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Syrian defectors forming dissident army
From a largely peaceful protest movement is arising an armed challenge to Bashar al-Assad's rule.
(By Liz Sly)
Deportation case comes down to the wire
The U.S. government said it plans to reconsider the status of 300,000 illegal residents under new deportation guidelines. One of those cases was Paula Godoy's.
(By Eli Saslow)
Owners comforted by pet euthanasia at home
"There's nothing so awful as leaving the vet's office with nothing but the empty leash,"said Wendy Bowlds of Gainesville, Va. She chose to have her dog euthanized at home.
(By Steve Hendrix)
Verdict on Kagan's first year on Supreme Court
Justice Elena Kagan has established herself quickly as a forceful and insightful questioner on a high court filled with strong personalities.
(By Robert Barnes)
Senate on spot as shutdown looms
Congress returns to try to pass a funding measure and avoid another market-rattling showdown.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and Paul Kane)
NATION
Military spearheads clean-energy drive
With federal support for renewable energy under fire on Capitol Hill, the Pentagon is pursuing an ambitious initiative to foster clean energy and cut carbon emissions.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Deportation case comes down to the wire
The U.S. government said it plans to reconsider the status of 300,000 illegal residents under new deportation guidelines. One of those cases was Paula Godoy's.
( by Eli Saslow , The Washington Post)
METRO
State Sen. Ulysses Currie's trial begins
The Maryland state senator's lawyers say that although a conflict of interest with the grocery chain Shoppers might have been present, no bribery took place throughout the six years he was advising them.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Last Sunday for library
For some, a Sunday trip to the library is a family ritual. For many homeless people, the library is the best place to hang out. But on future Sundays, all D.C. libraries will be closed.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
Concern over D.C. middle schools
With preschool and elementary enrollment ticking up, parents and policy makers are scrutinizing the lack of attractive middle grade options with increasing urgency.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)
Black folks back on Obama's radar
Now that the campaign season has begun, it's okay for President Obama to openly court black people again. But it's going to take more work this time.
(, The Washington Post)
Owners comforted by pet euthanasia at home
"There's nothing so awful as leaving the vet's office with nothing but the empty leash,"said Wendy Bowlds of Gainesville, Va. She chose to have her dog euthanized at home.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Keystone pipeline opponents pin hopes on Nebraska
Environmentalists hoping to block a proposed underground oil pipeline that would snake 1,700 miles from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico have pinned their hopes on an unlikely ally — the conservative state of Nebraska.
( by Grant Schulte , The Washington Post)
State Sen. Ulysses Currie's trial begins
The Maryland state senator's lawyers say that although a conflict of interest with the grocery chain Shoppers might have been present, no bribery took place throughout the six years he was advising them.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
On West Coast, Obama makes fundraising push
President Obama opened a West Coast fundraising blitz Sunday with appearances at four events in Seattle and San Jose as his reelection campaign sought to make up ground after summer setbacks.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)
Senate on spot as shutdown looms
Congress returns to try to pass a funding measure and avoid another market-rattling showdown.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Why Christie should (and shouldn't) run
THE FIX | Rick Perry's stumbles renew speculation that the N.J. governor might rethink a presidential bid.
(, 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)
Joyful celebration for NSO
With the help of guest soloist Joshua Bell, conductor Christoph Eschenbach and the National Symphony Orchestra showed the tricks they can pull off.
( by Anne Midgette , The Washington Post)
Harsh news for the 'other woman'
He started an affair with a married woman and told her he wanted to be with her. But now that his marriage and hers are over, he wants to stay single.
(, The Washington Post)
Word of mouth is a top news source
"Word of mouth" outranks every form of media except local TV news as the most frequently consulted news source, Pew says.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)
Theater review: Faction of Fools' 'The Mandrake'
"The Mandrake" wins a lot of comic battles, but in the end, the play is more smart than funny.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Sept. 26
(, The Washington Post)
Couch slouch: No new stadiums
COLUMN | Once again, we are poised to pour our time and money into stadium construction, an edifice that serves almost no one almost all of the time.
(, The Washington Post)
A bad day for Edsall, Maryland
COLUMN | Randy Edsall needs to spend less time making announcements about uniforms and more time getting his team ready to play in those uniforms.
(, The Washington Post)
Smith, Flacco have Ravens flying
Baltimore finishes first half with franchise-record 406 yards as rookie receiver has a touchdown on each of his first three receptions in 37-7 win over St. Louis.
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)
Garey's time to get vocal
MORE THAN A GAME | Dunbar junior Monique Garey seeks to set the tone at every Crimson Tide football game by providing a rousing rendition of the national anthem.
( by Toni L. Sandys , The Washington Post)
WORLD
American killed inside Kabul CIA station
An Afghan man employed by the U.S. government opened fire Sunday night inside the CIA station in Kabul, killing one American.
( by Ernesto Londono , The Washington Post)
Syrian defectors forming dissident army
From a largely peaceful protest movement is arising an armed challenge to Bashar al-Assad's rule.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Asia wooing Japanese companies
Delegations from across Asia have been hosting seminars in Tokyo, hoping to lure away businesses by offering attractive incentives.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Mother takes on Russian officials
In Russia, Sergei Magnitsky's mother demands murder investigation into the lawyer's death.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)
Saleh calls for Yemen elections
The defiant president made no pledge to step down immediately and broke little new ground.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , 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
A tighter border with Mexico
Republicans should claim victory and start talking seriously about immigration.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Relief for schools
The Obama administration provides some flexibility in meeting NCLB standards
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Mr. Putin's corruption
The Russian leader asserts his invincibility.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Europe's danger zone
Are we repeating the mistakes of the 1930s?
(, The Washington Post)
We need a third party
It's the only way to solve the nation's big problems.
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Business events: Week of Sept. 26
Washington area business events for the week of Sept. 26
(, The Washington Post)
Big businesses still shying away from daily deals
Online daily deals have fast become a viable marketing tool thanks to the popularity of LivingSocial and Groupon, but few well-heeled merchants are embracing the format.
( by Danielle Douglas Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Wages remain frozen
If you didn't get a pay increase this year, you are not alone. A new survey finds that salaries remained flat in 2011, falling behind the rate of inflation.
( By V. Dion Haynes , The Washington Post)
Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Sept. 26
Promotions, appointments and personnel moves in the Washington area.
(, The Washington Post)
Washington is about to get a caffeine rush
Dunkin' Donuts, which went public earlier this year and is owned in part by the Carlyle Group, has begun a 60-store expansion in the Washington market in a push to grab some of the caffeine crowd from rivals such as Starbucks and McDonald's.
(, The Washington Post)
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