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Fraud alleged in corps contracting
Two Army Corps of Engineers managers and a corporate executive overcharged the government to the tune of $20 million, prosecutors say. A son of one of the corps managers also was charged.
(By Del Quentin Wilber and Robert O'Harrow Jr.)
Poll sees a new low in Americans' approval of Congress
After nine months of contentious battles on Capitol Hill, Americans have reached a new level of disgust toward Congress.
(By Paul Kane and Scott Clement)
President Obama goes on the attack, to Democrats' delight
Lately, the president has taken a more confrontational tone, heartening liberals who have criticized his tendency to compromise.
(By David Nakamura and Paul Kane)
Apple's iPhone 4S 'underwhelms'
Apple on Tuesday announced an upgraded version of its iPhone 4, calling it the iPhone 4s, and dissapointing analysts and customers.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
Many athletes laud new, unproven treatment
Platelet-rich plasma injections are largely untested in medical research, but athletes, including LaRon Landry, who have used the procedure to help accelerate the healing process insist it works.
(By Amy Shipley and and Mike Jones)
NATION
Russia, China block Syria resolution
Russia and China cast a rare double veto Tuesday on the U.N. Security Council to block a draft resolution condemning Syria for its crackdown on protesters.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Lawmaker demands action on Chinese cyber-espionage
The House Intelligence Committee chairman says that "Beijing is waging a massive trade war on us all."
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
We need to stop America's brain drain
Vivek Wadhwa takes his findings to Congress on America's arcane immigration policy and how it's leading to a growing brain drain.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)
METRO
Fraud alleged in corps contracting
Two Army Corps of Engineers managers and a corporate executive overcharged the government to the tune of $20 million, prosecutors say. A son of one of the corps managers also was charged.
( by Del Quentin Wilber and Robert O'Harrow Jr. , The Washington Post)
D.C. community calendar
Theater, concerts, exhibits and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
Driver survey shows heavy cellphone use
Thirty-five percent of drivers say they've texted in the last month, while 67 percent talked on a cellphone while driving in the past month.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Virginia Senate 31st District preview
As Democrats battle to keep their narrow hold on the Virginia Senate, the 31st District should be the least of their worries.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Obstacles of D.C. taxicab reform
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and his pick to chair the D.C. Taxicab Commission will have to muster the wherewithal to bring accountability and improved service to the industry.
(, The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Poll sees a new low in Americans' approval of Congress
After nine months of contentious battles on Capitol Hill, Americans have reached a new level of disgust toward Congress.
( by Paul Kane and Scott Clement , The Washington Post)
President Obama goes on the attack, to Democrats' delight
Lately, the president has taken a more confrontational tone, heartening liberals who have criticized his tendency to compromise.
( by David Nakamura and Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Rich, patriotic — and nervous
A group of millionaires calling for the rich to pay more in taxes is worried about the middle class. So why aren't the middle-class people in their orbit so fearful?
( by David A. Fahrenthold , The Washington Post)
Virginia Senate 31st District preview
As Democrats battle to keep their narrow hold on the Virginia Senate, the 31st District should be the least of their worries.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
Obstacles of D.C. taxicab reform
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and his pick to chair the D.C. Taxicab Commission will have to muster the wherewithal to bring accountability and improved service to the industry.
(, The Washington Post)
STYLE
Dad has found someone new
Someone grieving the loss of a parent worries that the survivor is moving on too quickly.
(, The Washington Post)
The TV Column
In the first cancellation of the fall season, NBC bumps its '60s-set "Playboy Club" for a newsmag featuring anchor Brian Williams.
(, The Washington Post)
Harry Callahan: A centennial retrospective
The exhibit celebrates the centennial of a photographer who was a master of the cool, arresting, formal print, a lifelong innovator and a restless perfectionist.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
More about the war
Civil War buffs will want to read a special section on Sunday.
(, The Washington Post)
Ball's Bluff blunders
A host of miscues led to a Union disaster early in the Civil War.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Yankees' Burnett gets redemption
New York's A.J. Burnett pitches a surprising game and the Yankees win Game 4 over the Detroit Tigers.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
Golf: Langley's Brugge wins Northern Region title
Langley sophomore Chris Brugge wins the Virginia AAA Northern Region tournament by two strokes with the help of his new belly putter.
( by Josh Barr , The Washington Post)
Phillies don't take it easily
The Phillies survive the Cardinals on a three-run, pinch-hit home run, regaining momentum in a Division Series many foolishly thought would be effortless for Philadelphia and its Four Aces.
(, The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: October 5
(, The Washington Post)
Meeting ends with NBA season opener at risk
The NBA cancels the remainder of the preseason, and Commissioner David Stern says he'll be forced to cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if a deal isn't reached by Monday.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Russia, China block Syria resolution
Russia and China cast a rare double veto Tuesday on the U.N. Security Council to block a draft resolution condemning Syria for its crackdown on protesters.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
In Egypt, a dreamer's lonely protest
For 18 days this winter, hundreds of thousands of Rasha Azb's fellow Egyptians joined her in protests in Tahrir Square. But in the months since, her struggle has once again become a lonely fight that few are inclined to join against a seemingly implacable foe.
( by Leila Fadel in CAIRO , The Washington Post)
France, Belgium move to aid ailing European bank
European finance ministers open talks on possible bank rescues as France and Belgium pledge to back up Dexia.
( by Anthony Faiola and Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Lawmaker demands action on Chinese cyber-espionage
The House Intelligence Committee chairman says that "Beijing is waging a massive trade war on us all."
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Amanda Knox heads home after appeals court acquits her of murder charge
Amanda Knox was freed from prison in Italy after an appeals court on Monday overturned her conviction for the sexual assault and murder of Meredith Kercher and the judge ordered her immediate release.
(, 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)
TECHNOLOGY
Apple announces iOS 5: What you need to know
Apple also pulled back the curtain on its next operating system, iOS 5. While we got a sneak preview of the system in June at the company's Worldwide Developers' Conference, Apple had a few more tricks up its sleeve for today's launch.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
White iPod touch unveiled
Not a lot of novelty but the price is now $199.
( by Vlad Savov , The Washington Post)
Apple Speeds Up IPhone 4 as It Tussles With Android Devices
Apple Inc., in its first product unveiling since Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive officer, introduced a faster iPhone with voice features and a higher- resolution camera to help it vie with Google Inc.'s Android.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
FAQ: The iPhone 4S
Key facts about Apple's new phone, in stores on Oct. 14.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Live: Apple iPhone event
Live updates on Apple's event from tech columnist Joshua Topolsky.
(, The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
Deeper into the weeds
New questions about D.C.'s mowing contract.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Drone deterrence
In targeted approach, a hope to avoid long wars.
(, The Washington Post)
Double trouble
No more mixed messages on Afghanistan.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Anita Hill, 20 years later
Thomas hearings defined deviancy downward.
(, The Washington Post)
Rescuing America from Wall St.
A protest that can end our subservience.
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Virginia loses tech jobs but maintains highest concentration in U.S.
Virginia lost about 2,800 tech jobs last year but remains the state with the greatest percentage of private-sector tech workers, according to an annual report.
( by Marjorie Censer Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
Apple's iPhone 4S 'underwhelms'
Apple on Tuesday announced an upgraded version of its iPhone 4, calling it the iPhone 4s, and dissapointing analysts and customers.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Bernanke warns Congress on deficit battles
The Federal Reserve chairman inserted himself into the budget debate by calling for deep deficit cuts and an end to legislative brinkmanship.
( by Neil Irwin and Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
Apple announces iOS 5: What you need to know
Apple also pulled back the curtain on its next operating system, iOS 5. While we got a sneak preview of the system in June at the company's Worldwide Developers' Conference, Apple had a few more tricks up its sleeve for today's launch.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Debit-card fees: A hidden blessing?
Angry about Bank of America charging $5 a month for debit-card purchases? Maybe it's doing us a fiscal favor.
(, The Washington Post)
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