Wednesday Morning Headlines [Dec 19, 2012]

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NATION
Review of Benghazi attack blames broad security, leadership failures
But the report didn't single out any officials as violating procedures and didn't recommend disciplinary action.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Thousands journey to Newtown to remember victims, share their grief
Visitors from near and far add flowers, candles and prayers to the town's growing memorials.
( by Kevin Sullivan and Peter Finn , The Washington Post)

Civilians from think tanks earned Petraeus's ear in Afghan war zone
Fred and Kim Kagan used access to top military leader to press for changes in the U.S. war plan.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Business world, politicians address gun issue in wake of mass shootings
President supports reinstating a national assault weapons ban, a spokesman says.
( by Brad Plumer and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Many Afghan insider attacks stem from personal motives, data suggest
The data were included in the Pentagon's latest report to Congress on operations in Afghanistan.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Johansson leaving O'Malley's Cabinet
Dominick Murray will take over as Maryland's secretary of business and economic development.
( by John Wagner and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's official set to announce historic drop in homicides
Killings in the county are down 35 percent over last year and stand at a level not seen since the '80s.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's gives firms $2.4M in loans
The county's economic-development venture gives a boost to a coming hotel, a pizza franchisee and others.
( by Miranda Spivack , The Washington Post)

Federal plaintiffs sense victory in fight against Defense of Marriage Act
Federal employees and retirees are optimistic that Supreme Court will rule against the Defense of Marriage Act.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. Council rejects Gray request to hire 48 police officers
The panel also modifies the mayor's move to reduce traffic fines.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Johansson leaving O'Malley's Cabinet
Dominick Murray will take over as Maryland's secretary of business and economic development.
( by John Wagner and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Pr. George's gives firms $2.4M in loans
The county's economic-development venture gives a boost to a coming hotel, a pizza franchisee and others.
( by Miranda Spivack , The Washington Post)

IG criticizes Justice's pardon attorney
Inspector general says official left out key information about inmate who is seeking an early release.
( by Dafna Linzer ProPublica , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council rejects Gray request to hire 48 police officers
The panel also modifies the mayor's move to reduce traffic fines.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

Gun control measures face new legal landscape
Supreme Court's recognition of right to gun ownership in 2008 left many open questions.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
The grass is always greener
For a parent, disposal income seems ideal. But the person without the expenses of a child feels judged.
(, The Washington Post)

Home repairs and do-it-herself-ers
Welcome to the latest field in which women are joining and sometimes outshining men — home repair.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

Getting the story wrong in Newtown, Conn.
The false claim that Nancy Lanza, the shooter's slain mother, was a teacher at the school was widely circulated.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Matchbox near U St. corridor
The latest Matchbox offers a chef's table and separate carryout entrance.
(, The Washington Post)

One Dish Cuisine in Ellicott City
A gluten-free, allergy-free frozen-meal business offers takeout ready in 10 minutes.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Boehner backup tax plan shakes up negotiations to avert 'fiscal cliff
Speaker pushes "Plan B" to extend tax cuts for income up to $1 million but says he's not giving up on talks.
( by Paul Kane and Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

TheStreet.com, 3 executives settle SEC accounting fraud charges
Three former executives agreed Tuesday to pay a total of $375,000 to settle civil charges.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Books that give a little more
COLUMN | Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? Consider these titles on personal finance.
(, The Washington Post)

Boehner comes up with 'Plan B' in fiscal cliff talks

(, The Washington Post)

U.S.-China talk trade amid transitions
In a time of political change in both countries, there is an effort to push economic relations forward.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Etou sparks O'Connell
Junior Etou has 20 points and 14 rebounds and Melo Trimble scores 30 points as No. 8 O'Connell tops St. John's.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Oakton's remarkable Manner
Elizabeth Manner has a four-point play late in regulation and scores 44 in an overtime win over Madison.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Hawks have the Wizards' number
Despite a triple-double from Jordan Crawford, Washington comes up short in an overtime loss to Atlanta.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: December 19

(, The Washington Post)

Cousins could give Redskins offseason options
Trading Kirk Cousins could bring a second-round pick; keeping him would mean added security.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Instagram users outraged at policy
Facebook, parent company of photo-sharing site, stirs protests after saying it can sell images without notification.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Google blames LG for Nexus 4 shortage
Google's Nexus 4 smartphone situation has been a disaster so far.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

A cheap 'iPhone for the masses?'
Growth of Apple's smartphone marketshare is slowing, which will push it to release a cheaper iPhone, an analyst says.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

FTC to data brokers: Show us how you collect and use consumer info
The agency is reviewing how the industry creates user profiles.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

How badly did people miss Google Maps on their iPhone?
Apparently a lot, based on the download numbers Google announced Monday.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Review of Benghazi attack blames broad security, leadership failures
But the report didn't single out any officials as violating procedures and didn't recommend disciplinary action.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Civilians from think tanks earned Petraeus's ear in Afghan war zone
Fred and Kim Kagan used access to top military leader to press for changes in the U.S. war plan.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Chinese leaders still suspicious of religion, party document shows
A May 2011 order talks of a plot by "overseas hostile forces" to use religion to divide the country.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Many Afghan insider attacks stem from personal motives, data suggest
The data were included in the Pentagon's latest report to Congress on operations in Afghanistan.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

U.S. rebukes Israeli plans for new settlements in East Jerusalem
Obama administration worries that new settlements will make revival of Israeli-Palestinian talks tougher.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Hegel vs. the neocons
A potential defense secretary gets blindsided.
(, The Washington Post)

Beating the NRA at its own game
Using money's power to make gun control possible.
(, The Washington Post)

A moment of silence
Our talk-heavy response to Newtown.
(, The Washington Post)

Now they're talking
Despite fireworks over Speaker Boehner's Plan B, a fiscal deal can be done.
(, The Washington Post)

A dubious choice for defense
Chuck Hagel's positions don't mesh well with the president's.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Free Range on Food: Holiday goose, prime rib, Cooking for One paella and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

Are iPads A Good Teaching Tool for Toddlers?
Is buying your toddler an iPad a good idea? As parents prepare to make purchases, experts offer mixed reviews about technology and pediatric development.
(, vForum)

Business RX: Advice on improving or starting a business
Elana Fine will take questions on how to start or improve a business.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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