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U.S.- and European-backed force will try to rebuild Mali's military
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to establish an African force to rebuild Mali's military.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Reporter Austin Tice's parents appeal to his captors
An open letter from the American journalist's family to his captors in Syria.
( by Marc and Debra Tice , The Washington Post)
Journalist Austin Tice's family pleads for his release from capture in Syria
Relatives ask to have him home for Christmas. He was taken captive in August while covering the civil war.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
In N.C. gun shop, sales and worries
Gun shop customers offer a mirror image to gun-control advocates seizing on national disgust.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Instagram and the perils of an incomplete apology
Trust is fickle, and can vanish with surprising speed.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Today in D.C.: Four things to watch for
NRA speaks; Sen. Inouye funeral; End of Days parties; art exhibit.
( by Maggie Fazeli Fard , The Washington Post)
Embattled U-Va. rector facing opposition to reappointment
Lawmaker says Dragas "does not comprehend" impact of her actions in failed ouster of college president
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)
In hot D.C. housing market, bidders blow past asking prices
Two weeks and 168 bids after a home was listed for $337,000, it was sold for $760,951 to unidentified buyer.
( by Annys Shin , The Washington Post)
Administration says furloughs are possible, but not immediately
Administration tells federal employees sequestration could lead to furloughs, but not immediately.
(, The Washington Post)
Flying with kids? Take your seats — but not necessarily together.
Parents and activists say airline fees for "premium" seats can make it hard for families to stay together.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
How Boehner's Plan B for the 'fiscal cliff' began and fell apart
House Speaker John Boehner has had two possible deals to avert the 'fiscal cliff' fall apart in the past week.
( by Paul Kane, Ed O'Keefe and Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Embattled U-Va. rector facing opposition to reappointment
Lawmaker says Dragas "does not comprehend" impact of her actions in failed ouster of college president
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)
Chuck Hagel facing further resistance
Hagel, widely viewed as President Obama's likely choice to lead the Pentagon, is criticized by gay rights activists.
( by Peter Wallsten and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)
Mendelson shuffles leaders, makeup of D.C. Council committees
Education will be a stand-alone committee, and other changes are afoot.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
Chasing an elusive motive
Initial optimism for quickly identifying a motive in the Conn. school shootings has dimmed.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Rolf Beck leads NSO in workmanlike version of Handel's 'Messiah'
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo shines as one of four soloists.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)
Takoma Park video store come to denouement
After 18 years, Video Americain is going out of business.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
What if there were no turtledoves on partridges in pear trees?
Birds mentioned in the famous "The Twelve Days of Christmas" are on the decline in Britain.
( by Eliza Mackintosh , The Washington Post)
Pattern in shooters: Most are white men
Adam Lanza, Timothy McVeigh, the Columbine killers and other mass shooters were white males.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Uncertain presence at holiday gatherings
One relative's short-term boyfriends irk a host. But can graciousness help set an example?
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Ireland requests U.S. assistance in case of abortion-related robocalls
Calls to Irish homes after the death of a woman who was refused an abortion spark a flood of complaints.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)
Futures exchange ICE to buy NYSE
The NYSE agreed to sell itself, a sign of how changing times are squeezing stock exchanges.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Boehner abandons plan to avoid 'cliff'
The speaker's bill that included an extension of tax cuts on income up to $1 million "did not have sufficient support," a statement said.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Banks loosening standards on risky corporate loans, regulator says
Banks have relaxed the criteria they use to determine whether to make loans to highly indebted companies.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Facebook starts paid message tests, may start video ads
The social network is mulling a few new ways to make some money
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
A loss, with ceremony
Roddy Peters scores 24 points in his final game before shoulder surgery but Suitland falls to No. 7 Eleanor Roosevelt, 75-66.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
Hawkins powers No. 9 Maryland
Tianna Hawkins and the Maryland women hound the Blue Hens and all-American Elena Delle Donne.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: December 21
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North Point rolls past its rival
Marquis Wright scores 19 points and Naim Muhammad adds 31 as the Eagles have little trouble with Thomas Stone.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)
Maryland's Turgeon: All drive, no flash
In second season in College Park, Mark Turgeon takes beige path to success amid neon world of hoops.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Ireland requests U.S. assistance in case of abortion-related robocalls
Calls to Irish homes after the death of a woman who was refused an abortion spark a flood of complaints.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)
Facebook starts paid message tests, may start video ads
The social network is mulling a few new ways to make some money
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
A tech entrepreneur becomes a best-selling Kindle author
Here are key tips to getting attention, getting reviews, and getting sales.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
How Google Maps may have actually helped Apple
Apple may be "seething" over the joyous reaction to Google Maps' return to iOS, but there also may be reason for Apple to be thankful.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
The 10 best and worst things to happen to cleantech in 2012
Here's a look at the top 10 best and the top 10 worst things that have landed on the cleantech scene.
( by Katie Fehrenbacher | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
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WORLD
Jobs in Germany? Sign up the Spaniards
Stream of migrants from struggling countries tests E.U. promise of open borders as tensions emerge.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
U.S.- and European-backed force will try to rebuild Mali's military
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to establish an African force to rebuild Mali's military.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Russians scoff at war on corruption
Several weeks of high-profile probes leave many thinking those at the top are only getting back at one another.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
Reporter Austin Tice's parents appeal to his captors
An open letter from the American journalist's family to his captors in Syria.
( by Marc and Debra Tice , The Washington Post)
Journalist Austin Tice's family pleads for his release from capture in Syria
Relatives ask to have him home for Christmas. He was taken captive in August while covering the civil war.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Healers in the crosshairs
The Taliban threatens an almost-complete effort to eradicate polio.
(, The Washington Post)
A blow to bipartisanship
The Senate will be a lesser place with the retirement of Joe Lieberman and Richard Lugar.
(, The Washington Post)
Bailout accounting
The government divests from its controversial bailouts of GM and AIG.
(, The Washington Post)
The Va. speaker's late awakening
Has William Howell just realized the state is running out of transportation dollars?
(, The Washington Post)
The roots of mass murder
Getting serious about stopping the psychotic.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
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Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
(, vForum)
"Raising Happiness" author Christine Carter talks about teaching children to be grateful
"Raising Happiness" author Christine Carter talks about teaching children to be grateful
(, vForum)
Brad Hirschfield Live: What do we need most in the wake of the shootings in Newtown?
Brad Hirschfield is discussing the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
(, vForum)
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