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Gingrich emerges as clear front-runner in Iowa
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, whose presidential campaign was considered all but dead just a few months ago, has surged to the front of the Republican field in Iowa, holding a clear lead over his two closest rivals, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News Poll.
(By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen)
Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama's decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
(By William Booth)
Romney staff spent nearly $100,000 to hide records
The effort to eliminate internal documentation of the Republican's tenure as Massachusetts governor appears unprecedented.
(By Mark Hosenball)
Suicide bombing kills worshippers in Kabul
Attack on Shiite target, rare in Afghanistan, leaves dozens of holiday worshippers dead and scores wounded.
(By Ernesto Londono and Javed Hamdard)
Drone belonged to CIA, officials say
The unmanned surveillance plane lost by the United States in Iran was a stealth aircraft being used for secret missions, U.S. officials said.
(By Greg Miller)
NATION
Bishop Eddie Long announces sabbatical amid divorce proceedings
Bishop Eddie Long, the Atlanta megachurch leader whose wife Vanessa Long filed for divorce last week, announced on Sunday that he would take time off to deal with family issues.
(, The Washington Post)
Drone belonged to CIA, officials say
The unmanned surveillance plane lost by the United States in Iran was a stealth aircraft being used for secret missions, U.S. officials said.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama's decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
We're past due on handling the finances of war
Walter Pincus examines the failed efforts to get anything close to a war tax.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Missile component damaged in accident
Air Force officials said no one was hurt in the Nov. 17 incident near Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, but it was immediately reported to the highest levels of the Pentagon.
( by Craig Whitlock and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Police report stolen holiday decorations
On half a dozen streets in the eastern part of Loudoun County, thefts of holiday decorations were reported last week to the Sheriff's Office.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Fed Faces: Roger Hunter
NASA's Roger Hunter searches for other signs of life in the galaxy.
(, The Washington Post)
Robber shows sawed-off shotgun in 4 incidents
A robber who carried a sawed-off shotgun to demand cash and a plastic bag to collect it in apparently has held up four stores in Montgomery County in the past two months, police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Judge says police have to give Occupy DC notice before eviction
Ruling comes day after standoff in McPherson Square; lawyer says it should ease concerns that officers could move in quickly
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Report knocks Montgomery's use of vehicles
A report by the Montgomery inspector general says some departments have not been following vehicle policies.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Gingrich emerges as clear front-runner in Iowa
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, whose presidential campaign was considered all but dead just a few months ago, has surged to the front of the Republican field in Iowa, holding a clear lead over his two closest rivals, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News Poll.
( by Dan Balz and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)
Exploring the final frontier
Are we alone in our galaxy? It's a question that the human race has been asking for centuries and one that NASA's Roger Hunter and his team of more than 80 technicians, engineers and scientists are now trying to answer.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Fed Faces: Roger Hunter
NASA's Roger Hunter searches for other signs of life in the galaxy.
(, The Washington Post)
Romney staff spent nearly $100,000 to hide records
The effort to eliminate internal documentation of the Republican's tenure as Massachusetts governor appears unprecedented.
( by Mark Hosenball , Reuters)
Battle over Tricare slows, for now
With both the Senate and the House passing defense authorization bills, the battle over Tricare has slowed down, for now.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Talking about a partner's 'number'
On partners comparing past sexual history: When is it okay to ask about past liaisons?
(, The Washington Post)
Unready to work? D.C. teens disagree.
Teens in the District are busy with school and work — and refuting Newt Gingrich's assertion that poor children don't have good work habits.
( by David Montgomery and Lonnae O'Neal Parker , The Washington Post)
The Occupy movement's art
As the online gallery at occuprint.org reveals, the Occupy movement has more than a few skilled graphic designers in its informal ranks.
( by Mark Jenkins Special to The Washington post , The Washington Post)
Southern rap that sizzles with flavor
G-Side has jumped from the unlikely launchpad of Huntsville, Ala., to critical acclaim, if not wide awareness.
( by Rhome Anderson , The Washington Post)
A violinist performing beyond her years
Caroline Goulding's playing features a clean, polished sound and musical sophistication that belies her youth.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
Alabama edges Oklahoma State to force rematch against LSU in BCS National Championship
The Alabama Crimson Tide edged the Oklahoma State Cowboys to make the 2012 BCS Championship in New Orleans an all-SEC rematch with the LSU Tigers.
(, The Washington Post)
Preview: Virginia vs. George Mason
No Cavaliers opponent has tallied more than 58 points thus far — and that will come in handy against George Mason, which is averaging 72.5 points.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 6
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals' comeback falls short
Washington falls behind by four goals at division rival Florida, then rallies, only to fall short and fall to 1-3 under new Coach Dale Hunter.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
Redskins await word on Davis, Williams
Facing suspensions for the remainder of this season, what will their futures hold in Washington?
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Suicide bombing kills worshippers in Kabul
Attack on Shiite target, rare in Afghanistan, leaves dozens of holiday worshippers dead and scores wounded.
( by Ernesto Londono and Javed Hamdard , The Washington Post)
Drone belonged to CIA, officials say
The unmanned surveillance plane lost by the United States in Iran was a stealth aircraft being used for secret missions, U.S. officials said.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Monitors find Russian elections flawed
Distortions in Russia's parliamentary election suggest the ruling United Russia party lost even more of the vote than reported.
( by Kathy Lally and Will Englund , The Washington Post)
Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama's decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
Americans face kidnapping risks in Iraq
The heightened threat illuminates the risk that Iran will attempt to undermine American influence.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)
Holiday dilemmas: How to deal with family issues
Family advice for the holidays from On Parenting blogger Janice D'Arcy, Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly and parenting coach Meghan Leahy.
(, vForum)
Rick Santorum and Trisomy 18: Should he be campaigning?
Post Reporter Melinda Henneberger discusses Rick Santorum and whether the GOP hopeful should campaign as his daughter suffers from the genetic disorder, Trisomy 18.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook's Messenger app to have video chat features?
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
One-on-one with Carrier IQ
The Verge sat down with Carrier IQ VP Andrew Coward to talk about "nearly everything the company does".
( by Sean Hollister | The Verge , theverge.com)
Motorola & Verizon launching two Android tablets in time for holiday shopping
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Xbox Live update to launch with Netflix, Hulu Plus Dec. 6
Microsoft releases a schedule / roadmap of when its video partners for the Xbox Live update will be available.
( by Ross Miller | The Verge , theverge.com)
What does future hold for Mozilla Firefox?
According to its recent most financial statement, the Mozilla Corporation makes 84 percent of its revenue from a search partnership with Google.
( by Thomas Houston | The Verge , theverge.com)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
The wrong answer to the Afghan problem
(, The Washington Post)
What George Will didn't say about race research
(, The Washington Post)
Montgomery council needs to approve a curfew
(, The Washington Post)
Complaints to Metro fall on deaf ears
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. Council shields Harry Thomas
Shutting the public out of its meeting would be laughable if it were not so insulting.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
CFTC Completes Client-Funds Rule After MF Global Collapse
U.S. derivatives regulators approved restrictions on how brokers can invest customer funds, acting on a delayed rule after as much as $1.2 billion went missing before MF Global Holdings Ltd. sought bankruptcy protection.
( by Silla Brush Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Eight Ferraris Crash at 'Gathering of Narcissists' in Japan
Eight Ferraris and a Lamborghini were part of a 14-car crash in Japan yesterday that wrecked more than a million dollars worth of vehicles.
( by Cheng Herng Shinn Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
What would a euro collapse do to our economy?
A failure to fix the crisis could push the currency zone toward a breakup, with deep repercussions for the United States.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Ship certification eyed as tool to squeeze Iran
U.S. lawmakers are seeking to force the companies to choose between doing business in the United States or the Islamic republic.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Germany's calm in the face of Europe's debt crisis
In more than a dozen discussions with policymakers, I've noticed that Germans just do not talk about this euro-zone crisis the way anyone else does.
(, The Washington Post)
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