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NATION
Abortion rights and wrongs
A question on religion reveals a lot about Biden, Ryan and their tickets.
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

Cyberattack on Mideast energy firms among worst yet, Panetta says
The malware rendered permanently inoperable more than 30,000 computers at the Saudi Arabian state oil company Aramco .
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Officials say they lacked authority over pharmacy in meningitis outbreak
The officials described a murky, archaic regulatory apparatus that hampered their ability to keep pace with rapid changes in compounding pharmacies.
( by Lena H. Sun, Sarah Kliff and David Brown , The Washington Post)

U.S. looks to effort in Somalia as model for Mali solution
The Obama administration is contemplating broad intervention to stop a slide toward chaos and Islamic extremism in Mali.
( by Anne Gearan and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Meningitis cases increase; very rare fungus identified
The number of cases linked to spinal injections of a contaminated drug is up to 169, federal officials said.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Training a Georgetown mascot
Jack Junior, a bulldog puppy, has been preparing for basketball season for months. Will he get stage fright?
( by Jenna Johnson , The Washington Post)

Rabbi who owned Wheaton bookstore sentenced for fraud
Menachem Youlus spun thrilling tales of "rescuing" Holocaust Torahs.
( by Martha Wexler and Jeff Lunden , The Washington Post)

Crime victims' geography of pain
COLUMN | Abby Maslin's beloved Capitol Hill is also the place where her husband was nearly killed.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. Council at-large race grows increasingly tense
In a debate, D.C Council member Michael A. Brown made an issue of an opponent's 1993 arrest for possessing marijuana.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Future Purple Line station would keep trail access
A sidewalk would allow runners and cyclists on the Capital Crescent Trail to walk through a future light rail station beneath Wisconsin Avenue.
( by Katherine Shaver , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Ryan takes a new position on abortion
Exchange in debate illustrates the complex positions taken by the GOP ticket on the hot-button issue.
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Vice-presidential debate
Paul Ryan's job in the vice-presidential debate was to keep up a sudden surge of GOP momentum. Vice President Biden's job was to find a way to stop it.
( by Felicia Sonmez and David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)

Biden in damage-control mode
In face-off with Ryan, vice president seeks to make up for ground lost by Obama after his lackluster debate.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Biden, Ryan clash on economy, foreign policy
Vice President Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan clashed over Libya, Afghanistan and the economy.
( by  Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Veep debate: Pro vs. novice
At Thursday's debate, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan were ultimately schooled by moderator Martha Raddatz.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
On Love: 'We got back together being our best selves'
Becky Wright and Greg Fernebok realized no one else could match what they had together.
(, The Washington Post)

On Love: Christine Runton weds Ryan Croft
The Arlington couple met at the University of Virginia.
(, The Washington Post)

She wants a baby; he has conditions
The husband is making requests regarding her health that point to his emotional immaturity.
(, The Washington Post)

Zombie synergy
AMC's "The Walking Dead" capitalizes on World Zombie Day.
(, The Washington Post)

Humor Contest winners announced
The Jesus stones, Grandma's beerouting, an outhouse portrait and other strange delights.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Biden and Ryan dispute economic toll of raising taxes — but both are correct
The vice presidential candidates draw starkly different conclusions despite citing the exact same research.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

The woman repositioning BAE Systems
Linda Hudson is guiding the Rosslyn-based defense contractor through a time of government budget cuts.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)

Sprint Nextel considers selling majority stake
Sprint Nextel said it is considering selling a majority stake to Japan's SoftBank, the latest deal among industry underdogs who are scrambling to catch up to the leads of giants Verizon Wireless and AT&T.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

The IMF's subtle messages
The fund's annual meetings can send tough messages. Or not.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Mozilla re-releases Firefox 16
Mozilla said it has fixed a security problem in Firefox 16.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Orioles top Yankees in Game 4
The Orioles rebound from a crushing defeat as J.J. Hardy hits an RBI double in the 13th inning, forcing a fifth game in the ALDS.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Midnight Madness data
Maryland, Georgetown, George Mason and GW open their basketball seasons on Friday night.
(, The Washington Post)

Chun resigns, is suspended
Jae Su Chun, the U.S. short-track speedskating coach accused of physical and emotional abuse, has resigned and been suspended through the 2014 Winter Olympics.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

Not the Cards' first rodeo
St. Louis has thrived in pressure-packed situations, and the Cardinals believe they can continue to be clutch in Friday's Game 5.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)

Wizards lose, but Beal a bright spot
Washington is trying to bring along Bradley Beal slowly with the hope of not overwhelming the rookie.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Sprint Nextel considers selling majority stake
Sprint Nextel said it is considering selling a majority stake to Japan's SoftBank, the latest deal among industry underdogs who are scrambling to catch up to the leads of giants Verizon Wireless and AT&T.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Mozilla re-releases Firefox 16
Mozilla said it has fixed a security problem in Firefox 16.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Amazon gets final okay on 4G Kindle, report says
Pre-orders are open on the 4G version of Amazon's Kindle Fire after the Federal Communications Commission gave its approval for the device to operate on U.S. networks.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Worker at Apple supplier Foxlink commits suicide
Worker at Foxlink, an Apple supplier, reportedly killed himself after poor treatment.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Samsung launches Galaxy S III mini
The mini smartphone is likely aimed at Apple's newest iPhone.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Cyberattack on Mideast energy firms among worst yet, Panetta says
The malware rendered permanently inoperable more than 30,000 computers at the Saudi Arabian state oil company Aramco .
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Pakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban moved to army headquarter hospital
Malala Yousafzai, 14, is still unconscious and in critical condition after being shot in the head and neck.
( by Jibran Ahmad , The Washington Post)

U.S. looks to effort in Somalia as model for Mali solution
The Obama administration is contemplating broad intervention to stop a slide toward chaos and Islamic extremism in Mali.
( by Anne Gearan and Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)

Auschwitz eyewitness Schlomo Venezia dies at 88
Mr. Venezia, a Holocaust survivor who wrote a rare firsthand account of the Nazi gas chambers, died Oct. 1.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)

Turkey says jet held Russian weapons
Russia demands an explanation for Turkey's interception of the Syrian flight from Moscow.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Biden and the 'seniors enigma'
In debate, both VP nominees please their sides' partisans.
(, The Washington Post)

Biden rattles Ryan
Vice president ties opponent to House GOP.
(, The Washington Post)

Unilluminating rumble
The vice presidential debate was disappointingly narrow and infuriatingly dodgy.
(, The Washington Post)

A national energy grid
Wind subsidies aren't enough.
( by C. Boyden Gray , The Washington Post)

Whom would you call?
Who better to answer the phone at 3 a.m.: Romney or Obama?
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The 2012 vice presidential debate: Who won?
Associate editor BobKaiser live chats with readers to take questions on the vice presidential debate.
(, vForum)

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

Thoughts about the Nobel Peace Prize?
Brad Hirschfield discusses religion and politics.
(, vForum)

Deconstructing dinner with Jenny Rosenstrach of "Dinner: A Love Story"
Jenny Rosenstrach, author of "Dinner: A Love Story" took questions about everything related to family dinners, from planning to picky eaters to mealtime conversation.
(, vForum)

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

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