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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
President vs. party on troop increase
President Obama will reveal his new Afghanistan war strategy in a speech Tuesday evening to cadets at West Point, but his most skeptical audience is likely to be the powerful Democrats on Capitol Hill who oppose a troop buildup.
(By Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

Obama to set goals to reduce emissions
GOING TO COPENHAGEN
President's target reflects U.S. political reality

(By Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

Off the list, but somehow on the South Lawn
(By Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post)

Fannie Mae to tighten lending standards
Banks will demand higher credit scores, lower borrower debt
(By Dina ElBoghdady, The Washington Post)

The Clintons aim to keep their worlds from colliding
Potential conflicts of interest are issue for couple, critics say
(By Mary Beth Sheridan, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
White House guests include friend and foe
The White House has played host to captains of Wall Street, health-care executives and prominent Democratic supporters during President Obama's first seven months in office, according to visitor logs that were released Wednesday.
(By Dan Eggen, The Washington Post)

The Clintons aim to keep their worlds from colliding
Potential conflicts of interest are issue for couple, critics say
(By Mary Beth Sheridan, The Washington Post)

White House says health-care bills contain cost-cutting remedies
(By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post)

Obama to set goals to reduce emissions
GOING TO COPENHAGEN
President's target reflects U.S. political reality

(By Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

President vs. party on troop increase
Caucus wouldn't back a costly expansion of Afghan war
(By Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

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NATION
CDC connects H1N1, severe bacterial infections
Federal health officials on Wednesday linked the H1N1 flu epidemic to a sharp rise in the number of severe bacterial infections.
(By David Brown, The Washington Post)

Obama to set goals to reduce emissions
GOING TO COPENHAGEN
President's target reflects U.S. political reality

(By Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

A bond transcending generations
For a girl and her great-grandfather, the thanks run both ways
(By Donna St. George, The Washington Post)

President vs. party on troop increase
Caucus wouldn't back a costly expansion of Afghan war
(By Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane, The Washington Post)

U.S.-made drywall now under scrutiny
(By Associated Press, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
China's backing on Iran followed dire predictions
Two weeks before President Obama visited China, two senior White House officials traveled to Beijing on a "special mission" to try to persuade China to pressure Iran to give up its alleged nuclear weapons program.
(By John Pomfret and Joby Warrick, The Washington Post)

Investment scandal damages Hezbollah
Even backers question 'Party of God' over ties to indicted financier
(By Alia Ibrahim, The Washington Post)

In Marseille, unease over mosque project
Plans stoke debate about identity and assimilation in French city with growing number of Muslim immigrants
(By Edward Cody, The Washington Post)

Obama to set goals to reduce emissions
GOING TO COPENHAGEN
President's target reflects U.S. political reality

(By Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

The Clintons aim to keep their worlds from colliding
Potential conflicts of interest are issue for couple, critics say
(By Mary Beth Sheridan, The Washington Post)

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METRO
Metro fined for release of acid into sewer pipes
A federal judge ordered Metro to pay a $200,000 fine Wednesday for violating the Clean Water Act when it released hazardous chemicals into the sewer system over six days in 2003.
(By Maria Glod, The Washington Post)

Slain soldier taught family 'that nothing was impossible'
Army psychologist killed in Fort Hood shooting was en route to Afghanistan
(By Yamiche Alcindor, The Washington Post)

Suspect in boy's killing is dead
HANGED SELF, OFFICIALS SAY
Man had been held without bond in D.C. jail

(By Clarence Williams and Del Quentin Wilber, The Washington Post)

3 men indicted in Md. man's death
Suspects in robbery and shooting in July have ties to MS-13
(By Jerry Markon, The Washington Post)

Older malls struggle to close a revolving door
As shopping season hits high gear in sour economy, a White Flint shoe shop tries to regain its niche
(By Michael S. Rosenwald, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
New economic numbers offer modest hope
A new round of economic data released Wednesday offers evidence that the economic expansion has continued through the latter part of the year but raises questions about the strength of the industrial sector in the months ahead.
(By Neil Irwin and Dana Hedgpeth, The Washington Post)

Retailers let you eat your turkey and shop, too
Thanksgiving now a day to buy as shops stay open, Web never closes
(By Ylan Q. Mui, The Washington Post)

Fannie Mae to tighten lending standards
Banks will demand higher credit scores, lower borrower debt
(By Dina ElBoghdady, The Washington Post)

China sees huge rise in garlic prices
Speculators accused of cashing in on people's swine flu fears
(By Robert Cookson and Patti Waldmeir, The Washington Post)

New-home sales rise as supply starts to wane
October figures for U.S. get boost from South; other regions suffer
(By Dina ElBoghdady, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
House seeks records in contracting case
A House oversight panel this week called on Army Secretary John M. McHugh to provide procurement documents, e-mail and other material related to almost $200 million worth of technology contracts involving the Communications-Electronics Command.
(By Robert O'Harrow Jr., The Washington Post)

Local Digest
(The Washington Post)

Crime Report
(The Washington Post)

Crime Report
(The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Kidd moves to second all-time in assists in Dallas win
HOUSTON -- Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
(By CHRIS DUNCAN, AP)

Virginia rallies in second half to beat Vikings
(By Associated Press, The Washington Post)

Nets' losing streak at 15 with loss in Portland
Trail Blazers 93, Nets 83
(By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP)

Wall scores 23, as Kentucky fights off Stanford in OT
No. 5 Kentucky 73, Stanford 65 (OT)
(AP)

No. 1 Kansas extends home victory streak
(By Associated Press, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Shock is left in the closet
Could R. Kelly's freakiest, deakiest days be behind him?
(By Chris Richards, The Washington Post)

Dan Pfeiffer, eager to get the president's message across
(By Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post)

With this 'Nutcracker,' the magic is in the music
(By Sarah Kaufman, The Washington Post)

More than one shining spot in 'Camelot'
(By Celia Wren, The Washington Post)

Get into the game, for your kids' sake
(By Carolyn Hax, The Washington Post)

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Supporting evidence
THE MANAGEMENT and contractors involved in building one of the largest public infrastructure projects in the nation -- the $5.2 billion extension of Metro to Dulles International Airport and beyond -- suddenly stand accused of slipshod procedures and casual neglect of critical safety issues.
(The Washington Post)

The right call on climate
President Obama has improved the chance of a concrete response from other countries.
(The Washington Post)

Giving thanks
Beyond their differences, Americans unite on freedom.
(The Washington Post)


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