Saturday Morning Headlines [Dec 8, 2012]

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NATION
Misconduct by military leaders leads to review of perks and ethics training
Panetta asks chairman of Joint Chiefs for review in wake of scandals, but no major changes are anticipated.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Manning hearing set to end next week
Judge likely to rule in February on whether soldier's pretrial confinement was unlawful.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Alanis Morissette struck the right note in Israel
Boycott strategy will not bring about peace between Israel and Palestinians.
(, The Washington Post)

From panicked to purposeful
As a leader, you don't want others to see your vulnerabilities and strengths more clearly than you do.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)

Will DeMint's departure make room for more pragmatic leaders?
Wasn't there a time when it would have seemed odd for someone to say that "leaving the Senate to become president of the Heritage Foundation is a big promotion?"
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
2 injured as vehicle hits McDonald's in D.C.
A vehicle crashed into a McDonald's in Adams Morgan, injuring two people and blocking traffic for hours.
( by Martin Weil and Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

Kites send hopes for Dream Act soaring on the Mall
Young illegal immigrants flew kites bearing their images in support of the legislation.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

World War II veterans commemorate Pearl Harbor attack at memorial
Veterans from all over commemorated the 71st anniversary of the "day that will live in infamy."
( by Rebecca Cohen , The Washington Post)

Rabbi lights the way for the National Menorah event at Hanukkah
Rabbi Levi Shemtov organizes the Hanukkah event that draws thousands to the White House area.
( by Rebecca Cohen , The Washington Post)

Metro removing signs suggesting only police in uniform can ride for free
Metro's policy for the past 30 years gives free rides to law enforcement officers with or without uniform.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage cases
Justices will review Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

In Michigan, Republicans renew their push to limit union power
As debate escalates in the state that gave rise to modern unions, measures head toward final approval.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

In switch from 2009, Obama inaugural will include corporate funding
About-face on how to pay for festivities prompts criticism over role cash plays in politics.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)

For a moment, House speaker appears open to higher tax rate on wealthy
On Friday, Boehner seemed to consider a middle ground on rates, but then moved away from it.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

White House makes request for Hurricane Sandy federal aid
President Obama has asked Congress to approve a $60.4 billion emergency aid package.
( by Amy Gardner and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Help create a path to peace
A reader's boyfriend needs to come to terms with his parents' unequal treatment of him and his brother.
(, The Washington Post)

Heat is on Psy for anti-American rap
South Korean rapper apologizes for rapping in 2004 about killing Americans.
( by Max Fisher , The Washington Post)

John Waters brings pencil mustache, Christmas cheer to the Birchmere
The Baltimore native and king of trash cinema returns for his annual Christmas show.
( by Stephanie Merry , The Washington Post)

How to shop outlet malls
Get tips for conquering outlet stores, which can be tricky and overwhelming during the holidays.
(, The Washington Post)

On Sale: Holiday sales, Redskins store and pop-ups
What's the buzz on this week's sales? A downtown holiday market, a pop-up Muleh and a new Redskins store.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Agencies making plans for furloughs, other cuts as fiscal deadline nears
White House sends memo, but managers were already launched to prepare for the worst-case scenarios.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

SEC board member is more willing to revamp money market fund
Commissioner says latest report allows him to make a better decision when another proposal is presented.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Groupon Surges on Google Takeover Speculation: Chicago Mover
Groupon Inc. surged to the highest price in three weeks on speculation that Google Inc. might consider buying the online coupon provider.
( by Douglas MacMillan Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Former mayor Williams encourages D.C. to take a page from Chicago
Williams said the District ought to create something like the public-private partnerships Chicago has to used to raise funds for infrastructure investments.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Xbox outsells Wii U, Wii in weak month for games
Even with high-profile launches, video games had weaker November sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
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Langley turns back W.T. Woodson
Saxons senior Brad Dotson scores 14 points and pulls down 12 rebounds to lead Langley, 60-46.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Momentum hits wall in Atlanta
Former Wizard DeShawn Stevenson buries five three-pointers as the Hawks build an 18-point lead and hold on to beat Washington for the 10th consecutive time.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Kobe's the greatest, until the next one
OPINION | When it comes to hyperbole, televised sports is the greatest medium of all time.
(, The Washington Post)

Mids have come to rely on Reynolds
Just a freshman, quarterback Keenan Reynolds has turned Navy's season around after a rough start.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Xbox outsells Wii U, Wii in weak month for games
Even with high-profile launches, video games had weaker November sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Tim Cook hints that an Apple television will change the living room
Cook says the TV set is a relic from the past and that Apple is intensely interested in changing that.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

YouTube redesign highlights channels
YouTube has gone through another redesign, sharpening its focus on online video channels.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple, Samsung: Judge calls for 'global peace'
A little ahead of the curve, more rumors pop up about Apple's possible "iPhone 5S."
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
London nurse who took prank call dies
Hospital worker's suspected suicide comes days after she was duped into disclosing royal pregnancy.
( by Tim Castle , The Washington Post)

Egypt's opposition defies call for dialogue, breaks through barricades
Thousands of opposition protesters converge on presidential palace, chanting slogans against Morsi.
( by  Abigail Hauslohner and Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Misconduct by military leaders leads to review of perks and ethics training
Panetta asks chairman of Joint Chiefs for review in wake of scandals, but no major changes are anticipated.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Syrian rebels target Damascus airport
Opposition groups argue attacks are justified because government has turned facility into a military zone.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Exiled Hamas leader visits Gaza
An emotional Khaled Meshal, on first visit to region, vows to "liberate" all Palestinian land from Israel.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
The costs of Social Security

(, The Washington Post)

The costs of Social Security

(, The Washington Post)

Giving a newspaper its due

(, The Washington Post)

Lewis Grizzard's definition of 'nekkid'

(, The Washington Post)

Taxpayers' saving money does not cost the government

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
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Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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Ask Boswell: Redskins, Caps, Nationals and more
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Hootenanny of Holiday Horrors 2012 (Friday, Dec. 7)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life and your holiday horrors.
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