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NATION
American Copts condemn anti-Muslim video
Some evidence suggests that two Coptic activists in the U.S. were involved in promoting and producing the film.
( by Michelle Boorstein, Pamela Constable and Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Md. man held by al-Qaeda in Pakistan pleads for help in new video
Rockville aid worker Warren Weinstein, being held by al-Qaeda in Pakistan, pleads for help from Israel and United States in a new video.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Chinese executives 'cooperating' in Iran export probe
A Chinese technology executive acknowledges his company is in discussions with U.S. authorities in connection with accusations that it sold surveillance and computer equipment to Iran in violation of U.S. export control laws.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Diplomatic security under review
The demonstrations at U.S. diplomatic missions have shattered any illusions about the inviolability of America's envoys and highlighted the perils of diplomatic life.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Finding joy and the high holy days — even in this harsh season
Religion is often a source of fear, threat and self-recrimination. But faith also can be a source of great pleasure.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Obama to name two lawyers to MWAA board

( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)

Woodbridge man gets 6 years for federal bribery scam
Michael Alexander is the first sentenced in a scheme of over $30 million in bribes and kickbacks.
( by Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)

Deferred action documentation leads to confusion among illegal immigrants
Young illegal immigrants who are applying to be able to work in the country legally are receiving unclear information from the federal government about what documentation is acceptable.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

Talk show hosts Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, fire up cowds in Northern Va.
The duo visited Alexandria on their 'Poverty Tour 2.0' tour.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Army Ranger trial defense expert: 'This was a self-inflicted wound'
A veteran forsensic pathologist called by former Army Ranger Gary Smith's defense team testified that Smith's roommate and former Army colleague killed himself.
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Romney team sharpens attack on Obama's foreign policy
Advisers to Romney said that the deadly protests sweeping the Middle East would not have happened if the Republican nominee were president.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Talk show hosts Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, fire up cowds in Northern Va.
The duo visited Alexandria on their 'Poverty Tour 2.0' tour.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Organization challenges Memorial Peace Cross in Pr. George's County
A humanist group is calling for war memorial's removal, saying it violates separation of church and state.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Ryan makes low-key return to Hill
GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan returned to Capitol Hill to mixed reviews Thursday — with Republicans cheering him and Democrats slamming him.
( by Felicia Sonmez and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Partial injunction on STOCK Act
A federal judge temporarily blocked the government from enforcing a new insider-trading law for executive branch.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Resentful husband
He thinks his wife is enabling her daughter's habits by not drawing firmer boundaries on babysitting.
(, The Washington Post)

Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' opens to second smallest crowd ever
About 8.7 million people watched the two-hour "X Factor" second-season opener.
(, The Washington Post)

'Pink slime' textured beef producer sues ABC for defamation
Of all the media outlets that have taken shots at Beef Products, Inc. and its "lean finely textured beef," the company apparently feels slimed by only one: ABC and its ABC News division.
( by Tim Carman , The Washington Post)

Amid a tough outlook, cinematic sparks in Toronto
Bad news in the real world was at odds with the Toronto Film Festival, where the cinematic medium felt healthy, vibrant and adamantly humanistic.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

In 'Detropia,' searching for a phoenix, finding ash
D.C.-raised Rachel Grady returns with another documentary. "Detropia" is an impressionistic view of a once-vibrant, now-emptying Detroit.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Mere threat of tax cliff already weighing heavily on small businesses
Business owners plead with lawmakers for long-term solutions that provide more clarity and fewer "on-again, off-again" tax extensions.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Consumer watchdog still under GOP fire
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to face opposition from Republicans.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

European governments hope taxing the Vatican can be their saving grace
Cash-strapped officials in Europe are looking to tap one of the continent's last untouched sources of wealth: the Catholic Church.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha , The Washington Post)

Apple shares rise on iPhone 5 sales predictions
Sales of the new Apple iPhone 5 could be double those of the previous model in its first week on the market, and as many as 33 million iPhones may be sold this quarter, analysts said.
( by Aditi Sharma and Sayantani Ghosh , The Washington Post)

Stocks surge on Fed's QE3 plan
Economists and politicians assess the scope and meaning of QE3, the Fed's new program to buy financial assets to inject money into the U.S. economy.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: September 14

(, The Washington Post)

United looks to move forward without De Rosario
"It's bad news, but it's over with," D.C. United Coach Ben Olsen says of Dwayne De Rosario's season-ending injury.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Hammer in hand, Nats head to Atlanta
Washington hopes to "go in there and make a statement" against the Braves.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

O's go the distance, top Rays in 14
Manny Machado's sinking line drive falls in, scoring Adam Jones and sending Baltimore west atop the AL East.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

McCatty keeps Nats pitchers loose
Pitching coach Steve McCatty has used humor throughout his pitching and coaching career, and this year's staff has thrived under him.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Should I buy the iPhone 5?
Some things to think about as you consider your next purchase.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Could iPhone 5 be the best selling Apple device ever?
The company may sell 48.2 million through December, the average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Nintendo Wii U gets a price, release date
Nintendo's console gets a price and a release date
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

YouTube Space Lab: Results sent from space
YouTube Space Lab winners will hear their results from space Thursday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple iPhone 5: What reviewers are saying
Apple's iPhone 5 debuted Wednesday: Here are some first takes.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
China sends ships into Japanese waters
The dispute over a tiny group of islands in the East China Sea grew more tense Friday when six Chinese patrol ships entered Japanese-controlled waters.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Muslim protests spread despite U.S. appeal for calm
Protests in Egypt and Yemen raise questions about governments' will to protect American installations.
( by Karen DeYoung and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Md. man held by al-Qaeda in Pakistan pleads for help in new video
Rockville aid worker Warren Weinstein, being held by al-Qaeda in Pakistan, pleads for help from Israel and United States in a new video.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

In Libya, militias pose security threat
Many of Libya's streets are still run by former rebel fighters who have not fallen under a central command.
( by Abigail Hauslohner and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Chinese executives 'cooperating' in Iran export probe
A Chinese technology executive acknowledges his company is in discussions with U.S. authorities in connection with accusations that it sold surveillance and computer equipment to Iran in violation of U.S. export control laws.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Krauthammer: The abandonment
Obama has isolated not Iran but Israel.
(, The Washington Post)

From the moon to Hanoi
How Neil Armstrong inspired POW John McCain.
( by John McCain , The Washington Post)

Challenging the fringes
Clinton and Bush confronted party orthodoxy.
(, The Washington Post)

Robinson: Romney's tin ear
His Libya remarks are a new low.
(, The Washington Post)

Ornstein: Obama doesn't need to be like Clinton
Why Bob Woodward and others are wrong.
( by Norman J. Ornstein , The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
The Going Out Gurus discussed concerts, rooftop happy hours, weekend getaways and other ideas for summer fun.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

How to nurture your garden in the fall
How to start or improve your garden in the fall
(, vForum)

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