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NATION
As asteroid flies by, scientists will stare
A space rock the size of an aircraft carrier will zoom past Earth on Tuesday just inside the orbit of the moon. It presents no threat but does offer a rare opportunity for scientists.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Leon Panetta now on other side of defense cuts
The defense secretary, once a deficit hawk, has led a full-throated campaign to resist defense cuts.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Cyberspying report names China, Russia
Billions of dollars of trade secrets, technology and intellectual property are being siphoned each year, U.S. report says.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
A feminine face for the anti-abortion movement
Today, the most visible, entrepreneurial and passionate advocates for the rights of the unborn are women. More to the point: they are youngish Christian working mothers with children at home.
(, The Washington Post)
Black America needs angels, not Superman
OPINION | In order to create more entrepreneurs in Black America and the nation's urban centers, we must stop waiting for Superman and start cultivating angels.
( by Mike Green , The Washington Post)
METRO
Metro's New York Ave. stop will be renamed 'NoMa'
On Thursday, Metro's board of directors changed the official name of four stations on the system map as it prepares for service changes coming over the next two years.
( by Dana Hedgpeth , The Washington Post)
William McQuain died after being hit in the head with bat, prosecutor says
The key suspect in the killings of a Germantown boy and his mother makes his first appearance in court, where a prosecutor argues against bond. The judge agrees.
( by Dan Morse , The Washington Post)
More immigrants pursue public office
Immigrants in the Washington metropolitan area are running for public office in growing numbers, as evidenced by the Nov. 8 elections in Northern Virginia.
( by Pamela Constable , The Washington Post)
Readers' thoughts on boosting morale in workplace
Federal workers discuss their frustrations with morale.
(, The Washington Post)
Currie attorney assails prosecution
An attorney for the Maryland senator said that the corruption case against the Prince George's Democrat had been built on selective and misleading evidence.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Romney offers deficit-cutting plan
On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney outlined a deficit-reduction plan that he said would "simplify and make smarter government."
( by Philip Rucker and Perry Bacon Jr. , The Washington Post)
'We've turned the corner'
The government's personnel director, John Berry, apologized for the problem-filled launch of the latest version of the federal job board USAJobs, and he reported progress in correcting the defects.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Will Herman Cain survive the scandal?
As with everything else, Herman Cain deals with scandal his own way.
( by Karen Tumulty and Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
For Cain, some troubles as trade group chief
Herman Cain's experiences as head of the National Restaurant Association mirror some of the problems that have bedeviled his presidential campaign.
( by Krissah Thompson and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Federal union workers join Occupy protesters
What do a bunch of protesters camped out in city parks across the country have in common with people who are the backbone of the government establishment?
( by Joe Davidson , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Dealing with a couple's social disconnect
A newlywed reports that he and his wife cannot agree on how much time can be spent separately with friends.
(, The Washington Post)
Oliver Knussen takes risks with NSO
The orchestra tackled three pieces on this program for the first time in its history — with not quite even results.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)
A Web soap opera, featuring Southeast D.C.
"Anacostia" is part of a growing body of dramas created primarily for online consumption, allowing writers, directors and actors to bypass TV and network gatekeepers.
( by Vanessa Williams , The Washington Post)
Baitz breaks through to Broadway
"Other Desert Cities" is a stunning exception to overwrought, plot-dependent family sagas.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Modern, historic takes on city grids
Berg's "Tokyo Night Office" is aggressively contemporary, while Dastur's "Encroachment" draws on centuries of Indian culture.
( by Mark Jenkins , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Tartans, Falcons reach WCAC volleyball final
Holy Cross sweeps St. John's to reach the league championship, where it will play Good Counsel, the five-time defending champion.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)
Terps clinch second seed in ACC
The Maryland men's soccer team throws everything but the kitchen sink at Wake Forest, but still ends up with a 1-1 draw in their regular season finale.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Good Counsel falls in WCAC semis
SOCCER | The Falcons, ranked No. 1 in ESPN's national poll, fall short of finishing their first unbeaten season since '98 with a loss to Bishop Ireton.
( by Eric Detweiler , The Washington Post)
WCAC boys' soccer final is set
No. 4 Gonzaga tops Good Counsel and top-ranked DeMatha defeats Paul VI to set up a league championship rematch.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: November 4
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WORLD
Greek lawmakers set to decide Papandreou's fate
Confidence vote will determine whether the prime minister remains the leader of Greece through financial crisis.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
On Greek debt, lessons from South America
What happened a decade ago in Argentina and Uruguay shows different ways of coping with crisis.
( by Juan Forero and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Sectarian violence kills dozens in Syria
Killings in Homs cast doubt on prospects that an Arab League peace plan will tamp down an escalating conflict between pro-and anti-government forces.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
In Israel, speculation grows about Iran strike
Media chatter coupled with a missile test, air force drills and a civil defense exercise have fueled talk of military action against Iran.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
Leon Panetta now on other side of defense cuts
The defense secretary, once a deficit hawk, has led a full-throated campaign to resist defense cuts.
( by Craig Whitlock , 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
HTC Rezound is official; comes with Beats audio
The HTC Rezound will be $299 and drops Nov. 15
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Report: Groupon IPO coming this week
Groupon has priced its initial public offering at $20 per share, the Associated Press reported late Thursday. The daily deals company's stock is expected to begin trading publicly Friday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
What is ShoeBox?
iPhone apps that'll make your new photographs look old are nothing new.
( by Chris Ziegler , The Washington Post)
Amazon changes Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus's release date
It looks like Amazon's decided to go ahead and start shipping Sammy's reworked 7-inch tablet with Honeycomb now.
( by Nilay Patel , The Washington Post)
A closer look at second-generation Xooms
Motorola's duo of angular new tablets has landed in the UK, and we've naturally come out to see what all the fuss is about.
( by Vlad Savov , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
On fire in Tibet
Resolve the crisis to stop the self-immolation.
( by Lobsang Sangay , The Washington Post)
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The dwindling state of Social Security
(, The Washington Post)
Time to clean up our act
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Debt panel talks at impasse
Supercommittee barrels toward its Thanksgiving deadline with no movement on the fundamental question of whether to raise taxes.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)
MF Global had opposed stricter rules
Failed firm strenuously objected last year to government proposals to tighten regulations.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Groupon Said to Raise $700 Million, Pricing IPO Above Range
Groupon Inc. raised $700 million in its initial public offering, said two people with knowledge of the situation, 30 percent more than it sought and valuing the biggest online-coupon provider at about $12.7 billion.
( by Lee Spears and Douglas MacMillan Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Settlement expected in drug-marketing probe
The British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has tentatively agreed to pay the U.S. government $3 billion to settle multiple civil and criminal investigations.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Oct. jobs report expected to show slow growth
Signs have pointed to employers shrugging off the ill effects of Europe's troubles and volatile financial markets, and proceeding with slow, gradual hiring.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
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