NATION
Drone strikes kill more civilians than U.S. admits, human rights groups say
Rights groups’ findings in Yemen and Pakistan contradict assertions by the Obama administration that such casualties are rare.
( Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post)
HealthCare.gov launched despite signs of serious problems
The site failed some tests, people familiar with the project say, and testing wasn’t done early enough.
( Lena H. Sun and Scott Wilson, The Washington Post)
Ohio agrees to expand Medicaid
Gov. John Kasich wins a political battle that split the state GOP.
( Amy Goldstein, The Washington Post)
Walter Morris, one of Army’s 1st black smoke jumpers, dies
He led the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, formed in the 1940s, which helped fight forest fires.
( Samantha Hogan, The Washington Post)
Report: U.S. collected French phone records
The revelation about spying on an ally is causing a diplomatic headache for the United States.
( Anne Gearan, The Washington Post)
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LOCAL
Eagles treated in Loudoun after apparent battle in the sky
Birds had foot, chest wounds after locking talons; one is released, the other is still being rehabilitated.
( Martin Weil, The Washington Post)
Howard County police caution women on purse thieves
Never leave purses behind in cars, police advise, even while stepping out of the vehicles for a minute.
( Martin Weil, The Washington Post)
Two brothers are charged in Gaithersburg shootings
Two men were arrested in a Saturday night double shooting in Montgomery County, police say.
( Martin Weil, The Washington Post)
Pr. George’s casino bidder offers all profits
Penn National Gaming says it plans to distribute hundreds of millions to teachers and hospital if it wins the bid.
( J. Freedom du Lac, The Washington Post)
For young D.C. parents, city schools are a sticking point
Many remain deeply ambivalent about whether D.C. schools will work for their children over the long term.
( Emma Brown, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
When it comes to finding the right balance between cutting government spending that is not needed and continuing government spending that is needed, who do you trust to do a better job - Obama or the Republicans in Congress?
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the election for the U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for (the Democratic candidate) or (the Republican candidate) in your congressional district? Would you lean toward the (Democratic candidate) or toward the (Republ
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What's your view of the tea party political movement - would you say you support it strongly, support it somewhat, oppose it somewhat or oppose it strongly?
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Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a...
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Thinking about the next election in November 2014, right now, are you inclined to vote to re-elect your representative in Congress, or are you inclined to look around for someone else to vote for?
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STYLE
A friend’s pique at her meals being shared
A new mother asks what to do about a friend who’s angry that her gift of food was used to aid someone else.
( Carolyn Hax, The Washington Post)
Miss Manners: Interview dress should be spelled out
A college professor is surprised to be turned away from a part-time job interview because she wore denim.
( Miss Manners and Judith Martin, The Washington Post)
Hints From Heloise: Half can’t make it whole
Readers alert Heloise to fuzzy wording in her column about replacing torn money.
( Heloise, The Washington Post)
Ask Amy: Doggy daddy no longer wants kids
He wanted to have children at first, but he’s content with their two dogs and changed his mind about kids.
( Amy Dickinson, The Washington Post)
Lanny Davis: The skipper for big names in dire straits
He has steered Bill Clinton and Dan Snyder through stormy media waters, but the sailing wasn’t always smooth.
( Paul Farhi, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
U.S. sees JPMorgan deal as template for future settlements
The Justice Department doesn’t plan to stop with its tentative $13 billion agreement over bad mortgages.
( Danielle Douglas and Sari Horwitz, The Washington Post)
Netflix shares soar as profit quadruples
A roundup of business news.
(The Washington Post)
Sales of existing homes dropped in September
Some buyers are finally starting to feel the pinch of higher mortgage rates.
( Amrita Jayakumar, The Washington Post)
Area jobs report shows sequestration’s toll on labor market
The local economy saw meager job growth in its most crucial industries in the one-year period ending in August.
( Sarah Halzack, The Washington Post)
When is it time to let go of that old car?
Their 16-year-old car got towed to the impound lot. They wonder if it’s worth the expense to retrieve it.
( Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings for Oct. 22
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Sports Digest: Grambling players end boycott, return to practice
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Nene back with his second family
The Wizards big man, after returning from an emotional trip to Brazil, must adjust to a new role with his team.
( Michael Lee, The Washington Post)
Tennessee Titans owner K.S. ‘Bud’ Adams Jr. dies at 90
The oil executive was a founding member of the American Football League with the Houston Oilers.
( — Associated Press, The Washington Post)
Meriweather suspended two games by NFL
The Redskins safety’s repeated penalties for illegal hits will cost him and the team more than money.
( Mark Maske, The Washington Post)
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TECHNOLOGY
Apple’s new iPads: A rumor roundup
The tech giant is expected to unveil the latest models of its iPad and iPad mini on Tuesday.
( Hayley Tsukayama, The Washington Post)
How we view online dating
A new study from Pew’s Internet and American Life project paints a picture of how we see online dating today.
( Hayley Tsukayama, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
Drone strikes kill more civilians than U.S. admits, human rights groups say
Rights groups’ findings in Yemen and Pakistan contradict assertions by the Obama administration that such casualties are rare.
( Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post)
World Digest: Oct. 21, 2013
Residents near Syrian capital plead for help; Hurricane Raymond threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast.
(The Washington Post)
Problems mount at Japanese plant awash in toxic water
Errors at Fukushima lead to a buildup of 90 million gallons of radioactive water, stymieing the cleanup.
( Chico Harlan, The Washington Post)
Report: U.S. collected French phone records
The revelation about spying on an ally is causing a diplomatic headache for the United States.
( Anne Gearan, The Washington Post)
A new way to reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal
Might the sequester do the job that Cold War thinking has prevented?
( Walter Pincus, The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
Obamacare’s sick start
The White House must do more.
( Editorial Board, The Washington Post)
Grow the economy
Deficits are a concern, but our best bet is to focus on what will build jobs.
( Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post)
Quiet on the bench
Judge Posner’s compromised judgement.
( Charles Lane, The Washington Post)
Edward Snowden is no traitor
The early denunciations now seem over the top and beside the point.
( Richard Cohen, The Washington Post)
Obamacare needs a doctor
It could become an intellectual crisis for modern liberalism.
( Michael Gerson, The Washington Post)
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Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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Sports Columnist Tom Boswell answered reader questions about the Redskins, the Capitals, the Nationals, baseball, the NFL and more.
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