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NATION
Previous meningitis outbreak a decade ago resulted in no oversight changes
In 2002, two people died and seven got sick in a contamination case similar to the current upsurge.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

Climate policy moves slowly in states
California, Michigan grapple with the politics of climate change and energy.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

U.S. soldier showed no remorse after massacre, fellow soldier says
Cpl. David Godwin testified that Staff. Sgt. Robert Bales, accused of killing 16 civilians last spring, told him, "I thought I was doing the right thing."
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Ryan is stunning in his hypocrisy
What was Ryan implying when he said Obama's policies threaten Judeo-Christian values?
( by Sally Quinn , The Washington Post)

U.S. fingerprints on Afghan corruption
FINE PRINT | Because of poor American oversight, provision of fuel to the Afghan army invites pilfering.
(, The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Federal Faces: Myron Diftler
At NASA, he focuses on putting a robot to work in space.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. area a haven for henna
Decorating with henna is hot in multicultural D.C. The art spans cultures ancient and modern.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)

Alston asks asks judge to modify sentence to probation
The Prince George's County delegate, suspended from office in June, is fighting to clear her name.
( by Ann E. Marimow , The Washington Post)

After thousands vote early, D.C. residents go to polls
More than 52,000 opted for early voting — the first time it's been offered in a presidential year.
( by Mike DeBonis , The Washington Post)

After enduring epic ad wars, Marylanders head to the polls
They'll vote on two contentious issues that no other state has approved at the ballot box.
( by Ian Shapira , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
In Iowa, Obama gets emotional in final campaign rally
President bids farewell to 2012 campaign trail in Iowa with an emotional speech recalling the beginnings of the 2008 effort that took him to the White House.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Romney holds final pre-Election Day rally
17 months after launching his campaign, Mitt Romney returned to New Hampshire for a rally before a thunderous crowd of 12,000 supporters in Manchester.
( by Philip Rucker and Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)

The man behind NASA's space robot
An advanced robot is working with astronauts on board the International Space Station, thanks to revolutionary technology developed by a team headed by Myron Diftler.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Federal Faces: Myron Diftler
At NASA, he focuses on putting a robot to work in space.
(, The Washington Post)

On election eve, President Obama has a slim edge in polls
Meanwhile, Mitt Romney announces that he'll campaign in Pennsylvania and Ohio on Election Day.
( by David A. Fahrenthold and Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Carolyn Hax: The parenthood pusher
A woman not interested in becoming a parent faces pressure from a father-in-law who wants her to have a baby.
(, The Washington Post)

Justin Bieber live: Less than beliebable
CONCERT REVIEW | Pop superstar performs at Verizon Center as if he would rather be back in Canada.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)

End of another campaign
There is another campaign — one fraught with disappointment — that happens beneath the presidential. It is waged by persuaders to get the candidates to talk about their pet issues.
( by Manuel Roig-Franzia , The Washington Post)

Kids say 'no' to negative ads
Readers call campaign commercials stupid, wasteful and annoying.
(, The Washington Post)

Studying wine, from the ground up
The terroir of the world's most famous vineyards can be explained by their geologic history.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Concerns raised over N.J. e-mail, faxed ballots
Experts warned that state's plan to allow residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy to cast ballots by e-mail could be easily undermined by hacking or other forms of fraud.
( by Cecilia Kang and Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

Crack down on money laundering
Banks are facing heightened investigation and steeper penalties from federal regulators and prosecutors for failure to comply with anti-money-laundering laws, an enforcement trend that may shave billions off balance sheets.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

For young workers, outlook for retirement grows more bleak
The economic downturn is delaying when people launch their careers, and that translates into less savings.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

Instagram rolls out Web profile pages
Showing signs of its Facebook ownership, Instagram is introducing profile pages
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Dreamliner's Savings Meet Cabin Cool as United's 787 Makes Debut
United Continental Holdings Inc. is counting on Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner to deliver fuel savings and in-flight cool as the world's largest carrier becomes the first in the U.S. to fly the composite-plastic jet.
( by Julie Johnsson Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
Howard women's basketball preview
The Bison could be talented enough to get back to the postseason.
(, The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings, November 6

(, The Washington Post)

Maryland roundup
Wootton upends Walter Johnson in the boys' 4A West region final.
( by Roman Stubbs and Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)

Poolesville, Glenelg to meet again
FIELD HOCKEY | Julia Duncan's goal lifts Falcons past Century and into Maryland 2A field hockey final against the two-time defending champion Gladiators, who knocked off Easton.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

Flint Hill wears another crown
VOLLEYBALL | Flint Hill outlasts Holy Cross to win the City Championship for the third time in four years.
( by Louis Nelson , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Instagram rolls out Web profile pages
Showing signs of its Facebook ownership, Instagram is introducing profile pages
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Microsoft may give Windows Live Messenger the boot
Microsoft may soon shutter Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype, according to a report.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Halo 4: Another reason to look forward to Tuesday
As election volunteers prep for their big day, game stores are gearing up for midnight releases of the Xbox's biggest series.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Windows Phone 8 sales will grow quickly, Microsoft CEO says
Steve Ballmer said he expects Windows 8 to emerge as a viable competitor for Apple's iOS and Google's Android systems.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Siri may be able to purchase your movie tickets in iOS 6.1
Once Siri pulls up the relevant showing information, you can click a button to buy the tickets.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
China's Hu seeks to exert influence long after he leaves power
President Hu Jintao has been using his last remaining weeks in power to maneuver allies into key positions.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

U.S. soldier showed no remorse after massacre, fellow soldier says
Cpl. David Godwin testified that Staff. Sgt. Robert Bales, accused of killing 16 civilians last spring, told him, "I thought I was doing the right thing."
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

U.S. fingerprints on Afghan corruption
FINE PRINT | Because of poor American oversight, provision of fuel to the Afghan army invites pilfering.
(, The Washington Post)

Tourism emerges as a bright spot insanctions-hit Iran
As value of Iran's rial declines, foreigners find their money goes far in country once viewed by many as off-limits, and visitor numbers top global averages.
( by Jason Rezaian , The Washington Post)

Libya helps bankroll Syrian opposition
The struggling, war-ravaged country has emerged as the top financier of the Syrian National Council.
( by Borzou Daragahi | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Romney changes his tune
In the last days of his campaign, he is an almost entirely different candidate.
(, The Washington Post)

The wrong route
Anacostia residents shouldn't lose Metrobus service because of rock-throwing.
(, The Washington Post)

Keeping the next Sandy at bay
As sea levels rise, we must start on the big projects that can protect our cities.
(, The Washington Post)

The 2012 Catch-22
Obama's 2004 speech has proved incorrect.
(, The Washington Post)

Campaigns for kids
"Never give up," "lying works" and other lessons from 2012.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)

ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

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