Saturday Morning Headlines [Sep 22, 2012]

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NATION
U.S. officials say Iran launched cyberattacks on banks, businesses
Sen. Lieberman cites assaults on Web sites of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America in C-SPAN interview.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Some Gitmo detainees' names released
The Justice Department disclosed the names of those who have been approved for transfer.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Two Justice officials won't face discipline over 'Fast and Furious'
Inspector general's report criticized inaction in border guard's death, but department disagrees with finding.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Romney and Ryan in excellent health, according to their physicians
The two short doctors' letters indicate the Republicans are fit as fiddles.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

U.S., Pakistan plan joint effort to <br> boost peace talks with Taliban
Commission would help vet candidates for political rehabilitation.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

More National: Breaking National News & Headlines - Washington Post


LOCAL
Teen injured by police car
A cruiser reportedly was responding to a fight after a football game in Montgomery County
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

Teen struck by police car in Montgomery County
A teenager was seriously injured Friday night after she was struck by a police car apparently on its way to help quell a fight after a high school in upper Montgomery County.
( by Martin Weil and Clarence Williams , The Washington Post)

In country's most affluent region, numbers of poor on the rise
Newly released census statistics show that poverty rates rose last year in the Washington suburbs.
( by Carol Morello and Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)

D.C. officers who process crime-scene evidence to be replaced by civilians
Eighty to be transferred to patrol as department prepares for Oct. 1 opening of $220 million lab.
( by Peter Hermann and Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

Park(ing) Day pops up in Washington
The annual effort turns pavement into temporary parks to encourage more urban green space.
( by Candace Wheeler , The Washington Post)

More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post


POLITICS
Congress wraps up
Lawmakers have concluded work and departed Washington, leaving major decisions on tax and budget issues until after the November election.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)

Ann Romney: About that fire and ice
Her tone changed when the host asked about Mitt's critics
( by Natalie Jennings , The Washington Post)

Romney earned nearly $13.7 million in 2011,tax return released today shows
Mitt Romney paid $1.9 million in taxes for an effective tax rate of 14.1 percent, his campaign announced.
( by Philip Rucker, Jia Lynn Yang and Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Medicare issue takes center stage at AARP summit
Obama and Ryan engage in dueling speeches over program's future.
( by Felicia Sonmez and David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Warner would be well positioned in Va. governor's race, poll shows
The Post poll shows Warner would start with stronger support than the declared candidates.
( by Laura Vozzella, Erin Eastabrooks and Peyton Craighill , The Washington Post)

More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post


STYLE
Controversy over Kennedy Center Honors
President Michael Kaiser says he regrets his "strong language" during a talk about the lack of Latino artists.
( by David Montgomery , The Washington Post)

On Love: DeeDee Davis and Bill Fowler
After breaking things off, a couple rekindles their love and celebrates with a dessert wedding.
(, The Washington Post)

'It's exactly what I wanted and never thought would come'
At nearly 50, Tom Spier thought his dream of love and family might never come true. Then he met Dinkinesh Getachew.
(, The Washington Post)

Grizzly Bear's soft roar
The Brooklyn quartet serves up its lustrous tunes at a sold-out 9:30 Club.
( by Patrick Foster , The Washington Post)

A mash note about American ryes
Jason Wilson finds that recent, big- brands outshine those of microdistilleries.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Romney tax questions remain
Mitt Romney's campaign sought Friday to dispel some of the mystery surrounding the candidate's taxes before 2010. But experts said questions remain.
( by Jia Lynn Yang and Tom Hamburger , The Washington Post)

Computer-store comeback
When big-box computer retailers collapsed, Apple went against conventional wisdom and added stores in an effort to control display and sales pitches.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

D.C. area unemployment rate dips
Construction and manufacturing both fell slightly in Md. but took a major hit in Va.
( by J.D. Harrison , The Washington Post)

Apple's iPhone 5: Five observations
Thinking about the iPhone 5? Here are five things you have to know
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google Sued by Skyhook Wireless Over Location-ID Patents
Google Inc., the world's largest Internet search engine and maker of the Android operating system for mobile devices, was sued by Skyhook Wireless Inc. for infringing nine patents for global positioning detection.
( by Phil Milford Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Sept. 22

(, The Washington Post)

Henderson bests his former team
In leading Lake Braddock to a win over West Potomac, the impressive thing about Caleb Henderson wasn't so much what he could do with his body, but with his mind.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)

Tuscarora wins 'Battle of the 'Burg'
Offensive and defensive front help Huskies remain undefeated, beat Loudoun County, 21-7.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)

Orioles keep pace
Jim Johnson saves his 46th as Baltimore wins fifth straight to stay one game back of the Yankees.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

Top rushers, passers
Top performances from the games of Friday, Sept. 21.
(, The Washington Post)

More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post


TECHNOLOGY
Computer-store comeback
When big-box computer retailers collapsed, Apple went against conventional wisdom and added stores in an effort to control display and sales pitches.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Swiss rail company says Apple copied its clock design in a new app on iPad
Apple, which tries to protect its designs, now on other side of a claim
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

RIM offers more details on BlackBerry outage
Research in Motion filled in some details about its outage Friday.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Canadian consumers report iPhone 5 activation problems
As users flood carriers with requests, some complain of delays
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Universal/EMI must sell crown jewels to protect iTunes challengers
Universal Music's proposed acquisition $1.9 billion of EMI Music has been approved by the European Commission on condition that it sell off a swathe of well-known acts and labels to satisfy concerns over digital music licensing.
( by Robert Andrews | PaidContent.org , paidcontent.org)

More Technology News - The Washington Post


WORLD
U.S. officials say Iran launched cyberattacks on banks, businesses
Sen. Lieberman cites assaults on Web sites of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America in C-SPAN interview.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)

Dueling protests in Libya reflect struggle for country's soul
Anti-militia protesters overrun four militia bases in Benghazi amid call for the rule of law.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Some Gitmo detainees' names released
The Justice Department disclosed the names of those who have been approved for transfer.
( by Julie Tate , The Washington Post)

Two Justice officials won't face discipline over 'Fast and Furious'
Inspector general's report criticized inaction in border guard's death, but department disagrees with finding.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

4 dead in clash on Sinai border
Israeli soldiers kill 3 gunmen who crossed from Egypt and attacked; 1 soldier also slain
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Keep Islamic protests in perspective

(, The Washington Post)

Take care using 'American-made'

(, The Washington Post)

Do not indict Libyans as a whole

(, The Washington Post)

Translating Islamic belief

(, The Washington Post)

Predicting the election's outcome

(, The Washington Post)

More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post


LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, September 21)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

The Latest in TV with Lisa de Moraes
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes discussed all the latest in TV news - on and off the screen.
(, vForum)

Dr. Gridlock
The Washington Post's Dr. Gridlock, Robert Thomson, will be online to take all your questions about Metro, traffic throughout the region and other transportation issues.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

Celebritology Live
Join Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney to gab about the latest celebrity gossip and pop culture news making waves across the Web.
(, vForum)

More Conversations: Discussions, Blogs, Debates, Live Q&A's and More - The Washington Post


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