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New political, economic storms on the horizon in Jordan?
Relative calm returns to the kingdom after the worst unrest in 15 years, but experts worry about what lies ahead.
( by Joby Warrick and Taylor Luck , The Washington Post)
With Clinton's dash to Middle East, Obama signals a shift in his approach
The move could pay dividends quickly if the secretary of state helps arrange an end to the Gaza conflict.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Obama administration proposes altered rules for health insurers
The Obama administration proposed new rules Tuesday that would loosen some of the 2010 health-care law's mandates on health insurers while tightening others.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
An author's heavenly vision
Just because a neurosurgeon claims heaven exists doesn't make it true — or untrue.
(, The Washington Post)
Warren B. Rudman, U.S. senator
Warren B. Rudman, a pugnacious two-term senator from New Hampshire, dies at 82.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Speedway loses to housing development
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors unanimously approved an upscale housing development in place of Old Dominion Speedway.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Alston denied in bid to return to office
Maryland's attorney general upheld a legal opinion that prevents ex-Prince George's County legislator Tiffany Alston from being reinstated.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)
Advice on federal worker health plans
Expert gives advice on choosing federal employee health insurance plan during open season.
(, The Washington Post)
U-Md. regents met in secret over Big Ten move
U-Md.'s governing board met twice in secret to decide if it would endorse the move to the Big Ten Conference, huddles that experts say appear to have violated the state's open-meetings law.
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
No computer searches in Arlington libraries
Users in the county and the public schools have been unable to search their catalogues for the past week after a computer crash Thursday.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
A thank-you to Latinos?
Organizations are hoping the demographic's contribution to Obama's reelection is recognized in the form of two or three Cabinet-level appointments.
(, The Washington Post)
Peace in Fairfax County water war
The City of Falls Church has agreed to sell its water utility to a Fairfax County-controlled authority for $40 million in a tentative deal.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Paul Ryan's political capital rides on 'fiscal cliff' negotiations
As leaders on Capitol Hill and the White House work to head off the across-the-board budget cuts, Rep. Paul Ryan finds himself central to the process and facing complications.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
Pr. George's tackles year-end agenda
Among the items approved in council's marathon session: Ethics office, police pay raises, more recycling.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Fairfax County approves commission to examine Election Day problems
Chairman Sharon Bulova asked for the panel to examine long lines at polls
( by Corinne Reilly , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
File under 'delete'
She is hurt that her thoughtful e-mails aren't saved by her boyfriend. But what's she really getting at?
(, The Washington Post)
Ann Hornaday reviews 'Life of Pi'
The 3-D film, which takes viewers on an epic journey with a boy and a tiger, is a mind-bending wonder.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
Elmo puppeteer quits 'Sesame Street'
Kevin Clash has resigned after a second man filed a lawsuit Tuesday, accusing him of a sexual relationship with an underage male.
(, The Washington Post)
In 'The Aliens,' silence speaks volumes
REVIEW | Observing patiently is what Annie Baker has in mind for her audience in this touching character-driven drama.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Theater offers U-Md. grad students their big break
Adventure Theatre MTC brings the students on as designers.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
FCC chairman backs Dish Network plan to compete with wireless giants
Julius Genachowski proposes to greenlight Dish Network's plan to create a wireless service that would compete with AT&T and Verizon.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Many unaware of health-care changes
The Obama administration's health-care law faces a challenge: a public largely unaware of major changes that will roll out in the coming months.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)
Credit Suisse sued for fraud
Investment bank is the latest financial player accused of deceiving investors in the run up to the financial crisis.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Greece's creditors resist more relief
Its economy still smoldering, the country is due to pay billions in interest to its neighbors this year.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Wells Fargo Must Face Suit Over Veterans' Loans, Judge Says
Wells Fargo & Co., the biggest U.S. home lender, must face a lawsuit that accuses the bank of overcharging veterans under a federal loan-refinancing program, a judge ruled.
( by David McLaughlin and David Beasley Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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SPORTS
Hoyas fizzle at the finish line
Otto Porter hits a pair of shots down the stretch — including a layup with 4.6 seconds to go to force OT — but Georgetown can't get over the hump against top-ranked Indiana and come up short in the Legends Classic.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Terrapins scoot past Lafayette
James Padgett takes advantage of the double-teaming of Alex Len to score a game-high 14 points as the Terps outrun the Leopards at Comcast Center.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: November 21
(, The Washington Post)
Maryland took the ACC by surprise
Maryland's move to the Big Ten took ACC officials by surprise, and they seem determined to hold the school to its full $50 million exit fee.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Homecoming is big game for Griffin
Texas native will play at Cowboys Stadium for first time since he led Baylor to a 2011 rout there.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
FCC chairman backs Dish Network plan to compete with wireless giants
Julius Genachowski proposes to greenlight Dish Network's plan to create a wireless service that would compete with AT&T and Verizon.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Apple promises Black Friday deals
Apple confirmed it will participate in Black Friday this year, but is light on details.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Stuck on holiday shopping ideas? Head to your social networks.
Social networks can offer gift ideas and ways to collaborate on big-ticket items.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Wii U launches, still has some growing to do
The Wii U has potential, but has a way to go from its state at launch.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Will the Wii U match the success of the original Wii?
Nintendo's Wii U went on sale Sunday and it's already sold out just about everywhere.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Gaza fighting rages as Clinton pursues durable cease-fire
Israelis and Hamas want to avert an Israeli invasion of Gaza, but both want concessions to end attacks.
( by Ernesto Londoño and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
New political, economic storms on the horizon in Jordan?
Relative calm returns to the kingdom after the worst unrest in 15 years, but experts worry about what lies ahead.
( by Joby Warrick and Taylor Luck , The Washington Post)
India hangs lone surviving gunman in 2008 attacks
Ajmal Amir Kasab, a Pakistani citizen, was one of 10 gunmen who sailed into India's financial hub of Mumbai and launched a series of attacks that left 166 people dead.
(, The Washington Post)
With Clinton's dash to Middle East, Obama signals a shift in his approach
The move could pay dividends quickly if the secretary of state helps arrange an end to the Gaza conflict.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
In Gaza, the familiar fear returns
Four years after the last major Israeli operation in Gaza, the death toll is lower, but the scenes are just as grisly.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Petraeus's affair is no 'scandal'
His liasion doesn't merit the label at all.
(, The Washington Post)
'Lincoln' as lobbyist
Obama can use Spielberg's new epic to inspire Congress.
(, The Washington Post)
In need of a superpower
The U. S. can't pivot from the Middle East.
( by Robert Kagan , The Washington Post)
Gaza conflict edges towards a truce
Both sides want to avoid a ground invasion.
(, The Washington Post)
Marion Barry's gobbler gaffe
The councilman spoils his annual turkey giveaway with a racist remark.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Brad Hirschfield Live: Should we fight Christmas before celebrating Thanksgiving?
Brad Hirschfield discusses the implications of the Petraeus scandal.
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Free Range on Food: Thanksgiving
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
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Business RX: Advice on improving or starting a business
Elana Fine will take questions on how to start or improve a business.
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Ask Tom: Rants, raves and questions on the DC dining scene
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
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