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All U.S. troops to leave Iraq
President Obama will withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq by the end of 2011, ending a long war that deeply divided the country.
(By Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung)
Groups call for probe into Gaddafi's death
As scores of people line up to view Gaddafi's body, videos suggest that he was abused by his captors.
(By Mary Beth Sheridan)
For Herman Cain, no steering clear of race
Four years after Barack Obama campaigned for president, steering clear of provocative statements about race, Cain has floated to the top of presidential polls doing just the opposite. He jokes about race with irreverence. And he aims his ire not at whites, but at blacks he believes have become irrationally attached to the Democratic Party.
(By Sandhya Somashekhar)
A candid look at the life of Steve Jobs
New biography offers a fresh take on the late Apple CEO, who was one of America's foremost innovators.
(By Peter Whoriskey and Ariana Eunjung Cha)
Fisker balks at Solyndra comparison
An electric car company backed by a $529 million taxpayer loan has missed early manufacturing goals and has gradually pushed back plans for U.S. production.
(By Carol D. Leonnig and Joe Stephens)
NATION
GOP field criticizes Obama on Iraq
They can't agree on much, but Republican presidential candidates spoke with one voice in reaction to President Obama's announcement of withdrawal from Iraq: They were against it.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
All U.S. troops to leave Iraq
President Obama will withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq by the end of 2011, ending a long war that deeply divided the country.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
U.N. condemns violence in Yemen
Security Council unanimously decries crackdown on protesters, urges President Saleh to resign.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Why Occupy Wall Street wants nothing to do with our politicians
Occupy does not speak the language of party or ideology, and this has not boded well for a system that relies on polls, predictability and reductive thought.
( by Heather Gautney , The Washington Post)
METRO
Two arrests in D.C. deaths
One arrest was in the sixth homicide in seven days.
( by Jimm Phillips , The Washington Post)
Howard's homecoming: A brand and a business
More than 100,000 are expected in town for Howard University's homecoming.
( by Erica W. Morrison and Macy L. Freeman , The Washington Post)
Rockville psychiatrist's killer held in another slaying
Vitaly Davydov of Montgomery is taken into custody in the death of his roommate at a secure Maryland hospital for the mentally ill.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Bethesda-Chevy Chase high's Color Day turns violent
Bethesda-Chevy High's Color Day led to injury and punishment Thursday; some said it was an outbreak of hazing.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Lululemon homicide detective has history of looking for lies
Jim Drewry, a Montgomery detective, has a knack for getting suspects to do the last thing they should be doing: talking.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Fisker balks at Solyndra comparison
An electric car company backed by a $529 million taxpayer loan has missed early manufacturing goals and has gradually pushed back plans for U.S. production.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and Joe Stephens , The Washington Post)
Presidential rivals debate tax policy
Differing approaches underscore broad divisions between GOP's establishment and insurgency.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)
Ex-Montgomery teacher acquitted of several assault charges
Susan Lee Burke had been accused of choking, punching and kicking some of her first-graders at Greencastle Elementary. She still faces two felony counts.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
For Herman Cain, no steering clear of race
Four years after Barack Obama campaigned for president, steering clear of provocative statements about race, Cain has floated to the top of presidential polls doing just the opposite. He jokes about race with irreverence. And he aims his ire not at whites, but at blacks he believes have become irrationally attached to the Democratic Party.
( by Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Postal workers mark 10-year anniversary of anthrax attacks
The deaths of two workers are a reminder of the slow horror and mystery of the anthrax attacks as they unfolded.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: A family-favorite spread
An olive spread from the past; pet pal news and more.
(, The Washington Post)
Overindulgent trinkets
A woman on the road to engagement is worried that her boyfriend spends too much on surprise gifts.
(, The Washington Post)
Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore
Louis Langree's perceptive interpretation of Mozart was reliably in place as he conducted the Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore.
( by Joe Banno , The Washington Post)
'Mabou Mines DollHouse' gives Ibsen a twist
"Mabou Mines DollHouse," an adaptation of Ibsen's play currently showing on the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Stage, is not altogether as bizarre as it sounds, but it is a bit of a circus.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
'Seeing Gertrude,' warts and all
Philip Kennicott reviews the National Portrait Gallery's Gertrude Stein exhibit and finds true portrait of the writer and arts networker.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Bullis 38, St. Albans 20
St. Albans executed a perfect game plan to hold back Bullis for two quarters, but the Bulldogs roar to life in the second half to secure the victory.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Oct. 22
TV and radio listings: Oct. 22
(, The Washington Post)
Battlefield 28, Broad Run 20
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Hylton 7, Woodbridge 0
Sophomore quarterback Travon McMillian breaks free for a 55-yard run to set up his own touchdown run in the fourth quarter to help the No. 5 Bulldogs remain unbeaten.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Ferrick shines as No. 2 Centreville prevails
Centreville's Mitch Ferrick completed all six of his pass attempts for 159 yards and three touchdowns as the Wildcats top No. 18 Chantilly.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Gaddafi's massive cache of assets
Senior Libyan officials estimate that the slain ex-dictator secretly salted away more than $200 billion.
( by Paul Richter , The Washington Post)
GOP field criticizes Obama on Iraq
They can't agree on much, but Republican presidential candidates spoke with one voice in reaction to President Obama's announcement of withdrawal from Iraq: They were against it.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
All U.S. troops to leave Iraq
President Obama will withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq by the end of 2011, ending a long war that deeply divided the country.
( by Scott Wilson and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
U.N. condemns violence in Yemen
Security Council unanimously decries crackdown on protesters, urges President Saleh to resign.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Clinton warns Pakistan on terrorism
Top U.S. diplomat cites talks with Haqqani network, urges tenuous ally to do more against insurgents.
( by Joby Warrick , 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
Netflix chief explains the Qwikster U-turn
Reed Hastings says he is not considering stepping down as CEO.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs bio: five more revelations
Jobs's legacy at Apple, meeting his father and ties to the Clintons.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Al Gore on the AT&T/T-Mobile merger
The former vice president thinks the merger is unlikely.
( by Joanna Stern , The Washington Post)
Obama staff had 'Lost,' Scrabble on their iPads
Obama staffers used iPads for news, entertainment
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Jobs's final plan: An 'integrated' Apple TV
Jobs wanted to make 'an integrated television set that is completely easy to use.'
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
What it means to be Mormon
A deep and abiding faith unknown to its critics
( by Heidi Naylor , The Washington Post)
Kochs are fair game
But was a Post story unjust to the brothers?
(, The Washington Post)
Did Gray tell the truth?
Or did the mayor's campaign commit fraud?
(, The Washington Post)
Singing for tyrants
When celebrities entertain some of the world's worst despots.
( by Christopher Walker , The Washington Post)
Searching for Mr. Right
Party loyalty might not save Sen. Richard Lugar.
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
A candid look at the life of Steve Jobs
New biography offers a fresh take on the late Apple CEO, who was one of America's foremost innovators.
( by Peter Whoriskey and Ariana Eunjung Cha , The Washington Post)
Jobless rate rises slightly in region
Unemployment remains at near-record high in D.C. and creeps up in both Maryland and Virginia.
( by Catherine Ho , The Washington Post)
Hedge fund manager pleads guilty to securities fraud
Drew K. "Bo" Brownstein pleaded guilty to securities fraud for his role in an insider-trading scheme.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Europe's currency in peril as leaders grapple
As finance ministers began deliberations in Brussels on Friday, hopes for ambitious action to restore the continent's financial markets seemed to be fading. The deepening travail has revealed that what was once thought normal is no longer realistic amid a debt crisis that has placed the common euro at risk.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
The privatization of U.S. infrastructure
As bridges and roads age, and with public funding scant, governments turn to private money.
( by Cezary Podkul | Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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