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NATION
States get extra time to comply with health law
Blueprints for locally run insurance exchanges now can be submitted by Dec. 14 instead of by Nov. 16.
( by Sarah Kliff , The Washington Post)

For nearly four decades, nothing was out of reach for David H. Petraeus
The public servant's star rose on his boundless ambition, political savvy and strategic acumen.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

White supremacists rounded up
Aryan Brotherhood members face charges including murder, kidnapping and racketeering.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Petraeus resigns as head of CIA
Citing extramarital affair and "extremely poor judgment," director sends letter of resignation to President Obama.
( by Greg Miller and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Pentagon says troops for Benghazi response would have been late
The team would have arrived in the besieged Libyan city after all Americans were evacuated.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post


LOCAL
After the same-sex marriage storm
Maryland faith leaders reflect on the vote.
(, The Washington Post)

Gunshot killed man in burning cab
A man whose body was found in a burning taxicab was killed by a bullet in the head, D.C. police said.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Food trucks steamed over proposed rules
Owners say that the District's proposed clause on sidewalk space would ban trucks from some of the most popular destinations.
( by Tim Carman and Candace Wheeler , The Washington Post)

D.C. budget autonomy
A D.C. Council vote on whether to bring a proposal to a referendum will be held next month, the council chairman says.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

D.C. woman found guilty in stabbing death of boyfriend
Dominique Bassil, 26, was accused of attacking Vance Harris II in a 'jealous rage' in August 2011.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post


POLITICS
D.C. budget autonomy
A D.C. Council vote on whether to bring a proposal to a referendum will be held next month, the council chairman says.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Post-election, new momentum emerges for a path to citizenship
Both parties promise to make immigration reform a top priority, but compromise won't be easy.
( by Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli drops pension-fraud claim
Attorney general reaches deal with BNY Mellon; Va. must pay group of whistleblowers $1 million.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Md. redistricting battle over — really
The state's high court rejects gerrymander claims on lawmakers' districts
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)

Supreme Court to review key section of Voting Rights Act
Section 5 of the historic act requires states and localities with a history of discrimination to get federal approval of any changes in their voting laws.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post


STYLE
A wedding, not a political statement
A gay couple would like guests to give to their chosen charity. Is there a proper way to express this sentiment?
(, The Washington Post)

Mirenka Cechova's 'S/He is Nancy Joe'
The Czech dancer explores the transgender experience in a poignant but also terrifically fun performance.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)

Momenta Quartet's stirring music 'Inspired by Buddhism'
Buddhist thought is shaping a fresh new generation of composers as well, as the young Momenta String Quartet showed at the Freer Gallery.
( by Stephen Brookes , The Washington Post)

Science experiments for kids
Steve Spangler makes science magical
( , The Washington Post)

Making science magic
Steve Spangler aims to make science, math fun for kids
(, The Washington Post)

More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post


BUSINESS
Obama seeks immediate freeze on middle-class tax rates
President maintains the need for higher taxes on the wealthy, as Boehner reaffirms his opposition.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Microsoft Says It Will Replace Defective Surface Tablet Covers
Microsoft Corp. said a small number of covers for its Surface tablet computer are prone to splitting after two weeks or less in users' hands and that it's replacing the defective ones.
( by Dina Bass and Aaron Ricadela Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

J.C. Penney Loss Wider Than Estimated as Turnaround Falters
J.C. Penney Co. reported a third- quarter loss that was larger than analysts estimated as Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson struggles to overhaul the fourth- largest U.S. department-store company. The shares fell.
( by Sapna Maheshwari Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Google Sees China-Traffic Drop, Web Monitor Cites Blockage
Google Inc. is reporting an unusual drop in traffic to its sites in China, and an Internet monitor said the search engine's services are being blocked in the world's most populous nation.
( by Brian Womack Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Carbon tax getting a closer look
Tax could raise $1.25 trillion over the next decade, helping bring the federal budget deficit under control.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post


SPORTS
Meade knocks off No. 8 Arundel in Md. 4A East region
The Mustangs slowed Arundel's potent passing attack to avenge a lopsided regular season defeat.
( by Andrew Simon , The Washington Post)

No. 5 Damascus football upset by Urbana in first round of playoffs

( From Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

Top rushers and passers
Robinson RB Joe Wilson, Stone Bridge QB Ryan Burns piled up yardage on Friday night.
( , The Washington Post)

Nickens-Yzer leads way for Centreville
Xavier Nickens-Yzer rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown and returns a kickoff for another score to lead Centreville to a 28-11 AAA Northern Region Division 6 first-round win over West Potomac.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Hoyas' opener cut short
Georgetown's season opener against Florida on a battleship is called off after one half because of moisture on the floor.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple shipments of LTE iPad mini coming next week
The company has confirmed that it will begin shipping the cellular versions of its latest, smallest tablet.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Will Microsoft be a major smartphone player?
Nokia and HTC phones make up Microsoft's holiday smartphone push.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Video games continue an 11-month slide ahead of holidays
The Xbox led the hardware market but console sales fell 37 percent from last year.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Target to offer CNET gadget reviews
Reviews to help shoppers make gift choices and prevent "showrooming."
( by Laura Hazard Owen | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Mobile health starting to come of age
More than half of smartphone owners consult the 'doctor in their pocket,' according to a new study.
( by Ki Mae Heussner | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

More Technology News - The Washington Post


WORLD
China's next premier considered by some a cautious friend of democracy
Longtime friendships with pro-democracy reformers provide some with hope Li will champion change.
( by Keith B. Richburg , The Washington Post)

For nearly four decades, nothing was out of reach for David H. Petraeus
The public servant's star rose on his boundless ambition, political savvy and strategic acumen.
( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post)

Petraeus resigns as head of CIA
Citing extramarital affair and "extremely poor judgment," director sends letter of resignation to President Obama.
( by Greg Miller and Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Pentagon says troops for Benghazi response would have been late
The team would have arrived in the besieged Libyan city after all Americans were evacuated.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

What does U.S. election mean for Cuba?
Obama gains more support from Cuban Americans, but big changes in policy don't seem imminent.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
What doomed Romney
Why his party is to blame for his defeat.
(, The Washington Post)

A better GOP
The party has a lot of thinking to do.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's foreign tests
As dilemmas loom, the president can no longer "lead from behind."
(, The Washington Post)

Mandate madness
Democrats make too much of narrow victories.
(, The Washington Post)

Remember the locals
The Post has to cover the D.C. region more.
(, The Washington Post)

More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post


LIVE DISCUSSIONS
CANCELED: Talk about Travel
The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more.
(, vForum)

CANCELED: Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, November 9)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

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


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