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Christie pressured to run
Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the New Jersey governor called for strong leadership. But he didn't jump into the presidential race.
(By Philip Rucker)
Mullen's Pakistan remarks criticized
Adm. Mike Mullen's assertion that an insurgent group in Afghanistan is a "veritable arm" of Pakistan's spy service was overstated, some U.S. officials say.
(By Greg Miller and Karen Deyoung)
Questions about a Solyndra backer
The biggest investor in the failed solar firm was a type of nonprofit group that opponents say mainly serves as a tax loophole for the wealthy.
(By Joe Stephens)
Health costs shifted to workers as premiums surge
Employers have been steadily shifting the cost of health insurance onto workers over the past decade, according to survey data.
(By N.C. Aizenman)
Competing in a streaming world
In today's entertainment arena, you don't just decide what to watch — you choose how to watch it.
(By Cecilia Kang)
NATION
Mullen's Pakistan remarks criticized
Adm. Mike Mullen's assertion that an insurgent group in Afghanistan is a "veritable arm" of Pakistan's spy service was overstated, some U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Miller and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Report: D.C. has fewer than 3,000 active doctors
A new report finds that less than one-third of licensed doctors in the District are actively practicing.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Health costs shifted to workers as premiums surge
Employers have been steadily shifting the cost of health insurance onto workers over the past decade, according to survey data.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
What the U.S. should really fear about China
COLUMN | When it comes to China's ability to surpass the U.S. in innovation, our policy makers are right to worry, but they are worried about the wrong things. China's real advantage lies in its next generation.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
METRO
Federal workers not in the clear
Federal workers could be asked to sacrifice more than they already have to help reduce the deficit, White House budget chief Jack J. Lew said.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
HPV vaccine remains a tricky balance
The most trusted medical institutions, including the FDA and CDC, agree that the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent a devastating disease that is hard to detect and harder to treat.
(, The Washington Post)
Prosecutor, defense spar in Md. lawmaker's trial
Different portrayals of Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie's relationship with a local grocery chain were presented to jurors Tuesday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Team inspects external monument damage
On Tuesday, a team began the job of checking each of the Washington Monument's stones to assess the damage from the earthquake that struck the area in August and has had the structure closed ever since.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
15-year-old rape suspect held on $5 million bond
New details emerged about a rape last month on an Olney playground at a court hearing for the 15-year-old suspect.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Federal workers not in the clear
Federal workers could be asked to sacrifice more than they already have to help reduce the deficit, White House budget chief Jack J. Lew said.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
HPV vaccine remains a tricky balance
The most trusted medical institutions, including the FDA and CDC, agree that the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent a devastating disease that is hard to detect and harder to treat.
(, The Washington Post)
Prosecutor, defense spar in Md. lawmaker's trial
Different portrayals of Maryland Sen. Ulysses Currie's relationship with a local grocery chain were presented to jurors Tuesday.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Christie pressured to run
Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the New Jersey governor called for strong leadership. But he didn't jump into the presidential race.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Rick Perry moves to reassure Republicans
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's campaign is moving aggressively to reassure Republicans of his strength as a candidate after a series of uneven performances.
( By Philip Rucker and Perry Bacon Jr. , 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)
His low income draws women's contempt
He's fit, good-looking and educated, but his income level as a security guard draws only scorn from women.
(, The Washington Post)
Richard Wong
"It's just a job; it's not your life."
(, The Washington Post)
Abbey Kos
"Think as hard as you possibly can."
(, The Washington Post)
Rachel Homer
"It's critical to know when to run and hide."
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: September 28
(, The Washington Post)
Oakton surges past Westfield
In field hockey, the Cougars score three second-half goals on the Bulldogs, who had allowed three all season, in a 3-1 Concorde District win.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Maryland holds off ambitious 49ers
Sasho Cirovski's squad gets a test from nonconference opponent Charlotte and comes away with a 3-1 win for the Terps' best start since 1968.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Red Sox hang on for dear life
Boston survives for another day, remaining tied for the American League wild-card lead with Tampa Bay with one game remaining.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
Nationals denied winning record
Bryan Petersen tags Nats reliever Doug Slaten with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to drop Washington to 79-81 with a game to play.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Yemen's defense minister escapes attack
Yemen's defense minister survives second assassination attempt in less than a month.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Mullen's Pakistan remarks criticized
Adm. Mike Mullen's assertion that an insurgent group in Afghanistan is a "veritable arm" of Pakistan's spy service was overstated, some U.S. officials say.
( by Greg Miller and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Greece passes austerity measure
Property tax is approved as leaders try to steer the country away from default and secure a bailout.
( by Michael Birnbaum and Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Libyans worry over governmental delays
Libyans see themselves as a patient people, but many are worried that their new leaders' delay in naming a cabinet could undermine their revolution.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
In Taiwan military, Chinese spy stirs unease
A senior Taiwanese officer betrayed his country at a time of deep divisions over ties to China.
( by Andrew Higgins , 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
A closer look at HTC Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II
( by Sean Hollister , The Washington Post)
Happy 13th birthday, Google
Google is now the typical awkward teenager. Of course, there's a doodle.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
Cain could deliver
Don't rule out this candidate.
(, The Washington Post)
Hate speech, ignored
Calls for violence against Jews go unchecked.
( by Robert L. Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Syria on the cusp
How can the U.S. help avoid civil war?
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Fiscal Trivial Pursuit
A serious debate derailed by a mythical $16 muffin.
(, The Washington Post)
Making Bashar al-Assad illegal
A legal method to end dictatorships.
( by Mark Palmer and Patrick Glen , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Competing in a streaming world
In today's entertainment arena, you don't just decide what to watch — you choose how to watch it.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Obama's unfortunate remarks on people's misfortunes
President Obama told members of the Black Congressional Caucus to "stop crying" about tough times.
(, The Washington Post)
Between Greece and default, a German caught in the middle
Chancellor Angela Merkel holds the key to any bailout but faces opposing pressures: the markets abroad and politics at home.
( by Michael Birnbaum in BERLIN , The Washington Post)
Md. health officials propose crib bumper ban
Maryland health officials proposed banning the sale of crib bumper pads for infants starting January 2013.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Papandreou's government wins vote on property tax, speaker says
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou won a vote on a new property tax in the parliament in Athens today, bolstering his chances of pushing through austerity cuts aimed at securing further international financial aid for the country.
( by Natalie Weeks and Maria Petrakis Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
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