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Obama's efforts to aid homeowners fall short
The president pledged to help up to 9 million avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. Nearly three years later, it hasn't worked out.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
The Herman Cain recipe: Enthusiasm, stamina and the 'next thing'
Cain argues that just as he turned around Godfather's, he could reverse the nation's sagging fortunes.
(By Brady Dennis)
Libya declares liberation with an Islamic tone
Top leader's pledge to scrap laws that don't conform to Islamic jurisprudence comes amid intense debate over the role of Islam in countries transformed by the Arab Spring.
(By Mary Beth Sheridan)
Redskins fail to stop Newton, Panthers
Rookie quarterback Cam Newton shreds Washington's defense with his arm and his legs as the Redskins lose the game and Santana Moss, Tim Hightower and London Fletcher to injuries.
(By Mike Jones)
Will Ferrell gets Mark Twain Prize
The "SNL" alum's fellow comics honor him at the Kennedy Center for the 14th annual humor prize.
(By Hank Stuever)
NATION
Md., Va. differ on laws for exotic animals
Maryland doesn't allow residents to own a tiger or any other large and dangerous animal, but Virginia does.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Population growth taxing planet's resources
As the Earth's population reaches the 7-billion mark, marine and terrestrial resources are facing unprecedented pressures.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
METRO
Probe into spending at Md. arena
A draft audit raises questions about operations at Show Place Arena in Prince George's County and more than $200,000 in expenditures authorized by its top manager, William Chambers.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
Shootings bump D.C. homicide total for year to 95, still below 2010 tally
Two men were shot to death Saturday in the District, closing an unusually deadly week on the city's streets.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)
A quick look at Fairfax school board candidates
Short biographies on the candidates.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)
Bethesda construction to strain downtown parking
Parking in downtown Bethesda will be tougher in the next three years when a key street and two parking lots close for construction projects.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
Following antisocial elements on social media
Police say they often find valuable tips about gangs on sites like Facebook and Myspace. "It's like a spider web of connections," the head of the D.C. police intelligence unit says.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Report: U.S. police training program in Iraq lacks focus
The training program could become a "bottomless pit" for taxpayer dollars, according to a federal watchdog report.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Ward 5 split over allegations against council's Harry Thomas Jr.
D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. remains popular in large swaths of Northeast, enabling him to keep his grip on his seat despite a U.S. attorney's office criminal investigation.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
For GOP voters, does electability matter?
The more vulnerable Obama looks, the less Republicans may worry about who has best chance to beat him.
(, The Washington Post)
Clinton warns Iran as troops prepare to leave Iraq
The secretary of state said the planned U.S. withdrawal of troops by the end of the year should not be mistaken for a lack of commitment to democracy in the region.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)
STYLE
New mom is letting the grooming go
She's on six-month leave to care for a 9-week-old son, and seems to be "wallowing" — allowing herself to look as sloppy as possible.
(, The Washington Post)
Will Ferrell gets Mark Twain Prize
The "SNL" alum's fellow comics honor him at the Kennedy Center for the 14th annual humor prize.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
'ReEntry' explores soldiers' struggles
Using minimal theatrics and the testimony of real soldiers, "ReEntry" creates a stage document about the challenges of returning to the civilian world.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Young man's troubled past clouds his present
Jeremiah Sweeney watched his best friend go to jail for murder in 2008 and wanted to avoid a similar fate.
( by Avis Thomas-Lester , The Washington Post)
Martha Graham dancers in motion
The troupe performs "Appalachian Spring" and other works at the George Mason Center for the Arts.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Holland delivers right on time
COLUMN | Derek Holland pitches up to his potential in the Rangers' Game 4 win in the World Series. C.J. Wilson will get the next chance for Texas.
(, The Washington Post)
Rangers get even with Cardinals
Derek Holland pitches 8 1/3 scoreless innings, lifting Texas to the Game 4 win and tying the series at two.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
Fight stops DCIAA football game
A game between Anacostia and McKinley is stopped in the third quarter after a fight breaks out between players.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Oct. 24
(, The Washington Post)
This is no time to panic, or celebrate
COLUMN | Thenjuries are piling up and the defense has lost its swagger, but players say they'll regroup.
(, The Washington Post)
WORLD
Mexico shifts focus in drug war, letting cultivation flourish
While Mexican soldiers focus on violent cities, the acreage of marijuana and opium poppies has soared.
( by Nick Miroff and William Booth , The Washington Post)
Giddy voters cast ballots in Tunisia
Voting lines wrapped around street corners on Sunday and parents brought children to witness the milestone, the first truly free vote in Tunisia's history and the first election of the Arab Spring.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Libya declares liberation with an Islamic tone
Top leader's pledge to scrap laws that don't conform to Islamic jurisprudence comes amid intense debate over the role of Islam in countries transformed by the Arab Spring.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , The Washington Post)
Argentina's president is reelected
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's lopsided victory is seen as a mandate for her to continue unorthodox economic policies.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
Tunisians get first election of Arab Spring
The scene of the first revolution this year becomes the scene of the first election.
( by Leila Fadel , 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
Changing Burma
Can the West encourage openness?
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Food follies
It's time to kick agriculture's subsidy habit.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Town vs. gown, Georgetown edition
The District is being too hard on its largest private employer.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Defining representative government
(, The Washington Post)
How to be a conscientious parker
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Business events to watch
Housing is likely to be a hot topic this week, as the government looks to help strapped homeowners and new-home sales data are released.
(, The Washington Post)
The Herman Cain recipe: Enthusiasm, stamina and the 'next thing'
Cain argues that just as he turned around Godfather's, he could reverse the nation's sagging fortunes.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)
Obama's efforts to aid homeowners fall short
The president pledged to help up to 9 million avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. Nearly three years later, it hasn't worked out.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Reducing costs of VA contracts
Retired Col. Jan Frye is passionate about his mission: squeezing savings from the $16 billion a year the Veterans Affairs Department spends.
( by Kathleen Miller Bloomberg Government , The Washington Post)
Behind the career: David McGuire
(, The Washington Post)
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