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Disney backs out of National Harbor
The move deals a blow to an ambitious project that is seen as an integral part of the economic future of Prince George's County.
(By Thomas Heath)
Virginia's GOP targets government spending
Virginia — which has voted against federal spending while relying on it — will be a key state in the debate over the nation's deficit.
(By Michael A. Fletcher)
To stop Afghan bombs, a focus on Pakistani fertilizer
The insurgent's weapon of choice in Afghanistan is a plastic jug filled with ammonium nitrate fertilizer.
(By Greg Jaffe)
A cyberattack that wasn't
A water-pump failure in Illinois that appeared to be the first foreign cyberattack on a public utility in the United States was in fact caused by a plant employee traveling in Russia.
(By Ellen Nakashima)
Black Friday shopping: Let the games begin
Thanksgiving dinner was barely over in households across the region when some stores opened their doors for holiday shopping.
(By Danielle Douglas and Steven Overly)
NATION
To stop Afghan bombs, a focus on Pakistani fertilizer
The insurgent's weapon of choice in Afghanistan is a plastic jug filled with ammonium nitrate fertilizer.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Deal to curb HFCs not reached
Negotiators wrapped up a meeting in Bali Friday without agreeing to rachet down the global use of ozone-depleting chemicals called hydrofluorocarbons, which contribute to climate change.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
A cyberattack that wasn't
A water-pump failure in Illinois that appeared to be the first foreign cyberattack on a public utility in the United States was in fact caused by a plant employee traveling in Russia.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
The 4 elements of modern chemistry
OPINION | The next generation of scientists, should be encouraged to challenge conventional wisdom and raise big, new questions.
( by Javier Garcia Martinez , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Earthquake's aftershocks continue in region
After summer earthquake, aftershocks continue to rock the Washington, D.C., area.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Md., Va. governors compete overseas
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) are taking trips aimed at opening new markets and luring foreign investment to rival sides of the Potomac.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Maggie Daley, former first lady of Chicago
Maggie Daley, 68, was the wife of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
( by Associated Press , The Washington Post)
D.C. police probe 11 robberies of cabdrivers
District police detectives are looking for at least two men who hail cabs in the city so they can rob the drivers.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
Woodrow W. Rankin, traffic engineer
Woodrow W. Rankin, 93, was a traffic engineer who retired from the old Highway Users Federation in 1983.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Md., Va. governors compete overseas
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) are taking trips aimed at opening new markets and luring foreign investment to rival sides of the Potomac.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Occupy protesters shop for chance to meet Bachmann
Occupy Wall Street protesters bought Michele Bachmann's book in order to meet her one-on-one at a book signing at the Mall of America in Minnesota.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
George Allen's other campaign: Making NFL picks
If this whole politics thing doesn't work out, George Allen probably shouldn't try to make a living betting on football games.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Post-9/11, rivalry between FBI, NYPD
Tensions have flared twice recently, including when an FBI-led task force questioned the evidence against two men charged with telling an NYPD undercover detective about their desire to attack synagogues.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Beat the blahs
To stop feeling blue, set some new goals for yourself.
(, The Washington Post)
Natural History Museum's mummies multiplying
The National Museum of Natural History reopens with a redesigned display of mummies, both animal and human.
( by Jacqueline Trescott , The Washington Post)
Synetic Family Theater's 'The Rough-Faced Girl'
The wordless show recounts the Native American tale of good-looking, invisible young hunter Achak and the Rough-Faced Girl, whose virtue allows her to see him.
( by Celia Wren Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Recommended video games for kids
Whether you love Harry, Mario or Batman, there were some great video games for kids that you might want to put on a holiday wish list.
(, The Washington Post)
Will black be one of Herman Cain's primary colors?
The GOP political candidate's assertion that he could win large numbers of black votes in a general election was quickly dismissed by political scholars and analysts, including members of his party.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Maryland vs. North Carolina State
A preview of the Maryland-North Carolina State football game.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia-Virginia Tech football preview
The No. 6 Hokies visit the No. 24 Cavaliers for a trip to the ACC championship game, and of course state bragging rights, at stake.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Nov. 26
TV and radio listings: Nov. 26
(, The Washington Post)
Briar Woods 21, Powhatan 7
Falcons defense stands tall, holding Powhatan on fourth down on four straight possessions to advance.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Old Mill 49, Catonsville 20
Old Mill's Rob Chesson rushes for 312 yards and seven touchdowns on 24 carries in a 49-20 win over Catonsville.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Dozens dead in alleged NATO attack, Pakistani officials say
The Pakistani army said helicopters fired on a Pakistani border checkpost overnight.
( by Karin Brulliard and Haq Nawaz Khan , The Washington Post)
In Egypt, progressive Salafist a lonely voice
Mohammad Tolba wants to bridge a divide between conservatives and liberals that still threatens to splinter the Egyptian revolution.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
To stop Afghan bombs, a focus on Pakistani fertilizer
The insurgent's weapon of choice in Afghanistan is a plastic jug filled with ammonium nitrate fertilizer.
( by Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Laws can't rein in Russia's detention system
Despite new laws to rein in pretrial detention system, Russian businesspeople suffer in jail.
( By Kathy Lally in Moscow , The Washington Post)
A cyberattack that wasn't
A water-pump failure in Illinois that appeared to be the first foreign cyberattack on a public utility in the United States was in fact caused by a plant employee traveling in Russia.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Best Black Friday apps
Use your smartphone to navigate the deals.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Cyber Monday: Amazon reveals some of its deals
Deals include a 250GB Xbox 360 for $199 and Nokia's N8 phone for $299.99.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Amazon, EBay Pop Up on Retail's Turf to Grab Holiday Sales: Tech
The companies are taking their fight to brick-and-mortar retailers' home turf on Black Friday.
( by Danielle Kucera Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Illuminating Solyndra
Two Post reporters have been dogging the trail.
(, The Washington Post)
Taking cyberthreats seriously
Complaints and vague threats are not a deterrence policy.
( by Jack Goldsmith , The Washington Post)
Twins with differing tastes
(, The Washington Post)
Lincoln was kind, yes, but also a politician
(, The Washington Post)
Why is Congress worrying about luggage fees?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Disney backs out of National Harbor
The move deals a blow to an ambitious project that is seen as an integral part of the economic future of Prince George's County.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)
Best Black Friday apps
Use your smartphone to navigate the deals.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , AllThingsD.com)
Virginia's GOP targets government spending
Virginia — which has voted against federal spending while relying on it — will be a key state in the debate over the nation's deficit.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Black Friday shopping: Let the games begin
Thanksgiving dinner was barely over in households across the region when some stores opened their doors for holiday shopping.
( by Danielle Douglas and Steven Overly , The Washington Post)
D.C.-based children's charity victim of Ponzi scheme, SEC says
Hillcrest Children's Center says in lawsuit that only $200 remains of its $8 million investment with Gibraltar Asset Management Group.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
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