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Perry hunting spot's racially charged name lingered
Candidate calls old name of his family's hunting camp 'offensive'; what he did about it is unclear.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
Al-Qaeda in Yemen still poses a threat
Friday's drone strike stripped the terrorist group of two of its major anti-U.S. members in the Arabian Peninsula, but experts caution that it still harbors deep animosity for the United States and will continue to seize any opportunity to wound the West.
(By Peter Finn and Sudarsan Raghavan)
Supreme Court ready to convene
The justices prepare to hear cases that will define the limits of federal power.
(By Robert Barnes)
Dan Balz: GOP voters have their own timetable
The political community wants to get the Republican presidential nomination wrapped up quickly. But that is the work of voters.
(By Dan Balz)
Wary eyes on Dulles rail project's bottom line
The Metrorail extension through Tysons Corner has burned through more than 70 percent of its contingency fund, fueling doubts about whether the first phase will be finished on time and on budget.
(By Dana Hedgpeth)
NATION
Perry hunting spot's racially charged name lingered
Candidate calls old name of his family's hunting camp 'offensive'; what he did about it is unclear.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda in Yemen still poses a threat
Friday's drone strike stripped the terrorist group of two of its major anti-U.S. members in the Arabian Peninsula, but experts caution that it still harbors deep animosity for the United States and will continue to seize any opportunity to wound the West.
( by Peter Finn and Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
How food industry tracks salmonella
When dealing with infected poultry, a combination of inconsistent industry practices and gaps in government oversight results in a fractured effort to ensure safety.
( by Jeffrey Benzing, Esther French and Judah Ari Gross , The Washington Post)
The case for a strong cyber defense
A digital attack that could destroy machines running U.S. power plants and other crucial systems concerns officials.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
State Dept. reeling from budget cuts
Some officials are warning of national security risks because of deep cuts made by Senate and House appropriations panels to the administration's budget requests for next year.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
METRO
Homicide suspect brought from Argentina
A woman has been brought to Washington from 5,000 miles away to face charges in a homicide that occurred more than four years ago, D.C. police said.
( by Martin Weil and Allison Klein , The Washington Post)
Va. picnic showcases mainstream Islam
Saturday's Civic Picnic of the All Dulles Muslim Society in Sterling has become an important component of the community's outreach efforts.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)
Peter Gent, NFL player-turned-author, dies
Peter Gent, onetime Dallas Cowboys receiver who wrote "North Dallas Forty," dies at 69.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Fairfax's Huntington wants to turn back the tide
In the aftermath of another flood, the Fairfax County community of Huntington is once again waiting to see what will be done to prevent future floods.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
The moving museum of medicine
Bones, bullets and brains floating in alcohol: the peripatetic history of the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
( by John Kelly , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Fairfax's Huntington wants to turn back the tide
In the aftermath of another flood, the Fairfax County community of Huntington is once again waiting to see what will be done to prevent future floods.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
Perry plays catch-up in N.H.
Texas governor makes a few stops in the state, trying to revive his campaign and lure supporters back into the fold.
( by Amy Gardner , The Washington Post)
Maryland's redistricting 'weapon'
Gov. Martin O'Malley's redistricting commission is looking over plans that would make Maryland's new districts rather GOP-unfriendly.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
D.C. board vacancies await mayoral action
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray is struggling to fill hundreds of vacancies on boards and commissions that help form the spine of city government.
( by Tim Craig and Nikita Stewart , The Washington Post)
Supreme Court ready to convene
The justices prepare to hear cases that will define the limits of federal power.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
STYLE
A spousal separation dilemma
His wife wants a separation as a possible prelude to a divorce; he's opposed. Should he help her with the move-out logistics, or let her bear the burden?
(, The Washington Post)
The last word in libraries
If you want to get a good sense of Dublin as a City of Literature, head to its libraries.
( by Davin O'Dwyer Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Ghana unbound
In Ghana, somber memories of the country's slave-trading past rub up against the nation's more free-spirited present.
( by Christopher Vourlias Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Wal-Mart headquarters has a new neighbor
An American art museum in Arkansas has ruffled feathers, challenged stereotypes and raised expectations as this country's newest major cultural institution.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
Sam Shepard, the musician?
The success of Patti Smith's memoir led the songwriter to venture onto old friend Sam Shepard's cinematic turf, writing a screenplay based on the book. Now Shepard enters her arena.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Oct. 2
TV and radio listings: Oct. 2
(, The Washington Post)
District native Mike Easton wins UFC bout
Mike Easton tops Byron Bloodworth at UFC Live 6, the first mixed martial arts event to be held at Verizon Center.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
Quince Orchard sloshes to win
Running back Mark Green rushes for 271 yards and the game-winning 21-yard touchdown in the final minutes to beat Seneca Valley, 9-6.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Virginia needs overtime to stop Idaho
Virginia continues its QB dance but holds off Idaho, stopping a two-point conversion in overtime.
( by Steve Yanda , The Washington Post)
Virginia Tech falls flat at home
The Hokies are doomed by an ineffective passing game and some untimely special teams gaffes on a rainy, mistake-filled night at Lane Stadium.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Seizing an opportunity in Japan's electricity market
In the wake of nuclear disaster, clean-energy advocates challenge Japan's 10 big power monopolies.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)
Syrian troops overcome rebel town
Soldiers loyal to Assad have retaken most of a breakaway enclave after five days of intense fighting.
( by Bassem Mroue , The Washington Post)
Al-Qaeda in Yemen still poses a threat
Friday's drone strike stripped the terrorist group of two of its major anti-U.S. members in the Arabian Peninsula, but experts caution that it still harbors deep animosity for the United States and will continue to seize any opportunity to wound the West.
( by Peter Finn and Sudarsan Raghavan , The Washington Post)
The case for a strong cyber defense
A digital attack that could destroy machines running U.S. power plants and other crucial systems concerns officials.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
State Dept. reeling from budget cuts
Some officials are warning of national security risks because of deep cuts made by Senate and House appropriations panels to the administration's budget requests for next year.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
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)
EDITORIAL
Mind the Medigap
Give seniors a stake in lowering their health costs.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A break in Burma's dam?
Dictators bow to popular will.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Refocusing the schools debate
An unusually spirited race for Fairfax County School Board.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Check that 'jello' under the Washington Monument
(, The Washington Post)
Public policy demands a response to global warming
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Many egg farmers fail to comply with sanitation rules
It costs Pa. farmers two-tenths of a penny per dozen to make eggs safer, and they have cut salmonella's presence by over half. But those in much of the rest of the country haven't followed suit.
( by Mattea Kramer News 21 , The Washington Post)
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