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With President Gingrich, White House would be idea factory
A review of new GOP front-runner Newt Gingrich's recent statements and debate arguments turns up more than 70 ideas, ranging from offshore oil drilling to Iran to child labor.
(By David A. Fahrenthold)
Payroll tax break extensions fail in Senate
Measures from each party are blocked, and more Republicans voted against the GOP plan than in favor of it.
(By Lori Montgomery and Felicia Sonmez)
Cain says wife did not know of payments to alleged mistress
Herman Cain says he was helping Ginger White with her "month-to-month bills and expenses" without his wife's knowledge.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar)
'Puppy Day' shakes off the stress at GMU law school
Between classes at George Mason's law school, a visit by 15 puppies breaks the stifling stress and makes students laugh again.
(By Jenna Johnson)
ECB weighs larger role; nations must curb spending
European Central Bank's head hints institution will play bigger role if euro zone nations sign pact that would penalize nations that blow their budgets.
(By Anthony Faiola)
NATION
iPads in the enterprise: CEO ego is driving adoption
Why has the iPad been able to leapfrog the long adoption cycle
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Zawahiri claims al-Qaeda is holding American
The message is the first time that al-Qaeda has asserted responsibility for the kidnapping of Warren Weinstein, the 70-year-old Pakistan director for a Virginia-based development contractor.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Repatriation of remains of 13 U.S. soldiers in Libya may not happen soon
This week, the Senate was on the brink of passing legislation that would have required the Pentagon to seek the return of the remains or 13 American sailors who have been buried in Libya for more than 200 years. But the provision now appears to be on hold.
( by Jason Ukman , The Washington Post)
Obama proposes helping more people get access to AIDS drugs
The administration will provide an additional $35 million to states to help them buy AIDS drugs for people who can't afford them, the president.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Occupy Wall Street protesters regroup after tent cities are cleared, consider political demands
Occupy Wall Street protesters around the country are regrouping after several cities evicted them from parks where the movement had set up tents.
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Francis McClure dies
Frances McClure, a former Montgomery County librarian who later became a landscape designer, died Nov. 10. She was 69.
(, The Washington Post)
Metro expects to boost fares
Metro bus and train riders should prepare to pay higher fares next year as the transit authority tries to close a $124 million budget gap.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
It's nuts to fixate on Hinckley
COLUMN | Where else in the world would a person who tried to kill a head of state get such freedom?
(, The Washington Post)
National Christmas Tree lights Ellipse
Hundreds of spectators joined the Obama family for the annual ceremony near the White House.
( By Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Cranky Metro riders sit on their gripes
Transit agency records indicate that relatively few passengers file formal complaints to WMATA.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Barney Frank leaves Congress with legacy of sharp tongue and strong activism
Barney Frank's announcement that he would not seek reelection in 2012 sparked tributes from fans and political analysts for his idealism and activism. But many also will remember his sometimes combative tone.
(, The Washington Post)
Payroll tax break extensions fail in Senate
Measures from each party are blocked, and more Republicans voted against the GOP plan than in favor of it.
( by Lori Montgomery and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Cuccinelli confirms run for governor
Republican Ken Cuccinelli II, Virginia's outspoken attorney general who has drawn tea party support, confirms he will run for governor in 2013.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
Senate panel weighs insider-trading ban for Congress
A Senate panel said Thursday that Congress should pass laws that expressly ban members and their staffs from making stock trades based on nonpublic information they gather on Capitol Hill.
( by Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post)
Attorney says club didn't try to influence D.C. inspector
An attorney for the Josephine nightclub said the nightspot gave free liquor to friends of a D.C. alcoholic beverage control inspector as a "customer service" and to gain the inspector's favor.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Style Invitational Weeks 891-905
Links to Style Invitational contest Weeks 891-905, for use in the "Look Back in Inker" retrospective contest, Dec. 2, 2011.
(, The Washington Post)
Mother doesn't always know best
What should a mother say to her daughter about a boyfriend she doesn't like? Carolyn Hax has just one word.
(, The Washington Post)
Pakistan's 'Memogate' figure
Tycoon Mansoor Ijaz stirred up the scandal that resulted in the ouster of envoy to Washington.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)
Look back in Inker
Style Invitational Week 948: Enter any of the year's previous contests. Plus the results of the "Is it just me" contest.
(, The Washington Post)
Sexy reprise of a wordless drama
In this reprise of one of Synetic's hit wordless Shakespeare stagings, "Romeo and Juliet" showcases rambunctious, sexy dance.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Thompson's late three vaults Hoyas
Hollis Thompson drains a three-pointer with 1.8 seconds to play to send Georgetown to victory over 12th-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 2
(, The Washington Post)
Hunter is the tough choice for Capitals
COLUMN | Dale Hunter had a 3-to-1 penalty-minutes-to-goals ratio as a player. As the new coach for the Capitals, his toughness could be just what the team needs.
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals lose to rival Penguins
Jason Chimera scores his team-leading 10th goal for Washington, but a third-period goal by Pittsburgh prevents Dale Hunter from picking up his first win as coach of the Caps.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Hokies' offense has come long way
Powered by the emergence of David Wilson (pictured) and Logan Thomas, No. 5 Virginia Tech is on a roll heading into Saturday's ACC championship.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Merkel warns solution to Europe's crisis will take years
In a speech before the German parliament, Merkel calls for deeper European integration.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Clinton, Suu Kyi discuss Burma's path to democracy
Warm meeting — including hugs, kisses and hand-holding — shows incredible change afoot in the isolated nation.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Haqqani ordered to remain in Pakistan
Ex-envoy to U.S. cannot travel abroad during probe of the controversial memo that led him to resign.
( by Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
U.S. extends a wary hand to Burma with Clinton visit
Burma's moves toward reform have coincided with a broader attempt by Obama to pivot his administration's foreign policy focus toward a counterbalancing of China's rise in Asia.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Zawahiri claims al-Qaeda is holding American
The message is the first time that al-Qaeda has asserted responsibility for the kidnapping of Warren Weinstein, the 70-year-old Pakistan director for a Virginia-based development contractor.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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)
25 moments that changed Washington
To mark the 25th anniversary of The Washington Post Magazine, Marc Fisher detailed the top 25 moments that shaped Washington since 1986. Submit your questions about the story and your thoughts about how the area has changed in the last 25 years.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Join the gurus and Room 11 owner Dan Searing the author of "The Punch Bowl," to talk about holiday cocktails and entertaining..
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chats about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
(, vForum)
Politics Q&A with Chris Cillizza
Get your Friday Live Fix as Chris Cillizza discusses all things politics.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
YouTube redesigns Web site
YouTube has revamped its Web site for a more social layout.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Who's using Carrier IQ and for what purpose?
Wireless companies and handset makers are clarifying their Carrier IQ use
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Sprint bails out Clearwire
Sprint has agreed to pay $1.6 billion to struggling wholesale wireless provider Clearwire over the next four years, the companies announced today.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
HBO Go to stay tied to cable
Anyone hoping for a streaming-only subscription plan for the HBO Go service may be disappointed.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Barnes & Noble's Nook sales up 85 percent
Barnes & Noble's been talking up its tablet success without providing sales figures, but now there's at least one number behind the claims.
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com)
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EDITORIAL
Fond memories of Barney Frank
(, The Washington Post)
Oregon's governor did the honorable thing by halting executions
(, The Washington Post)
A congressman's legislative overreach
(, The Washington Post)
There's justice, and then there's SEC justice
(, The Washington Post)
A heaping helping of 'mommy guilt'
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Federal Reserve gave big banks $1 trillion in undisclosed loans
The Federal Reserve and the big banks fought for more than two years to keep details of the largest bailout in U.S. history a secret. Now, the rest of the world can see what it was missing.
( by Bob Ivry, Bradley Keoun and Phil Kuntz Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Mass. sues big banks over foreclosures
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said she no longer could wait for the outcome of multi-state negotiations with the banks over business practices.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Is the euro zone's flaw fatal?
To understand why Germany and the European Central Bank have taken a solvable financial crisis and turned it into an existential political crisis, it's crucial to understand the flaw that the past few years has uncovered in the euro zone.
(, The Washington Post)
Expiring jobless benefits spark debate
The looming expiration of federal unemployment insurance is reigniting a debate that could result in substantial changes to a program that serves as a lifeline to the jobless.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
FTC continues push against fake news sites
Agency says company peddling weight-loss products bilked consumers out of $25 million.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
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