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Perry, Romney spar in GOP debate
Appearing together for the first time on a debate stage, the two top Republican presidential contenders squared off over who is better equipped to restart the nation's economy.
(By Karen Tumulty and Philip Rucker)
Assad's security forces kill at least 11 in central, southern Syria
Syrian security forces unleash a barrage of gunfire, killing at least 11 people, said activists and witnesses.
(By Zeina Karam)
U.S. wants to keep 3,000-5,000 troops in Iraq into 2012
The Obama administration would like to keep about 3,000 to 5,000 U.S. troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year, U.S. officials said.
(By Greg Jaffe and and Annie Gowen)
Obama again turns to Big Speech
The strategy has been a successful one for him, whether to salvage a candidacy or revive a policy.
(By Scott Wilson)
The wounded man
Since Sept. 11, 2001, Don Brennan, a Pentagon police officer, has been unable to forget the wounded man he tried to help.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
POLITICS
Former Gov. Bill Richardson in Cuba to seek release of jailed American Alan Gross
HAVANA — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to seek the freedom of a U.S. government subcontractor sentenced to 15 years in prison for bringing communications equipment to the island illegally.
( Associated Press , AP)
NJ governor: 'You'd have to be stupid' to visit Las Vegas in summer, Atlantic City is cooler
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie has a name for people who visit Las Vegas in the summertime: "Stupid."
( Associated Press , AP)
Perry and Paul square off at debate as the Texans compete for GOP's presidential nomination
WASHINGTON — A Texas-size rivalry boiled over in the Republican presidential contest Wednesday, with Rep. Ron Paul and Gov. Rick Perry strongly criticizing each other during a debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, a memorial to the conservative who counseled fellow Republicans not to speak ill about one another.
( Associated Press , AP)
Senate panel moves to freeze Defense Dept budget as House GOP eases cuts to domestic agencies
WASHINGTON — A powerful Senate panel moved to freeze the Pentagon's budget on Wednesday, while House Republicans signaled that they will scale back cuts to domestic programs like housing subsidies as Congress sets to work on implementing last month's budget deal.
( Associated Press , AP)
US says it wants to work with strategic rival China to help Pacific islanders
WASHINGTON — The U.S. plans to increase development aid and coordinate with strategic rival China and other foreign donors to assist impoverished Pacific island nations.
( Associated Press , AP)
STYLE
The hurt husband
Can a strained marriage survive one spouse's cheating?
(, The Washington Post)
2011 Kennedy Center Honors
Awards recognize Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook.
( by Jacqueline Trescott , The Washington Post)
Heidelberg Youth Orchestra outplays its name
The Heidelberg Youth Orchestra, which performed Tuesday as part of United Church's music ministry, can compete with "adult" orchestras.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
John Hiatt and the Combo at Wolf Trap
Singer/songwriter didn't let low turnout, or the weather, dampen his spirits.
( by Dave McKenna , The Washington Post)
The Score: Will the Redskins improve?
Washington begins the NFL season with a new quarterback and hopes for a better record.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Carolina's Cam Newton says he's received a phone call from his idol, the Eagles' Michael Vick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton says when he picked up the phone, he was surprised to hear Michael Vick on the other end.
( Associated Press , AP)
Packers try to repeat as champs
The NFC has been represented in the Super Bowl by 10 different teams over the past decade, as the Packers try to become first NFL team to repeat since the Patriots in the 2004 season.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
Fox Sports apologizes for Pac-12 video that mocks Asian students at USC, cancels show
BOULDER, Colo. — Fox Sports canceled a show that aired a segment that mocked Asian students who were filmed on the University of Southern California campus.
( Associated Press , AP)
Dickey pitches 7 scoreless innings, makes early lead stand up as Mets beat Marlins 1-0
MIAMI — R.A. Dickey flummoxed the Florida Marlins once again.
( Associated Press , AP)
Packers' Aaron Rodgers says Jets' Mark Sanchez photo in GQ spread is 'embarrassing'
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is not a fan of Mark Sanchez's recent photo spread for GQ magazine, calling one shot in which the New York Jets quarterback is wearing white pants "embarrassing."
( Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Gaddafi's chemical weapons spark worries
Shipment of gas masks and protection suits raises concerns of chemical attacks in Libya.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)
Guyana seeks to extend maritime borders to search for offshore deposits of oil and natural gas
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana has asked the United Nations to extend the South American country's maritime boundary to allow it to exploit an offshore basin believed rich in oil and natural gas deposits.
( Associated Press , AP)
Russian jet carrying top ice hockey team crashes, killing at least 43 people
TUNOSHNA, Russia — A Russian jet carrying a top ice hockey team crashed just after takeoff Wednesday, killing at least 43 people and leaving two others critically injured, officials said. It was one of the worst plane crashes ever involving a sports team.
( Associated Press , AP)
Venezuela poll says Chavez's support steady, yet many disapprove of performance on key issues
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez's approval ratings remain in the 50 percent range, but a majority of Venezuelans disapprove of the government's performance on key issues such as crime, corruption and the economy, according to a poll released Wednesday.
( Associated Press , AP)
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 felt in Indian capital of New Delhi
NEW DELHI — An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 shook the Indian capital of New Delhi late Wednesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
( Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, 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)
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Yahoo's revolving door in CEO's office points to confounding challenges facing fallen Web star
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. has gone through three different CEOs in five years. Whoever takes the helm now will face the same challenge: Solve one of the Internet's most perplexing puzzles.
( Associated Press , AP)
Report: SFPD investigating its role in iPhone case
The San Francisco Police Department is reportedly launching an internal investigation.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Possible CEOs who could succeed Bartz as head of troubled Web portal Yahoo
LOS ANGELES — The search has now begun for a person willing to lead one of the world's most popular Internet properties, Yahoo Inc., whose problems have deepened under its three previous leaders.
( Associated Press , AP)
Yahoo, Nvidia, Urban Outfitters, Consol Energy are among big market movers
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
( Associated Press , AP)
TechBits: Satellite phone roaming; Netflix-Miramax deal
Iridium launches Wi-Fi hotspot for extreme roaming
( Associated Press , AP)
BUSINESS
Government spending key to Obama's jobs agenda
As the president prepares to deliver a pivotal address to a joint session of Congress, it seems like a replay of the economic agenda he outlined when seeking the Democratic nomination.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Cubs fans rest easy, team and makers of Old Style reach deal to keep selling beer at Wrigley
CHICAGO — Chicago's iconic workingman's brew will continue to have a place at Wrigley Field under a deal announced Wednesday by the Chicago Cubs and Pabst Brewing Co., the maker of Old Style beer.
( Associated Press , AP)
Northeast Utilities: Cost to restore power and make repairs following Irene will exceed $100M
HARTFORD, Conn. — The operator of New England's largest utilities system says the cost for repairs and to restore power after remnants of Hurricane Irene hit the region will be more than $100 million.
( Associated Press , AP)
Summary Box: Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises posts smaller 3Q loss, higher home orders
SMALLER LOSS: Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. reported a smaller loss for its fiscal third quarter, as lower land-related charges helped blunt a sharp drop in revenue.
( Associated Press , AP)
As DC relaunches its universe, a pair of comics heralds a return to war comics of old
PHILADELPHIA — Sgt. Rock was a gruff, hard-charging Army soldier who fought his way across Africa and Europe during World War II. Blackhawk was an aerial daredevil who led a team of international aviators fighting Axis powers.
( Associated Press , AP)
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