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Markets surge on world banks' news
Major central banks unveil new strategy to keep Europe's debt woes from undermining global banking stability.
(By Neil Irwin and Anthony Faiola)
The challenger Romney didn't foresee
Former governor's campaign doesn't have a plan for combating his latest rival, Newt Gingrich.
(By Philip Rucker and Peter Wallsten)
Entrepreneurs behind AOL create $450M fund for Washington start-ups
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and AOL co-founder Steve Case hope to reignite a business ethos.
(By Thomas Heath)
Sources: Cuccinelli set for 2013 Va. governor's run
The Virginia attorney general, a favorite of tea party conservatives, will announce next week, sources say.
(By Anita Kumar)
White House decks the halls
The White House unveils its Christmas decor. The theme is "Shine, Give, Share," but the holidays seem to be the dog days, too: Images of Bo are everywhere.
(By Jura Koncius)
NATION
Surveillance products reaching repressive governments
How technology sold by U.S. and other Western firms ends up helping repressive governments in Syria, Iran and China.
( by Sari Horwitz, Shyamantha Asokan and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Cybersecurity bill raises privacy concerns
Critics point to privacy issues about a House measure that would foster the exchange of online information between businesses and the government.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Groups frame climate as a moral cause
Activists say climate change is a moral issue, though lawmakers are passing up the chance to attend U.N. climate talks in Durban.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Setbacks for AIDS strategy
Researchers are pondering why a once-promising strategy to prevent infection by the AIDS virus has run into problems.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
The paradigm shift we need
OPINION | Vijayaraghavan and Christensen highlight changes in the health-care field that are making more disruptive innovation possible.
( by Vineeta Vijayaraghavan and Clayton Christensen , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Alexandria and Arlington animal watch
A cat is so badly injured that it can't use its legs; Alexandria; plus where to report animal emergencies 24 hours a day.
(, The Washington Post)
Things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Community events for Dec. 1-8 include art exhibits, a Rosslyn lighting ceremony, holiday concerts and stage productions.
(, The Washington Post)
8Crime listings, Nov. 11-24
Among incidents reported by Alexandria and Arlington police
(, The Washington Post)
Healthy things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Lectures, health literacy workshops, pickleball, tai chi and other activities Dec. 1-8.
(, The Washington Post)
Spiritual things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Christmas tree sales; Advent workshops; holiday concerts and more events, Dec. 2-8.
(, The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
In 2012 GOP race, governors stay on sidelines
A few governor have endorsed in the GOP presidential race, but most are hanging back, waiting for the voters.
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
D.C. ethics bill under debate
City officials and political candidates weigh in on a bill that consolidates other reform proposals.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Cain's self-defense strategy: It's not true
When faced with a critical question, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain often responds to trouble with a flat, short answer: Whatever it is, it isn't true.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
The challenger Romney didn't foresee
Former governor's campaign doesn't have a plan for combating his latest rival, Newt Gingrich.
( by Philip Rucker and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
D.C. suspends ABC inspector
A D.C. alcohol inspector was suspended this week after a waitress alleged that the inspector was given four free bottles of vodka at the upscale nightclub Josephine.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
2012 Grammy Award Nominees Full List
2012 Grammy Nominees led by Kanye West, Cee Lo Green, and Bon Iver
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Anonymous tip cuts close to home
An unsigned e-mail lets the reader know her husband has been having an affair. What's she to think?
(, The Washington Post)
Hurt masters Beckett in 'Krapp's'
In Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic "Krapp's Last Tape," actor John Hurt proves himself to be a maestro of stillness.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Rudolph, Victoria are winners for CBS
THE TV COLUMN | The network's Christmas indicator says strongly that the holiday is back.
(, The Washington Post)
NPR executive to join BBC America
NPR's second-highest-ranking news executive, executive editor Dick Meyer, is leaving NPR to oversee the BBC's American news operations.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Patriots take care of Bucknell
Ryan Pearson scores 13 of his 16 points in the second half as George Mason holds off Bucknell for its 18th consecutive win at Patriot Center.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Tested Terrapins prevail
Alyssa Thomas scores 24 points to help the No. 6 Terrapins hold off the Wolverines, 74-65, in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 1
(, The Washington Post)
Caps' new system put to the test
In the second game under Dale Hunter, the Capitals' task is monumental: Stop Sidney Crosby and the Eastern Conference-leading Penguins.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Wizards reach out to free agents
Team contacts representatives for players, including restricted free agent Nick Young.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Haqqani ordered to remain in Pakistan
Former U.S. ambassador cannot travel abroad during a probe of the controversial memo that led to his resignation.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Surveillance products reaching repressive governments
How technology sold by U.S. and other Western firms ends up helping repressive governments in Syria, Iran and China.
( by Sari Horwitz, Shyamantha Asokan and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Popular distrust challenges peaceful rise of India and China
As trade ties grow, the world's two largest nations also face mutual antipathy.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
Clinton meets Burma's president, offers incentives
The reforms "may be unprecedented and welcomed, they are just a beginning," she tells leaders.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Cybersecurity bill raises privacy concerns
Critics point to privacy issues about a House measure that would foster the exchange of online information between businesses and the government.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
Jerry West and Jonathan Coleman discuss the NBA legend's life and career
NBA legend Jerry West and Jonathan Coleman discuss West's life, career and his new autobiography in a live Q&A with Post readers.
(, vForum)
Kelly Galvin Robson on interior decorating and home improvement | Home Front
Kelly Galvin Robson joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
The Web Hostess: Online manners, memes and must-see video
A weekly chat about the best ways to kill time online. Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Foursquare releases new features
Features help make the places you read about on the web more easily discoverable.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Are cellphone carriers tracking everything we do?
One mobile developer, Trevor Eckhart, has lifted the veil on mobile carriers' insanely invasive practices.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Fix for Galaxy Nexus volume problem coming soon
Hopefully we can put the Galaxy Nexus's ghost-operated volume rocker behind us in the coming days.
( by Chris Ziegler , theverge.com)
How to update Kindle Fire software
Kindle Fire software update version 6.2 is available now to download.
( by Thomas Ricker | The Verge , theverge.com)
Spotify rolls out new features
Features will let third-party developers plug into the streaming service's music platform.
( by Thomas Houston | The Verge , theverge.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Who hasn't had financial difficulties?
(, The Washington Post)
What underlies our health-care woes
(, The Washington Post)
The risks of a Montgomery curfew are overstated
(, The Washington Post)
The depth of anti-tax sentiment
(, The Washington Post)
Free speech and the Mideast
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
How increased Netflix, Hulu usage may cause your cable bill to go up
Pay-TV companies are on the verge of instituting new fees on customers who use the most Web bandwidth.
( by Alex Sherman Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Stock surge fizzles in Europe as new signs of slowing growth surface
Rumors spread about a major European bank on the verge of collapse; manufacturing activity falls to 28-month low.
( by Anthony Faiola and Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Entrepreneurs behind AOL create $450M fund for Washington start-ups
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and AOL co-founder Steve Case hope to reignite a business ethos.
( by Thomas Heath , The Washington Post)
Markets surge on world banks' news
Major central banks unveil new strategy to keep Europe's debt woes from undermining global banking stability.
( by Neil Irwin and Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Obama: Republicans are out of touch
Obama, speaking in Scranton, Pa., sought to cast the GOP as standing in the way. But Republican leaders have signaled a willingness to support the tax break.
( by David Nakamura and Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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