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Occupy D.C. protesters detained at McPherson
More than 30 Occupy D.C. protesters arrested at McPherson Square in dispute over newly built shed.
(By Pamela Constable and Fredrick Kunkle)
Does Gingrich worry Obama?
Some Democrats are gleeful at the prospect of Newt Gingrich as the GOP nominee, but others fear he presents some challenges that Mitt Romney does not.
(By Peter Wallsten and Anne E. Kornblut)
Iran says it downed U.S. spyplane
A secret U.S. surveillance drone that vanished in western Afghanistan appears to have crashed in Iran.
(By Greg Jaffe and Thomas Erdbrink)
Russian voters turn away from Putin party
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party apparently wins parliamentary elections but drops 15 points from previous race.
(By Kathy Lally and Will Englund)
Cain can still add to his war chest
Campaign suspension gives him power to continue to raise funds that could go to a candidate or committee of his choice.
(By Dan Eggen and Felicia Sonmez)
NATION
Iran says it downed U.S. spyplane
A secret U.S. surveillance drone that vanished in western Afghanistan appears to have crashed in Iran.
( by Greg Jaffe and Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
U.S.-Pakistan breach reveals diplomacy deficit
The preeminence of military and intelligence priorities means there is little goodwill to cushion blows, U.S. diplomats say.
( by Karen DeYoung and Karin Brulliard , The Washington Post)
Gathering meteorites and congressional foes
For the 35th year, the U.S. is gathering space rocks from the wind-hammered icefields of Antarctica, a program attacked as wasteful by Sens. John McCain and Tom Coburn.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Chinese raise possibility of climate change pact
Negotiators raised the possibility of a binding agreement in 2020, but the requirements they laid out for reaching that goal might make such a deal hard to reach.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Two slain in the District over the weekend
A 47-year-old Northeast Washington woman was found slain in her house shortly after midnight Sunday in one of two killings in the District over the weekend.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Occupy D.C. protesters detained at McPherson
More than 30 Occupy D.C. protesters arrested at McPherson Square in dispute over newly built shed.
( by Pamela Constable and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Bill Tapia, who revived the ukulele, dies at 103
Bill Tapia, a jazz guitarist who was in his 90s when he returned to the ukulele he had played as a boy and helped revive the iconic instrument of his native Hawaii, died Dec. 2 at his home in Westminster, Calif. He was 103.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
John Kelly: The Garfinckel's mystery
How accurate is the Washington, D.C., depicted in Clint Eastwood's new movie?
(, The Washington Post)
Jack Johnson's actions continue to puzzle Prince George's
For many mothers and grandmothers, there's nothing worse than having that good son, the smart one, turn out not to have a lick of sense. Former Prince George's county executive Jack B. Johnson was that kind of son.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Donald Trump offers his impressions of GOP presidential candidates
In new book, he talks about those who come to meet with him, says he will endorse one in coming months.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Countdown to Iowa: What's ahead for GOP
Final weeks before the caucuses will be a political junkie's dream as the Republican picture clears.
(, The Washington Post)
Marines seek old role after Iraq, Afghanistan
Commandant wants to get back to roots as an expeditionary force.
( by Robert Burns , The Washington Post)
Planned nuclear lab in N.M. generates questions
Weapons research facility would be built in northern New Mexico, where seismic activity is driving up costs and concerns.
( by Jeri Clausing , The Washington Post)
Federal probe complicates how D.C. Council can deal with Thomas
The D.C. Council may discuss embattled colleague Harry Thomas Jr. this week, but any action it might take is complicated by its own past and future.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Bothered by a partner's sexual history
"How do I reconcile her past, which is quite different from who she is now? To put it bluntly, her number is MUCH larger than mine."
(, The Washington Post)
Kennedy Center Honors: D.C.'s glitziest night of all
The celebrity-laden annual Honors Gala pays tribute to five for their contributions to film, music and more.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Dance Review
The unique Merce Cunningham Dance Company bids the District an unsettling farewell on its Legacy Tour.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)
British envoy describes Tehran siege
Dominick Chilcott, the British ambassador ordered expelled from Iran just before students ransacked the British Embassy in Tehran, described the siege and his staff's escape.
( by Frances Stead Sellers , The Washington Post)
Alexandra Silber sings life story
Alexandra Silber outlines her experiences in confessional cabaret act at the Kennedy Center.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Title game features SEC's best
The matchup between Louisiana State and Alabama in the BCS title game ensures that the national champion will come from the SEC for the sixth year in a row.
( by Eric Prisbell , The Washington Post)
Opinion | A nightmare slate of bowls
Instead of a dream tournament between the best teams in the land, college football fans are subjected to BCS bowl bids for teams whose fans travel best.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 5
(, The Washington Post)
OPINION | Changes afoot in D.C. hoops
This season's BB&T Classic became a showcase for the changing basketball landscape of the Washington area.
(, The Washington Post)
Rice, Ravens run over Browns
Ray Rice rushes for a career-high 204 of Baltimore's 290 yards on the ground as the Ravens cruise in Cleveland.
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Russian voters turn away from Putin party
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party apparently wins parliamentary elections but drops 15 points from previous race.
( by Kathy Lally and Will Englund , The Washington Post)
Iran says it downed U.S. spyplane
A secret U.S. surveillance drone that vanished in western Afghanistan appears to have crashed in Iran.
( by Greg Jaffe and Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Afghanistan says it will need outside aid until 2025
At least $10 billion in assistance will be required annually after the scheduled departure of foreign combat forces by the end of 2014, report says.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Taking apart Colombia's spy agency
After a long list of scandals, Colombia's intelligence service is being dismantled.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Merkel faces growing criticism for euro approach
Euro-zone officials have said that a summit at the end of the week could make or break the continent's finances.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Redskins-Jets postgame chat with Cindy Boren
Live discussion about the Redskins vs. Jets game.
(, vForum)
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EDITORIAL
Mr. Gingrich's power grab
(, The Washington Post)
The danger China poses
(, The Washington Post)
Protecting the learning environment
(, The Washington Post)
A stranger's Christmas generosity
(, The Washington Post)
Chincoteague's dilemma is worth resolving
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Automatic cuts called 'catastrophic' for contractor dealmaking
Across-the-board budget cuts triggered by the failure of Congress's deficit-reduction supercommittee might discourage acquisitions of companies that depend on federal contracts.
( by Nishad Majmudar and Danielle Ivory , The Washington Post)
Q&A: Thad Allen, new senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton
Thad Allen will become a senior vice president in the company's justice and homeland security business.
( By Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)
Defense industry aims to curb investors' fears
At a conference, defense executives stress measures they're taking to strengthen businesses rather than speculating on how the supercommittee's failure will hurt their bottom line.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)
Value Added: While pitching a business model, this former ballplayer found a hit
Keith Nalepka, 39, is an ex-jock and Silver Spring native who smartly parlayed his baseball talent into a college degree and a set of life skills that brought him his own company.
(, The Washington Post)
New at the top: Thomas G. Kramer
Kramer is the chief financial officer of Opower, an Arlington-based company that provides energy information software.
(, The Washington Post)
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