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U.S. seeks ban on global trade in polar bear parts
Hunters try to import old trophies; scientists are divided on whether trade ban could help save bears.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Hospitals scrutinized over facility fees
Medicare pays $1 billion in fees annually as more of the extra charges are showing up on patients' bills.
( By Fred Schulte | Center for Public Integrity , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Barbershop race turns violent in Montgomery County
Patrons of a barbershop decided to race but a dispute over the winner led to assault charges.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Death at hospital makes case a double homicide
The Southeast Washington man had been in critical condition since being found, shot, in a car Saturday.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Robbers take packages from deliveryman in Southeast
D.C. police say three armed men seized packages from a FedEx delivery truck and fled in a taxicab.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Across metro region, many students fight hunger when school is out
Without the school lunchroom's reduced-price fare, many may not have reliable source of food.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Shelia Wright demands better living conditions at Greenleaf Gardens
Conditions at Greenleaf Gardens might force others out, but she's decided to stay and fight.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Obama attends Inouye memorial in Hawaii
The president visits a veterans cemetery in Hawaii to honor the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Hope for consensus on gun control diminishes
NRA officials and some in GOP signal a continued resistance to any comprehensive change in laws.
( by Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
Tea party is largely 'sitting back' as Obama, Congress tackle the 'fiscal cliff'
Although its ideas on debt, spending still resonate with Republicans, group itself is forgoing lobbying, big rallies.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
Lanza brother denies giving interview to N.Y. Post
Impostor created Facebook page for Ryan Lanza, who had deleted his own.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
On gun control, Obama's record shows an apparent lack of political will — until now
Until the Newtown attack, the issue was deemed politically untouchable, unlikely to garner consensus on Capitol Hill.
( by Philip Rucker and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
National yule log not blazing this year
For more than 50 years, it was one of the quirky miracles of D.C. holidays. For now, at least, it's gone.
( by David Montgomery , The Washington Post)
'Hänsel' is a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite
WNO production shows audience that sometimes the best parts of an opera are worth waiting for.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
The Devil would be proud of Max McLean's 'Screwtape' portrayal
Actor's on-stage puzzlement over good and evil in adaptation of C.S. Lewis's novel is a delight for audiences.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Evolution of the holiday celebration
ESSAY | Through many historical accidents, Hanukkah and Christmas now look a lot like each other.
( by Stephen Nissenbaum Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Readers' turn to offer advice
While the columnist is away, readers weigh in the cost of adultery, caring for you children's children and more.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
D.C. area business calendar
Here is what is happening during the week of Dec. 24.
(, The Washington Post)
No college degree? No problem.
Contractor FCI Federal has found high-school-educated workers to be the best fit for its growing business.
( by Sarah Halzack Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
SpaceX seeks satellite launch business
Newcomer tries to break Lockheed Martin and Boeing's monopoly on military's $70 billion launch market.
( by Brendan McGarry and Tony Capaccio , Bloomberg)
Parking garage owners find apps help to fill vacant spots during off hours
Apps that give drivers information about parking help garages fill their spots during off-peak hours.
( by Steven Overly Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
New at the top: Chris Checco
The new president of Reston's Razorsight learned not to be waylaid by the pursuit of perfection.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Dec. 24
TV and radio listings: Dec. 24
(, The Washington Post)
Battle of the slumping: Ravens crush Giants to clinch title in AFC North
Somebody had to win. Losers of three straight, Baltimore finally got its offense in gear in sending New York to its fifth loss in seven games.
( by Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Sun , The Washington Post)
Here comes the mystery team
COLUMN | The Cowboys are loaded with talent, but who knows which team will show up?
(, The Washington Post)
Redskins finishing what RGIII started
ANALYSIS | Team has caught up to its star quarterback's inspired level during six-game win streak.
(, The Washington Post)
Redskins-Cowboys, for all the marbles
COLUMN | Redskins will host game Sunday against longtime rival Dallas to decide winner of the NFC East.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. civilian adviser killed by Afghan policewoman
The incident marks the first apparent insider attack since October and the first ever carried out by a woman.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
In Afghanistan, Taliban violence spurs an exodus in search of education
Children turn to boarding schools as the Afghan government effectively cedes large areas to the Taliban.
( by Kevin Sieff in JALALABAD, Afghanistan , The Washington Post)
Syrian airstrike kills dozens at bakery
The strike on a rebel-held town hit people lined up to buy bread, opposition activists say.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
Egyptian constitution approved
Preliminary results show voters have approved a charter that will deepen the influence of Islamic law.
( by Ingy Hassieb and Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
India's coal sector remains a black spot
Coal industry fulfills most of India's soaring energy needs, but disjointed governance undermines prospects.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Don't kill the boom
Liquefied natural gas exports give the U.S. a boost.
(, The Washington Post)
Our system on the cliff
The current majority in the House can't — or won't — lead.
(, The Washington Post)
Action on Iran in 2013?
Dennis Ross sees signs that Iranian nuclear crisis could come to a head.
(, The Washington Post)
Risks of an Afghan drawdown
Steep cut in U.S. troops would be a major counterterrorism setback.
( by Max Boot , The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
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