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TODAY'S HEADLINES
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Gunman, Va. Tech police officer killed
A traffic stop on the campus turns violent in a scenario reminiscent of the '07 massacre that left 33 dead.
(By Daniel de Vise)

Romney backers rip into Gingrich
In their first sharp attack on rival, they paint him as vain and unreliable.
(By David A. Fahrenthold and Philip Rucker)

E.U. leaders fail to reach deal on treaty changes
That leaves the 17 nations that share the euro scrambling to reach a more limited accord.
(By Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum)

Invasion that started with thumb drive
Cyberspy is halted but not a debate, as U.S. officials wonder how far they can go in defending networks.
(By Ellen Nakashima)

Forgotten candidates, still fighting
Buddy Roemer and more than a dozen other lesser-known presidential hopefuls wonder why they are ignored even in this wide-open Republican primary.
(By Eli Saslow)

NATION
Probe widens in dumping of war-dead remains
A congressional committee investigating the Dover Air Force Base mortuary will broaden its probe after reports that partial remains of war dead were dumped in a Virginia landfill.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Stronger warnings urged for new birth control pills
Federal advisers recommend that the Food and Drug Administration require stronger warnings about blood clot risk to popular new birth control pills.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)

A guide to Operation Buckshot Yankee
The basics of the Agent.btz malware and the government agencies that fought it.
(, The Washington Post)

Invasion that started with thumb drive
Cyberspy is halted but not a debate, as U.S. officials wonder how far they can go in defending networks.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Red Cross halts prison visits inside Syria
The move comes as Iraq seeks to revive a faltering Arab League plan to end Syria's uprising.
( by Joby Warrick and Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

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METRO
Donald 'thrilled' to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

At Virginia Tech, a haunting day of mayhem
A traffic stop on the campus turns violent in a scenario reminiscent of the '07 massacre that left 33 dead.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)

Ofield Dukes, Washington PR man, dies at 79
Dukes, who represented major civil rights figures and entertainers and who helped focus national support for a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., died Dec. 7 in Detroit.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)

Va. trooper is shot on I-95
A suspect also was shot in the Thursday afternoon altercation in Caroline County, police said.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

O'Malley comes out swinging
The Md. governor, reelected to head DGA, faces a challenge in 2012 but exudes confidence.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Donald 'thrilled' to lead family services
Her introduction as director of the agency she worked at from 2001 to 2005 seemed more like a reunion.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

O'Malley comes out swinging
The Md. governor, reelected to head DGA, faces a challenge in 2012 but exudes confidence.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Complaint landed him in basement
FEDERAL DIARY | The Energy Department engineer thought blowing the whistle on nuclear waste problems was the right thing to do; his bosses did not agree.
(, The Washington Post)

Plan B decision draws mixed reaction
President Obama defends his administration's decision to block unrestricted sales of the morning-after pill as a "common-sense" parenting choice.
( by Anne E. Kornblut and N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

Republicans' holiday spirit doesn't extend to Obama appointees
Al Kamen's In the Loop, on Obama's confirmation troubles, Teddy Roosevelt's recess shenanigans, and Smokey Bear escaping the budget ax.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Style Invitational: 'A is to B as'
Style Invitational Week 949: An 'a is to b' analogy contest, plus the winning "Devil's Dictionary" cynical definitions.
(, The Washington Post)

Tangled family ties
A woman dreads spending holidays with her step-siblings, but she is feeling pressure from Mom.
(, The Washington Post)

Ryan Seacrest: Is 'Today' in his future?
The Reporters Who Cover Television are hyperventilating at the very thought of the "American Idol" host replacing Matt Lauer.
(, The Washington Post)

Flipping the channel on male-dominated TV writing
Men might still dominate the creation and production of television, but women are increasingly dominating the cultural conversation about it.
(, The Washington Post)

Forgotten candidates, still fighting
Buddy Roemer and more than a dozen other lesser-known presidential hopefuls wonder why they are ignored even in this wide-open Republican primary.
( by Eli Saslow , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 9

(, The Washington Post)

Terps put on an offensive clinic
Eight players score in double figures for the No. 5 Maryland women, whose 75-point victory is the largest in program history.
( by Kathy Orton , The Washington Post)

Upbeat outlook for Wizards training camp
Wizards players are surprisingly optimistic about this 66-game season, despite few roster changes from last year's 23-win squad.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

At Centreville, the football network
Centreville, which plays Oscar Smith for the Virginia AAA Div. 6 state title Saturday, uses Facebook groups and text messages as a way of reaching its fans.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)

Season-low ice time for Capitals' Schultz
Stay-at-home defenseman Jeff Schultz has seen his playing time diminish since the Capitals' coaching change. In Wednesday's win at Ottawa, Schultz played less than four minutes.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
23 E.U. leaders agree to fiscal treaty, but Britain blocks broad deal
New accord praised by ECB chief, but markets mostly flat after its announcement.
( by Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

23 E.U. leaders agree to fiscal treaty, but Britain blocks broad deal
The 17 nations that share the euro scramble to reach a more limited accord.
( by Anthony Faiola and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Probe widens in dumping of war-dead remains
A congressional committee investigating the Dover Air Force Base mortuary will broaden its probe after reports that partial remains of war dead were dumped in a Virginia landfill.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Putin lashes back at Clinton criticism
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin struck out hard at the United States, signaling a willingness to sacrifice relations to bolster his authority in the face of street protests.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

A guide to Operation Buckshot Yankee
The basics of the Agent.btz malware and the government agencies that fought it.
(, The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans? Join the gurus and dating experts Rita Colbert and "You Lost Him at Hello" author Jess McCann, to talk you through holiday dating questions.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Challenge the "Miracle on 42nd Street" dancers
Video chat with the dancers from the YouTube hit "Miracle on 42nd Street" and challenge them with dance moves to perform.
(, vForum)

Virginia Tech student discusses recent shooting on campus
Virginia Tech freshman Ryan Hatton discusses the recent shooting on his campus.
(, 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)

Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)

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TECHNOLOGY
Dear Carrier IQ: If you want to track me, you need to ask me first
If these monolithic companies expect our trust along with our money, the first thing they need to do is stop assuming we're giving both out freely.
(, The Washington Post)

Amazon tries to get you out of stores
Retailers say Amazon's price match app discount offer is unfair to them.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Daily deals site Womply focuses on customer loyalty
Womply, which credits deals straight to your credit card, is focusing on loyalty
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Adobe: Many versions of Reader, Acrobat vulnerable to attack
Adobe notes that attacks thus far have specifically targeted Adobe Reader 9.x on Windows. 
( by T.C. Sottek | The Verge , theverge.com)

Android Market: A closer look
Google has just released an infographic with a bunch of offbeat statistics about the Market and it's users.
( by Chris Ziegler | The Verge , theverge.com)

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EDITORIAL
Opening . . . eventually
We shouldn't get films after New York and L.A.
(, The Washington Post)

Undisciplined Gingrich
His impulsiveness isn't right for the presidency.
(, The Washington Post)

Republican circus
The GOP primary is only getting stranger.
(, The Washington Post)

Running on empty
Obama declares war on the unholy 1%.
(, The Washington Post)

The IMF to the rescue
Bold action from the fund can save Europe.
( by Lawrence H. Summers , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
ECB cuts interest rates, loosens reins on loans
The European Central Bank cut interest rates and announced a program to make it easier and cheaper for cash-strapped banks to borrow money.
( by Neil Irwin and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Geithner 'encouraged' by Europe's efforts
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner returned Thursday from a three-day, five-city whirlwind tour of Europe and said he was optimistic that the continent's political and economic leaders would do what's necessary to arrest their financial crisis.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Dear Carrier IQ: If you want to track me, you need to ask me first
If these monolithic companies expect our trust along with our money, the first thing they need to do is stop assuming we're giving both out freely.
(, The Washington Post)

Amazon tries to get you out of stores
Retailers say Amazon's price match app discount offer is unfair to them.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Best workplaces for gay, lesbian and transgendered employees
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America. and Goldman Sachs are among 22 financial firms that received top marks today as the best workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
( by Dawn Kopecki Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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