| | | | NATION Ocean acidification threatens U.S. fisheries In the past five years the fact that human-generated carbon emissions are making the ocean more acidic has become an urgent cause of concern to the fishing industry and scientists. ( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) Hospitals face penalties D.C. and Northern Virginia hospitals will lose millions in Medicare payments because of high readmission rates. ( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post) The facts: Lymphatic filariasis Causes, symptoms and treatments for the parasitic ailment and other neglected tropical diseases. ( by David M. Brown , The Washington Post) Specter of voodoo lingers for Haiti's ill Amid efforts to eliminate a disfiguring disease, many in the country still turn first to witch doctors for help. ( by David Brown , The Washington Post) Haiti takes on a dreaded, disfiguring disease one mouth at a time The goal: Beat elephantiasis through a "mass drug administration" to nearly everyone in this nation of 10 million. ( by David Brown In JACMEL, Haiti , The Washington Post) More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post LOCAL Obstacle course, for a horse Police horses from more than 70 departments across the U.S. competed in the annual competition in Md. ( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post) D.C. church fights historic designation The Fishers of Men congregation is embroiled in a battle to renovate their possibly-historic building. ( by Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post) For Maryland Democrats, redistricting referendum forces a look in the mirror The plan is on the ballot for the first time in over half a century. ( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post) McDonnell on pace to restore voting rights to record number of felons The Va. governor has restored the rights of more than 3,800 felons, could clear more before election. ( by Errin Haines , The Washington Post) A yard sale yarn My wife said I couldn't have a yard sale. I showed her. (, The Washington Post) More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post POLITICS Most voters think Obama will win first debate On the eve of the first presidential debate, President Obama leads or is at parity with Mitt Romney on virtually every major issue and attribute in what remains a competitive general election, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. ( by Jon Cohen and Dan Balz , The Washington Post) Obama does final debate prep in Las Vegas President Obama arrived in Las Vegas on Sunday hoping that a few days outside Washington will help focus his attention on the high-stakes presidential debate this week. ( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post) Drumming up the vote, one door at a time Campaign volunteers, in what is known as the ground game, walk from door to door to register, organize, motivate and otherwise cajole the voters who will decide the election. ( by Stephanie McCrummen and Ed O'Keefe , The Washington Post) Supreme Court missing from the campaign debate HIGH COURT | That might have been different had the health-care decision gone the other way. ( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post) For Maryland Democrats, redistricting referendum forces a look in the mirror The plan is on the ballot for the first time in over half a century. ( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post) More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post STYLE Carolyn Hax: Learning to be you A reader wonders how to avoid the lack of communication that led to the end of her first serious relationship. (, The Washington Post) Something less than 'Total Recall' Arnold Schwarzenegger's memoir lacks depth but has appealing candor. ( by Vernon Loeb , The Washington Post) For mystery writer's 85th birthday, friends bring ancient Cairo to her Barbara Mertz has been producing Egypt-themed novels for more than four decades. ( by Ron Charles , The Washington Post) The quieter side of Broadway's Sutton Foster Sutton Foster, Broadway's busy leading lady turned hopeful TV star, chose to glow softly rather than to beam white-hot Saturday night. ( by Nelson Pressley , The Washington Post) Contrasting the high and lowbrow in the tunes of 17th-century London Folger Consort celebrates its 35th season by kicking off a tour of the music of five European cities. ( by Charles T. Downey , The Washington Post) More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post BUSINESS Business appointments Washington area promotions for the week of Oct. 1. (, The Washington Post) Value Added: Rendering profits J.J. Smith makes millions of dollars by turning table scraps — and even road kill — into animal food and biofuel. (, The Washington Post) New at the top: Andrew Blocher The new chief financial officer of First Potomac Realty Trust believes in taking the road less traveled (, The Washington Post) Construction employment in D.C. reaches highest level since 1990 Population growth drives a boom in multi-family residences amid other positive developments ( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post) Suspension, debarments on the rise The federal government takes a harder line on errant contractors. ( by Andrew Zajac , Bloomberg) More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post SPORTS TV and radio listings: Oct. 1 TV and radio listings: Oct. 1 (, The Washington Post) Redskins' win keeps heads above water OPINION | Late drive and last-second field goal keeps Washington from descending to 1-3, and losing faith. (, The Washington Post) One kick redeems Cundiff Place kicker missed his first three attempts Sunday before hitting the game-winner with three seconds left. ( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post) TV and radio listings: Oct. 1 TV and radio listings: Oct. 1 (, The Washington Post) OPINION | For area teams, a long, lost Saturday Georgetown, Navy, Virginia and Va. Tech had rough losses; only Howard won. (, The Washington Post) More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post WORLD Suicide attack kills three NATO troops in Afghanistan, dozens of civilians Suicide bomber wearing Afghan police uniform detonates explosives near NATO foot patrol. ( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post) An Italian comic's serious gains Rising political movement of country's funniest man is making much of Europe nervous. ( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post) Russian region clamps down Outside Moscow, politicians keep power and privilege by assuring unfaltering support for Putin. ( by Kathy Lally , The Washington Post) NATO soldier, civilian contractor killed in Afghan attack Attack comes hours after officials said joint small raids with Afghan forces were resuming. ( by Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post) Youth could decide if Chavez remains in power Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez faces his toughest challenge since his first successful run in 1998. ( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post) More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post EDITORIAL A charade of truth-telling Facing the chasm between stump rhetoric and governing realities. (, The Washington Post) Jorge Rendo: Argentina's press under fire Officials use their clout to favor allies and harass opponents. ( by Jorge Rendo , The Washington Post) Defining the debate game Only one candidate needs a game-changer. (, The Washington Post) A polarizing Georgian election Neither side has been willing to play entirely by democratic rules. (, The Washington Post) Why the court wants to try again Previous rulings have not contained affirmative action. ( by Richard Sander and Stuart Taylor Jr. , The Washington Post) More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post | | | |
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