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Kabul bombing reflects Taliban strategy
The insurgency is increasingly relying on high-profile bombings in the Afghan capital and targeted assassinations.
(By Joshua Partlow and Greg Jaffe)
Social Security adding billions to budget woes
The program went "cash negative last year, years early, but fixing the program has largely vanished from the conversation.
(By Lori Montgomery)
The new American neighborhood
First in a two-part series on residential segregation: Around Washington and across the country, the archetypal all-white enclave is vanishing — a shift fueled by soaring numbers of Hispanics and Asians.
(By Carol Morello and Dan Keating)
Military's MREs get a new kick
The military's low-rated field rations are getting more flavor, plus energy boosters.
(By Christian Davenport)
Dan Balz: In N.H., technocrat Romney vs. preacher Perry
Rarely have the contrasts between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry been more in evidence than during separate appearances here Friday night.
(By Dan Balz)
NATION
Kabul bombing reflects Taliban strategy
The insurgency is increasingly relying on high-profile bombings in the Afghan capital and targeted assassinations.
( by Joshua Partlow and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
Health insurer profits at issue in Maine lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging Maine's authority over health insurers' profit margins is drawing national attention from state regulators worried about their power to hold down rate increases.
( by Julie Appleby , The Washington Post)
Foreign students say visa program abused
Students have complained that their work conditions were closer to a sweatshop than a summer break, sparking demands for government intervention.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
METRO
Coming to Currie's defense
The trial of the popular Prince George's Democrat has featured a parade of politicians testifying on his behalf.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Early snow falls on Washington region
Much of the metropolitan region escaped the brunt of the storm, but some suburban areas in Virginia and Maryland got as much as four inches of snow.
( by Emma Brown and Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)
Virginia Knauer, top consumer advocate
Virginia Knauer, consumer advocate in three Republican administrations, dies at 96.
( by Matt Schudel , The Washington Post)
Motorists to discover whether ICC's worth the wait
The Nov. 22 opening of the roadway will help settle a long-running debate: Will the toll road alleviate congestion or create more of it?
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)
Alexandria waterfront: Can harmony be restored?
Decisions on Alexandria's waterfront are expected to be made in the next few months.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Coming to Currie's defense
The trial of the popular Prince George's Democrat has featured a parade of politicians testifying on his behalf.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
Gingrich on the comeback trail
Republicans are giving the presidential candidate another look.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
Wal-Mart stirs debate in Montgomery
Wal-Mart's plans to expand into Montgomery County have resurrected debate over the chain's place here.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
An election connection in Fairfax County
A school board race in Fairfax County could have electoral implications for the state Senate contest on Nov. 8.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)
Congress's challenging to-do list
Congress heads into a 24-day stretch Monday — a chance to reach accord on pressing fiscal measures that could help the economy.
( by Paul Kane and Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Fending off a daughter's 'old maid' mind-set
Dad has a daughter in her mid-30s who has said she'll be an "old maid" because of a lack of suitable men. How does Dad respectfully disagree?
(, The Washington Post)
Google+ has its pluses
Four months after Google rolled out its social media site, it deserves a closer look
( by Melissa Bell , The Washington Post)
Three from the collection
Barbara and Aaron Levine on why they bought three artworks.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Caps' defense is nowhere to be found
Goalie Tomas Vokoun gets yanked from the net after Vancouver scored three times on 17 shots in the opening 20 minutes, and the Canucks capture a decisive win over Washington.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: October 30
(, The Washington Post)
Terps AD Anderson keeps the faith
During a third-quarter interview, Kevin Anderson says of Coach Randy Edsall: "I know I hired the right person."
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Vokoun helps keep Caps calm
Goalie Tomas Vokoun has spent less than a month in a Capitals uniform, but he is already firmly part of Washington's framework.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Professor can't help but pull for Shanahan
GW professor Mike Shanahan has fielded calls at home from Redskins' fans offering advice.
(, The Washington Post)
WORLD
Kabul bombing reflects Taliban strategy
The insurgency is increasingly relying on high-profile bombings in the Afghan capital and targeted assassinations.
( by Joshua Partlow and Greg Jaffe , The Washington Post)
'Occupy' London showdown at St. Paul's Cathedral
Protesters in London face an unusual foe: St. Paul's Cathedral.
( by Karla Adam in LONDON , The Washington Post)
Iran cyber police cite U.S. threat
The force is part of a largely successful government effort to block foreign Web sites and social networks deemed a threat to national security.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
After prisoner swap, Palestinians weigh rival strategies
The exchange of an Israeli soldier for hundreds of Palestinians has boosted Hamas's message of resistance against Fatah's push to negotiate.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Suicide bomber hits NATO bus in Kabul; 12 Americans, 4 Afghans killed
( by Sayed Salahuddin and Joshua Partlow , 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
Maryland's contorted congressional map
Slicing up Maryland's districts is good for Dems, bad for voters.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Blocking a federal commission on crime
A study of criminal justice practices is long overdue.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
The case for a large, federal public works program
(, The Washington Post)
Why Mr. Obama should fight for jobs
(, The Washington Post)
The cycle of illegal drugs
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Great business for tough times
Tough economy has meant booming business for a firm that keeps foreclosed properties clean and secure.
( by , The Washington Post)
GOP hopefuls' tax plans don't give average Americans anything to be happy about
The "Big Three" GOP tax plans are deeply disappointing when measured against the triumvirate of good tax-policy principles: fairness, simplicity and the ability to raise sufficient revenue.
(, The Washington Post)
Wall Street rebounds on Europe's deal
Key U.S. stocks see large gains after European leaders agree to expand the region's bailout fund.
(, The Washington Post)
I go in with a check, come out with keys
In exchange for a timely surrender of a property in foreclosure, Albert Clawson might give a tenant somewhere between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
( by Albert Clawson , The Washington Post)
25 years of speaking up for the 99%
It isn't just the data that give the Economic Policy Institute its influence. It's also its knack for setting and anticipating the agenda.
(, The Washington Post)
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