Saturday Morning Headlines [Oct 27, 2012]

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NATION
New database grades lawmakers on their tech-friendliness
TechCrunch is launching CrunchGov to rate lawmakers on how well they align with Silicon Valley's interests.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)

Pharmacy linked to fungal meningitis outbreak knew it had mold, bacteria
New England Compounding Center's internal monitoring showed contamination in dozens of locations.
( by Lena H. Sun , The Washington Post)

Europe should label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, U.S. urges
Counterterrorism chief John Brennan says group is top security challenge for U.S. and Europe.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Clinton says she's told Obama she won't leave until a successor is in place
Secretary of State responds to reports that she was considering staying on longer to deal with Libya.
( by Stephanie McCrummen , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Takoma Park man shot in carjacking near scene of armored-car robbery
Shooting took place near where robbers traded gunfire with the crew of the armored car.
( by Clarence Williams and Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

D.C. region in emergency mode for Hurricane Sandy
The storm is expected to intensify as it moves up the East Coast and then turns inland.
( by Ashley Halsey III and Mark Berman , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council at-large challengers are a diverse bunch
The five candidates are an activist, a former teen star, a lawyer, an FBI informant and a hippie turned executive.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Washington area religion events

(, The Washington Post)

D.C. officer convicted of assault
Kenneth D. Furr was off duty when he fired at occupants of a car. He claimed he acted in self-defense.
( by Keith L. Alexander , The Washington Post)

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


POLITICS
Campaigns battle for swing state voters
Mitt Romney's team catches up with President Obama's voters outreach.
( by Jon Cohen , The Washington Post)

Romney, Obama could split popular and electoral college vote, polls say
Polls suggest Romney could win the popular vote, while the electoral college gives Obama a second term.
( by Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)

Sununu no stranger to controversy
Remark on Colin Powell's support for Obama draws fire.
( by Sean Sullivan , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council at-large challengers are a diverse bunch
The five candidates are an activist, a former teen star, a lawyer, an FBI informant and a hippie turned executive.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)

Md. ballot a test of state — and church
In black congregations, same-sex marriage, immigrant tuition and gambling force some soul-searching.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Hamil R. Harris , The Washington Post)

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


STYLE
Can you ask what your spouse discusses in therapy?
How much right does a person have to know about what a spouse discusses in therapy?
(, The Washington Post)

GPO, still printing after all these years
The venerable federal institution in Washington has new strategies to keep it relevant and viable.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

On Love: 'He was the person I could see myself with'
Washington actress Kate Debelack fell in love quickly with Ed Poe, but their journey to marriage was a long one.
(, The Washington Post)

On Love: Melissa Bishop weds John Scherfel
A couple finds romance at a maple syrup festival and weds at the site of their first date.
(, The Washington Post)

100th anniversary of Tarzan
Books, conferences and a hot new Jane mark the centennial of an enduring fictional character.
( by Neely Tucker , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Surface tablet, Windows 8 go on sale
Both products are a big test of Microsoft's ability to remain a dominant player in evolving market.
( By Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

White House is considering tax cut to stimulate economy
The idea is to replace the payroll tax cut with something else that boosts take-home pay.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)

GDP rises 2 percent, showing a slow but durable recovery
Consumer spending, housing and defense spending drive gains in third quarter report.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)

China's advantage erodes in a key area
China's restrictions on rare earth exports scared the world, and prompted a rush to new supply
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Increased to 82.6 in October
Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October from the prior month to the highest level since before the last recession began five years ago.
( by Elizabeth Dexheimer Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: October 27

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Fast start propels West Springfield
Spartans score 20 points in first quarter, finish job on senior night to break a two-game losing streak with a 34-10 victory over West Potomac.
( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Top rushers, passers
A look at the top performers from Friday, Oct. 26.
(, The Washington Post)

Reimers, Tuscarora edge Woodgrove
Noah Reimers grimaced with each measured step as he slowly walked toward Tuscarora's locker room.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)

Richardson sparks Westfield
Senior Dalaun Richardson rushes for a career-high 274 yards and three touchdowns in a victory over the Wildcats.
( by Brandon Parker , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Surface tablet, Windows 8 go on sale
Both products are a big test of Microsoft's ability to remain a dominant player in evolving market.
( By Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Windows 8: What to know before you upgrade
Microsoft's latest operating system is both very familiar and very new.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Windows 8 tips and tricks
You've read all the coverage and reviews, and you've decided to take the plunge into Windows 8. Here's what you should know.
( by Jay Henningsen | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Windows 8 stuns, amazes, and sometimes lets us down
Review: Just like Windows 8 has evolved, so has my opinion of the operating system.
( by Sean Ludwig | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Apple iPad mini pre-orders go live, white version sells out in minutes
Apple's iPad mini in white sold out quickly — though it's not clear if that's a signal of supply or demand.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
In eastern Libya, militants hold sway
Even as U.S. drones can be heard overhead, armed extremists terrorize the conservative city of Darna.
( by Abigail Hauslohner , The Washington Post)

Europe should label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, U.S. urges
Counterterrorism chief John Brennan says group is top security challenge for U.S. and Europe.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Ukraine's ruling party likely to wobble toward win
Party of Regions loses popularity but may cement hold in parliamentary elections.
( by Will Englund , The Washington Post)

Bombing, battles mar Syria truce
The violence calls into question whether a four-day holiday ceasefire brokered by the United Nations can endure.
( by Liz Sly and Ahmed Ramadan , The Washington Post)

Iran currency traders face pressures, operate underground
Despite a crackdown by the government, many are still doing business.
( by Najmeh Bozorgmehr | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
Footnote to Cuban missile crisis

(, The Washington Post)

Hidden portraits of the Cuban missile crisis

(, The Washington Post)



(, The Washington Post)

Gambling on Md. Question 7: Pros and cons

(, The Washington Post)

No justice in CIA leak case

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, October 26)
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)

POSTPONED: Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, 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)

Ask Boswell: Redskins, Caps, Nationals and more
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
(, vForum)

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


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