TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
GOP candidates offer a diverse set of economic plans
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is the latest GOP presidential contender to put forward an economic blueprint fully embracing a number of longstanding and far-reaching conservative goals.
(By Karen Tumulty and Perry Bacon Jr.)
Europe struggles toward rescue plan
Wednesday’s financial summit may produce only general guidelines that could take weeks to implement and assess.
(By Howard Schneider)
District no joke now
Political scandals in the District haven’t cost the city when it comes to foreign investment. It has matured over 20 years, but what will an atmosphere of dormant leadership create?
(By Marc Fisher)
Perry raises ‘birther’ issue
Texas Gov. Rick Perry cast doubt about President Obama’s birthplace, Honolulu, suggesting in two interviews this week that Obama may have been born outside the United States.
(By Philip Rucker)
Lisa de Moraes: Obama on Leno, Rooney hospitalized
President Obama makes second visit to “The Tonight Show”; longtime ”60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney hospitalized.
(By Lisa de Moraes)
NATION
Group seeks investigation of NIH deaths
An activist group has asked for an investigation into the deaths of two people who received platelet transfusions contaminated with bacteria this summer.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)
Protecting sharks, humans a balancing act
Recent events with shark attacks highlight the contradictory relationship humans now have with sharks. We would like to protect them in theory, but it's harder to do it in practice.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
FBI going to court more often to get personal Internet data
A Senate bill could make it easier for the agency to obtain usage information.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
U.S. modules used to trigger IEDs in Iraq, officials say
The Justice Department alleges that after the radio frequency modules arrived in Singapore, they were sent to Iran through third countries.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
When has a CEO run America?
Romney’s four years as governor of Massachusetts would actually make him among the least politically experienced presidents, and there is no historical precedent for a commander-in-chief with a background like Cain’s.
( by Gautam Mukunda and Rakesh Khurana , The Washington Post)
METRO
D.C. high heel race kicks off Halloween
In the streets around Dupont Circle, a typical Washington crowd mingles with drag queens in the annual Dupont High Heel Race, the city’s unofficial kickoff to Halloween.
( by Katie Rogers , The Washington Post)
Paul Leka, producer and songwriter, dies
Paul Leka, 68, co-wrote “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye),” which sports fans have adopted as a favorite taunt.
( by Terence McArdle , The Washington Post)
Pr. George’s on course to expand middle schools
In 2010-11, at least 11 of the system’s 24 middle schools only had seventh and eighth grades; this year it’s down to nine.
( by Robert Samuels , The Washington Post)
Salvadoran community helps flood victims
The Salvadoran community in Washington continues to collect cash donations for the thousands of flooding victims in El Salvador.
( by Luz Lazo , The Washington Post)
Antonio Cassese, international tribunal judge, dies
Antonio Cassese, 74, led the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, which tried accused war criminals after the Balkan wars of the 1990s.
( by Emily Langer , The Washington Post)
POLITICS
Perry raises ‘birther’ issue
Texas Gov. Rick Perry cast doubt about President Obama’s birthplace, Honolulu, suggesting in two interviews this week that Obama may have been born outside the United States.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)
Maryland gas tax hike sought
Maryland would raise its tax on gasoline 15 cents per gallon and would boost fees on every bus and rail passenger under a plan endorsed Tuesday by a state commission.
( by Aaron C. Davis , The Washington Post)
Federal officials target poor-performing drug plans
More than a quarter of Medicare’s rated prescription drug plans available to seniors in 2012 get poor assessments from federal officials.
( by Marilyn Werber Serafini , The Washington Post)
Valerie Jarrett’s latest role
As President Obama’s ratings have fallen, the trusted adviser is seen broadening her accessibility.
( by Jason Horowitz , The Washington Post)
Minor tax issue takes uphill turn on Hill despite support on both sides
The House votes Thursday on whether to adjust obscure provision, but agreement not that easy in Congress.
( by Rosalind S. Helderman , The Washington Post)
STYLE
A question that need not be answered
What can you say to nosy relatives who ask about an adult child’s sexual orientation?
(, The Washington Post)
In ‘The Crucible,’ manipulative teenagers
Arthur Miller’s classic is staged at the Keegan Theatre with a young cast.
( by Jessica Goldstein , The Washington Post)
Obama on Leno, Rooney hospitalized
President Obama makes second visit to “The Tonight Show”; longtime ”60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney hospitalized.
(, The Washington Post)
Two ‘Othellos’ built around their Iagos
The inordinate degree to which we’re transfixed by the villain is reinforced not only in Folger Theatre’s production, but also in an equally satisfying version of the play by Synetic Theater.
( by Peter Marks , The Washington Post)
Good to Go: Seoul Food D.C. food truck
It’s rolling in Arlington, with a fresh and spicy fusion of Korean and Latin cuisine.
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Volleyball: Freedom-South Riding wins
Despite a sluggish start, the Eagles rally from a two-sets-to-one deficit to claim a five-set victory against Broad Run.
( by Matt Brooks , The Washington Post)
TV and radio listings: October 26
(, The Washington Post)
Cooley is lost for the year
Tight end Chris Cooley, who has caught more passes than any Redskin who has played the position, is put on injured reserve with finger and knee injuries.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)
Caps seek to do more with less ice time
The Capitals’ top players are spending less time on the ice this season as Coach Bruce Boudreau seeks to keep the squad fresh for late in the season.
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post)
Cardinals’ La Russa takes the blame
Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa assumes far greater responsibility for the breakdowns his team suffered toward the end of Game 5 against the Rangers.
( by Dave Sheinin , The Washington Post)
WORLD
FBI going to court more often to get personal Internet data
A Senate bill could make it easier for the agency to obtain usage information.
( by Ellen Nakashima , The Washington Post)
A battle for the future of rural Britain
A push for development runs up against conservation groups desperate to defend storied landscapes.
( by Anthony Faiola , The Washington Post)
U.S. modules used to trigger IEDs in Iraq, officials say
The Justice Department alleges that after the radio frequency modules arrived in Singapore, they were sent to Iran through third countries.
( by Peter Finn , The Washington Post)
Top Iranian proposes axing presidency
Iran’s supreme leader is floating a proposal to radically alter the country’s constitution and abolish the presidency.
( by Thomas Erdbrink , The Washington Post)
Gaddafi buried at secret desert site
Many Libyans have been unfazed by cellphone videos showing a blood-spattered Gaddafi punched and kicked before he died in captivity.
( by Mary Beth Sheridan , 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
Life reflecting a game reflecting life
How the real-life politics of the tea party and Occupy Wall Street are affecting and mirroring the story of “BioShock Infinite.”
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Prototype Apple TV is in the works
Apple is turning to the software engineer who built iTunes to help lead its development of a television set, according to three people with knowledge of the project.
( by Adam Satariano Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Netflix stock plunges
Netflix Inc., the DVD and video- streaming company, plunged after projecting losses in 2012 and delaying global expansion plans.
( by Cliff Edwards Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
Apple’s Jobs Told Cook Not to Ask ‘What Would Steve Do?’: Tech
When Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook took the microphone at a memorial tribute to Steve Jobs at the company’s campus last week, he shared a piece of advice Jobs gave him before his death on Oct. 5.
( by Peter Burrows Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)
EDITORIAL
Political poke-fest
Perry and rivals serve up scare tactics and drivel.
(, The Washington Post)
RIP: Democracy in Virginia
Two-party contests in state elections are dead.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Get Europe growing
Its bailout can’t succeed without a boom.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Risky cuts to juvenile justice programs
Federal cuts would imperil them.
( by Editorial , The Washington Post)
Gagged by the Patriot Act
How the law stripped away my free speech.
( by Nicholas Merrill , The Washington Post)
BUSINESS
Fed considers its stimulus options
The Federal Reserve is considering new strategies to lower mortgage rates and help Americans reduce the debt that hangs over the economy.
( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)
Gupta to face criminal charges, source says
Former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta will surrender to the FBI Wednesday to face criminal charges, a person familiar with the investigation said.
( Reuters , Reuters)
Money managers assail SEC disclosure rules
Hedge funds and other money managers are laying the groundwork for a legal challenge to new SEC disclosure rules aimed at identifying market risks.
( by David S. Hilzenrath , The Washington Post)
Investment advice for employees long overdue
A new Labor Department rule has the potential to improve the amount of money employees have at retirement by eliminating common investor mistakes, but employers need to offer the advice.
(, The Washington Post)
Europe struggles toward rescue plan
Wednesday’s financial summit may produce only general guidelines that could take weeks to implement and assess.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)