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NATION
Pentagon plans big expansion of its espionage operations overseas
Ambitious plan will assemble an espionage network that rivals the CIA in size, U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

December brings with it some heavenly gifts
Jupiter shines and shooting stars sail overhead this month.
( by Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Marvelous month for moondances
No wallflower the moon as our lunar neighbor lights up the September sky by waltzing with Jupiter, Venus and Mars.
( by Blaine P. Friedlander Jr. Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

Washington state set to legalize marijuana use without Justice guidance
The Justice Department has yet to weigh in on the conflict with federal drug laws.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Loudoun County residents miffed over new proposed stadium location
Neighbors are fearful of the traffic, noise, lights and other effects of the ballpark, and are fighting the project.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)

A rash of 911 service disruptions
Recent 911 failures in the Washington region
(, The Washington Post)

3 wounded in 2 shootings in SE Washington
A man and a 4-year-old were wounded Saturday night, while a youth was shot earlier in the evening.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Men steal pricey Nikes from Charles County student
The robbers got away with a pair of Nike Air Jordan 7 Retro Olympic Edition basketball shoes, police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Verizon 911 problems began before derecho storm
The D.C. area's 911 emergency network has suffered widespread systemic failures over two years.
( by Mary Pat Flaherty and Joe Stephens , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Md. governor confronts redemption of a convict
O'Malley, who rarely grants pardons, is urged to make a General Assembly appointment of a convict.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Prince George's delegation reviews bills for upcoming session
County schools and funding for regional hospital are high on lawmakers' agenda.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Republican 'Advance' gathering has Virginia GOP focused on future
Eager to put losses in the presidential and Senate race behind them, the state party turns toward 2013.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

D.C zoning overhaul stokes residents' fears
Planning officials are rewriting the city's zoning rules for the first time in 54 years.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Tax incentive for development project near Howard University up for vote
D.C. Council poised to offer incentive for Georgia Avenue site despite some opinions that it's not necessary.
( by Mike DeBonis and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
SEC head slowed new rule at urging of lobbyist, GOP congressman says
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) said SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro sought to "appease" interest groups.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Companies push to eliminate taxes on profits from overseas
Experts warn action could cost U.S. government "gigantic sums of money."
( by Jia Lynn Yang and Suzy Khimm , The Washington Post)

Another alternative to Apple's Maps
Nokia has put its technology into a new mapping app, providing the same services that users get online.
(, The Washington Post)

Importing Third World innovation
CASE IN POINT | A look at how a company marketed its female condom globally and in the U.S.
(, The Washington Post)

What does the 'fiscal cliff' mean to investors? Hint: Not much
COLUMN | Other factors are weighing much more on equity markets than the 'fiscal cliff' talks.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, Dec. 2

(, The Washington Post)

U-Va. men turn back Green Bay
AREA ROUNDUP | Akil Mitchell had 20 points and nine rebounds to pace the Cavaliers in Charlottesville.
( from News Services and Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

Chiefs reeling after murder-suicide
Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend at their Kansas City home Saturday before shooting himself at the team's facility in front of Coach Romeo Crennel and GM Scott Pioli.
( by Kent Babb , The Washington Post)

Stone Bridge to play for title
The Bulldogs edge Hanover, 28-21, in a Virginia AAA Division 5 semifinal. Stone Bridge returns to the state final for a fifth time, but won't play Phoebus.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Hoyas own Colonials in 2nd half
The Georgetown women are a team possessed to begin the second half, forcing a flurry of turnovers to spark a 19-4 run and a rout at Smith Center.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Pentagon plans big expansion of its espionage operations overseas
Ambitious plan will assemble an espionage network that rivals the CIA in size, U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Tunnels between Gaza and Egypt are back in business since cease-fire
Smuggling has resumed, and Israel is watching carefully for signs that Hamas is rearming amid cease-fire.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Morsi calls for referendum on charter
Egypt's president sets Dec. 15 as date for vote as his Islamist supporters pack the streets.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Mexico's president vows big changes
Newly sworn in President Pena Nieto vows a more prosperous, peaceful country, even as protesters clash in the streets.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)

Afghan peace council sees signs of progress with Pakistan and Taliban
After years of stagnation, there are some indications that both sides may be changing their stances.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Holding back the sea
How will Americans clustered on the coast deal with surging waters?
(, The Washington Post)

Afghanistan, after 2014
Will plans for a U.S. troop presence collapse?
(, The Washington Post)

Architect of folly
The Capitol Police save us from model boats.
(, The Washington Post)

Weak links in the chained CPI

(, The Washington Post)

Ladies' turn

(, The Washington Post)

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