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Cain, Romney on the hot seat in debate
The 2012 Republican presidential field came together on a debate stage Tuesday — this time, one that tested whether Herman Cain is a serious contender for the nomination.
(By Karen Tumulty and Amy Gardner)
Republicans mock Obama's teleprompter use
The teleprompter is a symbol of the presidency. But on the campaign trail, its use, especially by President Obama, has been mocked repeatedly by Republican candidates as a sign of ineptitude
(By Philip Rucker)
Prisoner swap with Israel emboldens Hamas
In a boost to the militant group, the first of more than 1,000 Palestinians are freed in exchange for a single Israeli soldier.
(By Ernesto Londoño)
As boy's body is found, hope becomes grief
Montgomery County police said Tuesday that the body of 11-year-old William McQuain, who had been missing since his mother was found slain, had been found. Curtis Lopez, Jane McQuain's estranged husband and the boy's stepfather, is charged in her death, and police suspect him in William's slaying.
(By Dan Morse and Josh White)
Herman Cain: Empty calories?
More than 15 years after Herman Cain left his position as president of Godfather's, the presidential candidate still has one thing in common with the Omaha-based chain: They both have a distaste for Washington. But the legacy of his pizza chain may hold keys to his political future.
(By Tim Carman)
NATION
Defense lawyer warns of militarized approach to counterterrorism
The Pentagon's general counsel warned against the "over-militarization" of the country's approach to counterterrorism.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Brewing up a real baseball manager
Managing the Yankees is easy. Just buy the best players and put them in the lineup. But what if you have to manage the Brewers?
( by Michael Haupert , The Washington Post)
Experimental malaria vaccine trial hailed as major advance
A study involving more than 15,000 babies in seven African countries finds vaccine cuts risk of being infected with malaria by about half.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
Nats' leadership steps it up
There are a few key hallmarks of leadership in the world of baseball management, and Nationals manager Davey Johnson is fast picking up on them.
( by Mark Tuohey , The Washington Post)
How Tony La Russa rewrote the book
This is what leaders do, in baseball as well as politics. They size up situations and people, are flexible about the means and unyielding on the ends, develop others to step up, and are ruthless about replacing them if they don't.
( by Henry Olsen , The Washington Post)
METRO
No more jail time for expired license plates
After public outrage, the D.C. Council on Tuesday adopted emergency legislation that would repeal criminal penalties for driving with an expired tag, instituting fines instead.
( by Ashley Halsey III and Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Montgomery man charged in girl's slaying
On Tuesday, Montgomery County police arrested David R. Hang, 42, of Gaithersburg and charged him with first-degree murder in the May killing of Jessica Nguyen.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
Democrat Derrick Davis wins Prince George's council race
Derrick Leon Davis, a Democrat, coasted to an easy victory Tuesday in the race to fill the Prince George's County Council seat vacated by Leslie Johnson.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Md. Senate approves redistricting map
The state Senate approved Gov. Martin O'Malley's congressional redistricting plan Tuesday by a vote of 33 to 13. The plan could win final approval as early as Wednesday.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
As boy's body is found, hope becomes grief
Montgomery County police said Tuesday that the body of 11-year-old William McQuain, who had been missing since his mother was found slain, had been found. Curtis Lopez, Jane McQuain's estranged husband and the boy's stepfather, is charged in her death, and police suspect him in William's slaying.
( by Dan Morse and Josh White , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
At debate, Republicans jockey for position
Tuesday's GOP presidential debate turned into a rolling brawl, a fitting conclusion to one of the most intense periods of televised debating in any presidential race in memory.
(, The Washington Post)
Republicans mock Obama's teleprompter use
The teleprompter is a symbol of the presidency. But on the campaign trail, its use, especially by President Obama, has been mocked repeatedly by Republican candidates as a sign of ineptitude
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Md. Senate approves redistricting map
The state Senate approved Gov. Martin O'Malley's congressional redistricting plan Tuesday by a vote of 33 to 13. The plan could win final approval as early as Wednesday.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Cain, Romney on the hot seat in debate
The 2012 Republican presidential field came together on a debate stage Tuesday — this time, one that tested whether Herman Cain is a serious contender for the nomination.
( by Karen Tumulty and Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Whistleblowers get a defender
There's been something special lately about the Office of Special Counsel. It's doing its job.
(, The Washington Post)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Heloise's taco seasoning mix
A request for a recipe rerun; a new use for baking soda and more.
(, The Washington Post)
A lack of marital consensus
A newlywed faces living with her brother-in-law for nine months.
(, The Washington Post)
The Olsen twins' sister makes her own name
With a star-making turn in "Martha Marcy May Marlene," actress Elizabeth Olsen is no longer just Mary-Kate and Ashley's little sister.
( by Monica Hesse , The Washington Post)
Herman Cain: Empty calories?
More than 15 years after Herman Cain left his position as president of Godfather's, the presidential candidate still has one thing in common with the Omaha-based chain: They both have a distaste for Washington. But the legacy of his pizza chain may hold keys to his political future.
( by Tim Carman , The Washington Post)
Wishing a young couple well
Do newlyweds who eloped still need a wedding shower?
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Hamer sparks River Hill
Freshman Alex Hamer scores in the 79th minute on a 25-yard blast to lift No. 5 River Hill over Centennial, 2-1.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: October 19
(, The Washington Post)
Capitals off to best start in franchise history
Tomas Vokoun faces his former team and makes 20 saves as Washington shuts out Florida and moves to 5-0, the best start in franchise history.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
2011 World Series matchups: Cardinals vs. Rangers
Adam Kilgore and Dave Sheinin take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Cardinals and Rangers.
(, The Washington Post)
Vikings bench McNabb
Former Redskins quarterback steps aside as Minnesota turns to first-round draft pick Christian Ponder.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Defense lawyer warns of militarized approach to counterterrorism
The Pentagon's general counsel warned against the "over-militarization" of the country's approach to counterterrorism.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Prisoner swap with Israel emboldens Hamas
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Clinton, in Libya, says: 'We're on your side'
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton offers aid, support to Libya's transitional government
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
The rise and rise of western covert ops
The Bin Laden takedown is simply the tip of an iceberg of fast-growing, largely hidden action by the United States and its allies.
( , Reuters)
Google takes street view to Amazon
A Google project goes deep into the Amazon, to places most people will never see in person.
( by Juan Forero in TUMBIRA, Brazil , 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
New Droid RAZR is super, super thin
We just got a quick hands-on with the new Droid RAZR.
( by Nilay Patel , The Washington Post)
Droid RAZR coming in Nov.
Motorola is bringing back the RAZR name for Verizon.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple's 'Yellowgate'
Some iPhone 4s users are reporting a yellow tint to their smartphone screen.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Ford's Sync takes on texting and driving
Ford adding text messaging services to its Sync service.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple to report earnings today
It will be the first earnings call for the company since the resignation, and subsequent death, of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
Rewriting No Child Left Behind
The latest change renders the Senate bill a non-starter.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Va. State Senate endorsements
The Post's choices to send to Richmond.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
9-9-9 equals zero sense
Does Cain even understand his own plan?
(, The Washington Post)
The GOP's middle man
Jon Huntsman fights for the center.
(, The Washington Post)
China is only partly to blame for U.S. trade problems
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Consumer watchdog agency's nominee gets support from attorneys general
White House enlists state attorneys general to help break a Senate GOP blockade of a nominee to head a federal consumer watchdog agency.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
CPSC database faces first legal challenge
A new consumer complaints database faced its first legal challenge this week when a company tried to block the federal agency that runs it from posting an allegation against its product.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
SEC struggles with 'conflict minerals' regulation
Congress has directed the Securities and Exchange Commission to tackle a humanitarian crisis in Africa involving "conflict minerals."
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Watch out for social media scams
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) recently warned investors to look out for shady investment deals pitched by people they connect with on social networking sites.
(, The Washington Post)
Moody's downgrades Spain
Moody's Investor Service downgraded Spain's credit rating Tuesday and warned that France's rating could also be at risk.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
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