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Penn State endures a traumatic week
Things at Penn State began to turn following a newspaper story last Friday that featured details of a grand jury indictment, unspeakable crimes and a possible campus cover-up. Nothing has been the same since.
(By Dave Sheinin)
Perry, Cain on debate stage once again (with rivals)
Republican presidential contenders make their way to South Carolina and gear up for another debate.
(By Perry Bacon Jr. and Dan Balz)
Ramos rescued, en route home
Wilson Ramos has been and is being returned home, his agent said.
(By Adam Kilgore)
Shots reportedly fired near White House
Apparently the area involved is south of the Executive Mansion, possibly between the Ellipse and the Washington Monument.
(By Martin Weil)
Obama urges supercommittee leaders to reach deal
The president also warned against undoing the painful consequences for failing to reach a deal that were agreed to when the supercommittee was created.
(By Rosalind S. Helderman)
NATION
Cholesterol test advised for children 9 to 11
All children should have their cholesterol tested between the ages of 9 and 11, according to a new recommendation from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
( by Rob Stein , The Washington Post)
Pentagon was asked about landfill issue
A congressman's letter from September raises questions about when Defense Secretary Leon Panetta learned about the Dover mortuary's practice of dumping remains.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
When a rose is more than just a rose
Five Questions | Roberto Nevado and his son John grow roses with a conscience. We asked them five questions about their business strategy and how to produce a luxury product while improving the lives of their workers and with an eye to the environment.
( by Roberto Nevado and John Nevado , The Washington Post)
GOP senators try to protect Defense budget
McCain and Graham are part of a larger effort to protect the defense budget from automatic cuts activated if the "supercommittee" is unable to agree on $1.2 trillion in spending reductions
(, The Washington Post)
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METRO
Avoiding travel headaches at Thanksgiving
Here's the 2011 getaway guide to traditional routes and alternatives for holiday travel.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)
Shots reported near the White House
Shots apparently were fired near the White House on Friday night, possibly in a confrontation between occupants of two vehicles on Constitution Avenue, according to the accounts of federal law enforcement officials.
( by Robert Samuels and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Honoring the nation's heroes
In ceremonies across the region, thousands gather for remembrance on Veterans Day.
( by Victor Zapana and Jimm Phillips , The Washington Post)
Gusty winds blow leaves from area trees
The windiest day of the month, the day with the greatest capacity to shake leaves from trees, was Friday.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Washington's new top bishop to be installed
Mariann Budde, the next top bishop for the Diocese of Washington, will be consecrated Saturday at the National Cathedral, and she has plans for reviving the Episcopal church.
( by Michelle Boorstein , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Honoring the nation's heroes
In ceremonies across the region, thousands gather for remembrance on Veterans Day.
( by Victor Zapana and Jimm Phillips , The Washington Post)
Perry, Cain on debate stage once again (with rivals)
Republican presidential contenders make their way to South Carolina and gear up for another debate.
( by Perry Bacon Jr. and Dan Balz , The Washington Post)
Basics are a politician's job preserver
Incumbents on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appear to have benefited from voters' focus on constituent services.
( by Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)
GOP objects to HHS's denial of grant to Catholic group
Department officials have said they decided to award funds to agencies that would refer women for birth control and abortion.
( by Jerry Markon , The Washington Post)
Rick Perry turns to comedy to recover from debate gaffe
Rick Perry and his campaign were in full damage control mode as they attempted to spin Perry's debate gaffe as humorous.
(, The Washington Post)
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STYLE
A few polishes short of a stellar 'Lucia'
If someone could burnish off the rough bumps, David Alden's "Lucia" would be a formidable exercise.
( by Philip Kennicott , The Washington Post)
Pregnant and fretful
With a first baby on the way, this mom-to-be worries about her marriage — and her life — changing.
(, The Washington Post)
Slatkin doesn't miss a beat in return visit conducting the NSO
The symphony's previous music director returns this week playing to his strengths, with a Rachmaninoff rarity, a standard concerto and a thorny modern work.
( by Robert Battey , The Washington Post)
Novel inspiration for Payne
With "The Descendants," Alexander Payne again demonstrates a directorial style that mixes humor, pathos, drama and sweetness without an ounce of false sentiment.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
Occupy Wall Street's 'horizontal hierarchy'
The "horizontal hierarchy," as Occupy Wall Street likes to call its leadership style, becomes more understandable when viewed through the prism of the Internet.
( by Melissa Bell , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: November 12
(, The Washington Post)
Damascus edges Linganore, 13-12
Two blocked field goals helped the Swarmin' Hornets beat the visiting Lancers in a Maryland 3A West semifinal.
( by Jennifer Beekman , The Washington Post)
Patriots win in Hewitt's debut
In a game that looked more like a March thriller than a season opener, George Mason outlasts Rhode Island in OT in Coach Paul Hewitt's first game with the Patriots.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Quince Orchard dominates Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 52-7
The Cougars dominated the Barons on both side of the ball in a Maryland 4A West region semifinal.
( by Aaron Carter , The Washington Post)
Nats fans hold vigil for Ramos
About 40 Nationals fans gathered outside the team's stadium to honor Wilson Ramos, the 24-year-old catcher who has been abducted in Venezuela.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
For young Iranians, cafes offer privacy
Coffee shops are popping up all over the capital, furnishing a level of protection from prying eyes.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
U.N. decries South Sudan attack
Top human rights official demands probe of alleged bombing of refugee camp by Sudanese air force.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
Berlusconi to leave legacy of playboy politician
Berlusconi's long survival atop Italian politics divided the nation and bemused the outside world.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
Scrambling toward democracy in chaotic Libya
Libyans have high hopes for elections, but after 42 years of dictatorship they are learning the basics of democracy from scratch.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
GOP senators try to protect Defense budget
McCain and Graham are part of a larger effort to protect the defense budget from automatic cuts activated if the "supercommittee" is unable to agree on $1.2 trillion in spending reductions
(, The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Why the era of iconic coaches is over
John Feinstein discusses how the pressure to win and the inevitable scandals that erupt are ending the era of the coaching dynasty.
(, vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
NFC East Trash Talk: Week 10
Roger Newkirk and Chris Jenkins of TheRootDC discuss the ups and downs of the four arch-rivals in the NFC East: The Cowboys, Eagles, Giants and Redskins.
(, vForum)
Lisa de Moraes' TV Column Live
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes chats with readers about the start of the Fall television season.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple's iCloud services suffer afternoon outage
Users are reporting that they cannot access Apple's iCloud (or MobileMe) services on Friday afternoon.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Review Roundup: Skyrim soars
Skyrim has drawn rave reviews despite some bugs.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple still working on battery issues
Apple says it will continue to look into battery issues as users are complaining that the new fix released Thursday is a dud.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Facebook Said to Be in Talks With FTC Over Privacy Settings
Facebook Inc. is in talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to settle claims that it violated users' privacy.
( by Sara Forden Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Sorry, Sprint customers, iPhone 4S now being sold SIM-locked
( by Chris Ziegler | The Verge , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Body count
City-supervised youth still out committing murder.
(, The Washington Post)
Penn State is not the exception
A sex abuse victim speaks out.
( by J.C. Derrick , The Washington Post)
Va. conservatives misreading election results
No mandate for social conservatives.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A yard short on Penn St?
Was The Post's coverage lacking?
(, The Washington Post)
How are we doing?
The trends behind public discontent.
( by Alan Berube and Domenico Lombardi , The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Keystone delay unlikely to stall big oil companies
With the Keystone XL pipeline on hold, the giant companies tapping Canada's oil sands will turn to Plan B — existing pipelines to the United States.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
Eight at SEC disciplined for Madoff failures
The agency, which did not stop to the long-running investment fraud despite repeated warnings, has punished employees but did not fire anyone.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
'Smart grid' technology faces opposition over pricing, privacy
The smart grid has been one of the most talked-about issues in energy policy. Connecting with customers, however, hasn't been easy.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
ECB urged to take aggressive action
The lingering debt crisis, said the president of Portugal, needs the central bank's unlimited resources.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
Stricker: With fuel-efficient cars, it's all about cost and price
An excerpt from Washington Post Live's recent Smart Energy conference.
(, The Washington Post)
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