Wednesday Morning Headlines [Sep 26, 2012]

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NATION
Qatar emir calls for an Arab intervention in Syria
Speaking at the U.N., he proposes a political and military coalition to stop the violence.
( by Colum Lynch and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

FBI's crime lab cuts backlog of forensic DNA cases
Inspector general cites increases staffing, more automation for reduction at Quantico facilities.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Is it less stressful to be in charge?
A new study explores this question.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

What Roger Goodell needs to do
As the head of the NFL, Goodell needs to uphold the integrity of professional football. And here's what should top his agenda.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

Building leadership muscle
Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, on cultivating your own talent.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
For Loudoun County supervisor, blurred lines on fundraising
Former aide to Eugene Delgaudio questions calls to donors she was tasked with while on county time.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)

Modern dirty tricks arrive in Virginia Senate race, via text
Kaine supporters were sent the anonymous messages; Allen's camp states it is not involved.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP orders affiliate to remove 'offensive' Obama photos
The photo had been displayed on Facebook for months, but drew attention after a recent luncheon.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Aerial shot by Md. photographer finds way to U.S. Postal Service
The 1990s image of the Blackwater Refuge, shot from an airplane, will be featured as a new stamp.
( by Patricia Sullivan , The Washington Post)

No change for admissions process to math and science magnet school
The Fairfax school board decided against altering the rigorous admissions process to Thomas Jefferson High School.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
For Loudoun County supervisor, blurred lines on fundraising
Former aide to Eugene Delgaudio questions calls to donors she was tasked with while on county time.
( by Caitlin Gibson , The Washington Post)

Polls: Obama leads in key swing states
President Obama has grabbed a significant lead over former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in Ohio and holds a slender edge in Florida, according to two new polls by The Washington Post.
( by Dan Balz and Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)

Modern dirty tricks arrive in Virginia Senate race, via text
Kaine supporters were sent the anonymous messages; Allen's camp states it is not involved.
( by Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)

Va. GOP orders affiliate to remove 'offensive' Obama photos
The photo had been displayed on Facebook for months, but drew attention after a recent luncheon.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Obama's briefings are showing
The White House insists a columnist's claim that the president skips daily intelligence briefings has "nothing to do" with their sudden appearance on his schedule.
(, The Washington Post)

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


STYLE
A case of puppy love in Gaithersburg
Girl, 11, helps abandoned dogs find their forever homes.
(, The Washington Post)

Carolyn Hax: The (married) name game
Is it obnoxious to ask your friend why she took her husband's name? Depends on your motivation.
(, The Washington Post)

NBC kicks off season with touchdown
Network takes Monday ratings lead with 'Voice' and 'Revolution,' more than doubling its 2011 performance.
(, The Washington Post)

Protein Bar in Penn Quarter
Quinoa in the new chain's special Bar-ritos keeps the nutritional analysis in line.
(, The Washington Post)

HSUS sues National Pork Board
Animal welfare group wants to end payments to lobby and recover funds already distributed.
( by Tim Carman , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Wisconsin governor fumbles on Twitter
Republican Gov. Scott Walker sees collective bargaining in a new light after Packers' loss.
( by Brad Plumer , The Washington Post)

Study: Credit scores given applicants may vary from ones lenders use
Credit agencies are under greater scrutiny as consumer advocates question the accuracy of the scores.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Bair blasts Geithner, others for actions during financial crisis
Former FDIC chairman writes that the Obama and Bush administrations largely ignored the needs of homeowners while focusing on the well-being of Wall Street.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb and Brady Dennis , The Washington Post)

Is the worst finally over in the euro zone?
Long-term challenges remain for the currency union, but the risk of a short-term meltdown has eased.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

If due diligence is for sale, be careful
COLUMN | The FTC is examining companies that promise to help you pick among long-term care facilities.
(, The Washington Post)

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SPORTS


( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

Detwiler, Nats bullied in Philadelphia
Two ineffective innings out of five prove costly for Washington's starter as the Nats fall to their NL East rivals for the fourth consecutive time and eighth in 13 games.
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

Orioles baffled by Laffey
Baltimore doesn't solve soft-tossing Maryland native Aaron Laffey and is shut out for the first time in 49 games.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: September 26

(, The Washington Post)

Nats discussing encore for Johnson
Rizzo, manager have discussed a return to the dugout in 2013.
( by Barry Svrluga and Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple shares dip on supply worries
The iPhone 5 has no shortage of early demand — supply may be another story
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Twitter mulls killing follower counts
Twitter considers a replacement metric that more accurately measures how influential users are.
( by John Koetsier | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

StumbleUpon gets a makeover, in beta
StumbleUpon's Web site takes cues from its new mobile app
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Google's Schmidt comments on maps for iPhone 5
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said the state of maps is up to Apple.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Barnes and Noble steps up battle against Amazon
Barnes and Noble is launching a new service that ups the ante against Amazon.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Qatar emir calls for an Arab intervention in Syria
Speaking at the U.N., he proposes a political and military coalition to stop the violence.
( by Colum Lynch and Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Mining Rich Mountain has heavy cost
Bolivia's storied mountain of silver has created great wealth, but not for those who still mine it by hand.
( by Juan Forero , The Washington Post)

Senkaku dispute drives military shifts
Island group, now a major source of China-Japan tension, is seen as likely to fuel defense spending.
( by Mure Dickie , The Washington Post)

Labor riot in China seen likely to recur
Economic pressure and poor work conditions behind Foxconn brawl remain unaddressed, experts say.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Recent events in Syria
Some of the major events, videos and stories coming out of the country over the past three weeks.
( by Olga Khazan , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Romney's bad math
The many flaws at the heart of his tax plan.
(, The Washington Post)

Once upon a disappearance
Dail Dinwiddie, missing and still missed.
(, The Washington Post)

Feed the wealthy
Republicans' upward redistribution of wealth — and life.
(, The Washington Post)

A 'hit man' for Hillary
And his undiplomatic e-mail exchange.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's free speech defense
At the U.N., the president sends a refreshingly clear message.
(, The Washington Post)

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


LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)

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ClosetMaid's Lisa Engel on getting your dream closet | Home Front
(, vForum)

Is creationism inappropriate for children?
Brad Hirschfield is discussing creationism and culture
(, vForum)

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