Thursday Morning Headlines [Nov 15, 2012]

Thursday, November 15, 2012

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NATION
Report: Medicaid personal-care programs are vulnerable to fraud
Tougher rules and oversight for patients and caregivers needed at state, federal levels, report says.
( by Joe Eaton , The Washington Post)

Obama, Republicans spar on Benghazi
Bitter exchange comes on the eve of closed-door hearings by Senate and House panels on the Sept. 11 attack.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

White House, Congress scrutinize FBI's inquiry into Petraeus
FBI Director Mueller faced questions on Capitol Hill; Obama alludes to lingering questions about the probe.
( by Greg Miller and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

House panel grills FDA about compounding pharmacies
FDA commissioner says agency needs expanded authority to avert crises like the meningitis outbreak linked to tainted custom-made drugs.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Air Force trainers had improper relationships with dozens of students
An investigation sparked by a rape allegation finds that at a Texas base, some inappropriate behavior had come to be tolerated.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Deputy fatally shoots man in Prince George's County home
Officer was serving a peace order when an armed man appeared, officials say
( by Matt Zapotosky and Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

Did GOP contribute to long lines to vote in Fairfax County?
COLUMN | Elections chief cites a shortage of workers, but Democrats say their nominees went unapproved.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar, Nov. 15-21
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Beltway HOT lanes: Born of necessity
Lacking money to build highways, Virginia enlisted private partners to create a new type of highway.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Nov. 15 to 22, 2012
Concerts, theater performances, children's activities and other events in the District.
(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
After Sandy, frustrations remain real
FEMA, other agencies press ahead, but some residents feel the limits.
( by Lisa Rein and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Romney: Obama's 'gifts' to youths, women, African Americans led to loss
Romney blames his defeat in the election on "Obamacare" and other appeals to specific groups.
( by Jerry Markon and Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Obama lays out vision for second term
Appearing in his first post-election news conference, the customarily cautious president spoke like a politician with nothing to lose after winning the last race of his life.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Swag on sale
IN THE LOOP | Obama shirts and stickers are marked down. Romney swag? Not so much.
(, The Washington Post)

The Obama campaign's 'optimizer'
While Romney went for "tonnage," Obama camp focused on niche markets in its TV advertising.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'Today' names new executive producer
TV COLUMN | Don Nash, a show veteran, takes the reins of NBC's troubled morning infotainment show.
(, The Washington Post)

Documentary brings immigrants' lives out of the shadows
Local producer's "Harvest of Empire" has one mission: explaining to Americans that U.S. policies contributed to immigration from Latin America.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

The science of the media stakeout
D.C. journalists of old and new media endurecold weather and stretches of boredom when headline-makers hole up.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Beyond 'stuck with him'
What a woman can tell her nephew's fiancee about the freedom to make her own choices.
(, The Washington Post)

TV crew makes the most of Wizards
Comcast basketball team presents interesting stories about players from a broadcast truck beneath the arena.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Obama: No 'red lines' on top tax rate
In his news conference, the president cracked open a door to compromise with Republicans in debt talks.
( by Lori Montgomery and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

House report blames Corzine for collapse of MF Global
Former chairman denies assertions that he made risky investments without full knowledge of his board.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Manassas newspaper to shut down
The News & Messenger, citing circulation drops and other losses, will cease publication Dec. 30.
( by Mohana Ravindranath Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)

Shale gas fuels a U.S. industrial revival
The sudden abundance of cheap natural gas is breathing life into a wide range of businesses.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Why cloud security keeps these 7 execs up at night
For one senior strategist, it isn't the next big hack or threat.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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SPORTS
Centennial has unfinished business
VOLLEYBALL | The Eagles dominate La Plata to earn a date in 3A final, where they were upset two years ago — a memory that still resonates.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

After loss, all alone with zero wins
Washington whittles a 22-point deficit to three with 21 seconds to go before finally succumbing in Dallas to become the NBA's last winless team, falling to 0-7.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Without Porter, Hoyas prevail
Otto Porter Jr. sits out with mild concussion symptoms as Georgetown handles Liberty.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

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(, The Washington Post)

Cavs look to continue hot streak
The resurgent Virginia football team can keep its bowl hopes alive with a win over North Carolina on Thursday.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Why cloud security keeps these 7 execs up at night
For one senior strategist, it isn't the next big hack or threat.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Samsung extends lead in smartphone sales as market grows 47 percent
Samsung, Nokia and Apple had the best-selling phones in the last quarter.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Bank of America is the latest to challenge Square
At this point, who doesn't want to come out with a mobile payment dongle a la Square?
( by Ryan Kim | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Airbnb rolls out Neighborhoods
Feature allows visitors to search by neighborhood within large cities to get the right travel experience they're looking for.
( by Eliza Kern | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Research in Motion is optimistic and realistic, CEO says
With a new system designed to appeal to consumers and businesses, RIM is hoping the BlackBerry will make a comeback.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
3 Israelis killed by rocket fired from Gaza
Deaths come after Israel kills Hamas leader and other Palestinians in air campaign aimed at halting rocket attacks.
( by Karin Brulliard and Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Xi Jinping takes over reins of Chinese Communist Party
Transition, occurring amid increased tension within party and society, not likely to drastically alter ties with U.S.
( by William Wan and Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)

Obama, Republicans spar on Benghazi
Bitter exchange comes on the eve of closed-door hearings by Senate and House panels on the Sept. 11 attack.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

White House, Congress scrutinize FBI's inquiry into Petraeus
FBI Director Mueller faced questions on Capitol Hill; Obama alludes to lingering questions about the probe.
( by Greg Miller and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Air Force trainers had improper relationships with dozens of students
An investigation sparked by a rape allegation finds that at a Texas base, some inappropriate behavior had come to be tolerated.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
A new hospital in Prince George's
The passage of the gambling bill should seal the deal in Annapolis.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's partially open door
He's right to offer compromise on the deficit while keeping his leverage.
(, The Washington Post)

Reining in entitlements
Despite Democrats' ire, it's a must in any credible debt-reduction plan.
(, The Washington Post)

The 2012 reckoning
The inconvenient truths of the election.
(, The Washington Post)

The resurrecting caskets
Monks' case could revive respect for "unenumerated rights."
(, 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)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food: Thanksgiving
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Career Coach takes your questions
Joyce Russell on how to keep employees engaged and motivated at work
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

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