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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
NATION
Security lapses at nuclear site found before break-in
Security problems at Y-12 nuclear complex were identified in classified reports nearly two years before three activists broke into the facility where weapons-grade uranium is stored.
( by Dana Priest , The Washington Post)

Moderate rise in coverage cost
The cost of employer-sponsored family health insurance rose a moderate 4 percent over the past year, according to a report released Tuesday.
( by N.C. Aizenman , The Washington Post)

How people the nation and world over commemorated the 11th anniversary of 9/11
A look at some commemorations on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks:
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

Alan Gross is in poor health, wife says
U.S. contractor from Potomac imprisoned in Cuba has lost 105 pounds and has growth on his back.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Philanthropy in Asia Summit ends as charitable giving grows in the region
The first ever Philanthropy in Asia Summit concludes as reports show charitable giving is growing in the region.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
U.S. News college rankings get new scrutiny
The 2012-13 U.S. News college rankings come amid questions about whether and how college administrators manipulate data used in the magazine's formulas.
( by Nick Anderson , The Washington Post)

Montgomery County calls in police cruisers for inspection
The department said 324 Crown Victorias were to be inspected after a potential steering problem was identified.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

BWI power outage
The power went out Tuesday night at part of BWI, but few, if any, flights were affected.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Student shot, killed walking to school
Marckel Norman Ross, a senior at Central High School, died in the Capitol Heights shooting.
( by Matt Zapotosky and Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

Five men sentenced for roles in deadly 2010 shootings
The shootings marked one of D.C.'s deadliest outbreaks of violence in decades.
( by Paul Duggan and Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Acting GSA chief seeks lasting changes
Five months after the GSA scandal, Dan Tangherlini is returning to the Hill to discuss waste-cutting changes.
( by Lisa Rein and Timothy R. Smith , The Washington Post)

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Mitt Romney?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Barack Obama?

( by  , The Washington Post)

Bill Clinton stumps for Obama in Fla.
In Democratic stronghold of Miami, former president once again makes the case for reelecting Obama.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Romney ramps up campaign schedule
The pace of Mitt Romney's campaign appeared to accelerate when he swooped into Florida.
( by Philip Rucker and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Kowtowing to in-laws comes at a high price
When a wife won't do anything that might offend her parents, even at the expense of her husband's health, it's time for the husband to stop putting up with it.
(, The Washington Post)

Blowing the whistle, getting a big payout
Stephen Kohn is one of the Washington attorneys who represents whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld and helped him get a $104 million reward from the IRS.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

'Today' skips 9/11 moment
NBC and "Today" are criticized for not airing the annual Sept. 11 moment of silence. The show ran an interview with Kris Jenner.
(, The Washington Post)

And now, speaking for the nominee . . .
It's campaign 2012's Season of the Surrogate — the unique political creatures who can do candidates a world of hurt or a world of good.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)

Tops toys include Lego and Barbie
Do you have a favorite toy? It may be on this list.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Case history in bad behavior
If you give relatives money, even grudgingly, you are part of the problem because they won't change their bad financial habits. Why should they? You keep bailing them out.
(, The Washington Post)

IRS awards UBS whistleblower $104M
Bradley Birkenfeld gave investigators an inside account of how the Swiss bank helped U.S. clients evade taxes.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

'Mini iPad' photos: Fake or real?
Photos of an alleged "Mini iPad" due out from Apple have been heating up the Web. But can you trust them?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

IPhone Redesign Seen Selling 10 Million Units Within Weeks: Tech
Apple Inc.'s debut of its redesigned iPhone will test anew its high-stakes strategy of once-a-year upgrades for a product that accounts for about 70 percent of the company's profits.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Showdown between Apple, Amazon shows content is still king
Amid the speculation about Apple's latest iPhone 5, there is something more important to most consumers: What can you watch on it?
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: September 12

(, The Washington Post)

Gomez vaults U.S. to crucial win
Herculez Gomez shatters a scoreless draw with a swerving free kick in the 55th minute to power the U.S. past Jamaica, 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Columbus.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Hardy's blasts boost Orioles
Shortstop J.J. Hardy smacks a pair of two-run homers to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Zimmermann, Nats get the job done
Tyler Moore launches a two-run pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to spark Washington to its second consecutive victory over the Mets.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

Stags, Eagles play to a tie
The top-ranked DeMatha soccer team extends its unbeaten streak to 48 games after battling second-ranked Gonzaga to a 1-1 tie.
( by Roman Stubbs , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
'Mini iPad' photos: Fake or real?
Photos of an alleged "Mini iPad" due out from Apple have been heating up the Web. But can you trust them?
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Showdown between Apple, Amazon shows content is still king
Amid the speculation about Apple's latest iPhone 5, there is something more important to most consumers: What can you watch on it?
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

Go Daddy denies hack, blames internal problems for Monday outage
Despite Anonymous taking credit, company said the issues were caused by an internal system failure.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Will 3-D printing lead to a new wave of piracy?
The technology could inaugurate a new era of manufacturing but is also striking fear into the hearts of brand owners.
( by Jeff John Roberts | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

AMD launches new generation of low-power microservers
The move was AMD's first move into energy-efficient "microservers," which were based on low-end Intel Atom processors.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Protesters kill one in attacks at U.S. consulate in Libya, embassy in Egypt
U.S. diplomatic compounds came under attack in two Muslim countries on Tuesday, with a State Department employee killed in the assault on a consultate in Libya.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Britain looks to China to fuel nuclear renaissance
Bid by state corporations marks the largest and most controversial of China's recent investments in Britain.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Security lapses at nuclear site found before break-in
Security problems at Y-12 nuclear complex were identified in classified reports nearly two years before three activists broke into the facility where weapons-grade uranium is stored.
( by Dana Priest , The Washington Post)

As Germany rises, Frau Nein says, 'Yes'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel signals a willingness to embrace more radical steps in the race to save the euro.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)

Israel warns U.S. on Iran
Netanyahu says countries that won't give Iran a deadline to halt nuclear program cannot stop Israel from acting.
( by Karen DeYoung and Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Elephant in the room
GOP leaders ignore Mitt Romney.
(, The Washington Post)

Democratic civil war
Labor and party battle in Chicago.
(, The Washington Post)

'And now, a question for...'
Debate queries for Obama and Romney.
(, The Washington Post)

The likability trap
It shouldn't be a qualification for president.
(, The Washington Post)

Where is Xi Jinping?
China's heir apparent has gone missing.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Is religious violence real? The anniversary of 9/11 is over, but the question remains.
Brad Hirschfield discusses religious violence.
(, vForum)

Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, 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)

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)

Free Range on Food: Rosh Hashanah, "Hopping John" and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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