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NATION
Romney is armed with foreign policy slogans
Walter Pincus sees the GOP presidential candidate's foreign policy as more rhetoric than substance.
(, The Washington Post)

Insults to prophet Muhammad 'unacceptable,' Morsi tells U.N.
In address, Egyptian president presents an unapologetically Islamic view of world events.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Tech Awards showcase tech for good
There is a whole world of technologies created in and for communities that need help a lot more than you or I need another daily deals app.
( by Jolie O'Dell | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Iran's Ahmadinejad addresses U.N.
Iranian president says "uncivilized Zionists" are threats to Tehran; U.S. boycotts speech, held on Yom Kippur.
( by Colum Lynch , The Washington Post)

Earthquake chain reaction theorized
An April 11 quake deep under the Indian Ocean may have triggered others around the globe, scientists say in journal articles.
( by Hristio Boytchev , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Anne Arundel and Howard home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Anne Arundel County and Howard County.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar, Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, 2012
D.C. Green Festival, concerts, theater, film screenings and other events in the city.
(, The Washington Post)

3 arrested in Capitol Hill robbery
The 29-year-old victim of the Aug. 18 incident is still recovering from serious injuries.
( by T. Rees Shapiro and Peter Hermann , The Washington Post)

Police: Father shot wife, children before killing himself
Police identified the family members, saying each was shot in the upper body at their Herndon home.
( by Justin Jouvenal , The Washington Post)

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


POLITICS
In Ohio, Obama and Romney skirmish
Both candidates frame the election as a significant choice voters must make for America's future.
( by Amy Gardner and Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Obama has an edge in ad rates
Because he has more direct control of his campaign cash, he can take better advantage of the ad discounts candidates get.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)

Mitt Romney looking to make up ground in Ohio
Appearances in Ohio by President Obama and Mitt Romney highlighted the changing trajectories of the race.
(, The Washington Post)

In the Loop: SEAL book guidelines
The Pentagon issues guidelines for employees who want to read "No Easy Day."
(, The Washington Post)

Obama, Romney on U.S. exceptionalism
President Obama and Mitt Romney agree that U.S. political and economic values should triumph in the world but differ on how to pursue that goal.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

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


STYLE
Why the Rowling embargo didn't hold
When critics are supposed to abide by rules, the urge to be the first can be irresistible.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: A brother's toxic fiancee
Woman wonders how to move on after her brother's girlfriend 'ruined' her wedding day.
(, The Washington Post)

A mighty comeback for Fred Willard?
Christopher Guest hired Fred Willard, sacked over the summer from PBS, for his new mockumentary series 'Family Tree.'
(, The Washington Post)

Editor's promotion has roots in D.C.
The first African American woman to lead a Conde Nast magazine graduated from Howard Law.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

One man, two performances
Alex Mills delivers a tour de force as the scientist and his evil incarnation in Synetic Theater's chillingly seductive "Jekyll and Hyde."
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
How 'Made in the USA' can cut costs for new businesses
Here are five ways turning against the outsourcing tide and manufacturing here in the United States can save your business money.
( by Nicholas Ventura , The Washington Post)

Pepco workers union rejects contract
The union representing Pepco workers overwhelmingly rejected what the company called its final contract offer Wednesday, putting the electric utility that serves much of the Washington region on the brink of a strike.
( by Peter Whoriskey and  Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)

Mortgage settlement attracts scams
Con artists try to take advantage of desperate homeowners by offering bogus deals, cash payments.
( by Brady Dennis and Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Yahoo CEO Mayer hires Fortinet's Goldman replacing CFO Morse
Yahoo! Inc. hired Ken Goldman, a technology-industry veteran with three decades of experience in software and Internet companies, to succeed Tim Morse as chief financial officer, the biggest management switch yet by Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer.
( by Douglas MacMillan and Ari Levy Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Video prompts court order to arrest Google Brazil exec
A judge in Brazil has ordered the arrest of a Google official over a YouTube video.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post


SPORTS
NFL, refs make progress
Negotiations between the league and its locked out officials may be heading toward an agreement
( by Mark Maske , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: September 27

(, The Washington Post)

Werth's big hit allows Nats to exhale
After a commanding early lead had dwindled, the outfielder gives the Nats some breathing room to cement a win in Philadelphia.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

Orioles blast seven homers in win
Baltimore equals a franchise record in rout of Toronto to keep pace with Yankees in chase for AL East title.
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post)

Nerve-racking final week for Nats fans
OPINION | As Davey Johnson's O's learned in 1997, it's often in the nature of leads to dwindle even if they don't disappear.
(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Video prompts court order to arrest Google Brazil exec
A judge in Brazil has ordered the arrest of a Google official over a YouTube video.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Wii U launch list hits amid talk of cable
Nintendo shares details about Wii U lineup as rumors swirl about a cable jump into gaming.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

RIM: We can win the fight for third
Research in Motion shares are up as the company previews its next operating system, BlackBerry 10.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Why Japan is building a college-exam-taking robot at laptop scale
Developing the robot's reasoning skills are only a part of the challenge.
( by Derrick Harris | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Google launches underwater Street View
Take that, Apple Maps.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

More Technology News - The Washington Post


WORLD
In Afghanistan, fashion rules
Even amid war, Kabul's youth focus on latest trends from Bollywood and Hollywood.
( by Richard Leiby , The Washington Post)

GOP seeks details on Libya attack
Lawmakers are asking the White House for information including cables by the slain ambassador.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Romney is armed with foreign policy slogans
Walter Pincus sees the GOP presidential candidate's foreign policy as more rhetoric than substance.
(, The Washington Post)

Hezbollah boosts its support of Syrian regime, U.S. and Lebanese officials say
Group has allegedly sent in military advisers to aid Assad government in fight against rebel forces.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)

Insults to prophet Muhammad 'unacceptable,' Morsi tells U.N.
In address, Egyptian president presents an unapologetically Islamic view of world events.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Immigration incoherence
Romney needs to replace slogans with policy.
(, The Washington Post)

A flimsy policy toward Iran
U.S. sanctions don't seem to stick.
( by Andrew K. Davenport and Ilan Berman , The Washington Post)

Gaming D.C.'s system
The city's discredited program for small-business contracting.
(, The Washington Post)

The war on free advice
The state objects to a man dispensing diet tips.
(, The Washington Post)

Taking all the fun out of football

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
The Web Hostess: What you're missing (or not) on the internet
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food: Persian cuisine, making fresh pasta, Mike Isabella's new book and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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