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What happened on December 27, 2011

LOCAL

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What happened on December 27, 2011

LOCAL

Control of the Mall’s Union Square changes hands By Michael E. Ruane

Helen Frankenthaler, noted abstract painter, dies at 83 By Matt Schudel

Naval Academy, other colleges differ on when an application counts By Daniel De Vise

D.C. police charge three men with murder By David Marino-nachison

A year later, mother of slain U-Md. student grieves in court By Matt Zapotosky

Loudoun County development projects By — Compiled By Sandy Mauck

Muslim American comics’ tour and documentary By Tara Bahrampour

Three arrested in connection with attempted holdup By Martin Weil

Perry sues to get on Virginia ballot By Martin Weil and Anita Kumar

Public responds after van full of treats for troops is stolen By Justin Jouvenal

Dear D.C. newsmakers and officials: Try these resolutions By Mike Debonis

Revisiting the shades of columns past By John Kelly

Helping other vets along road she trod By Erica W. Morrison

Corporate interests fuel group’s desire to shape Va. legislation, critics say By Anita Kumar

John G. Lawrence, plaintiff in landmark gay rights case, dies at 68 By Associated Press

In search of a better bee By Adrian Higgins

Development plans studied for county-owned land in Bowie By Ovetta Wiggins

Obama, ‘whisperer in chief,’ is seemingly calming voters By Courtland Milloy

LIFESTYLE

Hasidic reggae-rapper Matisyahu shaves beard By Emily Wax

Wine: In Alto Adige, bottles to make you forget pinot grigio By Jason Wilson

Engagement party ideas: How to celebrate in Washington By Amanda Mcgrath

Hoppin’ John, a New Year’s tradition born from slavery By Tim Carman

Cooking for one: Eating down the fridge By Joe Yonan

Beer in cans: It’s not just for Bud anymore By Daniel Fromson

Recommendations By Jason Wilson

Hints From Heloise: Making biscuit mix By Heloise

2011 National Film Registry list is announced; ‘Gump,’ ‘Bambi’ deemed worthy By Ann Hornaday

Carolyn Hax: Children and unfaithful parents By Carolyn Hax

New Year’s Eve: An intimate dinner for friends By Sara Kate Gillingham-ryan

Memphis Barbeque misses the mark By Tom Sietsema

Political endorsements don’t mean a lot — unless you’re Donald Trump By Vanessa Williams

Jason Moran’s on a mission to promote jazz By Matt Schudel

Ask Amy: Shoplifting brother steals family’s security By Amy Dickinson

SPORTS

Georgetown’s Otto Porter goes from small-town player to big-time talent By Tarik El-bashir

Girls’ basketball: Top local teams face national powers in Title IX Holiday Classic By James Wagner

With addition of Alex Len, Maryland basketball continues to tinker with lineup By Liz Clarke

Washington Capitals seek consistency one month into Dale Hunter’s coaching tenure By Katie Carrera

Virginia tops Maryland-Eastern Shore behind 17 points from Mike Scott By Steve Yanda

Wizards’ Andray Blatche response to critics: ‘Shut up’ By Michael Lee

Magruder boys’ basketball beats Eleanor Roosevelt By James Wagner

Redskins’ defense is improved, but it’s not there yet By Rick Maese

Firing and hiring season for NFL coaches nears as regular season winds down By Mark Maske

Military Bowl: Air Force, Toledo bring potent offenses to RFK Stadium By Gene Wang

Andray Blatche is not qualified to be Washington Wizards captain By Jason Reid

NATIONAL

Under Obama, an emerging global apparatus for drone killing By Greg Miller

Eastern Europe: Innovation’s hidden hub By Francis Tapon

State efforts put more children on health insurance rolls, despite economic downturn By N.c. Aizenman

WORLD

Religious limits on women spur controversy in Israel By Joel Greenberg

In Islamabad, it’s always the Year of the Pig By Nicolas Brulliard

Japan relaxes longtime weapons export ban By Chico Harlan

Al-Qaeda-allied group claims responsibility for Baghdad bombings By Dan Morse

Yemeni leader’s request for U.S. visa still in flux By Sudarsan Raghavan and David Nakamura

Syrians protest in Homs under watch of Arab League monitors By Alice Fordham

Kremlin ousts strategist as Putin stands ground on vote By Michael Birnbaum

Egyptian court bans virginity tests on female detainees By Leila Fadel

For new N. Korean leader, ascension depends on military support By Chico Harlan

OPINIONS

Palestine, a history rich and deep By Maen Rashid Areikat

Yemen’s leader should not receive a U.S. visa By Editorial Board

A million-dollar signal of holding Pepco accountable By Editorial Board

A few cracks in my crystal ball By Dana Milbank

Why isn’t the West reacting to China’s crackdown? By Editorial Board

Obama’s imperial power grab on immigration By David B. Rivkin Jr. and Joe Jacquot

Americans Elect: A wild card for the Internet age By Ruth Marcus

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: Alma Katsu’s ‘The Taker’ By Elizabeth Hand

Books: Greg Olear’s comic novel ‘Fathermucker’ By Nora Krug

Book World: ‘Iago’ by David Snodin By Ron Charles

POLITICS

Fallen heroes bill honors 9/11 victims By Lisa Rein

Nebraska Democrat Ben Nelson won’t seek reelection to the Senate next year By Aaron Blake

Gingrich fights back, aiming at Romney as Iowa caucuses heat up By Dan Balz and Amy Gardner

For GOP candidates, worries about the party’s brand By Dan Balz

For Romney, stealth campaign brings real hopes of winning Iowa By Philip Rucker