving members the power to impeach a colleague.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Bowing out of the family Christmas
Four siblings rotate in hold a Christmas dinner for the family and their many descendants. Now one sister says she's done — and won't even attend.
(, The Washington Post)
Where to go to learn to ice skate
Strap on your skates and go for a whirl at these area skating rinks.
(, The Washington Post)
Kids make ice skating look easy
Whether your goal is the Olympics or just getting around the rink, now is definitely skating season.
(, The Washington Post)
Using only its playlist, lost iPod reshuffled to its original owner
Embedded electronic information points the way after the music device is found on a Maryland trail.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Who's behind the latest 'draft Hillary for president' effort?
People around the country are receiving robo-calls asking them to help draft Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2012. No one knows the source of this effort, but it's the latest of many in recent years.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 21
(, The Washington Post)
Shim stands out in win
W.T. Woodson senior Simon Shim has a steal in the fourth quarter to help his team to a 48-38 victory over T.C. Williams.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Simmons leads Eleanor Roosevelt girls
Eleanor Roosevelt junior guard Daria Simmons scores a career-high 29 points to carry the Raiders to a 53-39 win over the Rams.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Wizards end preseason with loss to Sixers
Washington shows glimpses of solid play clouded by confounding lapses. JaVale McGee leads the Wizards with 20 points thanks to an improved jump hook.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Capitals get boost from big names in win
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom score in the first period, Alexander Semin and Troy Brouwer add third-period goals, and Michal Neuvirth makes 20 saves as Washington halts Nashville's five-game win streak.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
At least 150 dead over two days of Syrian violence
In a sharp increase of violence, the Syrian army battled military defectors and armed opponents of the government for a second day Tuesday.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
New realities after Arab Spring
As the Arab Spring gives way to the next chapters in Bahrain, Egypt and Libya, the outcomes in each country are far from uniform. In Bahrain, hopes — as well as the uprising — are crushed; in Egypt, the centers of power remain virtually unchanged; in Libya, there's a push toward elective democracy.
( story by Marc Fisher • photographs by Nikki Kahn , The Washington Post)
Hacker testifies at Manning hearing
The prosecution rested its case in the pretrial hearing for Pfc. Bradley Manning after four days of outlining how Manning allegedly downloaded and leaked secret information.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Iraqi vice president denies involvement in terrorism
Tariq al-Hashimi says he is ready to stand trial, but only in the Kurdistan region, to which he has fled.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Kim Jong Il's death sparks concern in South Korea, U.S. over succession
Kim Jong Il, North Korea's 'Dear Leader,' died Saturday, sparking scenes of grief around North Korea that were faithfully broadcast by state media
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
Five myths about Christmas
James Martin separates Christmas fact from Christmas fiction.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his latest columns.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Latest Kindle Fire update improves Silk browser performance
( by Dante D'Orazio | The Verge , theverge.com)
Justice probing Verizon Wireless over cable deals
The Justice Department confirmed that it is investigating Verizon's deal with cable companies for any anti-competitive effects it may have on the telecommunications industry.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Star Wars: The Old Republic's scope is dizzying
The game went live today.
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com)
Google hits pause button for Nexus S Android 4.0 update
Details are still sparse, but many users are claiming that they're still getting update notifications over the air .
( by Chris Ziegler | The Verge , theverge.com)
Firefox, Google renew search deal
Firefox has renewed a deal to have Google as its default search engine.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Gingrich's bad history
He proposes to undermine the rule of law.
(, The Washington Post)
Braveheart Republicans?
Or would false-hearted be more accurate?
(, The Washington Post)
Newt's poor judgment
Extremism in the pursuit of judges is a vice.
(, The Washington Post)
Miscarriage of justice
Gingrich goes to war with the judicial branch.
(, The Washington Post)
The temptation of Callista
When a candidate's wife goes on the attack.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Willie Gault charged with fraud
The former pro football player was charged with fraud for allegedly serving as a "celebrity figurehead" for a medical-device company involved in a stock scam.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Latest Kindle Fire update improves Silk browser performance
( by Dante D'Orazio | The Verge , theverge.com)
Justice probing Verizon Wireless over cable deals
The Justice Department confirmed that it is investigating Verizon's deal with cable companies for any anti-competitive effects it may have on the telecommunications industry.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Star Wars: The Old Republic's scope is dizzying
The game went live today.
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com)
Fed proposes reins on banks
The Federal Reserve unveiled proposed regulations to keep banks from taking the kinds of risks that triggered the U.S. financial crisis.
( by Brady Dennis and Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
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