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Apple's Steve Jobs dies
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. who introduced simple, elegantly designed computers for people who are more interested in what technology could do rather than how it was done, died Oct. 5.
(By Patricia Sullivan)
The Democrats' shifting tax pitch
In the battle over who should pay more in taxes, the Democrats change their definition of "rich" to people making more than $1 million a year.
(By Lori Montgomery)
Few Americans think Congress is doing a good job
As the vast majority of Americans have lost faith in lawmakers, the genus Congress Approver has been whittled to two species: those who don't mind Washington at a stalemate and those who haven't really noticed it.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and Scott Clement)
Palin ends presidential speculation
After a long flirtation, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin says she will not run for president, focusing instead on campaign work for other GOP candidates.
(By Amy Gardner and Rachel Weiner)
Steve Jobs and the idea of letting go
Although his technological ideas are what dazzled us, Apple's founder gave us something more rare: a taste of our future.
(By Hank Stuever)
NATION
Rescinding a promise to the poor?
The health law's promise of expanding primary care to the poor, with more staff and equipment for community health centers, has been weakened by Congress's budget belt-tightening.
( by Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News , The Washington Post)
Pipeline foes seek records on lobbyists
Environmental groups are demanding more public documents regarding a controversial oil pipeline and lobbyists connected to the Obama administration.
(, The Washington Post)
EPA renews D.C. stormwater permit, with conditions
The Environmental Protection Agency renewed the District's permit to discharge stormwater into local waterways, but only under the condition that it reduce rainwater runoff.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Tunisian leader: Don't worry about Islamists
Tunisia's prime minister says there's no reason to fear a major Islamist party that is leading in the polls ahead of its Oct. 23 vote, noting it has accepted democratic rules.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , The Washington Post)
Christie sparks debate about obesity
Does being obese say anything about a person's physical or behavioral fitness to be president of the United States?
( by David Brown and Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
METRO
D.C., Md., VA. health code violations
Food establishments that were closed because of health code violations
(, The Washington Post)
Alexandria and Arlington animal watch
Cases handled by the Animal Welfare leagues of Alexandria and Arlington County.
(, The Washington Post)
Things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Scary movie film festival; "Sweet Tea" and other plays; farmers markets; and other events.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime listings for Arlington, Alexandria
Among incidents reported Sept. 21-26 by Arlington County and Alexandria police
(, The Washington Post)
Healthy things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Pickleball; tai chi practices; a talk on Crohn's disease; walking groups; and other healthy activities in Northern Virginia.
(, The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Supreme Court hears case of teacher fired from church school
The justices debate the boundary between church and state.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
'Calm down' about Fast and Furious gun sting, ATF acting director says
A Republican lawmaker calls for a special counsel to investigate Attorney General Eric J. Holder Jr. amid revelations about the controversial gun sting.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Palin ends presidential speculation
After a long flirtation, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin says she will not run for president, focusing instead on campaign work for other GOP candidates.
( by Amy Gardner and Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)
Revised primary schedule could shield 'super PAC' donors
A new schedule for primaries raises the possibility of outside spending groups running millions of dollars in ads — without having to disclose them until the contests are over.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
Federal Diary: First lady visits Secret Service
First lady Michelle Obama has been to many agencies to support federal workers, but her visit to the Secret Service Wednesday was special.
(, The Washington Post)
STYLE
Ol' unreliable
Who's to blame when a "flake" is entrusted with an important task?
(, The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs and the idea of letting go
Although his technological ideas are what dazzled us, Apple's founder gave us something more rare: a taste of our future.
( by Hank Stuever , The Washington Post)
Raving in the heartland with Skrillex
Electronic dance music has never been more popular in America, and Skrillex has become the literal face of EDM.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Second act
Ken and Jeannie Veltz and their children were a real-life Partridge Family. Now, Mom and Dad have hit the road alone, trying to keep their dream alive.
( by Dave Nuttycombe , The Washington Post)
Audra McDonald at the KennedyCenter
Broadway singer/actress was alternately casual and thrilling in a 90-minute program.
( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Loudoun County tops Heritage in volleyball
The Raiders beat their Leesburg rivals, 3-1, to gain a stranglehold on the AA Dulles District race.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
Reprieve for Merritt, other athletes
An independent Swiss court will announce that Olympic 400-meter champion LaShawn Merritt and other athletes who have served drug bans should not be denied the chance to participate in the Olympic Games.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: October 6
(, The Washington Post)
Sports major could be major gain
The NCAA should start treating athletic departments as legitimate academic branches, instead of as ticket offices, and offer majors in sports.
(, The Washington Post)
Shanahan, NHL get serious
New disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan has made sure players know he means business when it comes to punishment for illegal hits.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Chronology of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' health problems in recent years
Key dates related to the health of Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs:
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)
Libyan authorities struggle to rein in militias
Asking revolutionaries to leave town after a revolution is a delicate matter, especially for an interim Libyan government still fighting on at least two fronts.
( by Tara Bahrampour , The Washington Post)
U.S.Yemen ties strained on terrorism priorities
Top Yemeni officials accuse the U.S. of not helping government forces fight opponents; the U.S. says it does not want to get drawn into Yemen's internal chaos.
( by Sudarsan Raghavan and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Tunisian leader: Don't worry about Islamists
Tunisia's prime minister says there's no reason to fear a major Islamist party that is leading in the polls ahead of its Oct. 23 vote, noting it has accepted democratic rules.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , The Washington Post)
Plot to kill Karzai foiled, officials say
A professor, three university students and a presidential guard were among six arrested in alleged plot.
( by Joshua Partlow and Javed Hamdard , 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's challenging future without its lead visionary
Steve Jobs's legacy will hang over the company, from its executives to its product launches.
( by Michael S. Rosenwald , The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs dies: Reaction to his death
President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, others react to the death of Steve Jobs
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple iPhone 4s
Is Apple's Siri the next big revolution in how we interact with gadgets?
(, The Washington Post)
Apple's Steve Jobs dies
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. who introduced simple, elegantly designed computers for people who are more interested in what technology could do rather than how it was done, died Oct. 5.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
TV on your Xbox, coming soon
Microsoft announced video and TV partnerships for the Xbox 360 Wednesday
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
Child poverty on the rise locally
Almost every local jurisdiction saw a rise in the numbers of poor children.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Cowardly vetoes
Russia and China block U.N.'s Syria resolution.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A twisted social contract
Why Elizabeth Warren is wrong.
(, The Washington Post)
Catholic University's harmful view on birth control
(, The Washington Post)
Birds' tough flight ended with inhumane actions
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
A warning on holiday sales
Businesses, consumer analysts and retailers are tempering expectations for the holiday season, a critical period that may determine whether a double-dip recession emerges.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)
Apple's challenging future without its lead visionary
Steve Jobs's legacy will hang over the company, from its executives to its product launches.
( by Michael S. Rosenwald , The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs dies: Reaction to his death
President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, others react to the death of Steve Jobs
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple iPhone 4s
Is Apple's Siri the next big revolution in how we interact with gadgets?
(, The Washington Post)
Women's groups, union attack Wal-Mart
Prominent women's groups joined with organized labor Wednesday to call on Wal-Mart to improve pay and opportunities for its female workers.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
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