Tuesday Morning Headlines [Nov 27, 2012]

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NATION
Climate talks aim at decade's end
Critics of the Doha meeting say focus should be more immediate to avoid disaster.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

Can leaders make Gaza cease-fire last?
FINE PRINT | The diplomacy that follows the Gaza accord will test whether a quintet of leaders can find a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian situation.
(, The Washington Post)

Terra cotta army was outfitted in metal
A careful production system provided real weapons for the 7,000 clay warriors buried in a Chinese tomb.
( by Jennifer Pinkowski Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

New fetal test creates dilemma
Alternative to amniocentesis is less invasive, but major insurers are divided over whether to cover it.
( by Rita Rubin | Kaiser Health News Kaiser Health News Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)

The lonely path from hospital to home
When her husband suffers a stroke, a nurse learns firsthand the pitfalls of post-hospital care.
( by Beth Ann Swan | Health Affairs , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Judicial review of Alston, Hall dispute by next week; O'Malley gets temporary reprieve

( by Miranda S. Spivack and Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

A concierge inspires a Washington office building
Colleagues have raised more than $20,000 to help a small West African village
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Pr. William County could eliminate internal auditor watchdog
Supervisors set to vote Tuesday to eliminate the county's internal auditor department and outsource the work.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

U-Md. president: Big Ten move deliberate
Wallace D. Loh says leaving ACC followed two months of internal discussions, was based on potential sports revenue.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

Four 17-year-olds charged as adults in Woodley Park incident
Four 17-year-olds were charged as adults in connection with a robbery that police say led to a fatal stabbing at a Metro station.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Keeping the financial regulators on their toes
When members of Congress need factual information and insights into the effectiveness of the financial laws put in place after the 2008 economic crisis, they regularly turn to the GAO and Orice Williams Brown.
( by The partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Judicial review of Alston, Hall dispute by next week; O'Malley gets temporary reprieve

( by Miranda S. Spivack and Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

Is it over for Grover Norquist's pledge?
In the face of the fiscal cliff, Republicans start to abandon their loyalty to Norquist's anti-tax crusade.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)

No rocking for State
IN THE LOOP | From Bahrain to D.C., Al Kamen keeps focus on who's going where.
(, The Washington Post)

Pr. William County could eliminate internal auditor watchdog
Supervisors set to vote Tuesday to eliminate the county's internal auditor department and outsource the work.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
How to avoid the mom vs. stepmom wardrobe wars

(, The Washington Post)

Newswomen's attire: A colorful evolution
The suit jacket transformed women into workers, but in recent years, newswomen have resoundingly dismissed them from their closets.
( by Katherine Boyle , The Washington Post)

A less-immature Kid Rock
"Rebel Soul" is a Southern rock-flavored, red-state party album.
(, The Washington Post)

TV Highlights for Tuesday, Nov. 27
"Doo Wop Discoveries" on MPT, "Ben and "Ben and Kate" on Fox and the return of "Rizzoli & Isles."
(, The Washington Post)

Thanksgiving breaks Instagram records
The photo-sharing site saw more uploads Thursday than on any day in its two-year history.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Post chairman sells some Facebook shares
Donald Graham sold $6.7 million worth of Facebook shares that he received as a director of the social media company.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Both sides lay groundwork, build cases for next phase of 'fiscal cliff' debate
With report, White House ramps up pressure on Republicans to extend tax cuts for the middle class.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Facebook privacy chain letter resurfaces
A "chain letter" post that claims to give users copyright rights over their posts has popped back up.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung announces 5 million Galaxy Note II shipments
The updated "phablet" debuted this fall.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Is Google working on a touchscreen Chromebook?
Cousin Android is touch from the bottom up. So wouldn't it make sense that ChromeOS would be touchable as well?
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Nov. 27

(, The Washington Post)

Wizards fumble their way to 0-12
Washington suffers its most lopsided loss of the season and becomes the 12th team in NBA history to open with 12 consecutive losses.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Redskins' tight ends producing
Paulsen, Paul have caught TD passes in the past two weeks, but Cooley has not been a factor.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

Different knee, same story for Moseley
After tearing the ACL in her right knee in high school, Maryland sophomore point guard Brene Moseley is out for the year following ACL surgery on her left knee.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Preview: Maryland at Northwestern

(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook privacy chain letter resurfaces
A "chain letter" post that claims to give users copyright rights over their posts has popped back up.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung announces 5 million Galaxy Note II shipments
The updated "phablet" debuted this fall.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Is Google working on a touchscreen Chromebook?
Cousin Android is touch from the bottom up. So wouldn't it make sense that ChromeOS would be touchable as well?
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

What cloud computing and Robin Hood have in common
Who would have thought that cloud computing would be the modern day equivalent of Robin Hood?
( by Christina Farr | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Cyber Monday 2012: More deals to watch
The turkey may be gone, but the shopping goes on and on.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Can leaders make Gaza cease-fire last?
FINE PRINT | The diplomacy that follows the Gaza accord will test whether a quintet of leaders can find a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian situation.
(, The Washington Post)

Syrian jets bomb refu­gee, rebel area near border with Turkey
Airstrikes appear to target a rebel base near a large refu­gee camp. Some casualties are reported.
( by Loveday Morris , The Washington Post)

Egypt's Morsi appears to accept some limits on his power
President says only certain decisions will be free from judicial review.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Violence could flare again, Hamas says
A top Hamas official says the group will continue to seek weapons against backdrop of Gaza cease-fire.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

French conservatives struggle to cement party's direction
Rival factions battle over who will replace Sarkozy as right-wing leader.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
A disabling argument
Rick Santorum's new cause: opposing the disabled.
(, The Washington Post)

A mother's worst fear
A toddler dies on a custodial visit, raising questions in two counties.
(, The Washington Post)

Lane: Republicans victims of safer streets
The anti-crime GOP is paying a price in a safer U.S.
(, The Washington Post)

Egypt's power struggle
The United States must press the Islamist president to compromise.
(, The Washington Post)

When muscle mattered less
James Bond and the new sex appeal.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

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