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NATION
CIA veteran reshapes counterterrorism policy
Part 2 | John Brennan emerges at core of effort to cement process for lethal action.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Getting off the road to sequestration?
FINE PRINT | Neither Obama nor Romney offer a clear path to avoid the huge cuts of the "fiscal cliff."
(, The Washington Post)

E-mails show State named militant group on night of Libya attack
Reference to Ansar al-Sharia may fuel GOP efforts to show White House had evidence of terrorism.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Is Mark Zuckerberg right to stay on as CEO?
Conventional wisdom is that young, inexperienced entrepreneurs should be replaced by professional managers. But some research proves otherwise.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
D.C. Sniper Malvo tells 'Today' he was abused by Muhammad
Lee Boyd Malvo, convicted in 2002 D.C. killing spree, says abuse by accomplice began before he was 15.
( Curt Anderson , The Washington Post)

Young adults flock to D.C., data show
Washington leads the nation in new residents in their 20s and 30s, but many 55 and older are leaving.
( by Carol Morello , The Washington Post)

D.C. wellness calendar, Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

D.C. community calendar
Concerts, theater, art exhibits, film screenings, cathedral tours, ballet and other events in the city.
(, The Washington Post)

Rise in D.C. school enrollment
The number of students enrolled in public and public charter schools in the District rose 5 percent this fall, to nearly 81,000 students, the highest level in more than a decade, according to a raw enrollment count.
( by Emma Brown , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Obama tops Romney with more ads in swing states
President and his allies have aired more ads in swing states this month despite being outspent Romney and GOP groups.
( by Dan Eggen , The Washington Post)

Candidates visit key states
With an eye to swing states and key demographic groups, Romney, Obama refine closing arguments.
( by Nia-Malika Henderson , The Washington Post)

Prince George's development fund boosts a pizza restaurant
Incentive package for pizza in Prince George's
( by Miranda S. Spivack , The Washington Post)

Liberal groups worry about possible Romney link to Ohio voting machines
Activists point to ties between voting machine maker Hart InterCivic's board and the GOP candidate.
( by Bill Turque , The Washington Post)

As Senate races tighten, Republicans' hopes rise
The GOP sees a chance to take control of the Senate, which not long ago seemed out of reach.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman and Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Magnetize the Style Invitational
Week 994, a contest to design the new honorable-mentions magnets. Plus the winning humor about two people with the same last name.
(, The Washington Post)

On 'Tonight,' Obama has a trick for Trump
The president has a response to the real-estate mogul's latest birther gambit in his fifth visit to Jay Leno's show.
(, The Washington Post)

Staying in a miserable marriage to avoid 'I told you so'
She's unhappy and wants to get divorced, but she's afraid of what people will say.
(, The Washington Post)

The group still unmoved by pols' TV ads: Madison Avenue
Each cycle, consumer advertising execs see political campaigns using bad tools and spending foolishly.
( by Ned Martel , The Washington Post)

BBC sex-abuse scandal echoes across the Atlantic
The New York Times's new chief executive headed the BBC when it spiked a report of its employee's alleged wrongdoing.
( by Paul Farhi and Karla Adam , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Government crusade against mortgage-lender abuses
A surge in government charges and settlements is aimed at holding the nation's biggest mortgage lenders accountable for an array of alleged wrongdoing.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

Obama says he'll renew push for a 'grand bargain' on federal budget
Revealing more specifics about his second-term agenda, the president also says he'll tackle immigration.
( by Lori Montgomery and Peter Wallsten , The Washington Post)

Defense contractors gird for fiscal cliff
Companies report mixed financial results as they try to safeguard against possible federal budget cuts
( by Sarah Halzack , The Washington Post)

Apple updates Mac Mini, iMac and MacBook Pro, but to varying degrees
Apple's event Tuesday wasn't all about the iPads. From a fresh redesign to new processors, iMacs received a significant update as well.
(, The Washington Post)

Samsung Infringes Four Apple Patents, U.S. Trade Judge Says
Samsung Electronics Co. infringes four Apple Inc. patents, including one for the design of the iPhone and one for touch-screen technology co-invented by Steve Jobs, a U.S. trade judge said in a decision that gives Apple another legal victory over its biggest smartphone competitor.
( by Susan Decker Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

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SPORTS
OPINION | Tigers' ace now a wild card
Detroit's Justin Verlander is staggered by Pablo Sandoval and San Francisco in the opening game of the World Series, and in the process brings to light a worrisome chapter in the flamethrower's postseason past.
(, The Washington Post)

Sandoval belts three homers in Giants' rout
Pablo Sandoval shocks Detroit Tigers with 3 home runs as San Francisco Giants roar to Game 1 victory.
( by Barry Svrluga , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: October 25

(, The Washington Post)

What, me worry?
RGIII says the loss of his playmakers and the defense's struggles have not added to his burden with the Redskins.
( by Mike Jones , The Washington Post)

Lincecum will start next year
WORLD SERIES NOTES | Giants General Manager Brian Sabean says Tim Lincecum's stint as a reliever will continue through this series only.
( From News Services and Staff Reports , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple updates Mac Mini, iMac and MacBook Pro, but to varying degrees
Apple's event Tuesday wasn't all about the iPads. From a fresh redesign to new processors, iMacs received a significant update as well.
(, The Washington Post)

Facebook's progress on mobile encourages investors
Facebook posted stronger revenue from mobile advertising, encouraging investors.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Zynga reports third-quarter earnings
Zynga increases revenue but cuts 150 jobs.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Game ratings board introduces new standards, tools for digital games
Developers using the ESRB's new digital rating service will be able to receive a rating quickly and for free.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple's iPad mini: Should you buy it or not?
Apple finally revealed the iPad mini Tuesday at the California Theater in San Jose.
(, The Washington Post)

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WORLD
CIA veteran reshapes counterterrorism policy
Part 2 | John Brennan emerges at core of effort to cement process for lethal action.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Getting off the road to sequestration?
FINE PRINT | Neither Obama nor Romney offer a clear path to avoid the huge cuts of the "fiscal cliff."
(, The Washington Post)

E-mails show State named militant group on night of Libya attack
Reference to Ansar al-Sharia may fuel GOP efforts to show White House had evidence of terrorism.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Bo Xilai's family complains of Chinese government obstacles to his defense
With Bo in a prison near Beijing, friends say his family is struggling to help him prepare a legal defense.
( by William Wan , The Washington Post)

Chinese flock to government jobs
A record number of young Chinese want to become bureaucrats to get "golden rice bowl" benefits.
( by Simon Rabinovitch | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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


EDITORIAL
The China collision
Why a House committee took aim at a pair of telecom giants.
(, The Washington Post)

Syria spreads its war
The White House is still doing too little to contain the spread of bloodshed.
(, The Washington Post)

America is recovering well
Indicators show growing strength, thanks to Obama and the Fed.
(, The Washington Post)

The tea party is over
Romney's swerve to the center shows the right wing has lost the 2012 election.
(, The Washington Post)

A Trumped-up bomb
October surprises aren't what they used to be.
(, The Washington Post)

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

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Free Range on Food: Chili, tailgating and more
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)

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

Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

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