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IAEA: Iran on brink of nuclear capability
Intelligence obtained by U.N. officials also reinforces concerns that Iran continued weapons-related research after 2003, when U.S. officials say Tehran halted such work.
(By Joby Warrick)
Finding flaws in HUD's accounting
Though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development told Congress its HOME program for low-income housing was doing just fine, the data suggested otherwise, officials say.
(By Debbie Cenziper)
A dark mood awaits Obama and GOP rival
President Obama faces one of the most challenging political environments of any incumbent seeking reelection in two decades. But dissatisfaction with Republicans makes the GOP's job more difficult.
(By Dan Balz, Jon Cohen and Chris Cillizza)
Jerry Sandusky indictment prompts questions about future of Penn State's Joe Paterno
Nittany Lions legendary coach, 84, reportedly will not be indicted, but charges that ex-coach sexually abused boys — as well as charges for failure to report the abuse and perjury filed against two administrators — strike at the heart of the program.
(By Cindy Boren)
Offense continues to struggle in ugly loss
Washington drops its fourth straight game as record-setting efforts from Roy Helu and Graham Gano are overshadowed by another poor offensive performance.
(By Mike Jones)
NATION
Health coverage for children of low-income state workers
A policy change is allowing families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance to access the Children's Health Insurance Program.
( by Sarah Barr , The Washington Post)
IAEA: Iran on brink of nuclear capability
Intelligence obtained by U.N. officials also reinforces concerns that Iran continued weapons-related research after 2003, when U.S. officials say Tehran halted such work.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
A silt road into the Chesapeake
The huge sediment dump into the Chesapeake Bay from Tropical Storm Lee has state and federal officials worried about what is behind a Susquehanna River dam.
( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
METRO
Church community turns to hip-hop to stay relevant to a younger generation
Howard University's 95th convocation focused on the how to keep the church relevant to a younger generation.
( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)
Washington-area schools confront the 'gifted gap'
An imbalance in classes tailored to gifted and talented students is echoed across the region and nation. But educators are trying to increase the diversity in such programs.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)
A feel-good homecoming
Kevin Schombert, a student with Down syndrome, was crowned homecoming king at Urbana High School in Frederick County.
(, The Washington Post)
'Freaking' at homecoming dance sparks concerns
Sexually explicit moves at a homecoming dance have some parents and school officials in Silver Spring wondering how to make future events more G-rated.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)
Virginia election forecast: High stakes, low turnout
With no federal or statewide races to drive turnout, there is a good chance that less than one-third of Virginia's voters will show up at the polls Tuesday.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Romney the most electable, but many Republicans still hesitant, poll finds
Seen as the candidate to beat in the GOP race, he's still struggling to break ahead of the pack.
( by Jon Cohen and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Virginia election forecast: High stakes, low turnout
With no federal or statewide races to drive turnout, there is a good chance that less than one-third of Virginia's voters will show up at the polls Tuesday.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
O'Malley sees more unified party ahead of last 2011 gubernatorial races
As the last two gubernatorial races of the year wrap up, Democrats are faring better than in 2010, which is good news for Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)
O'Connor breaks ground again
Sandra Day O'Connor, a former Supreme Court justice, is creating her own template for life after the court.
( By Robert Barnes in Fort Worth , The Washington Post)
Capitalism captures the 99 percent on T-shirts
Occupy Wall Street is producing a race to patent office for mugs, T-shirts other merchandise.
( by Paul Elias , The Washington Post)
STYLE
No happy ending in sight
Her friends have stable marriage and children, but her marriage is collapsing, she's entering her late 30s and she dreads a single, childless life.
(, The Washington Post)
An international dance icon's majestic return
Nina Ananiashvili showed her prowess as the boss, the star and the ultra-professional artist Sunday when the State Ballet of Georgia performed at Lisner Auditorium.
( by Sarah Kaufman , The Washington Post)
Making her mark at the Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, the Pentagon's highest-ranking woman, is blazing a trail for other women and making her mark on foreign policy.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)
JACK Quartet wraps up Ives Project
The JACK Quartet brought the three-day Ives Project, hosted by the Post-Classical Ensemble, to its conclusion with an Ives-centered program in the Mansion at Strathmore.
( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post)
Contests where everyone wins
These contests allow kids to win cool prizes while doing good for others.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Late touchdown lifts Ravens
Joe Flacco connects with Torrey Smith on a 26-yard touchdown pass with eight seconds remaining, giving Baltimore the win in Pittsburgh.
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: Nov. 7
(, The Washington Post)
St. John's seniors go out on top
Shannon Collins of St. John's curls in a corner kick in the 32nd minute, and the Cadets seniors win a WCAC championship over Bishop Ireton, 1-0.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Odoi Atsem leads DeMatha to title
SOCCER | Junior Chris Odoi Atsem has a hand in two first-half goals as the top-ranked Stags defeat No. 4 Gonzaga, 2-1, to win the WCAC championship.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
Redskins' defense does its part
Frustrated by losing streak, Redskins defensive players refuse to point fingers at the offense.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Former general wins Guatemala presidency
Otto Perez, who promised a crackdown on violent crime, will be the first military man to take power since democracy was restored in 1986.
( Reuters , The Washington Post)
IAEA: Iran on brink of nuclear capability
Intelligence obtained by U.N. officials also reinforces concerns that Iran continued weapons-related research after 2003, when U.S. officials say Tehran halted such work.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Greece agrees on unity government; Papandreou will resign
The move brings Greece a step closer to stability after a political crisis set off last week threatened its future in the euro zone.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Greek prime minister appears close to resigning
Opposition leaders have refused to join a broad new coalition government so long as George Papandreou is leading it.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
In tsunami-hit Japan, a restaurant makes a stand for hope
In Rikuzentakata, a dust bowl with no tax revenue, a few small businesses are betting on a revival.
( by Chico Harlan in RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan , 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
D.C. school reform still thriving
One year after starting as chancellor, I am confident that the system is still improving.
( by Kaya Henderson , The Washington Post)
When 30 seconds is too much to ask
(, The Washington Post)
Saving Russia from itself
The key is full integration into the E.U.
( by Vladislav L. Inozemtsev , The Washington Post)
Signs of change in Burma
But political prisoners are still abused.
(, The Washington Post)
Table talk
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Wall Street's resurgent prosperity
As banks say they're overregulated and Obama argues that he's on the side of the little guy, one fact frustrates both claims: Wall Street profits have roared back.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Washington-area appointments
Businesses announce appointments and promotions for the week of Nov. 7.
(, The Washington Post)
Ready to take a chance
Work has recently begun or is scheduled to begin in coming months on more than a half-dozen seculative office projects in the Washington area for which no tenants have been lined up.
( by Jonathan O'Connell Capital Business Staff Writer , The Washington Post)
His interest in community development started early
The new chief executive of City First Bank of DC has sought to help revitalize underserved communities.
(, The Washington Post)
Moving company puts other business in motion
Potomac entrepreneur John Kane has developed a series of businesses around Office Movers.
(, The Washington Post)
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