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House GOP under pressure
House Republicans faced mounting pressure from critics who worry that their standoff with President Obama over whether to extend a payroll tax cut could do lasting damage to the GOP.
(By Paul Kane)
A small-government 'revolution' in Kansas
In the year since tea party politics transformed statehouses across the country, Gov. Sam Brownback has been making cuts at breathtaking speed.
(By Annie Gowen)
In a post-postal world, Christmas still delivers
At the end of a year in which the Postal Service announced plans to close thousands of facilities around the country comes Christmas: possibly the one time of year when everybody still pilgrimages to the post office.
(By Monica Hesse)
In Russia, lost generation of science
Since the Soviet collapse, Russia has developed a fractured scientific system, with a whole generation gone missing.
(By Will Englund)
Party hearty — but watch out for ethics rules
In Washington, it's not the calories that count, it's whether the food and drink comply with strict ethical guidelines.
(By Roxanne Roberts)
NATION
The solstice, a second on Earth's analog clock
This year, the timing of the winter solstice is a little confusing.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
EPA's new rule to affect coal-, oil-fired plants
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a regulation that will likely ∂drive some of the oldest and dirtiest coal- and oil-fired power plants out of business.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Manning's defense rests in pretrial hearing
Attorneys for Pfc. Bradley Manning may be reserving their strongest arguments for trial, defense experts say.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
A glimmer of hope for little brown bats
Scientists have found some colonies that appear to withstand white nose syndrome, a disease that has rapidly devastated the species.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Airlines must pay carbon offsets, European court rules
Europe's highest court ruled that the E.U. has the legal right to force foreign airlines to pay for their carbon emissions, a decision likely to strain relations with the U.S.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Feel like an outsider looking in on Christmas?
For those who don't believe or celebrate Christmas, the holidays can be isolating, yet meaningful.
(, The Washington Post)
Alexandria and Arlington Animal Watch
An opossum is nesting in an air-conditioning unit in Alexandria; a cat has a weeklong adventure outside.
(, The Washington Post)
Community calendar
Holiday ornament exhibit, "Hairspray" musical, reading of tales from Africa and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime listings for Arlington and Alexandria
Incidents Dec. 6-14 reported by police.
(, The Washington Post)
Health calendar
Walking programs, weight training programs, tai chi practice and more.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
A small-government 'revolution' in Kansas
In the year since tea party politics transformed statehouses across the country, Gov. Sam Brownback has been making cuts at breathtaking speed.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
House GOP under pressure
House Republicans faced mounting pressure from critics who worry that their standoff with President Obama over whether to extend a payroll tax cut could do lasting damage to the GOP.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Whistleblowing case raises more questions
A senator wants to know if the Energy Department is reimbursing Bechtel Corp.'s defense against a legal action by a whistleblower.
(, The Washington Post)
Fairfax public pensions may get focus
The departure of Fairfax County's top leader could stoke debate over how much public officials get paid.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Church may get Pr. George's utilities
Prince George's County Council must reconsider a congregation's request for water and sewer lines.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Perils of marrying a smoker
Her intended husband is a smoker. Should she give him an ultimatum to quit — if only so the children will have a longer time with their father?
(, The Washington Post)
A Texas icon roars again in 'Ann'
REVIEW | Holland Taylor perfectly embodies onetime governor Ann Richards, but the play lacks context.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
The TV Column: Nielsen's Top 10 programs of 2011
Football and the Other Football — "American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars" — dominated Americans' viewing time.
(, The Washington Post)
In a post-postal world, Christmas still delivers
At the end of a year in which the Postal Service announced plans to close thousands of facilities around the country comes Christmas: possibly the one time of year when everybody still pilgrimages to the post office.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Party hearty — but watch out for ethics rules
In Washington, it's not the calories that count, it's whether the food and drink comply with strict ethical guidelines.
( by Roxanne Roberts , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Gaithersburg tops Northwest
Senior guard Colleen Marshall pumps in a game-high 26 points — including 18 after halftime — to lead sixth-ranked Gaithersburg to a 48-36 win over No. 13 Northwest.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Patriots can't climb out of hole
GMU falls behind by 15 points early in the first half and never recovers as the visiting Dukes cruise to victory at Patriot Center.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Thomas Stone ends North Point's streak
The D.C. area's longest active boys' basketball winning streak ends when Thomas Stone beats North Point.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 22
(, The Washington Post)
London 2012 is kayaker's redemption hope
Having walked away from kayaking following disappointment in Beijing, Bethesda's Scott Parsons is ready to take a final shot at next year's Summer Games.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Wave of deadly explosions rock Baghdad
First outbreak of violence since U.S. troop pullout leaves more than 60 dead, scores more injured.
( by Dan Morse and Aziz Alwan , The Washington Post)
Manning's defense rests in pretrial hearing
Attorneys for Pfc. Bradley Manning may be reserving their strongest arguments for trial, defense experts say.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Hamas thaws after Arab Spring
Islamist group that rules Gaza shows signs of moderating as region's political terrain shifts.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
In Russia, lost generation of science
Since the Soviet collapse, Russia has developed a fractured scientific system, with a whole generation gone missing.
( by Will Englund in PUSHCHINO, Russia , The Washington Post)
Maliki to Kurdistan: Hand over Hashimi
Iraqi prime minister intensifies political crisis, pledges to replace cabinet ministers who boycott him.
( by Dan Morse and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
American Horror Story: Discuss the finale on Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: New Year's cooking
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
Five myths about Christmas
James Martin separated Christmas fact from Christmas fiction.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Ireland completes 3-month-long audit of Facebook's privacy practices
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has mostly cleared the social network.
( by Dante D'Orazio | The Verge , theverge.com)
Kindle Fire owners can now navigate Android Market Web site
The ability to install anything remains a distant dream though.
( by Chris Welch | The Verge , theverge.com)
Failure of AT&T deal presents unique chance for wireless
Joshua Topolsky says he thinks we need real options to make our wireless future brighter — and the carriers should commit to making it happen.
(, The Washington Post)
Kindle Fire update: Smooth but not snappy
Kindle Fire update fixes touchscreen issues; browser still needs work
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Reports: Yahoo may sell Asian assets
Yahoo may consider selling a swap for its assets in Alibaba, Yahoo Japan
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Arizona's rogue sheriff
The Justice Department gets tough with a lawman who targets Hispanics.
(, The Washington Post)
Entitlements vs. the poor in Va.
McDonnell's proposed budget shows why liberals are wrong to resist pension reform.
(, The Washington Post)
Brutality in Belarus
Europe's last dictator crushes the people.
( by Irina Bogdanova , The Washington Post)
Exiting Afghanistan
Political battles brew over the pace of withdrawal.
(, The Washington Post)
Newt v. conservatism
An unsurprising descent into sinister radicalism.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Ireland completes 3-month-long audit of Facebook's privacy practices
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has mostly cleared the social network.
( by Dante D'Orazio | The Verge , theverge.com)
U.S. exporters brace for cutbacks in European bank lending
The European Central Bank's decision Wednesday to offer loan help to financial institutions was closely watched by U.S. companies, which have extensive ties to troubled European markets.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Allowing payroll tax cuts to expire could harm economic recovery
If Congress does not reach agreement on extending payroll tax cuts and unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. economic recovery will be at risk, economists say.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Romney's private-equity past brings jobs questions
As the GOP candidate touts his business experience, his faith in "creative destruction" is in the spotlight.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Kindle Fire owners can now navigate Android Market Web site
The ability to install anything remains a distant dream though.
( by Chris Welch | The Verge , theverge.com)
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