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Justice rejects S.C. voter ID law
The Justice Department said South Carolina's measure requiring photo identification at the polls could discriminate against minority voters.
(By Jerry Markon)
Romney says he can bring sides together
Mitt Romney says he showed in Massachusetts that he can build consensus. Will that get him the Republican nomination? And would it work in Washington?
(By Philip Rucker)
Gingrich, Perry to miss Va. primary
Gingrich's promising campaign suffer a setback with failure to submit 10,000 valid signatures.
(By Anita Kumar)
The drone's humble beginnings
Three decades after the first version of the Predator was created out of a California garage, UAVs are now a multibillion-dollar industry.
(By Peter Finn)
Bombings in Syria cast doubt on ability of Arab monitors to stem violence
Twin car bombs killed dozens of people Friday in Damascus, ushering in what some analysts fear is a new stage in the uprising.
(By Alice Fordham and Joby Warrick)
NATION
The drone's humble beginnings
Three decades after the first version of the Predator was created out of a California garage, UAVs are now a multibillion-dollar industry.
( by Peter Finn in Lake Forest, Calif. , The Washington Post)
Patient advocacy group funded by success of painkiller drugs, probe finds
The American Pain Foundation, which describes itself as the nation's largest advocacy group for pain patients, collected nearly 90 percent of its $5 million funding last year from the drug and medical-device industry — and closely mirrors its positions, an examination by ProPublica found.
( by Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber ProPublica , The Washington Post)
Medicare 'doc fix' went down to wire
The "doc fix" has become a familiar ritual ritual in Congress. But this year, doctors, lobbyists and Medicare officials alike said it felt noticeably less predictable.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
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)
The Rolodex that redefined power
You've probably never heard of Pattie Sellers. But Warren Buffett has. And so have Sheryl Sandberg, Oprah Winfrey and Indra Nooyi.
( by Lillian Cunningham , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Wave of street robberies
A sudden wave of street robberies has caused concern in the past month in the Capitol Hill area around Eastern Market.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
D.C. Air Jordan frenzy leads to arrests
A Montgomery police officer was assaulted and several people were arrested as crowds descend on stores to buy the latest model of the sneaker.
( by Erica W. Morrison and J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)
At schools, little elves bearing gifts
The December holidays bring lessons in gift-giving for many elementary children and questions about etiquette for many parents.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Merv Conn, accomplished accordionist
Conn, Washington's accordionist for every occasion, from Oktoberfests to Senators games, dies at 91
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
David Liu, 81, veteran schoolteacher
Mr. Liu taught at elementary schools in Montgomery County for more that 40 years.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Justice rejects S.C. voter ID law
The Justice Department said South Carolina's measure requiring photo identification at the polls could discriminate against minority voters.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
Payroll tax fight leaves Hill Republicans divided and angry
Their lingering unhappiness could complicate negotiations starting in January on a deal for a full-year tax holiday.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Newt Gingrich: What kind of Catholic is he?
The thrice-married Gingrich's metamorphosis from someone who rarely attended religious services to a zealous promoter of God's central role in the public square suggests he's personally capable of the kind of radical transformation he's urging on the country as a whole.
( by Melinda Henneberger , The Washington Post)
Perry fails to qualify for Va. primary ballot
Campaign officials for the Texas governor said 11,911 signatures were provided, but a Republican familiar with the situation said he didn't hit the required 10,000.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Romney says he can bring sides together
Mitt Romney says he showed in Massachusetts that he can build consensus. Will that get him the Republican nomination? And would it work in Washington?
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Unsure about a change of address
She said "yes" to the ring, but she doubts whether they should live together before marriage.
(, The Washington Post)
A D.C. scene that a bubby could love
D.C.'s Star and Shamrock caters to Heebsters, hip young Jews who want to show pride in their religion while they get a nosh and a brew.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
Review: 'The Doors: A Lifetime of Listening to Five Mean Years,'
Critic Greil Marcus restores band's reputation.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
The Checklist: Home maintenance in January
How to get organized in the new year.
( by Jeanne Huber , The Washington Post)
Web site shines light on peril of online privacy bill
A new Web site reveals your downloads. It may be just a precursor of what the government could do under the Stop Online Privacy Act
( by Melissa Bell , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Dec. 24
TV and radio listings: Dec. 24
(, The Washington Post)
Terrapins struggle to win
Maryland defeated Radford, 65-60, to extend their winning streak to four games, but the victory didn't come easily.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Caps storm back but fall in shootout
Washington can't buy a break for the first two periods, but rally with three third-period goals before falling in an overtime shootout in New Jersey.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
Wizards prepare for the grind
The team gets a day off on Saturday, to do any last minute holiday shopping and rest up for what should be exhausting 66-game campaign that begins on Monday.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Soccer stars, caught between two worlds
For promising soccer players like Manassas resident Junior Flores, 15, a dilemma is whether to play for the United States or the country their parents are from.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Bombings in Syria cast doubt on ability of Arab monitors to stem violence
Twin car bombs killed dozens of people Friday in Damascus, ushering in what some analysts fear is a new stage in the uprising.
( by Alice Fordham and Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Egypt divided after a week of violence
A plan by activists to screen videos of military violence backfires in some areas, exposing a growing rift.
( by Leila Fadel and Ingy Hassieb , The Washington Post)
Protest movement remains fluid
Protesters in Russia vow to continue, despite concessions, but have not coalesced around a specific agenda.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
France urges removal of faulty implants
Health Ministry directive affects 30,000 women whose breast implants contain substandard silicone.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
As N. Korea changes, S. Korea feels helpless
In Seoul, at least for some, the post-Kim Jong Il transition resembles a nerve-rattling spectator event — viewed from afar, with no say in the outcome.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, Dec. 23)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Best of Hax 2011 (Friday, Dec. 30)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Washington Post music writers David Malitz and Chris Richards discuss the top artists, albums and concerts of 2011, and what they're looking forward to in 2012.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, 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)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Go Daddy pulls SOPA support
Go Daddy does a SOPA U-turn
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's iPad still beating Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet in sales
As holiday retailers make their final pushes for a spot in consumers' stockings, the latest numbers show that Apple's iPad was still leading the tablet market headed into the holiday season.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Go Daddy hit with SOPA backlash
Go Daddy, the world's largest domain name registrar, has been catching some heat from customers who disagree with the company's position on the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
CES 2012: What to expect
The big deal will be the Ultrabook, a full-fledged thin computer that turns on instantly.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Volkswagen silences work e-mail after hours
The automaker and other companies are aiming to keep work and home life separate for their employees.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Historical headwinds
Gingrich, Romney and Paul against the odds.
(, The Washington Post)
One-religion school
Christmas in Washington in 1949.
(, The Washington Post)
Joy to the troops
Chistmas thousands of miles from home.
(, The Washington Post)
Tiger Mother to an autistic son
The trials don't end when the child grows up.
( by Susan Senator , The Washington Post)
D.C. Council's ethics reform
Their efforts are a good start.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Obama comes out ahead in 2011
It may not have seemed so at first, but the White House ended up being the winner in four key showdowns with Republicans in Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
Nov. consumer spending falls short of hopes
It was the fifth straight month of gains, but bigger boost from holiday shopping didn't materialize.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Reviewing personal finance in 2011
A look back at the good, the bad and the ugly regarding personal finance in 2011.
(, The Washington Post)
A tax break is lost, another is found
Companies simply shift profits elsewhere after Puerto Rican credit ends.
(, The Washington Post)
Go Daddy pulls SOPA support
Go Daddy does a SOPA U-turn
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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