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Sunday, December 9, 2012

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NATION
In New Castle, Pa., trying to break free of poverty and forge a better future
Tabitha Rouzzo wants to escape her rundown Rust Belt town but with little help, getting to college is a struggle.
( story by Anne Hull | photos by Linda Davidson | in New Castle, Pa. , The Washington Post)

Kyoto Protocol extended in U.N. climate talks
The two-week negotiations underscored the policy challenges in confronting global warming.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Maryland still stuck in study mode on whether to allow hydraulic fracturing
Deadline for study on drilling's effects on ground water is this summer, but state has not funded the research.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

GOP governors ask Obama for leeway on Medicaid
Eleven governors ask for flexibility on expanding Medicaid under the federal health-care overhaul.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

Senate set for a fight over law allowing broad intercepts of e-mail, phone calls
Administration says FISA should be extended to protect country, but senators are worried about privacy.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Police rule out man in Lewisdale slaying
The warrant for a second man in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy has been recalled.
(, The Washington Post)

District man gets 22 years in robbery of grandparents
Riley Mercer's grandmother recognized his voice when he urged one of his cohorts not to hurt her.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Jacques Morgan, owner of Adams Morgan bookstore, dies
The blunt-spoken bibliophile sold his comic book collection to buy a building for his used-book shop.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

Virginia Democrats elect state's first African American party chair
Del. Charniele Herring urges members to maintain momentum going into 2013.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Race, politics will test Mendelson
Debate in D.C. Council shows chairman may have limited influence over some council members.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Virginia Democrats elect state's first African American party chair
Del. Charniele Herring urges members to maintain momentum going into 2013.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Race, politics will test Mendelson
Debate in D.C. Council shows chairman may have limited influence over some council members.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

A second term shadowed by grim budget reality
Even if president wins tax fight, grim budget realities will still constrain second-term agenda.
( by Peter Wallsten and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Mother feels she has to defend drifter son
She wants to know who to get through holiday gatherings with her chin up.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
TechBits: 30/30
Intuitive but attractive app helps you plan minute chunks that you can customize in order to get things done.
(, The Washington Post)

TechBits: Inkflow
This app will read your finger or a stylus for smooth, responsive drawings.
(, The Washington Post)

With natural gas tax, everyone can win
COLUMN | The potential windfall from such a tax could benefit U.S. taxpayers and still let gas companies make a profit.
(, The Washington Post)

What do you want from life? Book aims to help you get it.
"Amazing Things Will Happen" is latest Color of Money book club selection.
(, The Washington Post)

Job gains bolster U.S. economy's resilience to fiscal tightening
The improvement in the labor market is the latest piece of "encouraging" data, according to economist.
( by Shobhana Chandra Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Dec. 9

(, The Washington Post)

Falcons complete the three-peat
In its final game before moving to Virginia's AAA classification, No. 4 Briar Woods captures its third straight AA Div. 4 championship.
( by Jonas Shaffer , The Washington Post)

For Wizards, what could've been
Washington gets a glimpse of what it might have looked like in a 101-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

No excuse, but a lot of heartbreak
Standout Army quarterback Trent Steelman handles a final, wrenching loss to Navy with predictable class.
(, The Washington Post)

Virginia Tech dealt first loss of season
A late defensive miscue and trouble on the glass proves costly to Hokies on the road against Mountaineers.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Some in Israel see acquiescence in Iron Dome
Missile defense system brings protection but also insulation from unmet challenges at heart of conflict.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Senate set for a fight over law allowing broad intercepts of e-mail, phone calls
Administration says FISA should be extended to protect country, but senators are worried about privacy.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

N. Korea says it may delay rocket flight
Satellite images indicate that preparations for the regime's latest launch had been delayed by snowfall.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Egypt's Morsi annuls most of decree
Modified version to omit most controversial element, but president stays firm on Dec. 15 referendum.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Chief of Hamas says it will never recognize Israel
Visiting leader Khaled Meshal used a Hamas anniversary rally to restate"armed resistance" policy.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Congress's revolving door
The egregious example of a newly reelected member quitting to run an association.
(, The Washington Post)

A later start in Montgomery
Sleep-deprived teenagers would benefit if the school day started later.
(, The Washington Post)

Cleaning D.C.'s waterways
What's the right way to protect Rock Creek, the Potomac and the Anacostia?
(, The Washington Post)

Obstacles to literature

(, The Washington Post)

The 'Hallelujah handoff'

(, The Washington Post)

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