Saturday Morning Headlines [Dec 15, 2012]

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NATION
'Gunshots and then silence' in Conn.
Students at Sandy Hook heard screams, shots over the loudspeaker as gunman killed dozens, including 20 children.
( by Marc Fisher, Steve Vogel and Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)

First limit placed on Atlantic menhaden catch
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission votes to cut total catch by 20 percent to conserve stocks.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

Gun control debate is reawakened
Cries for sterner laws, as well as those for caution, ring out anew
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Colorado starts to plot course for legal pot
The state's medical marijuana experience could serve as a blueprint, but federal input is needed.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

On a grim Friday, Newtown, Conn., becomes Everytown, America
Country struggles with the grief caused by an unspeakable crime.
( by Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Protecting children from gun violence
COLUMN | In a culture that has persuaded itself to accept guns, how can we keep our kids safe?
(, The Washington Post)

Washington area religion events
Religious events from Dec. 16 to 22.
(, The Washington Post)

Suspect Adam Lanza was obscure in life, now is infamous in death
Neighbors describe the 20-year-old as socially awkward and withdrawn but not threatening.
( by Greg Jaffe, Paul Duggan and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Bolling opposes lifting ban on uranium mining in Va.
Cites potential impact on business, environment as reason against lifting the state's 30-year moratorium.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's interim superintendent gives overview of budget proposal
The plan would provide additional resources for charter schools and special programs.
( by Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Obama shaken by shooting tragedy in Conn.
The president makes emotional remarks on an issue that he has done little to address at the White House.
( by Philip Rucker and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Bolling opposes lifting ban on uranium mining in Va.
Cites potential impact on business, environment as reason against lifting the state's 30-year moratorium.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

28 dead in Conn. rampage
Officials say the gunman killed his mother, then drove her car to the school where she worked.
( by Steve Vogel, Sari Horwitz and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

McDonnell chooses federal <br> health exchange — for now
Virginia governor could later choose to blend the federal model with state-based one.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

President Obama's remarks on school shooting in Connecticut (Transcript)
Transcript of President Obama's remarks about the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Defining the 'family photo'
On a couple's wedding day, should a sibling's significant other be part of the official portraits?
(, The Washington Post)

When kids are the witnesses to terror, how should the media proceed?
News outlets agree interviewing children is okay, but have safeguards for privacy, parental permission.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

'Downton' cast finds love across pond
Fans delight in British actors as they promote third season of the drama, including at a party in D.C.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Significant other's truth-telling can hurt
How can you reconcile wanting to foster an environment of truth-telling but not react to things that hurt?
(, The Washington Post)

On Sale: Holiday shopping discounts
On Sale: Stock up on holiday gifts at local stores including Sassanova, Ekster Antiques and Periwinkle.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Black unemployment rate remains twice that of whites
The black jobless rate has been double the white rate for decades, defying education gains.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Ryan Lanza: 'It wasn't me'
School shooter's brother rushes to clear his name after his Facebook page flashes on TVs nationwide.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Tougher rules urged for foreign banks
The Federal Reserve wants these firms operating in the U.S. to keep far more money in their reserves.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

In post-cliff world, risk remains
Even if White House and Congress strike a deal, huge problems will persist for the global economy.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Potential fiscal cliff deal still being debated
From non-profits to the average American, there is still much debate over a fiscal cliff solution.
( by Washington Post staff , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 15

(, The Washington Post)

Loudoun Valley tops Potomac Falls
Vikings forward Jovon Miller does everything but make free throws in a victory over Potomac Falls.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Prange's time on bench is worth wait
Damascus forward Kelli Prange sits out much of the first half due to foul trouble, but returns after halftime to spark the Hornets.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

Lakers get right at Wizards' expense
Kobe Bryant hits just 9 of 29 shots but scores a game-high 30 points as L.A. finds an antidote for its losing streak.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

John Wall gets good news about knee
Point guard's left knee has improved enough that he can boost basketball activity. Still no timetable for return.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Google+ adds photo improvements in big update
Google+ rolled out a bunch of new features Friday, aimed at improving photos, mobile and video.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google fights mobile misclicks with new ad format
The search engine now asks users whether they really meant to hit an advertising link.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's next iPad mini may have better screen
Apple's next version of the iPad mini may beef up the screen.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Instaplayer: A new Instagram iPad app
You may not be able to get Instagram photos inside Twitter, but at least now you can have them on your iPad.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Gun control debate is reawakened
Cries for sterner laws, as well as those for caution, ring out anew
( by Sari Horwitz and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

New nuclear talks with Iran may be possible in coming weeks, U.S. says
U.S., other world powers prepare to offer Iran a deal that could eventually ease an increasingly tense standoff.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Iran election laws under debate
President Ahmadinejad can't run again, but his rivals hope changes would put an end to his agenda.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

Egyptian vote may bring new constitution, but calm is unlikely
Referendum due to begin Saturday is expected to harden divisions between Islamists and the opposition.
( by Griff Witte , The Washington Post)

A discontented Japan set to vote
Voters are expected to return to power an opposition party that was booted out only three years ago.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
To save the oceans, zone them
A proposal to protect marine species.
(, The Washington Post)

Pay to read?
An online paywall might be coming to The Post.
(, The Washington Post)

Japan's model still works
Many of the country's strengths have endured.
( by Ezra F. Vogel , The Washington Post)

The anti-union backlash
In Michigan, a watershed on right-to-work.
(, The Washington Post)

The coastal conundrum
It's dangerous to live near water while subsidizing development.
( by Skip Stiles , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, December 14)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

Brad Hirschfield Live: Who's to blame in London nurse's suicide?
Brad Hirschfield discussed the suicide of the nurse who was victim of a British royal hoax call.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

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