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U.S. Consulate attack tied to al-Qaeda
U.S. intelligence agencies say the fatal attack in Libya involved militants linked to al-Qaeda.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Most U.S., NATO troops resume joint operations with Afghan forces
Threat of "insider attacks" still a major problem, Pentagon says.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Experts investigate mystery virus
The newly discovered virus that killed a Saudi Arabian man and is now causing a serious illness in a Qatari man is similar to strains carried by bats, researchers say.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers accuse DOJ of inappropriate deal
Four GOP lawmakers accuse the Justice Department of inappropriately striking a quid pro quo deal with city officials in St. Paul, Minn.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
The problem with Madonna
Why her 'black Muslim in the White House' quip was not okay and how Romney and Obama should react.
(, The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Two charged with slaying young mother in case of revenge gone wrong
Police said the men charged with the killing of a mother were trying to avenge a friend's slaying.
( by Matt Zapotosky , The Washington Post)
D.C. auditor: Police stymied probe
The agency is trying to assess whether D.C. police have fully complied with a 2004 law dealing with free speech rights.
( by Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)
Metro will extend service during Nationals playoff stint
LivingSocial will fund extended service during any playoff game that ends late.
( by Mark Berman Mike DeBonis and Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)
Federal Diary: Order forbids human trafficking
An executive order strengthens the prohibitions against human trafficking by federal contractors.
(, The Washington Post)
Free flu shots for federal employees
Federal employees and in some cases contractors are being urged to get flu shots, available to them for free.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Justices to revisit affirmative action in higher education
With Texas case, Supreme Court could limit the use of race in college admissions.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)
Medicare working to boost Obama in swing states
Voters in Fla., Va., Ohio broadly oppose the sweeping changes proposed by Paul Ryan, poll finds.
( by N.C. Aizenman, Jon Cohen and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)
Free flu shots for federal employees
Federal employees and in some cases contractors are being urged to get flu shots, available to them for free.
( by Eric Yoder , The Washington Post)
Bill affecting veterans' checks blocked
An unnamed Republican prevents the cost-of-living legislation from passing a Senate committee.
( by Steve Vogel , The Washington Post)
Soros gives to pro-Obama super PACs
The billionaire investor announces $1.5 million in pledged donations.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hax: Before dating, single mom needs a perspective shift
A twice-divorced mother is afraid of what the single life 'out there' will be like after negative comments from others.
(, The Washington Post)
Get to know President Obama
A few facts about the Democratic incumbent.
(, The Washington Post)
Get to know Mitt Romney
A few facts about the Republican nominee for president.
(, The Washington Post)
Hold your own debate
You don't have to be running for president to have a debate. Here are some tips.
(, The Washington Post)
Explaining the election
KidsPost has a plan for helping kids understand presidential campaigns.
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Tighter rules sought for money-market funds
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner laid out a plan that aims to strong-arm a federal agency into more tightly regulating the money-market fund industry, a once-reliably safe sector that nearly imploded during the financial crisis.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Florida growers mount tomato offensive
Tomatoes are at the center of a dispute between Florida's agricultural lobby and the Mexican government and growers south of the border.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)
YouTube will block Brazilian video
Google, denied appeal, will block access to controversial video in Brazil
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Research in Motion reports earnings
Research in Motion reduces losses as it looks to next quarter.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
U.S. revises employment numbers up
The nation is likely to have created 20 percent more jobs in the economy's third year of recovery than earlier estimated.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: September 28
(, The Washington Post)
Ravens enter bye week with win
Baltimore's Cary Williams has his first career interception and touchdown in a 23-16 win over Cleveland.
( by Jeff Zrebiec , The Washington Post)
No. 3 Westfield strikes first, last
Junior midfielder Katelyn Rennyson scores the game's only goal in the first half before lightning halts the game at halftime of the Bulldogs' 1-0 victory over South County.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)
Nationals outlast Phillies
Michael Morse hits two homers, Gio Gonzalez wins his 21st game and Washington's magic number is three.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)
Stepping back out of the spotlight
After a three-month lockout, the NFL's regular officials returned to the field Thursday in Baltimore. leaving more than 100 replacement officials to return to their former lives.
( by Alex Prewitt, Dave Sheinin and Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
YouTube will block Brazilian video
Google, denied appeal, will block access to controversial video in Brazil
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Research in Motion reports earnings
Research in Motion reduces losses as it looks to next quarter.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Google exec detained, released in Brazil
Police detained Jose Silva Coelho over controversial political video
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Why Netflix should fear Amazon Prime
There is one thing that Reed Hastings's company should fear about Amazon.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)
Google Street View coming to Safari, report says
The app would give iPhone users a choice as Apple works on Maps.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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WORLD
U.S. Consulate attack tied to al-Qaeda
U.S. intelligence agencies say the fatal attack in Libya involved militants linked to al-Qaeda.
( by Greg Miller , The Washington Post)
Most U.S., NATO troops resume joint operations with Afghan forces
Threat of "insider attacks" still a major problem, Pentagon says.
( by Craig Whitlock , The Washington Post)
Lawmakers accuse DOJ of inappropriate deal
Four GOP lawmakers accuse the Justice Department of inappropriately striking a quid pro quo deal with city officials in St. Paul, Minn.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)
Netanyahu: Iran may have bomb by next summer without a 'red line'
Israeli prime minister says international community must act together to avoid wider conflict.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)
Islamists unite under fresh name
Ansar al-Sharia, or Partisans of Islamic Law, comprises groups from North Africa to Yemen.
( by Roula Khalaf | Financial Times , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
The risk of easy money
There are many better ways to help the economy than lowering interest rates.
( by John Delaney , The Washington Post)
Go large, Mitt
When you're behind, playing it safe is fatal.
(, The Washington Post)
A legal hit on Iran
What Obama should do first when responding to a nuclear threat.
( by Jeffrey H. Smith and John B. Bellinger III , The Washington Post)
Republicans and reality: polls apart
Conspiracy theories let them duck hard truths.
(, The Washington Post)
Turning against teachers unions
Chicago highlighted Democrats' shift.
( by Michelle Rhee , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Understanding the West Nile Virus
The West Nile virus is a killer and this year's epidemic is especially deadly. Discuss the virus, the onset of fever, infection rate and global warming with Reporter Brian Vastag.
(, vForum)
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Celebritology Live
Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney gabbed about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)
Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)
Tracee Hamilton discusses local and national sports -- and whatever else you want to talk about.
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(, vForum)
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