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New setbacks cited for Iran's nuclear program
Two reports portray Iran's nuclear program as riddled with problems as scientists, hamstrung by sanctions, struggle to keep older equipment working.
(By Joby Warrick)
Republicans announce Iowa caucuses scheduled for Jan. 3
Iowa's Republican Party has tentatively set its 2012 presidential caucuses for Jan. 3, avoiding holding the contest in December.
(By Aaron Blake)
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit released
Hamas released Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to the Egyptian government Tuesday morning in the first and crucial step of a prisoner swap.
(By Ernesto Londoño)
Can Obama hold on to African American voters in 2012?
Even as President Obama plays down the suggestion that support among African Americans is flagging, powerful allies are snapping back at critics and making appeals for racial loyalty.
(By Krissah Thompson)
Behold: Athletes as un-centerfolds
In its "Body Issue," ESPN the Magazine features artful nude photos of athletes that communicate more about their confidence and even their vulnerability than fully clothed images in other outlets.
(By Sarah Kaufman)
NATION
Pentagon had weighed cyberattack on Gaddafi air defenses
Option was abandoned because officials felt there was not enough time to mount such an attack given the pace of events on the ground.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Anwar al-Awlaki's family speaks out over his, son's deaths
A couple of weeks after al-Qaeda operative Anwar al-Awlaki was killed, his son was killed Friday in an airstrike. Now the Awlaki family is speaking out.
( by Peter Finn and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Cain beats odds against surviving colon cancer
In his book, the Republican presidential candidate chronicles his battle with stage IV colon cancer and how he emerged triumphant.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
U.S. must reevaluate assistance to Israel
If Israel can reduce its defense spending because of its domestic economic problems, shouldn't the United States consider reducing its aid to Israel?
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
New setbacks cited for Iran's nuclear program
Two reports portray Iran's nuclear program as riddled with problems as scientists, hamstrung by sanctions, struggle to keep older equipment working.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
METRO
D.C. police seek man in bank robbery
A man robbed a Wells Fargo bank branch in Adams Morgan last month and tried to rob another a week later, D.C. police say.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Md. redistricting proposal advances
A highly partisan and racially charged plan to redraw congressional districts moved forward in Senate.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Pr. George's residents to vote to fill council seat
Democrat Derrick Leon Davis and Republican Day Gardner compete for District 6.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
In the belly of the CItyCenterDC site
That big hole in downtown Washington? Meet the man who's digging it.
(, The Washington Post)
Search continues for missing boy
Police are continuing their search for William McQuain, 11. Curtis M. Lopez, accused of killing the boy's mother, said in a North Carolina hearing that he will go to Maryland to face charges.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Supporting groundbreaking research to assist the disabled
As an experienced engineer and an individual living with cerebral palsy, Ted Conway is using his position at the National Science Foundation to fund groundbreaking research aimed at developing new technologies, devices and software that will assist persons with disabilities.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Iowa sets a date: Jan. 3
Jockeying to preserve its influence, Iowa's Republican Party set its caucuses for Jan. 3.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)
Md. redistricting proposal advances
A highly partisan and racially charged plan to redraw congressional districts moved forward in Senate.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Behind political URLs, a world of eminent domains
Web addresses with pointed messages open a window onto the world of presidential politics. Along with knocking on doors and airing TV spots, campaigns try to blanket their messages in new ways — though it's not always clear who's buying the sites.
( by Philip Rucker and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
GOP debates become key proving ground
This year's presidential debates have become the defining events of the early stage of the Republican nomination battle. But will their influence last?
( by Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Why isn't consensual infidelity advised for sexless couples?
Carolyn Hax explains what things she won't give advice about.
(, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Will coupons be matched?
Store policies on matching coupons; diatomaceous earth for ant problems; more.
(, The Washington Post)
ESPN's Lindsay Czarniak and MSNBC's Craig Melvin wed
The couple, who met as co-workers at NBC4, were married at the Church of the Holy City.
(, The Washington Post)
Sunday in the Country at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Sibling trio the Band Perry rocked the sold-out, day-long music festival like headliners — even though they weren't actually headlining.
( by Emily Yahr , The Washington Post)
Washington flush with royals
Often the destination for those who seek power, D.C. is also a refuge for those who no longer have it.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Oct. 18
(, The Washington Post)
Shanahan to name QB Wednesday
Redskins coach says he will review the entire offense's performance before deciding on starting Rex Grossman or John Beck at quarterback.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)
Caps' Ovechkin gets off to slow start
Alex Ovechkin has been limited to one goal and one assist through the Caps' first four games. "My results is not that good," he said.
( by Tarik El-Bashir , The Washington Post)
Sharing a love of baseball
Thad Levine has gone from a baseball-obsessed childhood in Alexandria with his father to a thriving career with the Rangers.
( by Adam Kilgore in Arlington, Tex. , The Washington Post)
Shanahan's rep is on the line
Beck or Grossman as Redskins quarterback? Whoever it is will be playing for Shanahan's reputation.
(, The Washington Post)
WORLD
Freed soldier Gilad Shalit returns to Israel
Hamas released Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to the Egyptian government Tuesday morning in the first and crucial step of a prisoner swap. He was quickly brought into Israel.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Some see another spark in Egypt
The death of a 20-year-old Coptic Christian may give rise to more activism in Egypt, this time against the military.
( by Leila Fadel , The Washington Post)
Pentagon had weighed cyberattack on Gaddafi air defenses
Option was abandoned because officials felt there was not enough time to mount such an attack given the pace of events on the ground.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Anwar al-Awlaki's family speaks out over his, son's deaths
A couple of weeks after al-Qaeda operative Anwar al-Awlaki was killed, his son was killed Friday in an airstrike. Now the Awlaki family is speaking out.
( by Peter Finn and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
U.S. must reevaluate assistance to Israel
If Israel can reduce its defense spending because of its domestic economic problems, shouldn't the United States consider reducing its aid to Israel?
( 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)
TECHNOLOGY
Ice Cream Sandwich: Google, Samsung to show off new Android this week
Google and Samsung are teasing an Ice Cream Sandwich release for Tuesday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple sells more than 4 million iPhone 4S units in first weekend
The handset, which debuted in seven countries on Friday, broke the sales record in just three days.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Steve Jobs's funeral a private affair
Tech, political and entertainment leaders attended the private service for Jobs
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
BlackBerry customers to get free apps, support
BlackBerry offers free apps; enterprise users get free tech support
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
Occupy 'fill-in-the-blank'
Protests reveal the limits of democracy.
(, The Washington Post)
Bombing in D.C.
It might make sense, given Iran's irrationality.
(, The Washington Post)
Still no cure
A health-insurance problem lingers.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Now to Uganda
Obama's latest military commitment.
(, The Washington Post)
The Dems' opportunity
Reaping political gains from Occupy Wall Street.
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
China's economy grew 9.1 percent in third quarter
China's economy grew 9.1 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier and industrial production rose 13.8 percent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
( by Bloomberg News Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Alerts on overages coming to a cellphone near you
The wireless industry on Monday announced plans to alert customers who are about to go over limits for voice, text and data services or incur international roaming fees.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Oversight board faults Deloitte audits
Deloitte & Touche took the word of companies it audited instead of properly performing its watchdog function, an oversight report says.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Dismissing the CLASS Act
The problem with a scuttled home health-care initiative was that it front-loaded its savings and back-loaded its costs.
( by Ezra Klein , The Washington Post)
Occupy Wall Street protests gain momentum
(, The Washington Post)
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