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Iraq, siding with Iran, sends essential aid to Syria's Assad
While other Arab states condemn the Syrian crackdown and downgrade ties with the regime, Iraq — recipient of more than $8 billion in direct U.S. aid since 2003 — goes the other way.
(By Joby Warrick)
Alabama immigration law sends Hispanics fleeing
Measure requires schools and police to verify legal status and penalizes anyone who aids illegal immigrants.
(By Pamela Constable)
Afghanistan seeks Pakistan's help in stalled peace process
The Afghan government takes a seemingly contradictory approach with Pakistan.
(By Joshua Partlow and Karin Brulliard)
Romney treats religious issue as settled
In 2008, Mitt Romney worked hard to allay evangelical qualms about his Mormonism. This time, his focus is on the economy.
(By Philip Rucker)
Protesters crash Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum was closed this afternoon after a group of protesters tried to force their way past guards.
(By Emma Brown and Del Quentin Wilber)
NATION
Love for a soldier, born from pain
Rebecca Taber had met the young platoon leader just before he left for combat in Afghanistan. When he returned with no legs, she saw the war — and him — differently.
( story by Greg Jaffe | photographs by Nikki Kahn , The Washington Post)
Iraq, siding with Iran, sends essential aid to Syria's Assad
While other Arab states condemn the Syrian crackdown and downgrade ties with the regime, Iraq — recipient of more than $8 billion in direct U.S. aid since 2003 — goes the other way.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
State Dept. readies Iraq operation
Diplomats gear up for largest mission since Marshall Plan as they prepare to take over from military.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan and Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
States vary widely in reporting foodborne illnesses
Inconsistent reporting of foodborne illnesses among states leaves large portions of the country vulnerable to the spread of potentially deadly outbreaks.
( by Max Levy, Joe Yerardi and Dustin Volz , The Washington Post)
Florida to launch its own health insurance marketplace
Florida is preparing to launch an insurance marketplace early next year that looks like a distant cousin of the ones being created under the federal health-care law.
( by Phil Galewitz , The Washington Post)
METRO
D.C., Md., VA. health code violations
Food establishments that were closed because of health code violations
(, The Washington Post)
Mellon arborist Everett Hicks dies at 93
A Local Life: Everett Hicks, 93, arborist to the Mellon family.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
What are they teaching at a North Korea university
Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, backed by evangelical Christians and Western-trained scientists, aspires to give future leaders tools to develop a backward economy and promote peace.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Protesters crash Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum was closed this afternoon after a group of protesters tried to force their way past guards.
( by Emma Brown and Del Quentin Wilber , The Washington Post)
Alabama immigration law sends Hispanics fleeing
Measure requires schools and police to verify legal status and penalizes anyone who aids illegal immigrants.
( by Pamela Constable in Foley, Ala. , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Government adviser defends Solyndra despite ethics agreement
The day after a senior Energy Department adviser was told to avoid discussing Solyndra's loan application, he defended the solar company's reputation in an exchange with a White House aide.
( by Carol D. Leonnig and Joe Stephens , The Washington Post)
Romney treats religious issue as settled
In 2008, Mitt Romney worked hard to allay evangelical qualms about his Mormonism. This time, his focus is on the economy.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
In Iowa, Perry dogged by immigration questions
In Iowa on Saturday, voters pressed Perry on his decision to grant in-state tuition to the children of illegal immigrants in Texas.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)
Keeping an eye on 3 Va. House races
Political watchers tune in three Northern Virginia House races as potential predictors of what's to come in next year's presidential and U.S. Senate contests.
( This is one in a series of articles on the Nov. 8 General Assembly elections in Virginia. The series will appear through November. by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
At values summit, Romney keeps focus on Obama
Absent from Romney's remarks was any mention of his Mormon religion — a matter that has taken center stage over the past 24 hours.
( by Felicia Sonmez , The Washington Post)
STYLE
So she's not a virgin anymore. Take a breath.
The granddaughter told the truth about having sex, and the grandparent is outraged. Calm advice is what's called for instead.
(, The Washington Post)
In Beijing, the games continue
China's capital has gone from stodgy government city to party town in the years since the Olympics.
( by Nancy Trejos , The Washington Post)
If you go to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Directions to the new memorial on the Tidal Basin.
(, The Washington Post)
'Fastlife' by Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas's "Fastlife" greases singer's transition to pop adulthood.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Rangers handle rain, Tigers
Texas opens the ALCS with a 3-2 win over Detroit and 24-game winner Justin Verlander in a game delayed twice by rain.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
NBA players take the court for charity
A collection of NBA stars, including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and John Wall, play an intense game in Miami as the lockout drags on.
( by Amy Shipley , The Washington Post)
Caps need to raise the big banner
The time for raising division title banners is over for the Washington Capitals.
(, The Washington Post)
Green powers Capitals to season-opening win
Mike Green (pictured, far right) scores on the power play 2:24 into overtime and Michael Neuvirth makes 27 saves as Washington wins its 10th consecutive home opener in front of the 107th consecutive sellout at Verizon Center.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Oct. 9
TV and radio listings: Oct. 9
(, The Washington Post)
WORLD
Burma shows signs of reform
One of the world's most repressive states is beginning to show signs of change.
( by A Washington Post Correspondent , The Washington Post)
Saleh says he wants to resign
But the embattled Yemeni leader offers no concrete plan for country's future after he leaves power.
( by Ahmed al-Haj , The Washington Post)
Snipers defend Gaddafi's home town
Forces of Libya's new regime sweep into Sirte, drawing heavy fire from die-hard loyalists of ex-ruler.
( by Rania El Gamal and Tim Gaynor , The Washington Post)
Love for a soldier, born from pain
Rebecca Taber had met the young platoon leader just before he left for combat in Afghanistan. When he returned with no legs, she saw the war — and him — differently.
( story by Greg Jaffe | photographs by Nikki Kahn , The Washington Post)
Iraq, siding with Iran, sends essential aid to Syria's Assad
While other Arab states condemn the Syrian crackdown and downgrade ties with the regime, Iraq — recipient of more than $8 billion in direct U.S. aid since 2003 — goes the other way.
( by Joby Warrick , 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
Environmental impact worth considering
(, The Washington Post)
There's hope for a Fairfax charter school
(, The Washington Post)
Losing a job and a piece of oneself
(, The Washington Post)
What's wrong with a federally imposed bay cleanup
(, The Washington Post)
For the county board in Fairfax
A prosperous county facing major hurdles
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Koch's history of bypassing, breaking rules
Records show improper payments to win business in Africa, India and the Middle East — plus millions in sales to Iran.
( by Asjylyn Loder and David Evans , The Washington Post)
Obama can learn from the Occupy Wall Street movement
Advice to Obama administration: This weekend, make an unannounced visit to Zuccotti Park. You just might learn something, but for sure you'll let everyone know what side you are on.
(, The Washington Post)
Futures and Options
Business-related events for the week of Oct. 10.
(, The Washington Post)
An app to remember
Remember the Milk, one of the premier task-management apps out there, is a Web and mobile app that keeps track of your busy life.
(, The Washington Post)
Case in point
Coping with military challenges requires an understanding of organizational culture and political considerations.
(, The Washington Post)
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