TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Letters show Rick Perry, Ron Paul sought energy subsidies they now scorn
Republican presidential candidates Rick Perry and Ron Paul have spoken out against federal subsidies for energy projects but tried to obtain such benefits three years ago.
(By Paul Kane)
In Egypt, corruption cases had an American root
Prosecutors are scrutinizing insider deals that grew out of a U.S. campaign to promote privatization.
(By James V. Grimaldi and Robert O’Harrow Jr.)
In early stage of American election cycle, China-bashing nothing new
Blaming Beijing is popular on the campaign trail, but observers say U.S.-China relations are more complex than they might appear.
(By Keith B. Richburg)
Dangerous exotic animals set lose, hunted down in Ohio
Private collectors actively trade in exotic animals all over the United States in a vibrant and poorly regulated market. One such collector created a day of fear and outrage after he turned loose dozens of lions, tigers, bears and other exotic animals in a rural Ohio town and then shot himself Tuesday night.
(By Brian Vastag and Darryl Fears)
Debate protocol: No hands
Things got touchy in Tuesday’s Republican debate when Mitt Romney put his hand on Rick Perry’s shoulder.
(By Ann Gerhart)
NATION
Dangerous exotic animals set lose, hunted down in Ohio
Private collectors actively trade in exotic animals all over the United States in a vibrant and poorly regulated market. One such collector created a day of fear and outrage after he turned loose dozens of lions, tigers, bears and other exotic animals in a rural Ohio town and then shot himself Tuesday night.
( by Brian Vastag and Darryl Fears , The Washington Post)
Mapping the NIH’s leadership DNA
When Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, has a tough day, the first thing he does is sit down at the piano.
( by Tom Fox , The Washington Post)
Democrats press administration from both sides of pipeline issue
Democratic lawmakers, split over whether to support a massive oil pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada border, continue to lobby the Obama administration on both sides of the question.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
Joining the cult of Joe Maddon
There I was, in the middle of the hotel bar at the Baseball Winter Meetings, proposing the seemingly imaginable: a woman throwing batting practice to a major league team.
( by Justine Siegal , The Washington Post)
How to lead like La Russa
Having won eight division titles and one World Series in his time in St. Louis, Tony La Russa’s team once again finds itself on the cusp of greatness.
( by James Quigley , The Washington Post)
METRO
Alexandria and Arlington animal watch
Cases handled in early October by the Animal Welfare leagues of Alexandria and Arlington County.
(, The Washington Post)
Things to do in Arlington and Alexandria
Exhibits, concerts, plays and other events Oct 20-27, 2011.
(, The Washington Post)
Crime listings for Arlington and Alexandria
Incidents reported by police in October.
(, The Washington Post)
Healthy things to do in Arlington, Alexandria
Line dancing, a discussion of Crohn’s disease, walking groups for seniors and more Oct. 20-27.
(, The Washington Post)
Alexandria-Arlington religion notes
Events scheduled for Oct. 21 to 27.
(, The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Romney and Perry’s longtime rivalry resurfaces at debate
The personal animosity that broke out on stage between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney at Tuesday’s GOP presidential debate is rooted in long-standing tensions between the two.
( by Philip Rucker and Karen Tumulty , The Washington Post)
D.C. won’t cooperate with ICE, mayor says
Gray reinforces orders of past mayors and reaffirms standards for how D.C. deals with immigrants.
( by Tim Craig , The Washington Post)
Deadlines extended for federal job applicants
Job seekers will get three more weeks to apply for non-emergency positions while the government clears up glitches in its new Web site, USAJobs.com.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)
Letters show Rick Perry, Ron Paul sought energy subsidies they now scorn
Republican presidential candidates Rick Perry and Ron Paul have spoken out against federal subsidies for energy projects but tried to obtain such benefits three years ago.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)
Perry pushes flat tax
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is making a bold grab for the conservative heart of the GOP with his decision to propose a flat tax.
( by Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Nylon net takes a powder
A hint on that old reliable, nylon net; clothes swaps and more.
(, The Washington Post)
When Mom and Dad are the guests
One sibling is expecting a baby soon and isn’t sure about hosting financially struggling parents.
(, The Washington Post)
Black women’s voices arrive at center stage
The question of how evolved the performing arts are for black women is posed anew by Arena Stage’s “Trouble in Mind,” which comes at a time of growing Broadway exposure for black female playwrights.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
‘Your Day Is My Night’ explores immigrants’ world
Lynne Sachs spent the past year in New York’s Chinatown researching and filming “Your Day Is My Night,” in which she documents a group of immigrants living in ‘shift bed’ apartments.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)
Theater review: ‘Can’t Scare Me: The Story of Mother Jones’
Kaiulani Lee wrote and performs the one-woman show about the activist, presented by Theater of the First Amendment at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
( by Jane Horwitz , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Underdogs display a serious bite
COLUMN | The Cardinals have overcome tremendous odds to get where they are, and don’t appear to be running out of gas anytime soon.
(, The Washington Post)
Cardinals take Game 1 by the book
Manager Tony LaRussa deploys his bullpen with precision as St. Louis strikes the first blow in the World Series.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
United’s playoff hopes are snuffed
D.C. is eliminated from the MLS playoff race in a draw vs. Portland after a frantic finish in which the go-ahead goal is negated by an offside call.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)
Clutch goal lifts South River
South River advances to the Maryland District V field hockey championship with a close win over Severna Park.
( by Greg Schimmel , The Washington Post)
Walter Johnson clinches title
Walter Johnson clinches the Montgomery 4A South boys’ soccer title with a 2-0 win against Richard Montgomery.
( by Paul Tenorio , The Washington Post)
WORLD
Hillary Clinton lands in Kabul for talks with Karzai, other leaders
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan for talks on Afghan reconciliation efforts.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
Palestinians celebrate prisoner swap
Newly released Palestinian prisoners celebrated their homecoming as Hamas leaders expressed hope that Israel would ease its Gaza blockade.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)
Libya gives nod to Syrian opposition
Libya on Wednesday recognized Syria’s opposition National Council as the country’s legitimate authority, and Syrian activists asked other countries to follow suit.
(, The Washington Post)
Turkey mounts counterattack in Iraq
Turkish aircraft entered Iraqi airspace hours after Kurdish rebels killed 28 soldiers along the border, premier says.
( by Dan Zak , The Washington Post)
U.S. appoints new special envoy to North Korea
The envoy will meet with the isolated regime in Geneva next week, the latest in a series of moves to renew engagement.
( by William Wan , 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)
TECHNOLOGY
Google’s Galaxy Nexus: The Everyman’s phone
Google is hoping its new Galaxy Nexus is a smartphone for all.
(, The Washington Post)
‘Sesame Street’ characters hit the Kinect
Microsoft is working with partners such as “Sesame Street” and National Geographic on a set of interactive TV games.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Ice Cream Sandwich: For smartphones and tablets
Google has given us a glimpse of its vision for the mobile future with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to launch with Android 4.0.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Apple employees, fans remember Steve Jobs
Apple employees remember Steve Jobs, fans pay tribute online.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Will Galaxy Nexus be iPhone killer?
Matias Duarte, the head of Android’s user experience, gives an in-depth look at Ice Cream Sandwich and Android.
( by Joshua Topolsky , The Washington Post)
EDITORIAL
A republic, guaranteed
Colorado progressives take on taxpayers’ rights.
(, The Washington Post)
Hunting without luck
U.S. can’t rely on accidents to stop plots.
(, The Washington Post)
Following Lincoln’s path
Obama should act on Occupy’s egalitarianism.
(, The Washington Post)
Musical primaries
Voters lose out when primaries get moved up.
( by Howard Dean , The Washington Post)
Foreign flop
Romney, rivals demean aid to poor countries.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Audi May Double China Output to Fend Off BMW, Mercedes
Audi, Volkswagen AG’s luxury-car unit, may more than double production in the world’s largest automobile market in four years to meet rising demand for high- end passenger cars, its China chief said yesterday.
( by Bloomberg News Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Brookings Institution gets $10 million grant
Former Chicago mayor is heading an effort underwritten by J.P. Morgan Chase to expand the economic reach of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.
( by Michael A. Fletcher , The Washington Post)
Google’s Galaxy Nexus: The Everyman’s phone
Google is hoping its new Galaxy Nexus is a smartphone for all.
(, The Washington Post)
Unsanitary packing probably led to cantaloupe outbreak
Federal regulators cast blame on a Colorado farm’s off-site packing facility, saying it was poorly designed and likely furthered growth of Listeria.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)
GAO calls for more transparency at Fed banks
Executives’ seats on regional boards as firms benefited gave appearance of conflict, watchdog says.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)