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Olympians — and maybe other athletes, too — live longer than others
Advantage may be due to exercise levels throughout life or because success led to increased wealth.
(, The Washington Post)
Tragedy and tradition in Newtown
Families tried to find the balance between preserving memories and keeping the magic of Christmas.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Beyond the soothing titles, some legislative debacles
COLUMN | House Speaker John A. Boehner and his leadership team tried to pass bizarre, hastily-put-together plans.
(, The Washington Post)
Syria opposition activists expect rocky transition after Assad's fall
Even those who have been working on transition plans predict conflict and chaos at best.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Jack's Boathouse eviction put on hold
Park Service's plans for the popular Potomac River rental operation were halted after citizens voiced concern.
( by Martin Weil and Allison Klein , The Washington Post)
For many, a season of separation
After record numbers of deportations, tens of thousands of families find themselves split.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
Beltway crash injures two critically in Montgomery County; four others hurt
A serious crash on the Beltway in Montgomery County injures six people, two critically.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Triple amputee and occupational therapist form a bond of brothers
The men are very different but both bear scars and have become good friends during soldier's recovery.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
Strangers gather on the Mall to sing songs of hope, honor Newtown victims
The gathering, dubbed Circle Up for Kids, was arranged through social media and drew a crowd of 150.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Training healthcare providers to reduce medical errors
Heidi King and her colleagues have developed a health-care provider training system known as TeamSTEPPS that has become the gold standard for eliminating preventable medical harm.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Federal workers feel a holiday unease
"Fiscal cliff's" automatic spending cuts, which could trigger furloughs and layoffs, just around the corner.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Do you think the country's (economic recession is over), or do you think the (economy is still in a recession)?
( by , The Washington Post)
Thinking about the next 12 months, would you say you feel (optimistic) or (pessimistic) about the chances that Obama and the Republicans in Congress will work together on important issues?
( by , The Washington Post)
Thinking about the next 12 months, would you say you feel (optimistic) or (pessimistic) about the policies Obama will pursue in his second term in office? How about your own family's financial situation?
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
On wanting what everyone else has
While our advice columnist is away, readers give advice on jealousy, bigotry and more.
(, The Washington Post)
'Django Unchained' is enormous fun to watch, but it just won't stop.
Quentin Tarantino brings his playful sense of revisionism — and overkill — to slavery and the Civil War era.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
'Les Misérables': Film adaptation of the mega-hit Broadway musical.
A strung-together series of set pieces, showstoppers, diva moments and production numbers.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
'Parental Guidance': Spanning a gap across three generations
The film is perfect for families that have time-travelled from 1995, when most of the jokes were first written.
( by Michael O'Sullivan , The Washington Post)
What do you want from a vegetable pâté?
In short, the ingredients are up to the task of matching high expectations. Consider this holiday assortment.
( by Emily C. Horton Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Facebook's 2012: IPO, a billion users and a shift to mobile
Facebook hit a lot of milestones in 2012 and got a glimpse of the road ahead.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
SEC going high-tech with real-time trade data
The real test will be whether the regulatory agency can make proper use of the new flow of information.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Yen Weakens to 20-Month Low on Abe's BOJ Pledge; Euro Declines
The yen fell to a 20-month low versus the dollar after Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will consider changing the law governing the central bank unless it boosts its inflation target.
( by Joseph Ciolli Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Santa's journey differs on Google, Microsoft trackers
Each offers strikingly different data points on the progress of the jolly old elf.
( by Craig Timberg and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
We don't need more data scientists — just make big data easier to use
OPINION | Virtually any article about big data turns to the notion that the country is suffering from a crucial shortage of data scientists.
( by Scott Brave, Baynote | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings, December 25
(, The Washington Post)
Old age is all the rage across NBA
Of the 47 players in NBA history to play at least 17 seasons, 10 are currently on active rosters.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Redskins focus on Cowboys, NFC East
A wild-card berth is still possible, but Washington will know the stakes when team takes the field Sunday.
( by Mark Maske and Mike Jones , The Washington Post)
Memorable Redskins-Cowboys games
The longtime rivalry has had many great games over the years, but there are four that stand out from the rest.
(, The Washington Post)
Another chapter to illustrate rivalry
After a long hiatus, a title is again on the line when Washington hosts Dallas in final week of the season.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Facebook's 2012: IPO, a billion users and a shift to mobile
Facebook hit a lot of milestones in 2012 and got a glimpse of the road ahead.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Santa's journey differs on Google, Microsoft trackers
Each offers strikingly different data points on the progress of the jolly old elf.
( by Craig Timberg and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
We don't need more data scientists — just make big data easier to use
OPINION | Virtually any article about big data turns to the notion that the country is suffering from a crucial shortage of data scientists.
( by Scott Brave, Baynote | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
A big data top 20 for 2012
Whether it's technically "big" or not, the technologies, uses and understanding of data analysis have grown a lot.
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)
Is Amazon working on an AppleCare-like service?
Why it makes sense that Amazon would want to provide an extended warranty service.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
'None of us were al-Qaeda'
Civilian deaths in a drone strike spark outrage as Yemen's government tries to hide what happened.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan in Dhamar, Yemen , The Washington Post)
Beyond the soothing titles, some legislative debacles
COLUMN | House Speaker John A. Boehner and his leadership team tried to pass bizarre, hastily-put-together plans.
(, The Washington Post)
Syria opposition activists expect rocky transition after Assad's fall
Even those who have been working on transition plans predict conflict and chaos at best.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Afghan policewoman kills U.S. adviser
The incident marks the first apparent insider attack since October and the first ever carried out by a woman.
( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
U.N. envoy's talks with Syria's Assad produce no sign of breakthrough
As fighting grows more intense and brutal, envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says the Syrian civil war is worrying.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Christmas 2012
A day of sadness, community and light.
(, The Washington Post)
Gov. McDonnell's detour
Where is the bold action he has promised on transportation funding?
(, The Washington Post)
Headed for a debacle
Boehner's bad math and Obama's muddle.
(, The Washington Post)
A text message from Big Brother
The latest indignity for Saudi women is SMS tattling at the airport.
( by Minky Worden , The Washington Post)
Joy shadowed by sorrow
The hope of Christmas is broad enough for both.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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