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Reno air race spokesman describes crash at grandstand as 'mass casualty situation'
RENO, Nev. — A plane plunged into the stands at an air race event in Reno in what an official described as a "mass casualty situation."
(By Associated Press)
Book says White House plagued by divisions
A book by veteran journalist Ron Suskind portrays the Obama White House as riven by infighting.
(By Peter Wallsten and Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Egypt's military rulers assert wider power
Country's interim leaders are reviving and broadening laws used to detain dissidents under Mubarak.
(By Anthony Faiola)
U.S. increases Yemen drone strikes
Attacks against the country's al-Qaeda affiliate are up amid concern of political collapse there; intended targets must be drawn from an approved list of key members of al-Qaeda
(By Karen DeYoung)
Bowie State student charged with killing roommate
"I didn't mean to do it," Alexis Simpson reportedly said, according to court papers. Witnesses said the suite roommates didn't get along and had been arguing for weeks.
(By Matt Zapotosky, Erica W. Morrison and Jenna Johnson)
NATION
Elwha Dam removal illustrates growing movement
Communities across the country are tearing down dams in key waterways that can generate more economic benefits when they're unfettered than controlled.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Dengue outbreak hits Bahamas, CDC says
Federal health officials issue an alert about a dengue outbreak in the Bahamas. Two Northern Virginia children are sickened with the mosquito-borne disease after vacationing there.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Taiwan arms package doesn't include new planes
Some members of Congress are angry at the Obama administration's offer to refurbish but not replace fighter jets for Taiwan.
( by William Wan and Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
U.S. increases Yemen drone strikes
Attacks against the country's al-Qaeda affiliate are up amid concern of political collapse there; intended targets must be drawn from an approved list of key members of al-Qaeda
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
What would Reagan do?
Today's candidates should pay more than rhetorical tribute to Reagan and the Constitution by emulating what he, and it, really represent.
( by Ken Adelman , The Washington Post)
METRO
New D.C. rain record?
Recent rainfall in the D.C. area might have been once-in-millennium event, the National Weather Service said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Intruders in College Park
Three female students at the University of Maryland reported that they were touched improperly by male strangers Sept. 9 as they slept, authorities said. Two of the incidents occurred off campus.
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)
Blessed Coffee gets Md. officials' blessings
Ethiopian-born businessman holds event to publicize Blessed Coffee, an online business that he hopes to expand to brick and mortar.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)
Bowie State student charged with killing roommate
"I didn't mean to do it," Alexis Simpson reportedly said, according to court papers. Witnesses said the suite roommates didn't get along and had been arguing for weeks.
( by Matt Zapotosky, Erica W. Morrison and Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)
New member on the Metro board
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell appoints a new member to serve on Metro's board of directors.
( by Anita Kumar and Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Book says White House plagued by divisions
A book by veteran journalist Ron Suskind portrays the Obama White House as riven by infighting.
( by Peter Wallsten and Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Atilt toward Perry in Iowa
After casting about for just the right Republican to take on President Obama, some Iowans believe Texas Gov. Rick Perry is the right one.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
New member on the Metro board
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell appoints a new member to serve on Metro's board of directors.
( by Anita Kumar and Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
Clean-energy loans continue
Amid Solyndra probe, Energy Department has to move billions in loan guarantees to clean-technology firms.
( by Joe Stephens and Carol D. Leonnig , The Washington Post)
D.C. to decide whether to spend surplus
The District ends the fiscal year with an $89 million windfall, but the chief financial adviser warns that difficult choices loom.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Plus (or minus) one
A woman's boyfriend who doesn't want to be her date to four weddings.
(, The Washington Post)
Fall's guilty pleasure: ABC's 'Revenge'
It's the show most likely to fall under the radar, but don't let it.
( by Emily Yahr , The Washington Post)
Eiko and Koma dance concert
Dance review: Eiko and Koma perform in Japanese butoh style at Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
Celebrating Dvorak's birthday
The Embassy of the Czech Republic celebrates the 170th anniversary of Dvorak's birth.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)
Tareq Salahi files for divorce
Tareq Salahi filed for divorce from Michaele, saying his wife had an affair with Journey guitarist Neal Schon.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Terps, Mountaineers are tops on TV
The noon game between bitter rivals Maryland and West Virginia holds sway among early games on television.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: September 17
(, The Washington Post)
Gazette: Blake 15, Watkins Mill 10
The Bengals rally for a come-from-behind win to improve to 2-1.
( by Dan Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Westfield 45, L. Braddock 7
The No. 4 Bulldogs score on six of their first seven drives of the game en route to a 45-7 win over Lake Braddock.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
All-around success for Gaithersburg
Wide receivers Billy Brown and Simba Gwashavanhu combine for three touchdowns as the Trojans race past Sherwood, 29-21.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Haiti closer to forming new government
The earthquake-ravaged nation's lower house of Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of a U.N. development expert to serve as prime minister.
( Reuters , The Washington Post)
Fired Venezuelan oilmen thrive in Colombia
Executive and workers banished by Hugo Chavez are helping boost the country's oil production.
( by Juan Forero in PUERTO GAITAN, Colombia , The Washington Post)
Taiwan arms package doesn't include new planes
Some members of Congress are angry at the Obama administration's offer to refurbish but not replace fighter jets for Taiwan.
( by William Wan and Andrew Higgins , The Washington Post)
U.S. increases Yemen drone strikes
Attacks against the country's al-Qaeda affiliate are up amid concern of political collapse there; intended targets must be drawn from an approved list of key members of al-Qaeda
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Libyan forces move against holdouts
Libyan fighters came under heavy fire Friday as they tried to push into key strongholds of former leader Moammar Gaddafi.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Solar-Powered Bulb Provides Light After Dark
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Sony's New PSN Terms Of Service Prevent You From Joining Class Action Suits Against Sony
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Paul, I Accept Your Resignation
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Six Must-Watch On-Stage Videos From Disrupt
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Seven States Oppose AT&T/T-Mobile Merger, AT&T Isn't Worried
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
EDITORIAL
A third-party solution
(, The Washington Post)
Bahrain's progress — or not
(, The Washington Post)
Jobless and retirees need help too
(, The Washington Post)
Rewarding excellence
D.C. teachers buying in to teacher-evaluation system
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Our man in Damascus
Why Ambassador Robert S. Ford deserves confirmation.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Solar-Powered Bulb Provides Light After Dark
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Sony's New PSN Terms Of Service Prevent You From Joining Class Action Suits Against Sony
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Paul, I Accept Your Resignation
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Jobless rate climbs in D.C., Md., Va.
The unemployment rate in the District jumped to a nearly record high of 11.1 percent in August and is creeping up in Maryland and Virginia.
( by V. Dion Haynes , The Washington Post)
Law firm takes on big banks in housing bust
Years before the financial crisis, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan moved away from representing major banks to suing them. That decision has paid off.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
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