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NATION
Jill Kelley's lawyer warns about leaks
Abbe Lowell threatens to sue officials over leaks about socialite involved in Petraeus case.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Palestinians set for U.N. recognition
Diplomats expect overwhelming approval for Thursday's vote on non-member observer status.
( by Colum Lynch and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Joseph E. Murray, winner of Nobel Prize in medicine, dies at 93
In 1958, Dr. Murray stitched a new kidney into a young man dying of renal failure. The operation was recognized as the first successful human organ transplant.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Four female service members sue over Pentagon's combat-exclusion policy
The federal lawsuit argues that the restrictions are unconstitutional and have hindered the women's careers.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Moral values and the fiscal cliff
It may seem counterintuitive, but our political leaders should avoid using the word "compromise" too often.
( by Jonathan Haidt and Hal Movius , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. police issue alert about purse thefts
Thieves have been stepping up efforts to snatch purses and handbags hanging from the backs of chairs in many Washington restaurants and nightclubs, D.C. police said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Special-needs student left aboard city-operated bus
The 4-year-old spent several hours alone on the bus after it failed to drop him off at his school.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Pr. William board eliminates audit department
Supervisors vote 6-1 to outsource the work to a private consulting firm under contract.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Unions say feds already sacrificed
Federal employee organizations tell Congress their members already gave at the office.
(, The Washington Post)

'Deferred action' applications level off
After President Obama won reelection, many had expected a flood of young immigrants to seek deportation relief.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Meeting with Rice fails to appease her GOP critics
Senators say questions remain on ambassador's statements following attack on U.S. mission in Benghazi.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)

Obama launches public relations effort before nation reaches 'fiscal cliff'
Campaign-style events will try to increase pressure on Congress to make a deal before automatic cuts
( by David Nakamura and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

Agency adds to bad-weather policy
The Office of Personnel Management unveiled some new changes, including the new "delayed arrival" instructions for workforces.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

Pr. William board eliminates audit department
Supervisors vote 6-1 to outsource the work to a private consulting firm under contract.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Filibuster fight reignites partisan sparring in Senate
Democratic proposal on rules could prove "nuclear" for broader negotiations on fiscal issues.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post


STYLE
Whey out there
Prepare to be bowled over by dairy-based drinks.
(, The Washington Post)

Are parents following son's bliss or neglecting his needs?
Their kid is happy and has gobs of friend, but he doesn't want to be in sports or any kind of lessons.
(, The Washington Post)

Home, squeezed home
Tiny-house advocates see big potential for affordable housing in D.C. with 200-square-foot spaces.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

In tonight's identical news
The "local" reports that resource-strapped TV stations are increasingly airing aren't so local. Here's why.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Authors must be marketers
In the competition for readers, writers including Sarah Pekkanen must become modern marketers.
( by Nora Krug , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
FCC chief's poker skills tested during high-stakes tenure
The FCC's Julius Genachowski has held his cards close to the vest during a turbulent time for the telecom industry.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

'Do Not Track' drive for Web privacy lags after early signs of momentum
Data-protection effort hits a virtual wall amid friction between advocates and industry over advertising model.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Obama renews call for stimulus, highlighting tax breaks for businesses
It was the first mention the White House has made since Obama's reelection of an initiative aimed at invigorating the weak economy.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

A thrifty but Grinch-free holiday
COLUMN | It's hard to deny kids the thrill of opening presents, but that needn't require spending a lot.
(, The Washington Post)

Americans keep paring debt
Falling mortgage balances offset student and auto loan growth in the third quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Len, Wells power Terps to rout
Dez Wells and Alex Len combine for 36 points while U-Md. commands a 47-19 rebounding edge to cruise in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)

Hokies smoke Hawkeyes in 'Challenge'
Erick Green's game-high 24 points helps vault Virginia Tech to its best start in 30 years with a rout of Iowa in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: November 28

(, The Washington Post)

The NHL's<br> frayed trust
The sport's second lockout in less than a decade threatens to wipe out another full season, and the league's fans — and corporate partners — might not come back this time.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

B-CC's Noland resigns as coach
Rich Noland stepped down after leading the Barons to a 23-17 record over four seasons, including consecutive regional playoff berths.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
FCC chief's poker skills tested during high-stakes tenure
The FCC's Julius Genachowski has held his cards close to the vest during a turbulent time for the telecom industry.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Wii Mini from Nintendo is a Canada-exclusive
Nintendo confirmed the release of a smaller Wii, but only in Canada.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google links Plus account to app reviews
Review writers have to reveal their Google+ names and pictures on the Play store.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Canadian ad suggests Nintendo launching 'Wii mini'
Rumored product comes after Nintendo's Wii U showed strong opening sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Car bombs kill at least 30 in Syria
Blasts rock pro-regime area day after rebel forces seize two military bases.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)

Jill Kelley's lawyer warns about leaks
Abbe Lowell threatens to sue officials over leaks about socialite involved in Petraeus case.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Palestinians set for U.N. recognition
Diplomats expect overwhelming approval for Thursday's vote on non-member observer status.
( by Colum Lynch and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Four female service members sue over Pentagon's combat-exclusion policy
The federal lawsuit argues that the restrictions are unconstitutional and have hindered the women's careers.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

A phone call, an airstrike and then anger over civilian deaths
The killing of members of the Abu Zor family in Gaza reflects a complicated calculus for Israel.
( by Scott Wilson In GAZA CITY , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Wal-Mart's easy way out
The company saves money by denying responsibility.
(, The Washington Post)

The double standard in affairs
Paula Broadwell and Jill Kelley have been tarnished and branded.
(, The Washington Post)

From lapdog to watchdog
Mary Schapiro toughened the SEC, which has been good for everyone.
(, The Washington Post)

President Obama's moment
To save the nation's finances, the president has to be bigger than his party.
(, The Washington Post)

Georgia's wrong turn
A democratically elected ruler prosecutes his predecessors.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will discuss all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, November 16)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, 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)

Eugene Robinson Live: Are Republicans starting to recover their senses?
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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