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Verizon Wireless makes major marketing, airwave deal with cable firms
Verizon Wireless has reached an unorthodox deal with three major cable companies that could transform the way consumers get access to TV, cellphones and the Internet.
(By Cecilia Kang)
In India, next generation of Gandhi dynasty
Does Rahul Gandhi have what it takes to follow a path blazed by his great-grandfather?
(By Simon Denyer)
Unemployment fell to 8.6% last month
However, about half the decline is attributed to labor force dropouts. Employers added 120,000 jobs.
(By Neil Irwin)
Cain nearing decision on candidacy
He is inviting his top supporters and donors to Atlanta on Saturday for a meeting in which he will give them advance word of whether he intends to continue his campaign, sources said.
(By Karen Tumulty and Sandhya Somashekhar)
Early results show Islamist gains in Egypt
Calls for end to military rule subside after high voter turnout and announcement of new government.
(By Alice Fordham)
NATION
Panetta chides Israel over stalled peace process
While pledging "unshakable" support for Israel, the defense secretary prods Israeli leaders to take greater risks to lessen isolation and spur talks with Palestinians.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
New York Times is eyeing new tech companies to acquire
The New York Times Company is looking around for new acquisition targets. Any businesses the company buys will be its first acquisitions in more than three years.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
U.S. government green-lights Google's $400M acquisition of Admeld
The U.S. Department of Justice put its stamp of approval on Google's acquisition of Admeld, an online ad startup.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
The case for old entrepreneurs
COLUMN | Vinod Khosla and those who think like him are wrong when it comes to young entrepreneurs.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
Women in government, help a sister out
As the next generation of young women entering public affairs, we can buoy our foremothers who blazed the trail. In return, women of the public sector: Help us back.
( by Helen E. Pollock , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Prince George's man braves fire to save dog
An occupant of a house in Oxon Hill braved flames to try to rescue his pet.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Conviction in District 'cold case'
The 47-year-old D.C. man killed his estranged wife more than 12 years ago, the U.S. Attorney's office said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Md. man accused of scamming disabled people
Authorities say a Riverdale man stole about $10,000 from people with physical or mental disabilities.
( by Erica W. Morrison , The Washington Post)
Arlington streetcar line cost jumps
The cost of a five-mile Columbia Pike streetcar line has jumped as much as $100 million since 2007, officials said Friday, pushing the cost of the transit system to as high as $261 million.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Students sue Howard for harassment
Five university students have filed suit in federal court alleging that school officials did not do enough to protect them from an employee later convicted of sexual harassment and assault.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Romney plans methodical march to nomination
In part because of lessons from 2008, in part because of changes in the nomination process, Mitt Romney has planned a long-term, methodical campaign.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Cain nearing decision on candidacy
He is inviting his top supporters and donors to Atlanta on Saturday for a meeting in which he will give them advance word of whether he intends to continue his campaign, sources said.
( by Karen Tumulty and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Payroll tax vote reveals GOP split
Thursday night's Senate votes on extending the one-year payroll tax holiday revealed deep differences not just over how to pay for the tax break, but also on whether to continue it at all.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Issa: Sting's failures 'not about any one person'
A chief congressional critic of Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. declined to join calls for his resignation over the Operation Fast and Furious gun-trafficking sting.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
FBI, IRS raid D.C. councilmember's home
Vehicles, bags and boxes were removed from the Northeast home of D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. in a search that lasted most of the day.
( by Mike DeBonis and Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Carolyn Hax: Pay attention to your cold feet
Carolyn Hax and readers discuss whether it's ever okay to settle.
(, The Washington Post)
Christmas cheer, Dresden-style
The German town's markets provide a warm respite from the frozen streets this holiday season.
( by Patrick Rogers Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Don't fall for Mac Miller's siren rap song
Mac Miller is a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh who raps about how much he likes bagels with cream cheese. You deserve better.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
A new perspective on the Civil War
"Fields of Valor," a four-part documentary airing on DirectTV, explores the epic battles in 3-D.
( by Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)
Local actress still in hospital after fall
Monica Lijewski plunged into the orchestra pit last month during rehearsals at Olney Theatre Center.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 3
(, The Washington Post)
Gonzaga tops Ballou, 69-50
Juniors Nate Britt and Kris Jenkins combine for 43 points to lead the Eagles in their season opener.
( by Aaron Carter , The Washington Post)
Despite loss, reason to celebrate
Second-ranked Quince Orchard falls in overtime to No. 3 Old Mill, but the Cougars players say this will be a season to remember.
( by James Wagner and Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Chesson caps dramatic win for Old Mill
Old Mill running back Rob Chesson dives into the end zone for a two-point conversion in overtime as the Patriots beat Quince Orchard, 36-35.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
G. Prep out of MIAA
FOOTBALL | Citing a need to re-establish a presence in the D.C. area, Little Hoyas opt out of league to compete as independent.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Russia election widens crack in Putin's power
Sunday's parliamentary election has rattled Russian authorities.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
Sarkozy launches reelection bid
French president pledges new order of austerity as he begins campaign amid Europe's debt crisis.
( by Edward Cody in paris , The Washington Post)
Clinton unveils $1.2M in aid for Burma
Secretary of state's meeting with legendary Burmese activist signals historic reforms sweeping nation.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)
Tibetan ignites himself in protest
Ex-monk's act is latest in a recent string of self-immolations that have shaken the Chinese-ruled region.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
U.S. hands over Camp Victory to Iraq
U.S. military empties its headquarters outside Baghdad, as Biden warns Iran not to extend its influence in Iraq.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Redskins-Jets postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Jets game.
(, vForum)
Election 2012: Fix Face-Off (video)
Political blogger Chris Cillizza's fast-paced video Q&A about the 2012 presidential election and other political issues.
(, vForum)
NFC East Trash Talk for Week 13
Roger Newkirk and Chris Jenkins of TheRootDC discuss the ups and downs of the four arch-rivals in the NFC East: The Cowboys, Eagles, Giants and Redskins.
(, vForum)
Mac Lethal raps and discusses "Texts From Bennett"
Mac Lethal video chats about how his recent YouTube video and "Texts From Bennett" Tumblr going viral.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, Dec. 2)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Nintendo fan fave Xenoblade Chronicles to be released in U.S.
( by Stefanie Fogel | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Chrome overtakes Firefox in global market share
The browser is No. 2 globally, but remains No. 3 in the U.S.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook to launch N.Y. engineering office
The New York City office will be Facebook's first outside the West Coast
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Kindle Fire may already be No. 2 tablet
Amazon's ultra-cheap Kindle Fire has already shipped between 3 and 4 million units.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
When is it okay to shut down cell service?
Following concerns about its wireless shutdown, San Francisco's BART has approved a policy defining when such an action is permitted.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Choking on Obamacare
The law seriously threatens job creation.
(, The Washington Post)
Frustrated by The Post
I got an earful from community activists.
(, The Washington Post)
The end of COIN
Panetta offers some risky budget cuts.
(, The Washington Post)
Why the GOP likes Gingrich
He's a sinner who has been redeemed.
(, The Washington Post)
The FBI calls on Harry Thomas
The swirl of questions around him leads to a raid of his home.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Verizon Wireless makes major marketing, airwave deal with cable firms
Verizon Wireless has reached an unorthodox deal with three major cable companies that could transform the way consumers get access to TV, cellphones and the Internet.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
IMF proposal could spread debt risk
A developing plan to funnel rescue funds through loans to the International Monetary Fund could leave the United States and other IMF members holding the bag.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
U.S. pension agency braces for American Airlines bankruptcy
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is already facing a $26 billion deficit, the largest in its 37-year history, after being staggered by company failures across the country during the recession.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
Beware the holiday retail sales hype
Surveys of shoppers suggested that holiday retail sales climbed 16 percent from last year. They did not; it was hype.
(, The Washington Post)
Unemployment fell to 8.6% last month
However, about half the decline is attributed to labor force dropouts. Employers added 120,000 jobs.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post
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