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| TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Wizards owner helped transform D.C. He arrived in Washington more than 75 years ago, the gangly son of a Russian metal worker named Morris Pollinovsky who came to America a poor man speaking no English. Through decades of hard work and a seemingly unstoppable will, Abe Pollin rose to the top of the worlds of business, philanthropy and... (By Peter Perl, The Washington Post) Economy limping back to strength 'SLOW-MOTION RECOVERY' Fed: Return to normal may take 5 or 6 years (By Neil Irwin and Renae Merle, The Washington Post) War speech to outline escalation and exit Obama set to address nation next week on his Afghanistan plan (By Scott Wilson, The Washington Post) A college freshman with a major difference After spending 10 years behind bars in California, GWU student takes on a more hopeful but still formidable challenge (By Daniel De Vise, The Washington Post) More Today's Highlights
In his slow decision-making, Obama goes with head, not gut President George W. Bush once boasted, "I'm not a textbook player, I'm a gut player." The new tenant of the Oval Office takes a strikingly different approach. President Obama is almost defiantly deliberative, methodical and measured, even when critics accuse him of dithering. When describing his... (By Joel Achenbach, The Washington Post) Bankers making turkeys out of taxpayers (By Dana Milbank, The Washington Post) Obama welcomes Singh, hails India's 'leadership role' in Asia STATEMENT SEEKS TO ALLAY CONCERNS New Delhi feels neglected in favor of China and Pakistan (By John Pomfret, The Washington Post) Fewer Americans believe in global warming, poll shows (By Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post) War speech to outline escalation and exit Obama set to address nation next week on his Afghanistan plan (By Scott Wilson, The Washington Post) More Politics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NATION Key coordinator of detainee policy quits A key official in the Obama administration's effort to remake detention policy and close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay has resigned. (By Peter Finn, The Washington Post) Lead, chemicals found in toys despite stricter law Group's tests discover that some products still 'slip through the cracks' (By Lyndsey Layton, The Washington Post) Hezbollah official indicted on weapons charge (By Spencer S. Hsu, The Washington Post) Obama welcomes Singh, hails India's 'leadership role' in Asia STATEMENT SEEKS TO ALLAY CONCERNS New Delhi feels neglected in favor of China and Pakistan (By John Pomfret, The Washington Post) ANALYSIS: In his slow decision-making, Obama goes with head, not gut (By Joel Achenbach, The Washington Post) More Nation
Britain examines its role in Iraq war LONDON -- Six years after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, a panel probing Britain's role in the war began public hearings Tuesday, with the chairman declaring that he would "get to the heart" of what had happened. (By Karla Adam, The Washington Post) War speech to outline escalation and exit Obama set to address nation next week on his Afghanistan plan (By Scott Wilson, The Washington Post) For Jews, roiling Yemen no longer place to call home OLD COMMUNITY UNDER SIEGE Few remain as Islamists intensify persecution (By Sudarsan Raghavan, The Washington Post) Japan says it will soon release details of nuclear pact with U.S. Though existence of accord was known, move puts strain on ties (By Blaine Harden, The Washington Post) Obama welcomes Singh, hails India's 'leadership role' in Asia STATEMENT SEEKS TO ALLAY CONCERNS New Delhi feels neglected in favor of China and Pakistan (By John Pomfret, The Washington Post) More World
Northeast D.C. man injured in beating dies An 85-year-old Northeast Washington man died Monday after being injured while reportedly trying to break up an argument in which a woman was fatally beaten. (By Martin Weil and Clarence Williams, The Washington Post) In wake of woman's disappearance, her family sees a pattern of clues (By Paul Duggan, The Washington Post) Another run possible for McAuliffe? Democrat's efforts to lure green auto plant to southern Va. is fueling speculation (By Amy Gardner, The Washington Post) Court defends Rhee's layoffs AGE WAS MOTIVE, UNION CLAIMED Budget cut necessitated action eventually, judge says (By Bill Turque, The Washington Post) Church's influence on politics shifting D.C.'s same-sex marriage debate pushes some clergy further to the sidelines (By Tim Craig and Hamil R. Harris, The Washington Post) More Metro
Saab's future uncertain as Swedish buyer pulls out Saab, the unconventional Swedish car brand, teetered on the brink of extinction Tuesday after a deal to sell the company to a small luxury automaker foundered. (By Peter Whoriskey, The Washington Post) Stores seek calm among the buying frenzy After Wal-Mart death, Black Friday plans involve crowd control (By V. Dion Haynes, The Washington Post) Economy limping back to strength 'SLOW-MOTION RECOVERY' Fed: Return to normal may take 5 or 6 years (By Neil Irwin and Renae Merle, The Washington Post) Comments on net neutrality irk AT& T White House official links the issue to censorship in China (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) 2.8% drop in lending is largest since 1984 Reduction, especially by large banks, seen as impediment to recovery (By Binyamin Appelbaum, The Washington Post) More Business
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| TECHNOLOGY Comments on net neutrality irk AT& T AT&T doesn't like the idea of new regulations mandating unfettered access to the Internet, and recent comments from the Obama administration that connected the issue to censorship in China have really gotten under its skin. (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) Leonsis has the option to purchase franchise (By Tarik El-Bashir and Thomas Heath, The Washington Post) More Technology
Bryant scores 34 in Lakers' 100-90 win over Knicks LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers exploited a major size advantage in their fourth straight victory, 100-90 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. (By GREG BEACHAM, AP) Ellis, Morrow lead Golden State in Dallas Warriors 111, Mavericks 103 (AP) Kizer's perfect night lifts Terrapins to victory (The Washington Post) Durant paces Oklahoma City past Utah Thunder 104, Jazz 94 (By DOUG ALDEN, AP) Harangody tallies double-double and hits milestone as No. 23 Notre Dame cruises to victory (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) More Sports
White House menu: Prawns, protocol It might be that screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has ruined the White House forever. In the warm and golden fictional world he envisioned in "The American President" and "The West Wing," events at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. were always grand, glorious and utter perfection. The amount of pomp was just enoug... (By Robin Givhan, The Washington Post) Prime Butterballs have a higher calling than dinner table (By Jason Horowitz, The Washington Post) 'Ninja Assassin' drowns in really bad blood (By Dan Kois, The Washington Post) John Woo, at his peak with 'Red Cliff' (By John Anderson, The Washington Post) Lukewarm 'Lulu' teases, doesn't deliver (By Nelson Pressley, The Washington Post) More Style
Free Range on Food: Staffers Solve Your Cooking Conundrums The experts of the Washington Post Food Section discuss all things culinary. (The Food Section, washingtonpost.com) The Reliable Source: Obama state dinner, Michelle Rhee's ex, Jack Evans, Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Capt. Sully, 50 Cent, more (Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, washingtonpost.com) Redskins Insider: Previewing the Philadelphia game (Jason Reid, washingtonpost.com) Government careers Applying for federal and security-related jobs (Derrick Dortch, washingtonpost.com) More Live Discussions
Abe Pollin AS FAR AS Washingtonians are concerned, the most important thing about Abe Pollin is that he was one of us. By that we mean not that he was necessarily a man of the people, whatever that is these days, but simply that he was part of this community through and through. He did well here, and he did... (The Washington Post) Ms. Rhee's court vindication A judge's ruling on layoffs puts some phony criticism to rest. (The Washington Post) Climate of denial Researchers show how not to respond to global warming skeptics. (The Washington Post) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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