TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Afghan detainees tortured in prison, U.N. says
Detainees endured treatment that amounted to torture in 47 detention facilities run by Afghan police and intelligence service, in 24 of the country’s 34 provinces, report says.
(By Joshua Partlow and Sayed Salahuddin)
More see crisis ahead; GOP fractured on best candidate to fix economy
Most Americans now see a 2008-style financial crisis on the horizon, and -- reflecting the deep partisan divide in the country -- there is no consensus about whether a second term for President Obama or a Republican administration would improve the rough economic situation, according to a new Washington Post-Bloomberg News poll.
(By Jon Cohen)
Demonstrators try to extend stay in D.C.
Protesters had been bracing to be arrested or expelled from Freedom Plaza, but organizers said they were offered a permit to stay for four months. The Park Service denied that but said there had been talks.
(By Teresa Tomassoni and Annie Gowen)
Much at stake for Perry
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is the Republican presidential candidate with perhaps the most at stake in Tuesday’s Washington Post-Bloomberg News debate at Dartmouth College.
(By Philip Rucker)
Stern cancels first two weeks of season
The NBA is unlikely to have a complete 82-game season after last-ditch negotiations between owners and players are unsuccessful and the first two weeks of the regular season are canceled. The season was scheduled to begin Nov. 1.
(By Michael Lee)
NATION
Rehab services aid cancer survivors
Cancer survivors can benefit from rehabilitation programs that hospitals are beginning to offer.
( by Judith Graham , The Washington Post)
Walter Reed explores cancer rehab
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center tests cancer rehabilitation model.
(, The Washington Post)
Are our goals in Iraq realistic?
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus takes another look at why the United States is in Iraq.
(, The Washington Post)
Social networking the microbiome
European researchers launch a social network application to allow people to find and share information about the microbes living within them.
(, The Washington Post)
The history of leaderless movements
The Occupy Wall Street movement is not just a charming mess. We are all leaders represents a real praxis, and it has a real history.
( by Heather Gautney , The Washington Post)
METRO
D.C., Md., VA. health code violations
Food establishments that were closed because of health code violations
(, The Washington Post)
Police investigate shooting death of teenager
Prince George’s County police report a teenager was shot and killed.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Arms dealer Soghanalian dies
Sarkis G. Soghanalian, 82, an international arms dealer known as “the merchant of death” died at 82 in Florida.
( by T. Rees Shapiro , The Washington Post)
Deer visits N.Va. school
A deer bounds through a plate-glass window of an art room at Antietam Elementary School in Prince William County. The school, which was in session despite the Columbus Day holiday, went into lockdown.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Demonstrators try to extend stay in D.C.
Protesters had been bracing to be arrested or expelled from Freedom Plaza, but organizers said they were offered a permit to stay for four months. The Park Service denied that but said there had been talks.
( by Teresa Tomassoni and Annie Gowen , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Using stimulus funds to create energy-efficient federal buildings
Bill Guerin, a 28-year GSA veteran, was given the task of leading an ambitious effort to construct environmentally-friendly federal offices, courthouses and land ports of entry.
( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)
Withdrawn Montgomery peace measure scrutinized
A Montgomery County Council resolution asking the U.S. Congress to spend less on wars and redirect the funds to social programs has drawn scrutiny and was later withdrawn.
( by Victor Zapana , The Washington Post)
Much at stake for Perry
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is the Republican presidential candidate with perhaps the most at stake in Tuesday’s Washington Post-Bloomberg News debate at Dartmouth College.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Congress still may be unprepared for a terrorist strike
Ten years after the Sept. 11 attacks and two weeks after an alleged plot to bomb the Capitol was revealed, it’s still not clear whether Congress could function after a terrorist strike.
(, The Washington Post)
Senate to vote on Obama’s jobs bill
The Senate’s vote Tuesday on President Obama’s jobs plan, perhaps the only one Congress will hold on the package as a whole, might put Democratic senators on the spot as much as it will highlight the GOP obstructionism that Obama has criticized.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Too much togetherness
Mom wants to do lots of family outings, but her son has had enough.
(, The Washington Post)
Politicos’ lucrative , speechifying afterlife
Power players know that the speaking circuit is nice work if you can get it — and they can via groups such as Washington Speakers Bureau. The circuit “keeps you in,” James Carville says.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Payments for weight loss
A variety of programs offer financial incentives for people who want to shed pounds, but it’s not entirely clear which approach works best. Keeping the weight off after the effort ends remains an elusive goal.
( by Lenny Bernstein , The Washington Post)
A tree-roots campaign
Volunteers contribute a small amount of time collecting seeds. But their goal is a long-term one: saving local forests and the Potomac River.
(, The Washington Post)
Nut-hunting guide
Who’s looking for nuts.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Oct. 11
(, The Washington Post)
Cardinals rout Brewers, 12-3
Albert Pujols drove in five of St. Louis’s first seven runs as it evened the NLCS at one game each.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
Stern cancels first two weeks of NBA season
The NBA will not have an 82-game season after last-ditch negotiations between owners and players are unsuccessful and the first two weeks of the regular season are canceled. The season was to begin Nov. 1.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)
Capitals earn shootout win vs. Lightning
Goaltender Tomas Vokoun has a rough debut with Washington but comes through in the shootout victory over Tampa Bay, in the teams’ first meeting since last season’s playoff sweep.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Redskins alone atop the NFC East
The last time they were in sole possession of the division lead this late in the season was 1999.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Gaddafi forces lose buildings in Sirte
Revolutionary fighters said they seized a building complex and a hospital in Moammar Gaddafi’s hometown.
( by Caroline Alexander , The Washington Post)
Are our goals in Iraq realistic?
Fine Print columnist Walter Pincus takes another look at why the United States is in Iraq.
(, The Washington Post)
Reform meets reality in Greece
Mending Greece’s finances requires fundamental change that would be difficult in the best of times and that is proving torturous now.
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)
Tunisia Islamists re-emerge as political force
The election will be the first in the political transitions under way in the Middle East and north Africa.
( by Eileen Byrne , The Washington Post)
Afghan detainees tortured in prison, U.N. says
Detainees endured treatment that amounted to torture in 47 detention facilities run by Afghan police and intelligence service, in 24 of the country’s 34 provinces, report says.
( by Joshua Partlow and Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, 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)
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
EDITORIAL
D.C. Council’s bad pass on mowing contract
Officials sidestep serious questions about favoritism, cost
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
A different shade of green
Stopping the pipeline might only increase environmental risks.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Purple Line under the microscope
(, The Washington Post)
Restoring Senate order
Changes intended to protect minority.
( by Harry M. Reid , The Washington Post)
Awlaki’s death warrant
A U.S. citizen was killed on a functionary’s say-so.
(, The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Proposals on marketing food to children may change
A federal proposal that would restrict the kinds of foods marketed to children may soon be changed to address the concerns raised by the food and beverage industry.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
Companies use fuzzy math in job claims
Oil companies aren’t the only ones promising jobs if Washington gives them their way. Yet the industry often touts debatable jobs numbers.
( by Steven Mufson and Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)
U.S. stocks surge on European action
The stock market rallied Monday as investors gained confidence that European leaders will address their continent’s debt crisis.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Washington’s missed economic opportunities
Could the economic recovery have been substantially different? Could unemployment today be substantially lower, growth substantially quicker, incomes substantially higher?
( by Ezra Klein , The Washington Post)
LivingSocial doles out $142.9M in equity
Daily deal distributor LivingSocial doled out $142.9 million in equity as part of its purchase of South Korea-based discount site TicketMonster, according to a source familiar with the deal.
( , The Washington Post)
