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NATION
Ovarian cancer screenings not recommended as a routine
A government task force says women should not get routinely screened for ovarian cancer, because doing so can put them at increased risk for harm.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda leader reportedly killed in Yemen
The former Guantanamo inmate was the target of an airstrike, the Yemeni government says.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Of Note
Of Note: singer Dorothy McGuire; television producer Mary Yates Wallace; Louis Stout, athletic union president; Ron Taylor, marine conservationist.
(, The Washington Post)
Slick Iranian move puts U.S. in precarious place
In his Fine Print column, Walter Pincus says Iran has come up with a rather sophisticated move regarding its nuclear program.
(, The Washington Post)
Acupuncture grows common for kids
Doctors often suggest acupuncture for children when other therapies fail or have too many side effects.
( by Laura Ungar Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Thousands of Virginia students aren't required to get an education
Virginia is the only state that allows families to avoid government intrusion in their education.
( by Susan Svrluga , The Washington Post)
The trial of ex-Army Ranger Gary Smith: Day 7
( by Michael Laris , The Washington Post)
Maryland toll cheats on the rise
Weak enforcement is costing the state millions each year.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)
Chicago teachers strike reverberates nationwide
The fact that the fight revolves around Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a larger-than-life Democrat and former chief of staff to President Obama, has elevated the stakes.
( by Lyndsey Layton and Bill Turque , The Washington Post)
Telework guru takes phoning it to new levels at patent office
The percentage of federal employees working from home isn't very high, but at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Danette Campbell is a strong supporter of teleworking.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Mitt Romney goes on offensive in Ohio
Republican presidential candidate debuts new attack lines.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Regardless of who you may support, who do you think better understands the economic problems people in this country are having - (Obama) or (Romney)? (Among registered voters)
( by , The Washington Post)
Regardless of who you may support, who do you think is the stronger leader - (Obama) or (Romney)? (Among registered voters)
( by , The Washington Post)
(AMONG REGISTERED VOTERS) If Romney is elected, how confident are you, if at all, that the country will get back on track economically in the next year or two? (Among registered voters)
( by , The Washington Post)
Do you think Romney has or has not done enough to provide details about the policies he would pursue as president? (Among registered voters)
( by , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Close enough for cohabitation?
Does living together make sense if you're "95 percent sure" you're committed to a relationship, looking to save money, and have a partner who loves the idea?
(, The Washington Post)
Ethiopians gather beneath Washington Monument to celebrate their new year
The celebration is the latest and most prominent event in an effort to raise the political and economic profile of Ethiopian Americans in the Washington region.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
Molly Ringwald can't escape The Films
While discussing her debut work of fiction with Molly Ringwald in advance of a Wednesday appearance at D.C.'s Sixth & I Synagogue, it is impossible to resist talk of her '80s films.
( by Jen Chaney , The Washington Post)
'Theatre Is Evil' by Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra
The album (funded by Kickstarter) is big, showy, raw and weird.
(, The Washington Post)
Tabeo: Your very own tablet?
The kids tablet will come loaded with 50 apps and access to hundreds more.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
The unemployment problem: politicians
The U.S. unemployment problem isn't of the structural or nobody-is-buying-stuff variety. It's of the politicians-are-failing variety. And there's no policy solution to that.
(, The Washington Post)
At Fed, divisions over policy
As the Federal Reserve prepares to take what is expected to be new action to stimulate the economy this week, divisions at the central bank may be undermining its efforts to speed up economic growth and lower unemployment.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Ireland to need more European aid
The country has kept its bailout program on track, but the cost of rescuing its local banks remains a drag.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Toys R Us markets a tablet for tots
In a storm of mobile product launches emerges a new competitor: tablets for tiny tots.
( by Cecilia Kang and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
BP sells some Gulf of Mexico assets for $5.6 billion
BP sold its stakes in a group of Gulf of Mexico oil fields to Plains Exploration & Production for $5.6 billion, bringing its total asset sales to $32 billion since the massive oil spill.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: September 11
(, The Washington Post)
Ravens thump Bengals in opener
Baltimore QB Joe Flacco (299 yards) has a huge night in a 44-13 victory over Cincinnati on "Monday Night Football."
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)
Gonzalez, Nationals roll to victory
Gio Gonzalez picks up his major league-leading 19th victory as Washington easily handles the Mets in New York.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
RGIII's first game opens eyes
Redskins quarterback's debut guarantees nothing, but as the only rookie signal caller of five who started to win Sunday, he caught the attention of the NFL.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Murray captures first Grand Slam
Andy Murray knocks off defending champion Novak Djokovic in five sets — and nearly five hours — to win the U.S. Open.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Toys R Us markets a tablet for tots
In a storm of mobile product launches emerges a new competitor: tablets for tiny tots.
( by Cecilia Kang and Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
BlueToad chief says Apple UDID hack matches his firm's data
The CEO told NBC that the hacked data matched date from his firm's servers. Anonymous also took credit Monday for taking down the servers of GoDaddy.com.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Toys R Us announces $150 tablet for kids
A prominent company jumped in to the 7-inch tablet competition Monday, but it wasn't Apple, Microsoft, or HP — it was Toys "R" Us.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Startup Stories: Nearly broke but full of hope
The New Hive comes to San Francisco.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
HP unveils all-in-one touchscreen desktops
The mainstream consumer machines will run Microsoft's Windows 8 when they hit the market in late October.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
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WORLD
Tension escalates between China, Japan
A territorial feud between China and Japan over control of a remote island chain grew more tense Tuesday after two Chinese patrol ships and a Japanese coast guard vessel arrived in nearby waters.
( By Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Hope that Colombia's war might end
With talks slated to again begin between FARC and the government, locals are anxious for peace after 48 years of conflict.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)
In Yemen, tribal militias in a fierce battle with al-Qaeda wing
A shadowy conflict emerges after a U.S.-backed offensive this summer drove out jihadists from swaths of southern Yemen.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
Chinese leader's canceled meetings fuel rumor frenzy
President-in-waiting Xi Jinping has not been seen in public since Sept. 1.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda leader reportedly killed in Yemen
The former Guantanamo inmate was the target of an airstrike, the Yemeni government says.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The 9/11 tax-cut disconnect
No way for GOP to defend tax cuts.
(, The Washington Post)
Chicago fight over clout
In teachers' strikes, the victims are students.
(, The Washington Post)
Poverty is not a fun tale
Ann Romney's speech did not get it.
(, The Washington Post)
Whiplash from Romney
He wanders in search of a health-care position.
(, The Washington Post)
Just another day?
On Sept. 11, D.C. is more and more ordinary.
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
How to grow tomatoes, amend clay soil and other gardening advice from Adrian Higgins
How to start or improve your garden in the fall
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Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)
Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
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Ask Boswell: All things Washington sports
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell answered reader questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
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