Sunday Morning Headlines [Sep 23, 2012]

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NATION
In Ohio county, electorate is hardened
In Jefferson County, campaign gaffes are unlikely to change voters' very strong opinions on the candidates.
( by Joel Achenbach in Steubenville, Ohio , The Washington Post)

Alert issued on store's peanut butter
Maryland health officials see possible link between Trader Joe's product and salmonella infection.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Slain Marine commander's actions called heroic
Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible faced two choices: seek cover or run toward the sound of gunfire
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Dr. Gridlock's traffic and transit tips
The latest gathering of transportation officials trying to "Keep Tysons Moving" was upbeat, as they looked forward to finishing projects.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

Arrest made in baseball-bat beating
A man from Mount Rainier is held in an attack on a 72-year-old in Prince George's County.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Officer placed on leave after accident
The officer involved in an accident that left a teenager in critical condition, has been placed on leave.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

Festival speaks volumes
Thousands of book lovers from around the region flocked to the National Mall on Saturday.
( by Lori Aratani , The Washington Post)

Game plan for game-day travel
Spend more time enjoying the Redskins by following these FedEx Field travel tips.
( by Robert Thomson , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Report: Voting laws may deter 10 million Hispanics
Several of the more restrictive states have large Latino populations.
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post)

Michelle Obama urges Black Caucus to get out the vote
CBCF conference ends Saturday after talks on same-sex marriage.
( by James Ball , The Washington Post)

Romney's team is defiantly upbeat but realistic
After a bad few weeks, Mitt Romney and his advisers say they're ready for battle against President Obama.
( by Dan Balz and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Obama hopes to curb Ryan's influence in GOP candidate's home state
In Wisconsin, president hit Romney on video, worked to keep lead.
( by David Nakamura , The Washington Post)

Casinos funnel $20.5 million into Md. voter referendum ad war
Companies with competing stakes in casino gambling in Md. have poured $20.5 million into referendum effort.
( by John Wagner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Dad's in cahoots with her soon-to-be ex
Father gives her abusive husband (and "lady friends") an open invite to family functions, but she's worried about how she and her 8-year-old son will deal with it.
(, The Washington Post)

The Kennedy Center Honors,
What's the ratio of male to female honorees? How many honorees are from the District? Find out here.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
'Gut feeling' fuels maritime empire
As he navigates the worst shipping market since the 1970s, John Fredriksen makes an $11 billion bet.
( by Edward Robinson and Michelle Wiese Bockmann , The Washington Post)

Keystone XL breaks ground in Texas
TransCanada chose to pursue a more direct path for its new pipeline.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)

Futures and options, week of Sept. 24
Business and economic events the week of Sept. 24, 2012.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Mystics drop 13th straight to close year
Washington (5-29) finished with the second-worst record in franchise history since joining the league in 1998.
( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

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(, The Washington Post)

Midshipmen overwhelm Keydets
Quarterback Trey Miller runs for three touchdowns and a career-high 116 yards as Navy rebounds from a pair of blowout losses to win its home opener.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

O'Daniel, Good Counsel top Gonzaga
After resting for a game because of a bruised thigh. Dorian O'Daniel sparks the No. 1 Falcons to a WCAC victory.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)

Kerrigan eager to carry Redskins' load
Brian Orakpo won't be on the other side for the first time in Ryan Kerrigan's 19 professional starts, but the linebacker expects better anyway.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
India confronts issue of missing kids
Trafficked children epidemic ignored even a few years ago, but activists and media have made issue public.
( by Simon Denyer , The Washington Post)

Loyalist Libyans oust Benghazi militias
Takeover of bases follows street protest against groups that many blame for U.S. Consulate killings.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

A North Korean defector's tale
Those who knew Pak Jong Suk say her story exposes the North's willingness to manipulate a mother who feared for her son's safety.
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

Syrian rebels move HQ back home
Free Syrian Army announces shift of its headquarters from Turkey to an unidentified location in Syria.
( by William Booth , The Washington Post)

Slain Marine commander's actions called heroic
Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible faced two choices: seek cover or run toward the sound of gunfire
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
We have a baseball team in the playoffs
There are two parts of that sentence that deserve a moment's reflection.
(, The Washington Post)

Off track in Afghanistan
How to respond to the rash of "green on blue" killings.
(, The Washington Post)

America needs lessons in democracy
What Aung San Suu Kyi could teach President Obama and Mitt Romney.
(, The Washington Post)

Statehood should remain D.C.'s goal

(, The Washington Post)



(, The Washington Post)

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