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Global Response Staff: the CIA's secret security force
A series of scrapes has illuminated the role of one of the agency's key elements in its defensive arsenal.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
The high cost of Afghan disengagement
FINE PRINT | It will cost $5.7 billion to transfer or return the troops and equipment we sent to Afghanistan.
(, The Washington Post)
The year's best leadership moments
The instances of leadership done right are few and far between, but here are five that stood out in 2012.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)
Advice from a long federal career
The FTC's Eileen Harrington asks, "Is this what the people in Peoria are paying for?"
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Resolutions for federal leaders
Here are five professional goals to help federal leaders start the new year off right.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Judge bars retrial in Pr. William murder case
The judge ordered the defendant's release and said the state's case was damaged beyond repair.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Northwood High's 'unsung hero'
Westley Kent Ford has volunteered roughly 50 hours a month for nine years at the Silver Spring school.
( by Donna St. George , The Washington Post)
Robbery may be motive in shooting
Nothing in Jason Anthony Emma's past appears to be a factor in his shooting in Capitol Hill, police say.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
The search for Yarrow Mamout
His Georgetown house is beyond repair, but historians think the famous freed slave may be buried in the yard.
( by Candace Wheeler , The Washington Post)
Prince George's and Montgomery want more state aid for transportation
The counties are united on the need for more money to support highway and masss transit projects.
( by Miranda S. Spivack and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Hawaii names its lieutenant governor to the Senate
Gov. Abercrombie selects Lt. Gov. Schatz (D) to fill the vacancy created by the death of Sen. Inouye.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
N.Y. newspaper posts gun permit map, starts nasty online battle
The Journal News in White Plains posted the names and addresses of handgun permit owners in 2 counties.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Top 10 stories in the federal workforce
Employees central to the federal mission made some mistakes and enjoyed a few victories in 2012.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Prince George's and Montgomery want more state aid for transportation
The counties are united on the need for more money to support highway and masss transit projects.
( by Miranda S. Spivack and Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
O'Malley's band booked for concerts
The governor's Celtic rock group is performing two shows at the Rams Head on Thursday night.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Production companies stir suspicion among networks, would-be clients
Firms offer to produce flattering segments for public TV, but networks say there is no such agreement.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Readers' views on girls' clothing and post-divorce friendships
With the columnist away, readers weigh in on girls' clothes and staying friends with a divorcing couple.
(, The Washington Post)
At Spanx, the battle of the bulges is on
With garments that corral moving parts, a policy of containment begins at a new store in Tysons Corner.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Tom Sietsema: Put your resolutions on the dinner table
Some simple ingredients for better dining.
( by Tom Sietsema , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Coming back for one last try
Obama and senators are returning to Washington to make a final push to avoid the "fiscal cliff."
( by Lori Montgomery and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Treasury issues warning as debt ceiling nears
Geithner says Treasury would undertake "extraordinary measures" to forestall default on Dec. 31.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Antidepressants to treat grief? Panel with ties to drug industry says yes.
Most members of a group revising psychiatric guidelines had financial ties to pharmaceutical makers.
( by Peter Whoriskey , The Washington Post)
IRS raising limits on retirement contributions
Limits are also increasing in 2013 for tax-free gifts and foreign earned income.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
Home prices rose over past year
A new report adds to the evidence that the battered housing market turned the corner in 2012.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 27
(, The Washington Post)
Wizards drop eighth in a row
Shelvin Mack makes his first NBA start, but Kyrie Irving and Cleveland are too much at Verizon Center.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Griffin books trip to Hawaii
Star rookie, teammates Trent Williams and Lorenzo Alexander named to NFC Pro Bowl roster.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
Snelson is emotional leader for Navy
Senior Bo Snelson has an expanded role in the offense and as a leader as the Mids prepare to face Arizona St.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Cofield and Bowen are unsung heroes
COLUMN | Nose tackle Barry Cofield, defensive end Stephen Bowen are two of the most important Redskins.
(, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Tech trends of 2012: Smaller tablets, big data and paying on-the-go
What major changes and launches did consumers see in 2012?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
The top 10 social-media stories that shaped 2012
Social media was inescapable in 2012.
( by Jennifer Van Grove | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Mobile health in 2013: from the gym to the doctor's office
In 2013, mobile health could make its biggest strides yet in the actual delivery of healthcare services.
( by Ki Mae Heussner | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Acer may launch $99 Android tablet
The tablet may arrive in early 2013, according to a report.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Generations differ in their perception of tech events
A comparison between the 18-29 year-old demographic and the nation reveals some interesting similarities and differences.
( by Rebecca Grant | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Drug addicts light up the night in Brazil's 'cracolandias'
Crack epidemic and related violence are reminiscent of Washington or New York in the 1980s.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Global Response Staff: the CIA's secret security force
A series of scrapes has illuminated the role of one of the agency's key elements in its defensive arsenal.
( by Greg Miller and Julie Tate , The Washington Post)
The high cost of Afghan disengagement
FINE PRINT | It will cost $5.7 billion to transfer or return the troops and equipment we sent to Afghanistan.
(, The Washington Post)
Top Syrian military figure defects
Maj. Gen. Abdul-Aziz Jassem al-Shallal headed army police, said others also want to join opposition.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda group warns France not to intervene in Mali by training soldiers
Extremists say French hostages' lives are at risk, urge French government to negotiate their release.
( by Edward Cody , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Ready for diplomacy
Sen. John Kerry has already demonstrated his competence to be secretary of state.
(, The Washington Post)
Right-sizing UDC
The university needs to focus now on defining its academic mission.
(, The Washington Post)
Tax fairness and the wealthy
The IRS's income gap.
( by Ray D. Madoff , The Washington Post)
The GOP's own worst enemy
Rejecting their own ideas on health care.
(, The Washington Post)
Developing America
The nation's first comprehensive immigration law.
(, The Washington Post)
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Free Range on Food: Pig to Table project conclusion, the onion-cheese combo and pates
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