Thursday Morning Headlines [Dec 13, 2012]

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NATION
Sorting the terrorists
For the United States, it's a question of how to identify the enemy and define the real threat.
(, The Washington Post)

Testimony on CIA's treatment of 9/11 suspects will be kept secret
A military judge prohibits disclosure during the men's trial of information the government deems classified.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

The 'Best Places to Work' rankings
Federal leaders should use the annual list as an opportunity for creating better workplaces.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)

As drawdown nears, U.S. officials paint rosier picture of Afghan troops
Defense secretary Panetta, other officials say Afghan military acting more on its own, despite challenges.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

John Boehner's unenviable job
If there's one job in Washington no one wants right now, it's John Boehner's. Yet he appears, at least in part, to be succeeding.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C.community calendar, Dec. 13 to 20, 2012
Holiday concerts and performances, help for job seekers, chess instruction, film screenings and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Maritime Commission sets unenviable record on employee satisfaction
Agency sets record for largest drop among departments, independent agencies on Best Places to Work list.
(, The Washington Post)

Sister, 9, and brother, 7, recognized at school assembly for work in Haiti
Chesapeake Beach siblings helped with literacy and music programs and with a soccer team
( by Laura Dukes The Calvert Recorder , the gazette)

Charles commissioners hire county administrator
Mark J. Belton, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve, to begin new role next week
( by Erica Mitrano Maryland Independent , the gazette)

Doing the groundwork on Montgomery County's past
Amateur archaeologists dig into the area's history with program based out of lab at Needwood Mansion.
( by Elizabeth Waibel The Gazette , the gazette)

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POLITICS
At federal agencies, survey finds sagging job satisfaction
A report finds that job satisfaction across government is at its lowest point in almost a decade.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

A glimpse of Italy's politics with its art
The foreign minister, on hand for unveiling of a statue, offers reassurances about government.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

What is Congress doing while it waits?
Lawmakers pass long-languishing bills as they await an agreement on the "fiscal cliff" before session ends.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

Groups say they'll push 'right to work' in other states
Repeating their success in Michigan may be difficult as national unions promise to fight and few Republican governors seem eager to take up the battle.
( by Felicia Sonmez and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

D.C. Mayor Gray: 5,100 residents find jobs with help of city program
The mayor touted the One City, One Hire program at a news conference 15 months after he launched it.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Slaves quarried the stone used to build District's iconic Smithsonian Castle
Professor's discovery adds to what has been a years-long reckoning with slavery's role in landmarks
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)

At 17, unattached and a little worried
A top student who has no guys interested in her wonders: "What's wrong with me?"
(, The Washington Post)

In silence, a huge challenge
People visiting silent retreats in a noisy, plugged-in world can stress about how to handle the quiet.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)

Screen Actors Guild Award nominees
TV COLUMN | Despite wishes of show creators, Jessica Lange gets acting nod in drama, not miniseries.
(, The Washington Post)

Writer eating words after Redskins' success
On almost every level, Washington's team is much better than expected; playoffs are a possibility.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
McAfee identifies 'credible threat' to 30 U.S. banks
A report from cybersecurity firm finds credible evidence of a coordinated hacker attack against U.S. banks.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Buffett Is Latest Billionaire to Struggle With Newspaper Revival
Warren Buffett, the investor famous for betting on aging industries like railroads and insurance, is now trying to pull off something other billionaires have tried and failed to do: save the newspaper business.
( by Edmund Lee Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Fed takes bold steps to bolster economy
Central bank sets unemployment and inflation targets for first time, pumps billions more money into economy.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Executives push for 'fiscal cliff' deal
Business leaders urge compromise, even if it means higher tax rates.
( by Steven Mufson and Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

In light of massive fraud, why is the Libor still around?
The discredited interest rate's continued use shows the complexities of modern finance.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
For Wizards, what could have been
James Harden drives up, around and over Washington for 31 points as Houston repels Washington, 99-93.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Colonials lose to visiting Auburn
George Washington falls at home to Auburn and former Georgetown coach Terri Williams-Flournoy.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Terrapins thrash visiting Hawks
Nick Faust and Alex Len do the heavy lifting for Maryland, which dismantles Monmouth for its ninth straight win.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: December 13

(, The Washington Post)

Griffin tests knee at practice
Wearing a knee brace, the QB says he is increasingly confident in his chances of facing Cleveland.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
McAfee identifies 'credible threat' to 30 U.S. banks
A report from cybersecurity firm finds credible evidence of a coordinated hacker attack against U.S. banks.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook redesigns privacy settings
Changes follow users' complaints that system is confusing.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Verizon to sell Galaxy Camera with LTE
But it will cost you each month.
( by Kevin C. Tofel | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

CES 2013: What to expect
Without Microsoft, will the tech trade show still be big?
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Apple TV set testing with manufacturers, report says
Apple is reportedly working with Asian manufacturers on designs for a television device.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Sorting the terrorists
For the United States, it's a question of how to identify the enemy and define the real threat.
(, The Washington Post)

Syrian forces fire missiles at rebels, potentially escalating the civil war
U.S. officials describe the tactics as acts of desperation as rebels gain momentum in the fight to oust Assad.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Egypt's opposition urges citizens to vote 'no' in referendum on charter
Rather than boycott the referendum, opposition leaders tell supporters to cast ballots against the draft charter.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Testimony on CIA's treatment of 9/11 suspects will be kept secret
A military judge prohibits disclosure during the men's trial of information the government deems classified.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Microblog's coverage of China's new Communist Party leader is days ahead
Some suspect a slick propaganda effort, not an ordinary fan, behind the "Learning from Xi Fan Club."
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Lawfully wedded?
The Supreme Court's options on gay marriage.
(, The Washington Post)

North Korea's latest launch
The new leader tries old tricks.
(, The Washington Post)

Cutting voters out of D.C.'s process
Few benefits from a short-term seat for Anita Bonds.
(, The Washington Post)

The real 'cliff' argument
Now more than ever, settling on how much government we want.
(, The Washington Post)

Where will the right go?
Michigan's union setback suggests Republicans haven't learned much about enlarging the tent.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The best places to work
Max Stier and Lara Shane discuss the 2012 rankings for "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government."
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

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