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Possible silver lining seen for debt supercommittee's failure
Will the panel turn out to be a useful failure? There is hope it could pave the way for some future deal.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Felicia Sonmez)
Gingrich may face backlash in Iowa over immigration comments
Newt Gingrich faces a potential backlash from conservative activists here over an immigration proposal that he called "humane" but that his opponents quickly decried as "amnesty."
(By Philip Rucker)
Report: Jerry Sandusky family member made recent allegation, lawyer says
Accusation is one of two under investigation by Pennsylvania"s Children and Youth Services because alleged victim is under 18.
(By Cindy Boren)
Global Fund halts new AIDS grants
The organization that pays for AIDS treatment for millions of people in developing countries has halted new grants for the next two years because of the global economic slump.
(By David Brown)
Bread lines a 'hidden world' on military bases
The USO of Metropolitan Washington, once known for sending care packages to troops and greeting them at airports, is launching on-base food pantries to help meet a growing need.
(By Annie Gowen)
NATION
The age of digital Darwinism is here
OPINION | When it comes to brand survival, the rules are changing and some of the most well-known brands stand to get left behind.
( by Brian Solis , The Washington Post)
The other side of the start-up hiring table
"Would you be able to spend twelve hours in an airport with this person?" our CEO asks each of us as we consider engineering candidates we've interviewed for open positions.
( by Julia Plevin | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Giving iPhone videos purpose
HighlightCam is a Y Combinator alum, which uses face recognition and video editing software to create mini-movies.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Top Medicare official resigning
With his confirmation tangled up in the Senate, Medicare and Medicaid chief Donald Berwick has decided to step down Dec. 2.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
U.S. presses Egypt's leaders to speed up reforms
New worries about a spiraling crisis in Egypt overshadow apparent progress in Yemen and efforts on Syria.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Alexandria and Arlington animal watch
Cases handled recently by the animal welfare leagues of Alexandria and Arlington County.
(, The Washington Post)
Things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Alexandria Turkey Trot, a bell ringing, "Hairspray" musical and other events Nov. 24-Dec.1 in Alexandria and Arlington.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime listings for Alexandria and Arlington
Incidents reported by police in mid-November.
(, The Washington Post)
Healthy things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Events Nov. 28-Dec. 1 include a discussion Alzheimer's disease detection, pickleball and walking groups.
(, The Washington Post)
Spiritual things to do in Arlington County and Alexandria
Religious events Nov. 27-30 include a meditation and Buddhism class and school curriculum night at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower School.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
City fires worker in overbilling scheme, sources say
An employee who handled transportation billing for D.C Public Schools was fired for allegedly making fraudulent payments to a company run by a friend.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
How the FDIC got to the top
Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg discusses with On Leadership's Federal Coach how the agency made it to the No.1 spot on the "Best Places to Work" list in the federal government.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Caucus forms to save the F-35
Even before the congressional supercommittee failed to reach a deal, a group of lawmakers began mobilizing to protect a favorite weapons program.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. mayor calls for hospital overhaul
Mayor Vincent C. Gray is calling for a "fundamental shift in the direction and operation" of the District's only full-service hospital east of the Anacostia River.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Gingrich may face backlash in Iowa over immigration comments
Newt Gingrich faces a potential backlash from conservative activists here over an immigration proposal that he called "humane" but that his opponents quickly decried as "amnesty."
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Warming up frosty relations
Dear Carolyn: I was really looking forward to getting to know my in-laws . . . . But to my disappointment, they are standoffish, judgmental, unfriendly people.
(, The Washington Post)
NBC apologizes to Bachmann
A letter said the Roots had been "severely reprimanded" for the song they played when she was on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."
(, The Washington Post)
A turkey dinner, Baghdad style
As U.S. troops prepare to celebrate their final holiday season in Iraq, Rajiv Chandrasekaran recalls the challenge of acquiring a turkey in Baghdad during the war's first year.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)
Details on Sun Valley, Idaho
Where to go and what to know: how to get there, where to stay, what to do and more.
(, The Washington Post)
Theater review: 'The Legend of Buster Neal'
Jackie Alexander's fable is performed by the African Continuum Theatre Company at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Capitals score a two-game winning streak
Alexander Semin stakes the Capitals to an early lead and Jason Chimera closes it out with his team-leading eighth goal, his second of the night, as Washington wins at home.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: November 24
(, The Washington Post)
Randolph has won Coolidge over
The female football coach at Coolidge High has her 8-2 team in the DCIAA title game, but she's also won the hearts of her players, who say she motivates them to be better people.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
WISE | Landry's fortunes will be telling
COLUMN | The Redskins' handling of LaRon Landry's contract will tell a lot about the Bruce Allen-Mike Shanahan administration.
(, The Washington Post)
Turkey Bowl preview
Coolidge (8-2) and Dunbar (8-3) meet in the 42nd annual Turkey Bowl to decide the DCIAA champion.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Egypt elections likely to be delayed
Official wants Monday's vote pushed back because of violence as top generals apologize for deaths.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Pakistan appoints new envoy to U.S.
In wake of scandal, liberal female lawmaker is new Pakistani ambassador.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
U.S. presses Egypt's leaders to speed up reforms
New worries about a spiraling crisis in Egypt overshadow apparent progress in Yemen and efforts on Syria.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
No proof found of cyberattack in Illinois
Federal officials said they have found no evidence to support a state report that hackers caused a pump at an Illinois water plant to fail.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
German bond auction disappoints
In what some called its worst showing in more than a decade, Germany raised a little more than half of what it had hoped to borrow.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Redskins-Seahawks postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Seahawks game.
(, vForum)
Five myths about Newt Gingrich
John J. Pitney Jr. separates Newt Gingrich fact from fiction.
(, vForum)
How reclaiming domestic chores could hurt women
Emily Matchar discusses the dangers of women reclaiming domestic chores.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
(, vForum)
The Reliable Source Live
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Black Friday 2011: How to shop like a geek
Joshua Topolsky provides tips for how to buy a tablet, laptop and other cool gadgetry.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
Holiday gift guide for gamers
Wal-Mart is having a sweet holiday deal on the Wii.
( by Jacob Lopez | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Apple to offer discounts on Black Friday
Products will include iPad, iPod and more, according to a published report.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Amazon, EBay Pop Up on Retail's Turf to Grab Holiday Sales: Tech
Amazon.com Inc. and EBay Inc., aiming to get more consumers to shop online this holiday season, are taking their fight to brick-and-mortar retailers' home turf on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
( by Danielle Kucera Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Nook Simple Touch price drops to $79
Move matches Amazon Kindle's bargain-bin price.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
'Now I am the ghost'
The anguish of losing a child while serving.
( by Jodi Jones Smith , The Washington Post)
Bahrain's road to democracy
The country's future lies with the king's next step.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Wal-Mart's grand opening
A community-benefits agreement amounts to icing on the cake.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Catholic friends and foes
Contraception battle puts White House in crossfire.
(, The Washington Post)
Turkey leftovers
Feast on these 2011 fumbles.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
U.S. personal savings rate down
America's savings rate has dwindled as consumers try to juggle rising prices and stagnant wages.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
FCC was warned about LightSquared
Documents and files released Wednesday show that the FCC had been repeatedly warned against its decision to grant special treatment to LightSquared.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Black Friday for small businesses too
How a yarn store lured customers away from big-box retailers on the biggest shopping day of the year.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)
Klein: GOP's dual-trigger nightmare
Two triggers — for spending cuts concentrated on the military and for expiration of the Bush tax cuts — are set for Jan. 1, 2013. That puts Democrats in a strong position.
(, The Washington Post)
Harrisburg Bankruptcy Petition Thrown Out of Court by Judge
Harrisburg's bankruptcy case was thrown out by a judge who ruled the city council wasn't authorized to file the petition for Pennsylvania's capital.
( by Steven Church Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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