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The Occupy movement: more trouble than change?
As concerns about crime and sanitation mount, cities have a decision to make: Adapt or take action?
(By Eli Saslow and Colum Lynch)
Solyndra: Energy Dept. pushed firm to keep layoffs quiet until after midterms
As Solyndra was poised to announce layoffs, the Obama administration asked the company to put off bad news until after the midterm election.
(By Carol D. Leonnig and Joe Stephens)
Businesses wary of supercommittee outcome
A congressional "supercommittee" charged with finding $1.2 trillion in deficit reductions by Thanksgiving risks adding another layer of uncertainty entering the crucial holiday shopping period.
(By Neil Irwin and Ylan Q. Mui)
Perry, Cain try to do campaign damage control
Texas Gov. Rick Perry tried to salvage his presidential campaign on Tuesday with an unconventional plan to "uproot, tear down and rebuild Washington," while businessman Herman Cain tried to project a new command of foreign policy.
(By Philip Rucker and Nia-Malika Henderson)
Hackers wreak havoc on Facebook
A widespread spam attack on Facebook has caused violent and pornographic images to be posted on some users' profile pages, representing one of the worst security breaches in the young Web site's history.
(By Hayley Tsukayama)
NATION
Pentagon: Cyber offense part of U.S. strategy
A report warns that adversaries attempting cyberattacks against the United States "would be taking a grave risk."
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
Paul R. Epstein, public health expert, dies at 67
Paul R. Epstein, a Harvard public health expert who helped illuminate the connections between climate change and the spread of infectious disease, died Nov. 13.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
NASA's top projects survive budget deal
Congress will fund NASA's top priorities, including a next-generation space telescope, a new giant rocket and a deep-space capsule.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)
Senate committee, White House differ on detainee rules
Panel's changes in provisions governing the detention of terrorism suspects do not mollify the Obama administration and leading Democrats.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Eating local in Iraq
The State Department could start buying food on the local market for its workers in Iraq.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post
METRO
Wal-Mart to open more stores in D.C.
Wal-Mart will announce Wednesday that it intends to open six stores in the District, two more than it originally planned.
( by Nikita Stewart and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)
Victor Harwick, Marine colonel
Col. Harwick, a longtime resident of Potomac, served in World War II and fought at such places as Guadalcanal and Saipan.
(, The Washington Post)
Carol A. Cann, Marlow Sports president
Carol A. Cann, 81, the president of Marlow Sports, a sporting goods store in Forestville that she helped her husband found in the early 1960s, died Oct. 5
(, The Washington Post)
Robert H. Estabrook, Post editorial page editor, dies at 93
Robert H. Estabrook, who as The Washington Post's editorial page editor was a forceful voice against the anti-communist hysteria of the 1950s, died Nov. 15.
( by Adam Bernstein , The Washington Post)
Prince George's council pushes slots issue to state lawmakers
In close votes, the Prince George's County Council tabled an efforts to ban slots in the county and urged the General Assembly to set up a referendum.
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)
More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post
POLITICS
Workplace harassment drawing wide concern
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say sexual harassment is a problem in this country, and about a quarter of women report having been harassed at work, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
( by Scott Clement , The Washington Post)
USAJobs missteps prompt closer look at OPM
Director John Berry does his best to reassure a congressional panel that OPM is competent to run the government's computerized jobs board.
(, The Washington Post)
Federal workers get gloomier about their jobs
Overall satisfaction among federal employees is down for the first time in four years, signaling that a two-year pay freeze and threats of cuts are starting to take a toll.
( by Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post)
Wal-Mart to open more stores in D.C.
Wal-Mart will announce Wednesday that it intends to open six stores in the District, two more than it originally planned.
( by Nikita Stewart and Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)
The Occupy movement: More trouble than change?
As concerns about crime and sanitation mount, cities have a decision to make: Adapt or take action?
( by Eli Saslowand Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)
More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post
STYLE
Arena Stage cuts play for budget reasons
The regional theater scraps "Mary T. and Lizzy K" over concerns about a loss of federal dollars.
( by Peter Marks and Jacqueline Trescott , The Washington Post)
'Harmless flirting' or a trust issue?
Her boyfriend had some sex-related chats with his most recent ex and wants permission to go visit her. Is this something she has to "just get over"?
(, The Washington Post)
Wine: Beaujolais, beyond nouveau
Dave McIntyre recommends getting to know a wider range of this underappreciated region.
(, The Washington Post)
Drake's not crying about his critics
Drake unpacks and analyzes the backlash on "Take Care," and he entertainingly refutes the criticism.
( by Sarah Godfrey Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)
Spooky Action Theater gets a big surprise
Spooky Action Theater has received an anonymous donation valued at $1.6 million.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post
SPORTS
George Mason wins easily
The Patriots put together their most complete performance in their 71-39 victory over Monmouth in an NIT Season Tip-Off consolation game.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Capitals stumble late against Predators
In a game marked by stellar performances from both goaltenders, Washington slips up late, enabling Nashville to escape with the home victory.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: November 16
(, The Washington Post)
NBA players file antitrust suits
NBA players missed their first paychecks and decided to hit the league with two separate antitrust complaints. Commissioner David Stern called the decision to pursue litigation a sham.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Still waiting for Zimmerman extension
General Manager Mike Rizzo, while declining to talk specifics, said he'd like to make Ryan Zimmerman's wish to stay in Washington a reality.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post
WORLD
Karzai sets terms for partnership with U.S.
He says Afghanistan would allow long-term American bases here as long as American troops stopped conducting operations at night, searching homes or detaining Afghans.
( by Joshua Partlow , The Washington Post)
North Korea opens its door a crack
To raise badly needed revenue, reclusive North Korea is allowing foreign tour groups into the country, but under strict admonition to restrict movement and to avoid even the most casual contact with daily life.
( by Keith B. Richburg in PYONGYANG, North Korea , The Washington Post)
Syria releases 1,180 prisoners
The Arab League on Wednesday is expected to affirm its decision to suspend Syria's membership.
( by Liz Sly , The Washington Post)
Eating local in Iraq
The State Department could start buying food on the local market for its workers in Iraq.
( by Walter Pincus , The Washington Post)
Palestinian 'Freedom Riders' arrested on bus
The activists said they were demanding the right to travel freely to Jerusalem from the West Bank.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)
More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live: The GOP's message failure
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns.
(, 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)
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)
The best places to work
Janelle Callahan discusses the best places to work and why based on the Partnership for Public Service's 2011 survey.
(, vForum)
Q&A with Tracee Hamilton
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook confirms probe
Facebook users have been reporting a flood of violent and pornographic images invading their news feeds.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Salman Rushdie wins name tiff with Facebook
Online identities are a touchy business, as Facebook was reminded this week.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
More Technology News - The Washington Post
EDITORIAL
Respecting the remains of the dead
(, The Washington Post)
AARP should be a force for Social Security changes
(, The Washington Post)
No judicial can-kicking
America needs a ruling on the health-care law.
(, The Washington Post)
A new era for Myanmar
Leading ASEAN is the next step for the nation.
( by Zaw Htay , The Washington Post)
No justice for a terrorism suspect?
Why a Hezbollah operative could go free.
(, The Washington Post)
More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Gingrich Said to Be Paid At Least $1.6 Million By Freddie Mac
Newt Gingrich made between $1.6 million and $1.8 million in consulting fees from two contracts with mortgage company Freddie Mac, according to two people familiar with the arrangement.
( by Clea Benson and Dawn Kopecki Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Web giants take on Chamber of Commerce
Some of Silicon Valley's biggest names are threatening to leave business trade group over pending piracy bill.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)
Potatoes and tomato paste beat Obama
Pizza and other nutritionally questionable items survive a school-lunch reform effort, thanks in part to a tomato-paste asterisk.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Deficit mounts at pension guaranty agency
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., the agency that guarantees private-sector pensions, saw its deficit swell to $26 billion, the largest in its 37-year history.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Early Black Friday idea is a turkey
Some retailers are opening earlier than ever to get a jump-start on post-Thanksgiving Black Friday discount shopping, and it's a bad idea.
(, The Washington Post)
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