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Obama campaign targets minorities, core liberals
President's team looks to expand support from ethnic groups, other traditional Democratic voters.
(By Peter Wallsten)
Medvedev to step aside for Putin
Russian leaders intend to swap jobs, putting the country on an authoritarian path for years to come.
(By Will Englund and Kathy Lally)
Euro-zone leaders feel pressure
At the IMF meeting, the United States warns of "catastrophic risk" and China makes it personal.
(By Howard Schneider and Ylan Q. Mui)
Parents wrestle with rear-facing carseat advice
Parents say they're going to have a tough time complying with a recent recommendation to keep children in rear-facing carseats until at least age 2.
(By Katherine Shaver)
80 arrested as 'Occupy Wall Street' protest of bank bailouts, mortgage crisis marches in NYC
NEW YORK — About 80 people have been arrested as demonstrators who were camped out near the New York Stock Exchange marched through lower Manhattan.
(By Associated Press)
NATION
Obama faces hurdles in aiding Arab Spring countries
The Obama administration has promised to help emerging democracies in the Middle East. But Congress has been wary, and critics say the effort is moving too slowly.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , The Washington Post)
Autism benefits could be at risk
Provision in federal health overhaul law could put state-required autism benefits in jeopardy.
( by Phil Galewitz , The Washington Post)
Fruit company fights charges of salmonella contamination
The fruit company's challenge of the FDA and Oregon health officials regarding its cantaloupe could have an impact on how authorities investigate and try to contain foodborne illnesses.
( by Brandon Questerand Tarryn Mento , The Washington Post)
METRO
Cicely Angleton dies
Cicely Angleton, 89, a poet and history scholar who was the wife of a former CIA director of counterintelligence, James J. Angleton, died Sept. 23 at her home in Great Falls.
(, The Washington Post)
D.C. police investigate slaying
Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old man in Northeast Washington on Saturday afternoon.
( By Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post)
More 'non-signers' enroll at Gallaudet
Gallaudet University, a longtime haven for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, is enrolling more undergraduates who have no experience with deaf culture.
( by Daniel de Vise , The Washington Post)
Metro's single-tracking tests riders
The resilience of Metro riders — both area residents and visitors — was put to the test on Saturday as the system ran trains on a single track through the heart of the District.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Autumnal equinox is about rain, not sun
Almost every hour , the National Weather Service station at Reagan National Airport reported fog and mist. With rain, light rain and drizzle. And a bit of overcast.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Romney, Perry make a dash for donor cash
With three debates behind them, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney embarked this weekend on a mad dash for campaign cash.
( by Philip Rucker and Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Obama campaign targets minorities, core liberals
President's team looks to expand support from ethnic groups, other traditional Democratic voters.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)
D.C. ends contracts with outside lobbyists
The city ends contracts after paying two companies more than $300,000 for their services in the last two years.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Cain wins Fla. straw poll
Businessman Herman Cain won the Florida GOP presidential straw poll in a major surprise on Saturday, finishing well ahead of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)
Records illuminate Allen's energy connections
Financial forms, campaign records and George Allen's staff show how close the former governor and senator has become to the energy industry since he lost his Senate seat in 2006.
( by Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Grading 'Playboy Club,' '2 Broke Girls'
In one the bunnies look bored, and in the other we get a weak revamp of "The Odd Couple."
(, The Washington Post)
Mixed signals toward the ex-wife
He calls the ex-wife a "lying, cheating [expletive]." But then he hugs her when they meet, and they're Facebook friends. What's the current wife to think?
(, The Washington Post)
Where faith runs deep, very deep
In Peru's Colca Valley, the Spanish are gone but their churches stand.
( by Rebecca Dalzell Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Details: Hotel Normandy
The Hotel Normandy, a hidden gem in Northwest D.C.
(, The Washington Post)
National Book Festival's scavenger hunt ends
National Book Festival's scavenger hunt ends Sunday, but KidsPost readers can still participate.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings for Sept. 25
(, The Washington Post)
Darby lifts Hoyas to victory
Scott Darby threw for four touchdowns and rushed for another, and the Georgetown defense played strong in a 52-28 win over Marist.
( From news servicesand staff reports , The Washington Post)
O's keep Verlander from win No. 25
Matt Angle gets it started with a home run in the first inning and adds a bunt in the ninth to plate the winning run against the Tigers.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)
Brilliant De Rosario lifts United
Dwayne De Rosario nets a hat trick and an assist in the first 31 minutes of a 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake as D.C. United stops MLS's hottest team.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Virginia has QB quandary after loss
David Watford replaces an injured and ineffective Michael Rocco at quarterback, but is unable to rally Virginia against Southern Miss.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
WORLD
In postwar Iraq, housing still scarce
With homes in short supply, prices are booming, and ordinary Iraqis find themselves left out.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
Yemen leader's return fans tensions
An influential general blasts Saleh's tactics as new assaults kill at least 40 and injure scores nationwide.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Abbas stalls bid to renew talks
Leader signals he will nix any U.N. plan that disregards Palestinian conditions for resuming negotiations.
( by Amy Teibel and Mohammed Daraghmeh , The Washington Post)
Obama faces hurdles in aiding Arab Spring countries
The Obama administration has promised to help emerging democracies in the Middle East. But Congress has been wary, and critics say the effort is moving too slowly.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , The Washington Post)
Medvedev to step aside for Putin
Russian leaders intend to swap jobs, putting the country on an authoritarian path for years to come.
( by Will Englund and Kathy Lally , 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)
EDITORIAL
Obama in retreat
A bold Middle East stance gave way to stagnation.
(, The Washington Post)
What if there were no euro?
Would Europe have avoided financial crisis?
(, The Washington Post)
What Obama needs
More women on his staff would be smart.
(, The Washington Post)
Bulova for Fairfax
In a county of 1.1 million people, a strong, calm leader.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Drone Dependence
Unmanned aircraft are a useful but not sufficient tool in the war against al-Qaeda.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Tysons Corner: The building of an American city
Fairfax officials imagine this onetime rural crossroads as a "walkable, sustainable, urban center."
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
No rogue traders, only rogue banks
If your business involves the use of leveraged capital for speculation by your employees, then it is your job to know which, if any, of your people are not competent.
(, The Washington Post)
Euro-zone leaders feel pressure
At the IMF meeting, the United States warns of "catastrophic risk" and China makes it personal.
( by Howard Schneider and Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
Hewlett-Packard, soap opera star
Yes, government can be inefficient and silly. But so can the private sector. Just look at Hewlett-Packard, once the heart and soul of Silicon Valley.
(, The Washington Post)
Picky about dining options? New app listens.
Based on your preferences for restaurants and bars, the Alfred app will offer suggestions, even taking into account time of day and location.
(, The Washington Post)
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