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NATION
Azerbaijan relishes role as the anti-Iran
Azerbaijan, Iran's neighbor and longtime rival, is coming to relish its role as the region's secular, Western-leaning country that is working mightily to become everything that Iran is not. Its embrace of Jennifer Lopez and other stars symbolizes Muslim-majority nation's ascent.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Man breaks sound barrier in free fall
Felix Baumgartner fell to Earth from 24 miles up, traveling faster than the speed of sound, early results show.
( by Emi Kolawole , The Washington Post)

Politicians trade accusations over attack in Libya on U.S. diplomatic post
Axelrod says Romney is exploiting attack for political gain; Sen. Graham says Obama has misled public.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Coal ash rule remains in limbo
Businesses and environmentalists both want clear coal ash rules, but the Obama administration won't move before the election.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Man pleads guilty in 2011 killing near Logan Circle
Alexis Pineda, 26, of Suitland pleads guilty to a charge of second-degree murder while armed in the killing of Jose Manuel Hernandez-Romero, 24.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

3 fires break out in Pr. George's
A woman is critically injured in one. Two may be related to efforts to furnish heat in chilly weather.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)



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'It'll be a game-changer'
One D.C. school is testing a system that puts a computer algorithm in charge of figuring out what each individual child needs to learn and do daily.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

D.C. man on trial in 2011 killing of mother's boyfriend
Theodore Spencer is charged with more than a dozen offenses, including first-degree murder.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Who do you think is more likely to go bungee-jumping [BUN-jee], (Obama) or (Romney)? (Among registered voters, half sample)

( by  , The Washington Post)

Do you think things in this country (are generally going in the right direction) or do you feel things (have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track)? (Among registered voters)

( by  , The Washington Post)

If you ran a company, who would you rather have as an employee, (Obama) or (Romney)? (Among registered voters, half sample)

( by  , The Washington Post)

Who would you rather have babysit your children, (Obama) or (Romney)? IF NO CHILDREN: If you had children. (Among registered voters, half sample)

( by  , The Washington Post)

(Among registered voters) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a...

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STYLE
Donovan's folk hero
The Scottish troubadour had some surprises planned for the Kennedy Center tribute to Woody Guthrie.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: The good, the bad and the really bad
A reader asks: Why are some people just no good? How do you identify and deal with them?
(, The Washington Post)

A dancer who made life's transience last
Eric Hampton created dances with everything you need in dark times — or in life in general.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)

The tale of the tail
From acting as fly swatters to signaling joy, animal's tails fulfill many functions.
(, The Washington Post)

Swans at the Black Cat
Noise rock group, which called it quits during the late '90s, put up quite a show, playing for 2.5 hours.
( by Aaron Leitko , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Flipping houses is back in vogue
Flipping got a bad rep during the housing bubble, but it's becoming popular again as the market revives.
( by Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

In the Washington area, brighter hiring prospects for the class of 2013
Hiring professionals and local colleges say that employers are more willing to hire workers that are fresh out of college.
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)

GridPoint refocuses business on enterprise energy management
The clean tech company went silent after rampant IPO speculation. It's talking again.
( by Steven Overly , The Washington Post)

Montgomery bets on a Rockville hotel
The project is of particular importance to Rockville because visitors now often stay outside the city.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Economists argue about sequestration's effect on jobs
Jobs have become a key discussion point when it comes to sequestration, or about $1 trillion in federal spending cuts set to take effect in January.
( by Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Cardinals take off in NLCS opener
St. Louis overcame shaky starting pitching by flexing its muscles in almost every other area to earn a win in San Francisco.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

Griffin's run leaves everyone in awe
It was a run that altered the molecular structure of everything in its path. As the burgundy blur sped by, linemen became mere spectators.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)

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OPINION | RGIII carries a whole town
Robert Griffin III doesn't just win the game with his mad dash, he re-energizes his team and its fans.
(, The Washington Post)

Ravens hold off Cowboys
Place kicker Dan Bailey's miss from 51 yards outs in the waning seconds allows Baltimore to finally exhale and celebrate a pulsating victory.
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Syria accused of cluster bomb use
Meanwhile, a mutual ban on overflights is declared by the Assad regimeand Turkey.
( by  Karin Laub , The Washington Post)

Iran says it will cut imports of nonessential goods
Country urges its citizens to reduce their use of foreign-made cellphones and cars, as the nation struggles to cope with Western economic sanctions.
( by Yeganeh Torbati , The Washington Post)

Azerbaijan relishes role as the anti-Iran
Azerbaijan, Iran's neighbor and longtime rival, is coming to relish its role as the region's secular, Western-leaning country that is working mightily to become everything that Iran is not. Its embrace of Jennifer Lopez and other stars symbolizes Muslim-majority nation's ascent.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Politicians trade accusations over attack in Libya on U.S. diplomatic post
Axelrod says Romney is exploiting attack for political gain; Sen. Graham says Obama has misled public.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

Putin party takes lead at polls
Opposition finds it difficult to make headway in local Russian elections against entrenched authorities.
( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Obama's greatest failure
Miscalculations on Syria have led to a wider war.
(, The Washington Post)

A BRIC wall
Brazil, Russia, India and China can't save us.
(, The Washington Post)

Economic tug of war
The dangerous austerity-vs.-demand cycle.
( by Lawrence Summers , The Washington Post)

Drip, drip, drip
The D.C. Council needs its chief financial officer to shape up.
(, The Washington Post)

For Congress in Maryland
The Post's endorsements in the 4th, 5th and 8th districts
(, The Washington Post)

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