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Genetically altered salmon are safe to eat, FDA says in findings
Debate continues over modified food and final approval of the AquAdvantage salmon still pending.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Senate panel cuts anti-leaks measures
Provisions would have severely restricted officials' and spy agencies' ability to interact with reporters.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Scouts to support their own
Eight of the 12 girls killed in the school shooting were members of two Girl Scout troops.
( by Kevin Sullivan , The Washington Post)
Sex assaults up 23 percent at military academies
Increase in number of cases over previous academic year prompts criticism from Pentagon and others.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
CIA complains about creative license taken in film about hunt for bin Laden
In a letter to employees, the CIA said "Zero Dark Thirty" "departs from reality" in significant ways.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
2 arrested in D.C. street robbery
Man was robbed of a phone and a pocketknife.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Holiday event helps prison inmates
Veteran prison chaplain Elwood Raphael Gray uses holiday event to rehabilitate incarcerated souls.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
Church bells toll for Newtown victims
Washington National Cathedral and other churches are urging action to prevent such tragedies.
( By Jeannine Hunterand Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
NRA proposal draws mixed reaction
NRA' idea sparks a division on how much to focus on legislative change vs. a shift in schools' approaches.
( by Donna St. George and Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Tax fight sends GOP into chaos
As the party refuses to retreat on taxes, it tests its own ability to govern.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
For John Kerry, a long journey to a familiar destination
The secretary of state nominee has always focused on foreign policy.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Federal workers off on Christmas Eve
Obama signs an executive order excusing most employees from duty on Monday, Dec. 24.
( by Joshua Hicks , The Washington Post)
Hagel apologizes for 'insensitive' remark about gay nominee
Former Nebraska senator and potential Pentagon nominee moves to tamp down furor from activists.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
Obama calls on Congress to craft at least a minimal 'fiscal cliff' plan
The president calls himself a "hopeless optimist," saying he believes a deal is possible by Jan. 1.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
NRA blames violent movies, video games, but link is questionable
Many researchers are skeptical that there is a direct link between violent media and aggression in viewers.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
Sleigh bells riiiing ... are you buying?
Noisy stores help trigger impulse purchases, studies say, so retailers crank up Christmas accordingly.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Give the gift of acceptance
Set your loved ones up to succeed instead of fail this holiday, and everyone will have a better time.
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Dreaming of a New Columbia
Statehood for D.C.? We have some thoughts.
( by Monica Hesse and Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
On Love: Amber Altschul weds Michael Misiaszek
Patent examiners pair up in Park City, Utah, in 30 inches of snow.
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BUSINESS
Proposed merger brings renewed calls to consolidate SEC and CFTC
Does it make sense to have two U.S. regulators watching one exchange company? Some experts say no.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
At brink of 'cliff,' economy is strengthening
Economists worry that fiscal impasse could short-circuit gathering momentum.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
E-commerce is so last year
Holiday season sets records for mobile retail as more shoppers play Santa on their Smartphones.
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)
Facebook releases 'Poke' app
The social network's new feature allows users to send quick, self-deleting messages.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Last-minute presents: Gift tips for the biggest procrastinators
Waited too long to shop? Don't despair quite yet.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Terps pass first test after break
Maryland starts strong and finishes strong but in between is tested in a 76-69 win over visiting Stony Brook.
( by Alex Prewitt , The Washington Post)
Wizards sink even lower in Detroit
With Bradley Beal sitting out a second straight game, Washington suffers its worst setback of a dismal season.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Radio and TV listings: Dec. 22
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Whitman wears down<br>Walter Johnson
The Vikings use a methodical half-court offense to beat Walter Johnson, 44-42. Dani Okon had 13 points.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)
Sherwood stymies Kennedy
The Warriors snap a three-game losing streak with a strong defensive effort against the Cavaliers.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook releases 'Poke' app
The social network's new feature allows users to send quick, self-deleting messages.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Last-minute presents: Gift tips for the biggest procrastinators
Waited too long to shop? Don't despair quite yet.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
National Geographic returns to Instagram
National Geographic will post photos to its Instagram account again.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook rolling out new privacy layout
Facebook users are starting to see changes to the way it shows privacy settings.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
How to take back control of your own social networks
COLUMN | The networks we rely on have been gradually making it clearer and clearer that we are not in control.
( by Dylan Tweney | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Iraqi official's bodyguards arrested
Terrorism-related sweep is latest twist in case that is inflaming political and sectarian tensions.
( by Sinan Salaheddin and Adam Schreck , The Washington Post)
New constitution gives al-Azhar power to pass judgment on the nation's laws
Ancient mosque is at heart of fears that Egypt is turning toward theocracy.
( by Griff Witte In CAIRO , The Washington Post)
Senate panel cuts anti-leaks measures
Provisions would have severely restricted officials' and spy agencies' ability to interact with reporters.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Expressway mirrors India's problems and promise
A dream highway between New Delhi and Gurgaon, a burgeoning suburb, has become a traffic nightmare.
( by Rama Lakshmi in Gurgaon, INDIA , The Washington Post)
Sex assaults up 23 percent at military academies
Increase in number of cases over previous academic year prompts criticism from Pentagon and others.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The death of a child
Living a parent's worst nightmare.
( by Ann Hood , The Washington Post)
Civilians running the Afghan war?
(, The Washington Post)
Where's that Social Security trust fund stashed?
(, The Washington Post)
Can men be rabbis too?
(, The Washington Post)
Make smokers pay
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell: The Washington Redskins
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discusses all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
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Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
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Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
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Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, December 21)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
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