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History of gun control is cautionary tale for those who seek regulations
The fights ahead will be protracted and brutal — and any legislation may well be riddled with loopholes.
( by Scott Higham, Sari Horwitz, David S. Fallis and Joel Achenbach , The Washington Post)
Christmas weather forecast calls for snow stirred by strong, icy winds
Dulles departures delayed by winds as holiday travelers in Mid-Atlantic encounter fierce weather.
( by Neale Gulley , The Washington Post)
History of gun-control legislation
A look at legislation since 1934 regulating guns in the United States.
(, The Washington Post)
Home air conditioning in U.S. cut heat-related death by 80 percent since 1960
Study suggests cooling devices in the developing world could prevent deaths as climate changes.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Elwood Jensen, award-winning medical researcher, dies at 92
Dr. Jensen's discoveries led to advances in treating breast and other types of cancers.
( by Amanda Lee Myers , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Sheriff's office still searching for its police dog
Bronco the police dog has been missing since Friday afternoon
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
A chilly start to winter, thanks to wind
December has been warmer than normal, but Saturday's fierce gusts were cause to bundle up.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Problems with FBI forensics spread beyond federal agents
State and local examiners may have been affected by faulty FBI training on hair analysis.
( by Spencer S. Hsu , The Washington Post)
Struggling to attract visitors, historic houses may face day of reckoning
Attendance is down at many historic house museums, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
( by J. Freedom du Lac , The Washington Post)
The early days of Children's Hospital, in the pages of The Post
Children's Hospital opened its doors in 1871. Christmas there wasn't so different back then.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Congress waits to see if McConnell will join 'fiscal cliff' debate
Senate GOP leader was a key figure in earlier talks, but may be wary of a reelection challenge.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
In tax fight, 'small business' is a term with many meanings
Those who claim to speak for small business often represent only only a narrow slice of that broad sector.
( by T.W. Farnam and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)
Immigration advocates fear other issues will distract the White House
Activists and organizations say they plan to push President Obama to "seize the moment" on reform.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Primary-care network key to success of new Prince George's hospital
Seeking to minimize emergency room use in Prince George's, officials begin work on primary care network
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
A political cliff for Boehner?
House speaker's leadership and legacy are at stake over budget fracas in Washington.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Readers dish advice on ties to grandparents, spouses and religion
Advice shows benefits of maintaining those ties.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
TechBits: Carezone
The social network and management app records prescription notes, important contacts and other notes.
(, The Washington Post)
Done with Instagram? Try Flickr's app
The new Flickr app lets users display and share pictures and has filters for interesting snaps.
(, The Washington Post)
How free online returns sparks loyalty
Consider the upside of free online returns: Enhanced customer loyalty that could mean more purchases.
(, The Washington Post)
This New Year's, find financial resolve
COLUMN | If you're not happy about how you handle your money, commit to making a change in 2013.
(, The Washington Post)
Pearlstein signs off of weekly column
He will contribute to The Post's WonkBlog and write longer, more magazine-like pieces for the paper.
(, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
Roundup: Hokies men beat Bradley
Erick Green scores a career-high 31 points to lift Virginia Tech past Bradley, 66-65, in overtime.
( From News Services , The Washington Post)
Radio and TV listings: Dec. 23
(, The Washington Post)
Return engagement no better for Wizards
Still short-handed and still wallowing in mediocrity, the Wizards return home and fall to Detroit for a second night in a row.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Struggling Monarchs shock Cavaliers
Dimitri Batten scores a career-high 23 points as Old Dominion holds on at the Richmond Coliseum to upset Virginia.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
GMU stuns Richmond at horn
Sherrod Wright's three-pointer at the buzzer caps an 18-3 run as the Patriots beat Richmond, 67-64.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Egypt holds second round of voting on constitution; vice president resigns
New charter, which would deepen the influence of Islamic law in the country, is expected to pass.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)
Israeli security barrier plan would mar Roman-era irrigation channels
Citing area's uniqueness, nation's top court orders defense ministry to take alternative measures.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Beloved French actor takes on a new role: Filthy-rich tax-dodger
Gerard Depardieu fires back when socialists criticize decision to buy a home in Belgium to avoid taxes.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
For Syrian refugees, winter makes a harsh life rougher
500,000 Syrians live in camps in neighboring countries, a number the U.N. said could double by summer.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Failing our children
Suspending standardized testing would deprive Montgomery of measuring students' progress.
(, The Washington Post)
Inertia on Guantanamo
Why hasn't Mr. Obama acted to resolve issues surrounding the remaining 166 detainees?
(, The Washington Post)
The 'milk cliff'
Federal dairy supports that already make no sense are about to get truly crazy.
(, The Washington Post)
An incentive to gamble
(, The Washington Post)
Putting limits on deer
(, The Washington Post)
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