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NATION
In Newtown, an avalanche of altruism
Coping with generosity is a full-time job: A warehouse contains more gifts than there are residents.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)

EPA chief Lisa P. Jackson to resign
She pushed through sweeping air pollution rules; successor could come from within agency.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
3 die in crash at Springfield interchange
A pickup truck rear-ended an 18-wheel tractor-trailer, killing all three occupants of the pickup.
( by Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Uranium mine debate divides small southern Virginia town
Legislators are expected to consider a bill that some say would clear the way for a uranium mine in Chatham.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

New National Children's Museum reviewed by the under-8 crowd
COLUMN | Smaller than facilities in other cities, the $7 million interactive facility is evolving but not naturally glitzy.
(, The Washington Post)

At libraries, dogs are all ears
Programs in which children read to dogs aim to calm struggling readers and excite those bored with books.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Park Service says Jack's Boathouse lease is outdated and owner is not on it
The agency discovered issue when reviewing contract and will likely open the concession to other bidders.
( by Allison Klein , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
As 'cliff' deadline nears, OPM updates furlough guidelines
With "cliff" talks apparently stalled, document reflects reality that there's little time to avert automatic cuts.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)

Uranium mine debate divides small southern Virginia town
Legislators are expected to consider a bill that some say would clear the way for a uranium mine in Chatham.
( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: Heidi King
At Defense, she's training health-care providers to curb medical errors.
(, The Washington Post)

Mayor calls for more beat police after Capitol Hill killing
Vincent C. Gray says he'll ask the D.C. Council to approve an additional 100 officers.
( by Tim Craig and Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

Machen temporarily leaving D.C., says lease on rented home wasn't renewed
U.S. attorney, whose probes have led to resignations of two council members, has no plans to cede work.
( by Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Readers' advice on e-mail privacy, abusive mates and kids
Readers offer wisdom on text and e-mail privacy, seeing a loved one fall victim to an abusive mate and more.
(, The Washington Post)

Birds for love and money
Dan Vitilio turned trained pigeons, ring-bearing hawks and more into a lucrative career and rewarding life.
( by Ellen McCarthy , The Washington Post)

Avant Bard has to find a new stage
Artisphere, which the company has called home since 2010, will be used for shows with shorter runs.
( by Stephanie Merry , The Washington Post)

Style Invitational:Just do it!
Week 1003: Repurpose an ad slogan for another product. Plus second tries at the past year's contests.
(, The Washington Post)

Woodward Takeout Food in downtown Washington
Jeffrey Buben is dressing up sandwiches for downtown's lunch-on-the-run crowd.
( by Nevin Martell , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Possible strike at docks would cripple 14 key U.S. ports, hurt economy
Obama could invoke 1947 law to avert work stoppage and drop in imports, but action could alienate unions.
( by Brad Plumer and Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Leaders to meet on brink of 'fiscal cliff'
Talks planned Friday, but with time short, hopes for a deal to prevent severe austerity measures fade.
( by Lori Montgomery and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

On Wall Street, realization is sinking in over elusiveness of 'fiscal cliff' deal
With days trickling away before year-end deadline, markets experienced greatest volatility since the summer.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

If Congress doesn't avoid 'dairy cliff,' milk prices could double
If lawmakers miss Jan. 1 deadline to pass the farm bill, the country's policy reverts to laws from 1949.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)

SEC toughens regulations on<br>lost or unclaimed securities
Broker-dealers must take a more active role in finding securities holders so they receive their money.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: December 28

(, The Washington Post)

Seraphin leans on Nene's words
Kevin Seraphin looks to pick up the pace after his talk with Nene following the Wizards' loss to the Cavaliers.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Fales continues Spartans' resurgence
Junior QB David Fales throws for bowl-record 395 yards as San Jose State beats Bowling Green.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Hokies are hungry for win No. 7
Virginia Tech can end a disappointing year with a winning record if it beats Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl.
( by Mark Giannotto in ORLANDO , The Washington Post)

Jenkins finding his form for finale
The past four games have been the lineman's best for the Redskins
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple in 2012: Controversy and competition
Legal fights, rivals and expectations have all buffeted Apple, but it is still the world's most valuable company.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

E-book readership rises sharply
The trend highlights the massive popularity of e-readers and tablets in the past year.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Apple's Mac Mini production may head to the U.S.
Apple reportedly gearing up to move production of Mac Mini to the U.S., along with Foxconn.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

One man's quest to document global startups
Cardmunch founder Bowei Gai's new project will travel around the world to find the next Silicon Valley.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Return gifts with help from the Web
In some cases, the Web makes returns much more smooth.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Putin signs legislation banning U.S. adoptions
Retaliatory measure frustrates American families waiting to complete process and bring home children.
( by Will Englund and Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

U.N., Russia back diplomacy on Syria
Concurrent statements by U.N. envoy, Russian foreign minister may signal new initiative.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh and Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Children of China's 'Immortals' find wealth amid boom
The descendants of modern China's founders have become a new elite, with many living extravagantly.
( by Bloomberg News , The Washington Post)

China seeks to protect access to the Middle East's oil, energy resources
Authorities push exports of products such as halal meat, hoping to build economic ties with the Arab world.
( by William Wan in YINCHUAN, China , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Chinese capitalism in America
Chinese investment means greater opportunities for U.S. workers.
( by John Pomfret , The Washington Post)

'Real-time' donation disclosure
A bipartisan push for transparent elections.
( by Ron Wyden and Lisa Murkowski , The Washington Post)

Protecting young minds
Mental health care must start early.
( by Kurt Newman , The Washington Post)

Taking Syria back from the extremists
Groups like Jabhat al-Nusra succeed because they are better equipped, financed than moderates.
( by Mohammed Alaa Ghanem , The Washington Post)

Avoid the 'cliff'
Even a stopgap is better than going over.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
(, vForum)

Heloise shares her organization tips for 2013 | Home Front
Heloise shares her organization tips for 2013 | Home Front
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for seasonal fun.
(, vForum)

Brad Hirschfield Live: New Year's resolutions: What are your hopes and aspirations -- for yourself and for the nation -- for 2013?
Brad Hirschfield discusses the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
(, vForum)

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