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A second look at war savings and debt reduction
There's a new take on the idea of counting discontinued war costs as budget savings, an idea that originally drew fierce criticism.
(By Lori Montgomery)
NBC News ambushes ABC's Gabrielle Giffords chat with Jerry Sandusky interview
"I shouldn't have showered with those kids," Sandusky tells Bob Costas in Monday night's interview.
(By Lisa de Moraes)
Herman Cain stumbles badly on Libya question
The former CEO of Godfather's Pizza struggles to find an answer when asked about Libya in an editorial board meeting.
(By Rachel Weiner)
Human stem cell trial discontinued
Company cites financial issues as the reason for the move, which was a big blow to advocates of research into spinal cord injuries and patients suffering from paralysis.
(By Rob Stein)
From coffin nail to medical miracle?
Can a plant with a killer reputation — tobacco — produce miracle drugs and vaccines? Local entrepreneurs and University of Maryland scientists are trying to find out.
(By Ann Gerhart)
NATION
Human stem cell trial discontinued
Company cites financial issues as the reason for the move, which was a big blow to advocates of research into spinal cord injuries and patients suffering from paralysis.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
Is it time to rethink nuclear weapons strategy?
The United States today can't afford the "Cold War" luxury of overbuilding its nuclear force, and that could be a blessing.
(, The Washington Post)
Troops feel more pity than respect
U.S. service members say the lavish public praise for their sacrifices comes with a steep price.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Defibrillators' benefits fall short
Hospitals spend millions on automated defibrillators. But they may save fewer lives than older gear.
( by Lilly Fowler FairWarning , The Washington Post)
Why no two snowflakes are the same
The answer turns out to be a combination of physics and metaphysics.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
John F. Donoghue, Catholic archbishop
John F. Donoghue, who retired as archbishop of Atlanta in 2004, had served as a top administrator in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington in the 1970s.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. police investigate 4 similar robberies
From Nov. 3 through Sunday, four people have been victims of armed robberies that have occurred under similar circumstances in Southwest Washington.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Hazing remains an unwelcome tradition
Hazing persists in Washington area high schools and, in some cases, has escalated. Educators say they have made progress in curbing abusive behavior, but many find it's not easy to change tradition.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
William Aramony, United Way leader jailed amid scandal
Aramony, 84, built United Way into an empire of charitable giving during his 20 years as its president but was jailed in 1995 for defrauding the organization of more than $1 million.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Antoinette Pinchot Bradlee, former wife of prominent Post editor
The second marriage of Tony Bradlee, 87, to future Washington Post executive editor Benjamin C. Bradlee, put her on an elite social plateau.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
On Libya, Herman Cain has his own 'oops' moment
Stumble comes as new details emerge on harassment allegation.
( by Krissah Thompson and Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Promoting agriculture in war zones
Growing up on a dairy farm in Nebraska, Ryan Brewster always knew he wanted to work in the field of agriculture. He never imagined that his expertise would take him to Iraq and Afghanistan.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Rep. Giffords appears on TV, talks about recovery
Ten months after she was shot in the head, Rep. Gabrielle Gifffords and her husband told Diane Sawyer about the congresswoman's difficult comeback.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Gun may put shop owner in prison
After serving time, Malcolm Hines started a shoe store and kept out of trouble. But a shotgun in the shop may land him back in prison.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Sports-fan Obama responds to Penn State scandal
As President Obama responds to allegations of child sexual abuse at Penn State, the sports fan is sounding more like a reform-minded critic — calling for "soul searching" and a sense of perspective in college sports.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Aggression, one face of depression
Her husband has been dealing with depression for years. He recently told a bunch of dinner party guests, who were lawyers, that all lawyers need to die.
(, The Washington Post)
Choral Arts Society's modern classics
The Choral Arts Society of Washington paid a skilled homage to 20th-century classics including Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms" and Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms."
( by Cecelia Porter , The Washington Post)
Debate mania: Is it 'the more the merrier'?
There have been 12 GOP debates, and there's more, so much more, in store. What's good, what's not and what's up with all this talk?
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
From coffin nail to medical miracle?
Can a plant with a killer reputation — tobacco — produce miracle drugs and vaccines? Local entrepreneurs and University of Maryland scientists are trying to find out.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)
'Beertown': Fun place to visit
Dog & Pony DC has devised a piece about a small, fictional Midwestern town, and it requires much audience interaction.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: November 15
(, The Washington Post)
Patriots fall short in overtime
George Mason commits 21 turnovers and misses two late three-point attempts in overtime in a 79-76 loss to Florida International.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Sherwood, Arundel head to final
Top-ranked Sherwood beats Richard Montgomery in a Maryland 4A semifinal, setting up a matchup with Arundel, which beat Bowie.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
NBA players to dissolve union, file lawsuit
Players reject owner's latest offer and vote to voluntarily dissolve their union and will file an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA, putting the 2011-12 season in jeopardy.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Thompson, Clark spark Hoyas
Hollis Thompson and Jason Clark combine to make Georgetown's first 12 baskets and finish with a total of 36 points.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Israel will retain Palestinian funds
Israeli Cabinet ministers decided to hold on to $100 million in taxes owed to the Palestinians as punishment for their successful bid for UNESCO membership.
( by Amy Teibel , The Washington Post)
New Libyan army deployed
The soldiers, wearing beige camouflage uniforms and ID badges, were sent to serve as a buffer between rival gunmen.
( by Rami Al-Shaheibi , The Washington Post)
North Korea making rapid progress on nuclear plant
North Korea has made rapid progress constructing a nuclear reactor, with recent satellite images showing a reactor building whose outer walls are nearly complete.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Syria's economy is key to Assad's survival
Economic woes could pose a graver challenge to Bashar al-Assad's survival than the nearly-eight-month-old popular uprising.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Is it time to rethink nuclear weapons strategy?
The United States today can't afford the "Cold War" luxury of overbuilding its nuclear force, and that could be a blessing.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Joe Paterno firing: Q&A with Tracee Hamilton
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
Eugene Robinson Live
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his latest columns.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Google X and the 'Internet of Things'
Google X, the secret lab in Mountain View, is looking to connect our world.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple recalls, replaces 1st-generation Nanos
Apple is offering free replacements to 1st-gen Nano owners.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple releases iTunes Match
Apple will put all your songs in the cloud for $24.95 per year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Sprint boasts 'more data at a lower price than competitors'
Sprint unveils its new 3G/4G mobile broadband plans.
( by Ross Miller | The Verge , The Washington Post)
Kindle Touch: So, what's new?
REVIEW | Here's a look at the all-new Kindle Touch.
( by Paul Miller | The Verge , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The GOP message failure
The more they talk, the less voters like them.
(, The Washington Post)
War on Catholicism
Obama's "good faith" strategy is in shambles.
(, The Washington Post)
Bullies will be bullies
Cain's defenders try to intimidate his accusers.
(, The Washington Post)
Penn State's long penance
The school must come clean on the scandal.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Once torture, always torture
The GOP field's ignorance on waterboarding.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
As Italy edged toward crisis, ECB stepped back
The central bank slowed its purchases of bonds last week even as Italian rates spiked, evidence of the bank's complex relations with the governments that need its help.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
A second look at war savings and debt reduction
There's a new take on the idea of counting discontinued war costs as budget savings, an idea that originally drew fierce criticism.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Gridlock expands to product-safety regulation
The country's leading regulator of consumer items is embroiled in an ideological battle over the role of government oversight that is being fought over toys, cribs and other products.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Florida does battle over provision in health-care law
A regulatory battle in Florida could have big implications for the health-reform law.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
TransCanada to work with Nebraska on new pipeline route
New route for Keystone XL pipeline would avoid the Sandhills, a unique area of sand dunes, grasslands and wetlands.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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