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Saturday, November 28, 2009

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS World markets endure knocks Global markets were jolted in recent days following the threat by a state-owned company in Dubai to default on its debt, as investors reawakened to the risks posed by mammoth debts in developing economies. (By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) Days of wine and poses Vintners Michaele & Tareq Salahi drink deeply from life, but not all is so sparkling (By Neely Tucker and Amy Argetsinger, The Washington Post) Fourth and long for U-Va.'s Groh Lack of talent, continuity mark Groh's career at Virginia (By Zach Berman, The Washington Post) Is there a history lesson from the swine flu of '76? Scientists look closely for side effects of vaccine after earlier version caused outbreak of rare form of paralysis (By David Brown, The Washington Post) In the Black Friday crowds, a lingering sense of caution Top of the list for many shoppers: Sticking to a budget (By V. Dion Haynes, Ylan Q. Mui and Dana Hedgpeth, The Washington Post) More Today's Highlights POLITICS Secret Service apologizes for ticketless couple's access Getting to the president is not supposed to be this easy. (By Jason Horowitz, Roxanne Roberts and Michael D. Shear, The Washington Post) All's quiet in race to succeed Kennedy In Democratic primary, hopefuls are agreeable and voters indifferent (By Karl Vick, The Washington Post) Australian leader will visit Obama President to ask Rudd for more troops in Afghanistan (By Scott Wilson, The Washington Post) Latest U.N. censure of Iran may start more confrontational phase China, Russia support rebuke of Tehran for ignoring resolutions (By Glenn Kessler and Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) Treasury, Fed delay ban on Internet gambling Agencies cite support for new legislation to clarify current laws (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) More Politics
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NATION All's quiet in race to succeed Kennedy BOSTON -- In the decorous and somewhat obscure campaign for the Senate seat of the late Edward M. Kennedy, the four Democratic candidates agree on a great deal, including why so few people are paying attention. (By Karl Vick, The Washington Post) Australian leader will visit Obama President to ask Rudd for more troops in Afghanistan (By Scott Wilson, The Washington Post) Latest U.N. censure of Iran may start more confrontational phase China, Russia support rebuke of Tehran for ignoring resolutions (By Glenn Kessler and Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) Is there a history lesson from the swine flu of '76? Scientists look closely for side effects of vaccine after earlier version caused outbreak of rare form of paralysis (By David Brown, The Washington Post) Nation Digest (The Washington Post) More Nation WORLD Latest U.N. censure of Iran may start more confrontational phase The resounding censure of Iran on Friday by the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, signals the start of a potentially more confrontational phase in the Obama administration's dealings with the Islamic republic, including the prospect of strengthened U.S.-led... (By Glenn Kessler and Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) Lithuania's castle in the air? In downturn, reconstruction of Royal Palace goes from spirit builder to boondoggle in eyes of many (By Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post) In Pakistan, much bitterness over sugar crisis Residents, consumer activists accuse agro-industrialists of price-fixing and government of delayed action (By Pamela Constable, The Washington Post) 2 Afghans allege abuse at U.S. site Teenagers say they were interrogated at secretive Bagram holding center (By Joshua Partlow and Julie Tate, The Washington Post) Ahmadinejad boosts Latin America ties Tours include not just anti-U.S. nations, but also democratic Brazil (By Juan Forero, The Washington Post) More World METRO Days of wine and poses Before Tareq and Michaele Salahi catapulted to international notoriety as possible White House gate-crashers this week, the Virginia socialites had their pictures taken with President Obama during his inauguration, Prince Charles at a polo match and Oprah Winfrey at another event. They had Supreme... (By Neely Tucker and Amy Argetsinger, The Washington Post) From the panel washingtonpost.com/onfaith (The Washington Post) Lack of safety features cited in copter crash NTSB investigating medevac accident near Calif.-Nev. line (By Mary Pat Flaherty, The Washington Post) A muscular, die-hard spirituality Self-sufficient Christians prepare for Second Coming or for life after global disaster (By Amy Green, The Washington Post) Healing, accelerated D.C. motorcycle officer injured in motorcade battles back to return to job (By Theola Labbé-DeBose, The Washington Post) More Metro BUSINESS U.S. sitting on $17 billion in unclaimed war bonds The seemingly endless stacks of filing cabinets inside a West Virginia warehouse could hold the answer to an unsolved mystery: Who owns nearly $17 billion in lost government bonds? (By David Cho, The Washington Post) In the Black Friday crowds, a lingering sense of caution Top of the list for many shoppers: Sticking to a budget (By V. Dion Haynes, Ylan Q. Mui and Dana Hedgpeth, The Washington Post) World markets endure knocks DUBAI CRISIS IS WAKE-UP CALL Investors weigh risks in emerging economies (By Neil Irwin, The Washington Post) American Capital nears agreement with all its lenders on debt restructuring Bethesda firm scrambling to avoid bankruptcy (By Thomas Heath, The Washington Post) In Pakistan, much bitterness over sugar crisis Residents, consumer activists accuse agro-industrialists of price-fixing and government of delayed action (By Pamela Constable, The Washington Post) More Business
TECHNOLOGY In the Black Friday crowds, a lingering sense of caution Throngs of bargain hunters kicked off the holiday shopping season Friday, buying Paula Deen cookware, Zhu Zhu toy hamsters and flat-panel TVs. But even as they filled parking lots, waited in lines overnight and loaded shopping bags, they talked of restraint, drawing names for gifts, paying cash and... (By V. Dion Haynes, Ylan Q. Mui and Dana Hedgpeth, The Washington Post) More Technology SPORTS Allen leads Temple in win over Virginia Tech Lavoy Allen scored 18 points to lead Temple to a 61-50 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday night in the final game of the Philly Hoop Group Classic tripleheader at the Palestra. (By Associated Press, The Washington Post) Kizer hurt in Terps' defeat of Bison Maryland 79, Howard 51 (By Camille Powell, The Washington Post) Crimson Tide stop fierce Tigers in annual Iron Bowl No. 2 Alabama 26, Auburn 21 (By JOHN ZENOR, AP) Utah rallies to beat Illini Utah 60, No. 20 Illinois 58 (AP) Portland upsets Gophers in the 76 Classic Portland 61, No. 22 Minnesota 56 (AP) More Sports STYLE Jeff VanderMeer and the trouble with truffles FINCH By Jeff VanderMeer Underland. 339 pp. Paperback, $14.95 (By Victor LaValle, The Washington Post) Why young readers keep turning to Alex Rider (By Liza Mundy, The Washington Post) All work, little play (By Carolyn Hax, The Washington Post) Till there is a kid and Marian, 'Music' bangs the humdrum (By Peter Marks, The Washington Post) This 'Pearl' is sure to please the eye -- and ear Roz White and company reinvigorate Bailey's signature songs, style (By Celia Wren, The Washington Post) More Style Solitary disgrace MANY ARE KEPT in their cells for at least 23 hours a day with minimal contact with other people, including guards. Food is delivered through a slit in the door, and most are prohibited from attending classes or counseling sessions with other inmates. (The Washington Post) Cold out there District officials must make sure the city's homeless have shelter and services this winter and beyond. (The Washington Post)