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Rita Levi-Montalcini, neuroscientist and Nobel Prize laureate, dies at 103
Dr. Levi-Montalcini began her seminal research while dodging bombs during World War II.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was hospitalized with a blood clot, according to her office.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Newtown's first responders deal with searing memories
Since Dec. 14, area police, firefighters and EMTs have grappled with terrible memories of that day.
( by Dan Zak in NEWTOWN, Conn. , The Washington Post)
Potomac riverkeeper nears end of job as waterway's guardian
For a decade, Ed Merrifield has worked to stop river pollution "by all legal means necessary."
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Greenbelt fire victim identified as former nurse
Betty M. Starry, 86, was killed in the fired and is said to have escaped from the house but returned to warn others
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Man fatally shot in Southeast D.C. hours after another killing in area
The first killing occurred Saturday night on Ayers Place SE; the second on Croffut Place SE after midnight.
( by Martin Weil and Ann Marimow , The Washington Post)
For the record, a windy Sunday and a warm December in D.C. area
On New Year's Eve, when December 2012 concludes, it will go be warmer than normal, despite Sunday's wind.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Tiffany Alston declared bankruptcy before running for office
The former Maryland state delegate racked up almost $200,000 in debts, court records show.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)
For 150th anniversary, original Emancipation Proclamation on display
Two of the five original pages of the Emancipation Proclamation are on display at the National Archives
( by J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Little-noticed 'Obamacare' provision stifles gun research
Restrictions backed by the NRA become law in Obama's signature health-care overhaul legislation.
( by Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
Tiffany Alston declared bankruptcy before running for office
The former Maryland state delegate racked up almost $200,000 in debts, court records show.
( by Paul Schwartzman , The Washington Post)
Obama wants action on guns within a year, calls for fundamental change
In interview on NBC, he reaffirmed intent to address guns, said day of killings was worst of his presidency.
( by Peter Whoriskey and Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)
GOP has no political incentive to compromise with Obama on 'cliff'
With eye on primary challenges, a deal is more dangerous than no deal for most Republicans in Congress.
( by Chris Cillizza , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
The right to say "no" to co-workers
Carolyn Hax tells a paralegal that she is not obligated to cover for her ailing colleagues when she's on vacation.
(, The Washington Post)
An artist whose work resonated
Auldridge, a Kensington native who died of cancer Saturday, influenced everyone who picked up a Dobro.
( by Eric Brace Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Reliving D.C. punk's 'Salad Days'
The Black Cat's triple-bill of seminal D.C. punk bands was a reminder of how powerful the 1980s scene was.
( by Patrick Foster , The Washington Post)
For civil servants, an ill-defined limbo
Cases against civil servants can go on for months and even years, often leaving them on indefinite paid leave.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Dave Barry's Year in Review 2012
Clint had the chair. Honey Boo Boo had sketti. And David Petraeus had, um ...
( by Dave Barry , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
The biggest small business stories of 2012
Between crowdfunding, employer mandates and 'you didn't build that,' small businesses spent plenty of time in the national spotlight this year.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)
State Department is an easier fight than Pentagon for U.S. contractors
Contractors win just 13 percent of protests against the Pentagon. The State Department is a different story.
( by Nick Taborek , Bloomberg)
Biden, McConnell in talks as 'fiscal cliff' deadline looms hours away
Democrats offer a key concession on increasing taxes for higher-income households.
( by Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
In partisan terms, the 'cliff' may not be so scary
Both sides can see advantages in letting deadline for deal pass.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
Bingeing on prescription painkillers
Rising addiction to opiates is tied to pharmaceutical companies' effort to shape medical opinion and practice.
( by Peter Whoriskey in Portsmouth, Ohio , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
A surprising, thrilling run
ANALYSIS | From start to finish, a show of talent and resiliency Redskins fans haven't seen in years.
(, The Washington Post)
Morris leads Redskins into the playoffs
Rookie Alfred Morris sets team rushing record, scores three TDs as Washington conquers Dallas.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
Another frustrating finish for Romo
Dallas quarterback's latest chance to redefine his reputation ends with another disappointing loss.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Not quite himself, Griffin good enough
Still hobbled by a knee injury, the rookie quarterback was still effective in helping his team to a division title.
( by Kent Babb , The Washington Post)
Redskins fans have rookies to thank
After a win over Dallas, Washington will host a playoff game for the first time since the 1999 season.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Silent streams? Scientists struggle to save frogs.
In a building called an "amphibian ark," caretakers try to help the creatures find food and even love.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)
Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was hospitalized with a blood clot, according to her office.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Nigerian militia terrifies civilians, and so do security forces trying to stop it
Boko Haram, a homegrown group with suspected ties to al-Qaeda, is killing people nearly every day.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan in MAIDUGURI, Nigeria , The Washington Post)
Egyptian economic reforms could spark public backlash
As economy tumbles, government seeks support for austerity measures to secure loan.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
Peace envoy warns of a surge in Syrian deaths
International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi predicts 100,000 more deaths if civil war continues for another year.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Rethinking school security
Why schools and armed guards don't mix.
( by Aaron Kupchik , The Washington Post)
Syria's descent into hell
Averting calamity requires boldness.
( by John McCain, Joseph I. Lieberman and Lindsey O. Graham , The Washington Post)
A kinder, gentler year
Our challenge after 2012's twin tragedies.
(, The Washington Post)
Globalization is on the ropes
Can it survive 2013?
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
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Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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