Saturday Morning Headlines [Dec 29, 2012]

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NATION
Assad isolated, afraid as regime teeters
Accounts from inside Syria depict the embattled leader as obsessed with security but defiant toward foes.
( by Joby Warrick and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Public university prices
Selected public university prices in Virginia, Maryland and the District.
( , The Washington Post)

Fire in Laurel leaves one person dead
Townhouse fire on Laurel Hill Road also injures two people.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Washington area religion events
Religion events from around the Washington area
( , The Washington Post)

What lies ahead for Newtown families
COLUMN | The grueling business of survival might help the families who lost loved ones move forward.
(, The Washington Post)

Heavy bag yielded drug arrest at Dulles
Federal officers were suspicious of a bag carried by a woman arriving at the airport.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Any deal must first navigate political obstacle course
Senate leaders Reid, McConnell say the deadline is Sunday afternoon to get the ball rolling in the upper chamber.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

O'Malley moves PAC adviser into the governor's office
Stephen Neuman will take over next week as director of public affairs.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

O'Malley names appellate judge, utilities regulator
Douglas R. M. Nazarian gets a seat on the Court of Special Appeals; W. Kevin Hughes gets top PSC post.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

Transcript: Obama's remarks on the ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations
Full text of the president's remarks after meeting with congressional leaders on Friday afternoon.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)

Senate approves renewal of surveillance authority
The vote came despite concerns that the legislation does not adequately protect Americans' privacy.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
An overblown office attraction
While the columnist is away, a reader offers thoughts on whether co-workers can be friends.
(, The Washington Post)

Ill mother-in-law's voicing of disappointment not welcomed
Daughter-in-law feels she's trying to guilt them into having children.
(, The Washington Post)

That nagging feeling
Kids aren't responding to Mom's 'reminders.'
( by Marguerite Kelly , The Washington Post)

Alternatives to the gym membership
The cookie-cutter approach to working out doesn't work out for everyone. Choose from D.C.'s smorgasbord of yoga studios, boutique gyms and other exercise operations to get fit.
( by Vicky Hallett , The Washington Post)

On Sale: Post-Christmas shopping
For deal hunters, it's the most wonderful time of year.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
FCC eases restrictions on Internet use on flights
The agency approved an application process for airlines to obtain Internet licenses aboard their planes.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Agreement within reach on 'fiscal cliff' deal, officials say
Congress prepares for New Year's Eve votes as haggling over taxes continues.
( by Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Amazon: The dark horse of 2012
It's not as splashy as Apple or Google. But its plans for the future came into focus this year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

A genuine recovery in 2013?
Is this the year the economy breaks out of sluggish growth that's held since the recession ended in 2009?
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)

Editor's note: Sometimes settling on a price for a new car is the easy part
Six hours after arriving in the showroom I left in my new car, relieved to have survived the buying ordeal.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 29

(, The Washington Post)

Wright, North Point thump Sidwell
Marquis Wright scores a career-high 34 points to lead host North Point to an 83-64 win over No. 5 Sidwell Friends, capturing the Waldorf Holiday Hoops Classic title.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Wizards snap eight-game slide
Jordan Crawford's game-high 27 points and Nene's 23 points and 11 rebounds power Washington at home.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Hokies have enough of a finishing kick
Virginia Tech outlasts Rutgers for a 13-10 overtime win in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)

Rendle powers Seahawks to title
Abigale Rendle's breakout night leads South Lakes past No. 18 West Springfield, 42-34, in the IAABO final.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
FCC eases restrictions on Internet use on flights
The agency approved an application process for airlines to obtain Internet licenses aboard their planes.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Amazon: The dark horse of 2012
It's not as splashy as Apple or Google. But its plans for the future came into focus this year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

2012: When mobile shaped the future of computing
This year, the mobile industry showed us what lies ahead for computing.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Video games in 2012: A year of high-octane sequels
Many of the follow-ups focused on stronger narratives and more innovative game play.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

The top 10 trends in enterprise cloud for 2013
From social media to security, here are the top cloud trends, according to SAP researcher Folia Grace.
( by Matt Marshall | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Assad isolated, afraid as regime teeters
Accounts from inside Syria depict the embattled leader as obsessed with security but defiant toward foes.
( by Joby Warrick and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

China faces corruption and skeptics
Experts are doubtful that the current flood of publicity will give rise to fundamental, long-lasting changes by Beijing's new leadership.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Putin signs law banning U.S. adoptions
Retaliatory measure frustrates American families waiting to complete process and bring home children.
( by Will Englund and Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

Liberal Egyptians focus angst on Brotherhood's 'Supreme Guide'
Brotherhood leaders play down his role, but group's opponents see him at center of an Islamist plot.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

Antarctic Researchers Cancel Search for Life Two Miles Under Ice
U.K. researchers hunting for life in a lake under 3 kilometers (2 miles) of Antarctic ice called off their mission after drilling delays led to a fuel shortage.
( by Alex Morales Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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EDITORIAL
A glimmer of hope
It's pathetic that Washington hasn't yet avoided the worst of the fiscal cliff, but there's a clear way forward.
(, The Washington Post)

Police impunity in Pr. George's
An infamous beating leads to a travesty of justice.
(, The Washington Post)

'Disdain' and dismay
Missing the point of judicial review.
(, The Washington Post)

Vanishing ink
Digital books leave a reader cold.
(, The Washington Post)

China's new hatchet man
Is the state serious about fighting corruption?
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
National home expert Heloise helps you kick off 2013 right | Home Front
National home expert Heloise helps you kick off 2013 right | Home Front
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Brad Hirschfield Live: New Year's resolutions: What are your hopes and aspirations -- for yourself and for the nation -- for 2013?
Brad Hirschfield discussed the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
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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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