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Boehner, Reid 'have reached an agreement'
Bowing to political pressure, top House Republicans agree to extend the payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans through February. As part of the deal, a conference committee will negotiate a full-year tax cut after Jan. 1.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
U.S. falls short of deal with Taliban
A tentative accord with the Taliban, though it fell through, reflects a marked change over the past year in what the Obama administration believes is both acceptable and achievable in Afghanistan.
(By Karen DeYoung)
Report: Problems possible with nearly 65,000 Arlington graves
After an effort to account for every grave, officials said there might be problems with 1 in 4 sites.
(By Christian Davenport)
Medicare spending growth rising slower, but enrollment will rise
Medicare spending per person is rising more slowly than spending in the private health sector. And, because of the cuts that were part of last year's Affordable Care Act, it is expected to mirror overall growth in the economy for much of the next decade
(By Lori Montgomery)
U.S. completes probe of Pakistan border strike
Statement cites inadequate communication, other errors as factors in "tragic" deaths of Pakistani soldiers.
(By Karen DeYoung and Ernesto Londoño)
NATION
Feel like an outsider looking in on Christmas?
For those who don't believe or celebrate Christmas, the holidays can be isolating, yet meaningful.
(, The Washington Post)
U.S. falls short of deal with Taliban
A tentative accord with the Taliban, though it fell through, reflects a marked change over the past year in what the Obama administration believes is both acceptable and achievable in Afghanistan.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Prosecutors allege Manning-Assange collaboration
Military prosecutors presented evidence that they said showed that Pfc. Bradley Manning collaborated with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in stealing classified documents.
( by Ellen Nakashima and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
Journal retracts chronic fatigue study
Editors at the journal Science "lost confidence" in the study after at least a dozen attempts to replicate the finding failed.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Leadership, the U.S. Marshals way
Director Stacia A. Hylton on life-and-death leadership.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Sterling woman indicted in hit man scheme
Ann Jenene Cinnamon was indicted on federal charges related to a murder-for-hire plot to kill her boyfriend's rival girlfriend, allegedly offering $500 to an FBI informant to hire a hit man, planning an alibi and divulging details about the target, court documents say.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
D.C. food-truck vendors cry foul in parking battle
Food-truck operators accuse the D.C. Department of Public Works of selective, biased enforcement in a crackdown on the two-hour parking limit for metered spaces.
( by Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)
D.C. community calendar
Concerts, theater, museum exhibits, holiday programs and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. voters give Gray low marks in poll
A poll finds D.C. Mayor Gray would lose a reelection campagn against his two immediate predecessors.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Fairfax City mayor calls it quits
Fairfax City Mayor Robert F. Lederer, elected to five two-year terms as mayor, said Thursday he would not run for reelection next year, and has no aspirations for higher office.
( by Tom Jackman , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Perry's roar now more of a whisper
Since storming the GOP presidential trail with a swagger over the summer, he has become a much humbler candidate.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
In Boehner's laid-back style, a dilemma
The political predicament House Republicans faced in the payroll-tax battle stemmed partly from Speaker John A. Boehner's kid-gloves approach to his caucus.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
The 'nice' Gingrich faces Iowa attack ads
In Iowa, Newt Gingrich is bleeding support under a hail of harsh TV advertising from opponents and their allies.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
A delegation in the sun
Al Kamen's In the Loop, on a jaunt to sunny climes, a terrorist calendar, a dictator's visit and the winner of our scandal-of-the-year contest (hint: It rhymes with "tweener"!).
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. voters give Gray low marks in poll
A poll finds D.C. Mayor Gray would lose a reelection campagn against his two immediate predecessors.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
St. Nick delivers a spike in marriage proposals
About a third of engagements in the United States happen between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, setting the wheels of the wedding industry in motion each January.
( by Ellen McCarthy , The Washington Post)
Week 951: Double-word neologisms
Use a word twice to make a new term; plus the winning Tour de Fours neologisms incorporating the letter block NOEL.
(, The Washington Post)
Last-minute gift ideas
Christmas is this weekend, we're halfway through Hanukkah -- and you still haven't managed to finish your holiday shopping. Here, last-minute gift ideas to help you cross those last few names off your list.
( by Amanda J. McGrath , The Washington Post)
Carolyn Hax: Last year's eruption casts cloud over Christmas
An aunt is unclear what to do this Christmas after an outburst from niece's husband last year.
(, The Washington Post)
Reporters' strained rapport with White House
The White House's relationship with the reporters who cover it has blown hot and cold throughout history. And this year, some reporters say, things have taken a decidedly frosty turn.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 23
(, The Washington Post)
Oakton girls rally for overtime win
Caroline Coyer hits a pair of three-pointers in the fourth quarter to spark a rally and help the Oakton girls' basketball team to a 56-55 overtime win over Georgetown Visitation.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Fight ends Cardozo game
A fight that appeared to start in the stands of Wednesday's game between Cardozo and Baltimore's ConneXions School for the Arts spilled onto the court and involved players from both teams.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Colonials fall to Dukes
George Washington continues its recent struggles under first-year Coach Mike Lonergan, losing its sixth straight game, 62-57, to James Madison.
( by Kathy Orton , The Washington Post)
Hokies overcome legal distraction to win big
With a legal snarl involving senior captain Dorenzo Hudson as a backdrop, Virginia Tech shakes off a slow start to post a 71-50 blowout of visiting Eastern Michigan.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Pakistan PM warns of coup plot
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani warned today of a conspiracy to oust his government, amid rising tensions with the army.
( by Shaiq Hussain , The Washington Post)
U.S. falls short of deal with Taliban
A tentative accord with the Taliban, though it fell through, reflects a marked change over the past year in what the Obama administration believes is both acceptable and achievable in Afghanistan.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
U.S. completes probe of Pakistan border strike
Statement cites inadequate communication, other errors as factors in "tragic" deaths of Pakistani soldiers.
( by Karen DeYoung and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Deadly explosions rock Baghdad
First major outbreak of violence since U.S. troop pullout leaves more than 60 dead, scores more injured.
( by Dan Morse and Aziz Alwan , The Washington Post)
Medvedev calls for political reforms
Wide-ranging proposals show that Russia's leaders have been shaken by recent protests.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
American Horror Story: Discuss the finale on Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Turmoil in Iraq: Should Americans feel responsible?
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield hosts a live discussion with Post readers on the United States' continuing responsibility for events in Iraq in light of recent violence and politcial turmoil.
(, vForum)
Got Plans? Fashion expert Holly Thomas returns to help you plan your seasonal styles.
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Fact Checker: The biggest Pinocchios of 2011
Fact checker Glenn Kessler discussed his picks for biggest Pinocchios of 2011 and recent criticism of fact checkers.
(, vForum)
Is the GOP in damage-control mode on the payroll tax? Dana Milbank Live
Dana Milbank chatted about his recent columns and the latest in politics.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
FCC approves AT&T purchase of Qualcomm airwaves
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved AT&T's $1.9 billion purchase of wireless airwaves from Qualcomm.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Research in Motion denies lying about BB10
Research in Motion denies a report that its next operating system is delayed because it's inoperable.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Sony announces titles for PS Vita launch
You can pick from a list of twenty-five U.S. launch titles that Sony just pushed out.
( by Sean Hollister | The Verge , theverge.com)
Barnes and Noble offers free Nook shipping
Barnes and Noble's free shipping offer on the Nook ends Thursday night.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
AOL's media business is in trouble, says major investor
Starboard points out AOL's $500 million annual losses and 70 percent decline in stock price in 2011.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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EDITORIAL
A bad year for bad guys
Why a tyrant's fall isn't always good news.
(, The Washington Post)
God bless us, every 1 percent
A Christmas classic with an Occupy twist
(, The Washington Post)
The GOP's payroll tax debacle
Republicans walked into the Democrats' trap.
(, The Washington Post)
Settle up
A deal on mortgage 'robo-signing' is past due.
(, The Washington Post)
Done in by Tea
GOP can't erase what voters saw this week.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Do some good for charity, tax return
Don't let the giving season end with the last of the eggnog or the final candle on the Menorah. These final days of the year are your last chance to make a charitable contribution count as a deduction on your 2011 tax return.
(, The Washington Post)
Will E.U. banking crisis hit U.S.?
U.S. economists are trying to determine the effect that ailing European banks could have on the U.S. economy.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Initial jobless claims decline despite jobs being scarce
Labor Department says 364,000 people filed for benefits last week, the lowest number since spring 2008
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
FCC approves AT&T purchase of Qualcomm airwaves
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved AT&T's $1.9 billion purchase of wireless airwaves from Qualcomm.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Medicare spending growth rising slower, but enrollment will rise
Medicare spending per person is rising more slowly than spending in the private health sector. And, because of the cuts that were part of last year's Affordable Care Act, it is expected to mirror overall growth in the economy for much of the next decade
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
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