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NATION
In major speech, Romney to call for change of course in Middle East
Foreign policy was once seen as an Obama strength, but Romney campaign senses an opportunity.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Shrill accusations, street protests prompt worries that Iran may curb IAEA access to nuclear facilities
Iran ratchets up pressure on U.N. agency that oversees its nuclear program with strident criticisms.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

House panel calls for block of U.S.-China telecom mergers
A committee recommends a block of telecom mergers with Chinese companies suspected of ties to the Beijing government to lower the risk that the firms could serve as conduits for espionage.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Fewer federal HIV funds for women, youth in big cities, including D.C.
Many large cities with high rates of infection get less money, but 19 others will get fund for the first time.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

Burning through wildfire budgets
In the worst wildfire season on record, the Forest Service ran out of money to fight and prevent them.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Prince George's officer shoots man
A man was shot and wounded by a Prince George's County police officer Sunday evening.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Native Venezuelans line up to vote at Embassy in Georgetown
The embassy is one of eight consular offices across the country that opened Sunday for balloting.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)

Hidden rival of charter school growth
We talk a lot about charter schools, but what is the education alternative of similarly growing size that rarely gets discussed?
(, The Washington Post)

With shelters full, homeless families have nowhere to go
In a region with seven of the 10 most affluent counties in the country, family homelessness is on the rise.
( by Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)

Anti-Kaine message shifting
Republicans are changing their strategy, pushing a new theme in the U.S. Senate race in Virginia.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Lawmakers can benefit from bills they back
Seventy-three members of Congress have pushed legislation in recent years that could benefit businesses or industries in which they or their family are involved or invested, according to a Washington Post analysis.
( by Kimberly Kindy, David S. Fallis and Scott Higham , The Washington Post)

Congressional ethics committees protect legislators, critics say
Since 2004, ethics committees in Congress have moved to censure or reprimand just two lawmakers.
( by Scott Higham , The Washington Post)

Romney: Obama making 'excuses'
The GOP nominee tries to maintain his debate momentum in Florida as the president raises money in L.A.
( by Jerry Markon, Bill Turque and Kimberly Kindy , The Washington Post)

Archives inspector general placed on administrative leave
Paul Brachfeld on leave after allegations of misconduct made by a federal agent on his staff, officials said.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

Anti-Kaine message shifting
Republicans are changing their strategy, pushing a new theme in the U.S. Senate race in Virginia.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'Homeland' episode 2.02: 'Beirut Is Back'
Carrie Mathison knows Beirut. She's been there before.
( by Ned Martel , The Washington Post)

Getting your kid to school in the a.m.
What to do when your 4-year-old drags her feet in getting out the door.
(, The Washington Post)

Mix and match at FreeFest
A full day with 22 musical acts and 50,000 fans provides something for everyone's eyes and ears.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

At Verizon Center, King's Men pop
The 16-city tour is a game-changer, giving gospel music the big-budget, live pop show treatment.
( by Sarah Godfrey , The Washington Post)

Kassabova, Andary works at Dance Place
REVIEW | An unorthodox start boded well for the performance at Dance Place. But the only groundbreaking was in the opener.
( by Rebecca Ritzel , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Is the computer mouse headed toward extinction?
Touch-screen tablets and other innovations are revolutionizing how we interact with technology.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha , The Washington Post)

SAIC loses protest of $4.6B contract
Lockheed Martin beat SAIC for the Defense Department deal to operate a communications network.
( by Nick Taborek , Bloomberg)

New at the top: Patrick G. Attilio
The new CFO of STG talked his way into his first job as a temp, setting himself on a journey of discovery.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. area business events for Oct. 8
Here's where you can get a little face time with business people in the area.
(, The Washington Post)

Economic events for the week of Oct. 8
After last week's data frenzy, this week could be quiet by comparison.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: October 8

(, The Washington Post)

Johnson unravels as O's fall
Major league saves leader Jim Johnson surrenders five hits and five runs in the top of the ninth as New York breaks open a tie game to take Game 1 of the ALDS.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

RGIII must protect himself
ANALYSIS | Coaches have changed play calls to expose him less to punishing hits. Now the rookie QB has to learn when to throw the ball away.
(, The Washington Post)

Nats' dramatic win flips the script
OPINION | Instead of focusing on a few failures, the Nationals can think of this first playoff win as a continuation of their 98-win excellence.
(, The Washington Post)

Ravens escape Kansas City with 9-6 victory over Chiefs

( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Is the computer mouse headed toward extinction?
Touch-screen tablets and other innovations are revolutionizing how we interact with technology.
( by Ariana Eunjung Cha , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
In major speech, Romney to call for change of course in Middle East
Foreign policy was once seen as an Obama strength, but Romney campaign senses an opportunity.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

Chavez reelected in Venezuela
Fighting for his political life, President Hugo Chavez beat a vigorous challenge by Henrique Capriles in Sunday's presidential election.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

Shrill accusations, street protests prompt worries that Iran may curb IAEA access to nuclear facilities
Iran ratchets up pressure on U.N. agency that oversees its nuclear program with strident criticisms.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

House panel calls for block of U.S.-China telecom mergers
A committee recommends a block of telecom mergers with Chinese companies suspected of ties to the Beijing government to lower the risk that the firms could serve as conduits for espionage.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Imran Khan and Codepink blocked from tribal area
The Pakistani politician had wanted to lead a march into an area where drone strikes have become common.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Whose revolution?
Extremists' power is growing in Syria.
(, The Washington Post)

The moral hole
The campaign glosses over social justice.
(, The Washington Post)

Missing in action
The U.S. can't ignore the Middle East's struggles.
(, The Washington Post)

The Great Reversal?
The danger in losing economic progress.
(, The Washington Post)

Reasonable rules for Uber

(, The Washington Post)

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