Thursday Morning Headlines [Dec 20, 2012]

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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NATION
U.N. warns of widening sectarian, ethnic conflict in Syria
U.N. agency cites a hardening of ethnic and religious lines that could last for years after the regime falls.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Hundreds pay respects to principal
Mourners wait in long lines during calling hours for Sandy Hook's Dawn Hochsprung.
( by Anne Hull and Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)

'Zero Dark Thirty' waterboarding depictions not accurate, senators say
They say film should make clear that harsh interrogations did not lead to death of Osama bin Laden.
( by Ed O'Keefe and Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

Four State Dept. officials disciplined after Benghazi probe
Independent inquiry concludes that major security lapses left personnel vulnerable in Sept. 11, 2012, attack.
( by Anne Gearan and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Fine Print's Walter Pincus examines the defense bill's conference results
Lawmakers go their own way on Pentagon funds, no matter what Secretary Panetta says.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. wellness calendar, Dec. 20-Jan. 3
Health and fitness events in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Jim Graham's accounts of role in lottery contract award challenged
When he reported being offered a "repulsive" deal, was call targeting corruption or a political foe?
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Dec. 20 to Jan. 3, 2013
Seasonal concerts and theater, children's activities, history presentations and other events.
(, The Washington Post)

UDC board votes to fire President Sessoms
As the university grapples with challenges, the trustees "decided to go in a different direction."
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

NRA museum reflects a world untouched by Newtown
Visitors to the museum at the group's headquarters in Fairfax County savor the past and worry about the future.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
D.C. wellness calendar, Dec. 20-Jan. 3
Health and fitness events in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Jim Graham's accounts of role in lottery contract award challenged
When he reported being offered a "repulsive" deal, was call targeting corruption or a political foe?
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Obama endorses gun restrictions
He seeks to ban assault weapons, high-volume magazines, and calls for required background checks.
( by Scott Wilson and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Even before Newtown tragedy, NRA was losing Democratic support
Months before the massacre in Newtown, the powerful gun rights group faced an unexpected problem.
( by Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)

Bolling breaks with McDonnell, dismissing idea of armed teachers
Lt. governor's comments come less than a week after getting ahead of the governor on uranium mining.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Jank your izzard!
Style Invitational Week 1002: Create a new definition for an obscure word; plus the winning bogus laws.
(, The Washington Post)

America the homicidal? Not quite.
In a culture obsessed with violence, homicide rates have fallen steadily.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: Give up her dream job for his restlessness?
A woman who loves her job grapples with a husband who's looking for nothing beyond a change of scenery.
(, The Washington Post)

Kimmel dishes the dirt on Leno
Ahead of his move to the late-night time slot, the host had a few choice words about one of the competition.
(, The Washington Post)

Teaching kids how to say thank you
We want our children to be grateful, but they also need to know how to be polite.
( by Mari-Jane Williams , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Patent office rejects Apple's 'pinch-to-zoom claim
The U.S. patent office deals a setback to Apple's legal campaign against competitor Samsung.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Boehner works to rally GOP behind 'Plan B' as Obama threatens veto
"Cliff" showdown: Republicans plan House vote Thursday on extending tax cuts on income up to $1 million.
( by Paul Kane and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Libor banking scandal may have cost U.S. mortgage agencies $3 billion
In widening probe, Swiss bank agrees to pay $1.5 billion in fines; 2 employees charged with crimes.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Report says U.S. pressured IMF to fault China's economic policies
Auditor finds the political priorities of IMF's major members can influence what is ostensibly objective analysis by an apolitical organization.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Nintendo TV service coming this week
Nintendo's Wii U television service will hit the console just in time for Christmas, the company said.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 20

(, The Washington Post)

Trust buoys Springbrook in overtime
In a come-from-behind nonleague win against Magruder, handing Thane Wood the keys was a key as the Blue Devils prevail.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

'We feel we have a very good league'
Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco says remaining and future members are resolute despite defections.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Wizards achieve new franchise low
Washington rallies to make it close at the end but the result is another loss as it falls to an NBA-worst 3-20.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Griffin practices, is eager to play
Doctors have yet to clear the star QB to start against the Eagles, but he makes it clear he wants to play.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Patent office rejects Apple's 'pinch-to-zoom claim
The U.S. patent office deals a setback to Apple's legal campaign against competitor Samsung.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Nintendo TV service coming this week
Nintendo's Wii U television service will hit the console just in time for Christmas, the company said.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's Tim Cook among runner-ups for Time's Person of the Year
Tim Cook was named a runner-up in Time's annual Person of the Year issue.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

FTC updates child online privacy laws
Landmark guidelines make it harder to track gadget-obsessed generation; some companies express concerns.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Samsung's Galaxy Grand: First impressions
ANALYSIS | While the size of the 5-inch screen may be grand, its quality certainly isn't.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Under Park, S. Korea expected to seek dialogue with North
South Korea's new president open to a cautious engagement with Pyongyang.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

'Zero Dark Thirty' waterboarding depictions not accurate, senators say
They say film should make clear that harsh interrogations did not lead to death of Osama bin Laden.
( by Ed O'Keefe and Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

Four State Dept. officials disciplined after Benghazi probe
Independent inquiry concludes that major security lapses left personnel vulnerable in Sept. 11, 2012, attack.
( by Anne Gearan and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

For many Mexicans, social mobility moves downward too easily
A slim majority of Mexicans has made its way into an emerging middle class, but staying there isn't easy.
( by William Booth and Nick Miroff In CHALCO, Mexico , The Washington Post)

Fine Print's Walter Pincus examines the defense bill's conference results
Lawmakers go their own way on Pentagon funds, no matter what Secretary Panetta says.
(, The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
'Systemic failures' in Benghazi
The independent report is an important step in establishing accountability.
(, The Washington Post)

The straight and narrow for Metro
Tougher ethics rules would keep the agency's board on track.
(, The Washington Post)

The president's fleeting chance
He must not miss this window for action on gun limits.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's shaky focus
The president struggles to keep attention on gun control.
(, The Washington Post)

One nation, under guns
Why does America have so many?
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
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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.
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Free Range on Food: Holiday goose, prime rib, Cooking for One paella and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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