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NATION
Man arrested in purported plot to bomb New York Fed
FBI sting leads to Bangladeshi man who allegedly tried to detonate what he thought was a 1,000-pound bomb.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

'Mullah Radio,' suspect in attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, casts long shadow
Fugitive Taliban leader is infamous in the Swat Valley for his lengthy campaign against female education.
( by Dana Priest , The Washington Post)

Alleged 9/11 mastermind blasts U.S.
At hearing, Khalid Sheik Mohammed said U.S. officials used national security as a pretext to murder and torture.
( by Julie Tate and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Texas man pleads guilty in Iranian assassination plot
A former used-car salesman pleaded guilty Wednesday in an audacious murder-for-hire plot targeting a Saudi diplomat at a Georgetown restaurant.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

In debate, opposing positions came down to one word: Responsibility 
President Obama forced Mitt Romney take responsibility for his remarks about the 47 percent.
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. wellness calendar, Oct. 18-25
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Oct. 18 to 25, 2012
Concerts, theater, history programs, garden tours, film screenings and other events in the city.
(, The Washington Post)

For 110,000 voters in Prince William, 1st District ballot will be a first
District now includes much larger portion of Prince William County.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Attorney: Off-duty D.C. officer fired into car in self-defense
An off-duty D.C. police officer charged with shooting into a packed car last year was "under attack" by the people in the car, the officer's attorney says.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

Files allege sex abuse in Boy Scouts
L.A. Times is set to post exhaustive compilation of alleged sex offenders investigated by the Boy Scouts of America over the past several decades, including those from the Washington region.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Candidates seek edge from debate
Back on trail, recriminations fly as Obama and Romney revisit some of the memorable exchanges.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)

An unexpected top source of contributions for Mitt Romney
A Philadelphia-based orthopedic clinic is Mitt Romney's largest source of contributors over the past quarter.
( by T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)

For 110,000 voters in Prince William, 1st District ballot will be a first
District now includes much larger portion of Prince William County.
( by Jeremy Borden , The Washington Post)

Debate anecdote prompts closer look inside Romney's binder of applicants
Publication contradicts Romney, reports Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus reached out first.
( by Josh Hicks , The Washington Post)

George W. Bush: He's back
IN THE LOOP | With at least 12 mentions of the former president in Tuesday's debate, the candidates break a taboo.
(, The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Woman must probe her own motives with each new relationship
He is seeing a woman with a history of spousal/partner abuse and often worries about unintentionally taking advantage of her.
(, The Washington Post)

Who won the battle of body language?
During the second presidential debate, the round red-carpeted floor at Hofstra University resembled a boxing ring more than a stage.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)

Preserving the tools of his trade
When he isn't writing his best-selling historical thrillers, Steve Berry runs a nonprofit that helps save America's historical artifacts.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)

Hirshhorn trustees chairman resigns
J. Tomilson Hill is second board member to step down in a year.
( by Lonnae O'Neal Parker , The Washington Post)

Corcoran Gallery started looking at options in July 2011
Exploratory discussions were held 11 months before a board approved scouting for a new location.
( by David Montgomery and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Administration officials on 'fiscal cliff': Obama is prepared to play hardball
The president is ready to veto a bill blocking the tax hikes and spending cuts without higher rates for the rich.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

BlackRock Third-Quarter Profit Rises as Assets, Fees Climb
BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, reported third-quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates as rising stock markets lifted assets and the firm's exchange-traded funds drew client deposits.
( by Alexis Leondis Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Exxon to Buy Celtic for $2.91 Billion, Adding Canadian Shale
Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest energy company by market value, agreed to buy Celtic Exploration Ltd. for $2.91 billion in cash and stock, adding oil and gas production in Canada's Montney and Duvernay shale.
( by Jim Polson and Joe Carroll Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Pandit Could Forgo $33 Million as Exit Voids Retention Plan
Vikram Pandit, who stepped down yesterday as Citigroup Inc.'s chief executive officer, stands to forfeit almost $33 million in cash and stock from a retention package unless the board gives him a payout to ease his exit.
( by Laura Marcinek, Donal Griffin and Michael J. Moore Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Apple gets mention in presidential debate
Steve Jobs's words, from President Obama's mouth
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Carpenter does necessary damage for Cards
Reserve Matt Carpenter replaces an injured Carlos Beltran and an inning later puts St. Louis ahead to stay with a two-run home run as the Cardinals take a 2-1 series lead.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: October 18

(, The Washington Post)

ALCS: Game 4 postponed
Tigers and Yankees will play Game 4 on Thursday at 4:07 p.m. at Comerica Park.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Booker out to be more than energetic
Wizards' big man known for bringing a spark to the floor, and he worked on a midrange jumper this summer to expand his offensive arsenal.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

RGIII, Giants eager for an introduction
The Redskins' game at New York on Sunday will be rookie quarterback's first NFC East encounter.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple gets mention in presidential debate
Steve Jobs's words, from President Obama's mouth
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Why iPhone 5s are still scarce
Foxconn execs are calling the iPhone 5 "the most difficult device" that the company has ever assembled.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Reddit CEO reportedly issues memo on free speech and outing of Violentacrez
Gawker's expose of a powerful member of the internet-community site has put Reddit in a tough spot.
( by Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Foxconn admits it hired 14-year-old interns, breaking Chinese law
Company says that it is launching an investigations into the decision and those behind it.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Taking a cue from games, a new idea for therapy
A researcher is using a basic game concept to help patients recover from injuries.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
China's superheated economy cools a bit
After many years of double-digit growth, Chinese economy on track to meet government target of 7.5 percent growth in 2012.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)

Tensions among Alawites pose new challenge for Assad
There are growing signs of unease from the one segment of Syria that had stayed loyal to Assad.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)

Man arrested in purported plot to bomb New York Fed
FBI sting leads to Bangladeshi man who allegedly tried to detonate what he thought was a 1,000-pound bomb.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

'Mullah Radio,' suspect in attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, casts long shadow
Fugitive Taliban leader is infamous in the Swat Valley for his lengthy campaign against female education.
( by Dana Priest , The Washington Post)

Alleged 9/11 mastermind blasts U.S.
At hearing, Khalid Sheik Mohammed said U.S. officials used national security as a pretext to murder and torture.
( by Julie Tate and Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Dodging reality at the debates
Whether it was climate change or the national debt, both candidates ducked many issues.
(, The Washington Post)

Getting tough on China
It's easier said as a candidate than done as a president.
(, The Washington Post)

A war chest for Syria's rebels
U.S. should channel arms aid to help non-terrorist forces.
(, The Washington Post)

Don't bunker after Benghazi
Bulletproof glass distorts diplomats' views.
(, The Washington Post)

Romney's baseless jobs claim
A key part of his message is thoroughly discredited.
(, The Washington Post)

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

Amanda Todd's suicide: Should Anonymous have outed her alleged tormenter online?
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food: The Pig to Table Project, quinoa, Vietnamese jerky and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

The second presidential debate: Who won?
Associate editor Robert Kaiser live chats with readers to take questions on the presidential debate.
(, vForum)

More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post


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