Monday Morning Headlines [Dec 10, 2012]

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NATION
Dead bats may offer clues on how to fight AIDS
Immune system attacks animals that survive white-nose syndrome, paralleling human disease progress.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Fog blankets D.C. region early Monday; drivers warned
With visibility low, National Weather Service issues dense fog advisory as Monday begins.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Woman killed, girl shot boarding bus
A search is underway for the woman's assailant, who officials say fired from outside bus in Southeast D.C.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Some private university presidents earn more than $1 million a year
Among top earners are three from D.C. and Maryland.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

Man who hanged himself in D.C. jail had history of violence, mental illness
Michael English was two weeks away from a scheduled court hearing on his mental health when he died Nov. 30.
( by Allison Klein and Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

Backyard rink gets icy reception in NW
Renovation includes 30-by-64-foot rink for hockey-playing kids; evidence of sport's growing popularity in D.C.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
From secession to Star Wars: Online petitioners flood White House
Effort to engage public attracts requests both serious and silly; White House officials pleased either way.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Supreme Court has room to maneuver in same-sex marriage cases
HIGH COURT | Decision to take Proposition 8 case may put pressure on Obama to take broader stand.
(, The Washington Post)

President Obama, Boehner meet on 'fiscal cliff'
President and House speaker meet at White House in first in-person meeting in nearly a month.
( by Ed O'Keefe and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Mitt Romney attends Pacquiao-Marquez boxing match
Romney and Manny Pacquiao chatted before the GOP candidate wished the fighter a good night.
( by Michael Leahy , The Washington Post)

DeMint is leaving the Senate. Who might be next?
MONDAY FIX | The South Carolina Republican's announcement prompts chatter about the 2014 landscape.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Escaping addiction and abuse
A woman has quit marijuana; her bullying husband hasn't. The fights continue. Time for her to leave?
(, The Washington Post)

At Christmas concert, penitent Psy brings 'Gangnam Style' to Washington
The South Korean singer arrived for the gig just after news surfaced that he once sang anti-U.S. lyrics.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

Positive Vibrations: Group brings Caribbean flair to Christmas concert
Students at Hyattsville academic program master the lush, vibrant sound of the steel drum.
( by Michael Livingston II , The Washington Post)

Mind your :P's and <3's
Grammar bots mock Twitter users' mistakes, but is text-speak really worth worrying about?
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

FSO's (mostly intentional) study of opposition
While the tensions between a Rossini and a Tchaikovsky were wonderful, an uncertain piano concerto lagged.
( by Joan Reinthaler , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Chinese company buys battery maker that got U.S. recovery funds
Lithium battery manufacturer received funding under recovery act for green-energy projects.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Is Tysons perfect for a driverless car system?
The system would save travelers time and give retailers brave new ways to reach consumers.
( by Jenifer Joy Madden , The Washington Post)

Firm's 'Rock the Beach House Award' offers getaway to top staffers
At The Clearing, company president turns over his shore house to top-performing staffers.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)

Washington area business diary for the week of Dec. 10
Short takes on the week's announcements and deals.
(, The Washington Post)

The Download: IntroHive raises $1.8M, Grotech to invest $12M
The Download: Upstart IntroHive raises $1.8M from investors; Grotech to invest $12M for InvestMD.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Dec. 10
TV and radio listings: Dec. 10
(, The Washington Post)

Understudy Cousins is leading man
With star QB Robert Griffin III injured, backup Kirk Cousins leads the Redskins to a victory.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

Redskins survive scare
OPINION | When Robert Griffin III went down with a scary knee injury, his teammates rose to occasion.
(, The Washington Post)

Ravens lament missed opportunities
Ray Rice had just topped 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time since October, but the frustration showed.
( by Matt Vensel , The Washington Post)

Redskins rally for fallen RGIII
Injury sidelines Washington star quarterback, who cheers as backup Kirk Cousins rallies team to overtime victory.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Gunmen kill Afghan women's advocate
Armed men gun down the head of the Women Affairs Department for Laghman province.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)

In tiny S. Korea, Samsung towers
At a time of record profits, some fear the family-run conglomerate has become too powerful.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Chavez headed to Cuba for 4th cancer surgery; anoints successor if needed
Vice president Maduro named as replacement if illness forces longtime Venezuelan leader to leave office.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

Confusion pervades Egypt's opposition after Morsi rescinds decree
Protests outside palace are much smaller, but demonstrators say they are not satisfied with the changes.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Ingy Hassieb , The Washington Post)

Public art on the auction block in U.K.
A fire sale of landmark works owned by British municipalities has sparked widespread debate.
( by Eliza Mackintosh in London , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
A lost generation?
Bleak economy for the young is harming marriage, birth rates.
(, The Washington Post)

Innovation of Brubeck
Jazz artist was a good man, a great musician.
(, The Washington Post)

Watching Syria descend
How will the U.S., allies protect their interests?
(, The Washington Post)

Egypt's revolution marches on
The chaotic changes underway in Cairo will take time.
( by Marwan Bishara , The Washington Post)

Mali's home to terrorism
The plan for neutralizing it is weak.
(, The Washington Post)

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