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NATION
Pentagon planning for multinational military intervention in Mali
Pending U.N. approval, a regional military force could enter African country to fight al-Qaeda next year.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

U.S., allies look to expedite Syria transition planning amid rebel gains
Recent rebel advances have increased the urgency of developing a political alternative in Syria.
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

7 cities where traditional schools, charters work together get a boost
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides $25 million to help them remove barriers, improve education.
( by Lyndsey Layton , The Washington Post)

Managing the Presidential Management Fellows
Given the prestigious nature of the program and the qualifications of its participants, this group should be experiencing the best of the federal workplace. So why isn't it?
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)

The coaching carousel in college football
How much good will all these leadership changes do?
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Prospects: Holiday job shopping
The federal government offers a chance to get in on consumer protection.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)

In Tysons Corner, McDonnell praises public-private transit partnerships
Va. governor also sees reforms at MWAA and says his budget will increase transportation funding.
( by Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

Father of Pr. George's boy, 14, killed in shooting: 'It broke my heart'
Police say the fatal shooting of Eliezer Reyes early Wednesday was gang-related.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)

Unusual team opposes Defense cuts
A federal workers' union and a contractor organization oppose workforce cuts in Senate bill.
(, The Washington Post)

Judge: Homeowner must delete some accusations on Yelp, Angie's List
D.C. contractor who sued woman for defamation over online reviews hails preliminary injunction as a victory.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Prospects: Holiday job shopping
The federal government offers a chance to get in on consumer protection.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)

Hispanic campaign donors look for new ways to flex their political muscle
Three power players — a Hollywood actress, a Texas architect and a Puerto Rico lawyer — join forces.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Justices consider role in international custody cases
An Army sergeant wants to appeal a judge's decision that allowed his daughter to be taken to Scotland.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

White House touts drop of more than $20 billion in contract spending
Calls reduction largest drop for a single cycle; credits coordination among federal agencies.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

A tale of 'fiscal cliff' lobbying
INFLUENCE INDUSTRY | New groups have come on the scene, but others feel a bit left out of talks.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
The GOP's immigration rebel
Conservative radio host Alfonso Aguilar pushes his party to reverse a stance that cost it dearly in 2012.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

Rihanna to host style competition
TV COLUMN | The singer will pick 12 designers who will compete by creating outfits for celebrities.
(, The Washington Post)

A mother's addiction stands in the way of mending ties
A woman whose mother has a drinking problem can only do so much to repair a relationship.
(, The Washington Post)

Acacia Gourmet on Capitol Hill
The former Wellness Cafe is a deli that roasts meats in-house. But smoothies are still on the menu.
(, The Washington Post)

Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling
Executive chef Jason Maddens builds on skills he learned from Michel Richard.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Poll: Parents don't want children's data collected over Internet
Survey comes just before federal officials are set to vote on a proposal to strengthen child privacy laws.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Amazon introduces kid-focused subscription service
The Web giant has cordoned off a content section just for kids.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Some in GOP seek broader fiscal deal
More Republicans are urging House leaders to abandon their staunch opposition to higher tax rates.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Three SEC officials to leave
Exit of division heads and agency's general counsel comes as Chairman Mary Schapiro is also stepping down.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Firm that received stimulus money faces auction
A bankrupt U.S. battery maker could be bought by a Chinese company when it goes on the auction block.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Magruder tops DeMatha, 69-65
J.J. Epps returns from injury to spark No. 6 Magruder to a season-opening win over No. 4 DeMatha.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

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Cavaliers grind out win against Volunteers
Virginia limits Tennessee to 29 percent shooting and just 15 field goals in a defensive struggle.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Terps tinker with lineup in rout
Mark Turgeon deploys a platoon-based system to crush one of the nation's worst Division I teams.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Hoyas hope to make history
After slow progress, the Georgetown men's soccer team is in the final four for the first time.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Poll: Parents don't want children's data collected over Internet
Survey comes just before federal officials are set to vote on a proposal to strengthen child privacy laws.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Amazon introduces kid-focused subscription service
The Web giant has cordoned off a content section just for kids.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Social media rankings: perceptive or pointless?
Another week, another set of social media stats to "reveal" that so-and-so is more influential than so-and-so on social media.
( by Jeff John Roberts | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Microsoft unlocks its social network Socl
Socl debuted to the public Tuesday with a fresh coat of paint, new features, and no clear purpose.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Twitter: Instagram has blocked photos on network
Twitter users can no longer display full Instagram photos on the social network.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
In Egypt, protests take a violent turn
Supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi clash with opposition protesters outside the presidential palace in the fiercest violence of the country's two-week political crisis.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Clinton, Russian foreign minister to meet with U.N. envoy on Syrian crisis
Meeting could mean Russia's support for Assad has softened, adding to international pressure on Syria.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Pentagon planning for multinational military intervention in Mali
Pending U.N. approval, a regional military force could enter African country to fight al-Qaeda next year.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

U.S., allies look to expedite Syria transition planning amid rebel gains
Recent rebel advances have increased the urgency of developing a political alternative in Syria.
( by Karen DeYoung and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

In Egypt, protests turn violent as political crisis intensifies
Supporters and opponents of the president clash in the streets of Cairo and other cities.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Republican reboot
As tea party ardor cools, the party considers a reshaped message.
(, The Washington Post)

25 years of refuseniks
How a protest can rise above parochial interests.
( by Gal Beckerman , The Washington Post)

An 'economic NATO'
Expanding trade between Europe and the U.S. is a win-win.
(, The Washington Post)

Bewitched by Obama
Talk of a 'fiscal cliff' looks like one more excuse to expand government.
(, The Washington Post)

Exposing hidden donors
The IRS needs clearer rules on political activity by "social welfare groups."
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
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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.
(, 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)

Brad Hirschfield Live: On the fiscal cliff, does either side really want a deal?
Brad Hirschfield discussed how it appears leaders are privileging politics over policy when it comes to the so-called fiscal cliff.
(, vForum)

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

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