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washingtonpost.com News: Blackwater Faces New Monitoring From State Dept.
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| TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Blackwater Faces New Monitoring From State Dept. The State Department responded yesterday to escalating criticism of Blackwater security guards in Iraq, announcing new measures to more closely monitor their operations as a new Pentagon report depicted a troubling lack of coordination between private security contractors and the U.S. military. (By Karen DeYoung and Ann Scott Tyson, The Washington Post) Looking Past the Elephant in The Room GOP Contenders Keep Distance From Bush Legacy (By Perry Bacon Jr., The Washington Post) N.Va. Trash Regulators Struggle With Repeat Offenders (By Bill Brubaker, The Washington Post) In China, a Green Awakening City Clamps Down on the Polluting Factories That Built Its Economy (By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post) Jones Pleads Guilty, Admits Using Steroids Former Olympic Gold Medalist: 'I Have Betrayed Your Trust' (By Amy Shipley, The Washington Post) More Today's Highlights
Democrat, Republican Gang Up on Incumbent CEDARBURG, Wis. -- Explanations are required when you are a conservative Republican, your friend is a Democrat, and you tell people you are running a joint campaign to unseat Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. (Wis.), one of the longest-serving Republicans in Congress and the very definition of an... (By Peter Slevin, The Washington Post) Looking Past the Elephant in The Room GOP Contenders Keep Distance From Bush Legacy (By Perry Bacon Jr., The Washington Post) Bush Defends Interrogations Democrats Demand Documents Justifying Tactics' Legality (By Michael Abramowitz and Joby Warrick, The Washington Post) Before the Storm Clouds, Nothing but 'Blue Skies' (By Jennifer Frey, The Washington Post) Turkish Premier Tells Bush Genocide Bill Would Hurt Ties (By Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post) More Politics |
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| NATION
Long Standoff Ends for Tax-Protesting Couple PLAINFIELD, N.H. -- The fugitive couple had been waiting on their porch for nearly eight months for law enforcement officials to make their move. "The word is 'poised,' " Ed Brown said recently, handgun wedged in his jeans, AK-47 assault rifle behind the door, as he stared at a yard of cut grass and... (By Paul Lewis, The Washington Post) Probe Into Tainted Rice Ends USDA Unable to Find Explanation or Determine Blame (By Rick Weiss, The Washington Post) Small-Town Inspiration To Revisit His Youth in Song, Country Star Brad Paisley Comes Back to the Source (By J. Freedom du Lac, The Washington Post) Blackwater Faces New Monitoring From State Dept. Pentagon Reports Poor Coordination With Security Contractors in Iraq (By Karen DeYoung and Ann Scott Tyson, The Washington Post) NATION IN BRIEF (The Washington Post) More Nation
Blackwater Faces New Monitoring From State Dept. The State Department responded yesterday to escalating criticism of Blackwater security guards in Iraq, announcing new measures to more closely monitor their operations as a new Pentagon report depicted a troubling lack of coordination between private security contractors and the U.S. military. (By Karen DeYoung and Ann Scott Tyson, The Washington Post) ANALYSIS: Pakistan Election Poses Challenges for U.S. (By Robin Wright and Griff Witte, The Washington Post) In China, a Green Awakening City Clamps Down on the Polluting Factories That Built Its Economy (By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post) Turkish Premier Tells Bush Genocide Bill Would Hurt Ties (By Michael Abramowitz, The Washington Post) In Traditionally Insular Japan, A Rare Experiment in Diversity Private School for Immigrant Children Fills Gap in Support (By Lori Aratani, The Washington Post) More World
N.Va. Trash Regulators Struggle With Repeat Offenders Over the past year, a trash company with more than 40,000 Northern Virginia customers has been cited for dozens of safety, environmental and licensing violations and has refused, at times, to respond to regulators' complaints. (By Bill Brubaker, The Washington Post) D.C. Judge Pressures City on Jail Population Fenty Could Face Contempt Citation (By Robert E. Pierre, The Washington Post) Fort Hunt's Quiet Men Break Silence on WWII Interrogators Fought 'Battle of Wits' (By Petula Dvorak, The Washington Post) Metro Considers Free Farecards for Low-Income Customers Distribution Plan Would Involve Service Agencies (By Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post) Developer Unveils His Plan For Downtown Monument (By Paul Schwartzman, The Washington Post) More Metro
Strong Jobs Report Eases Fears Over Economy's Health U.S. employment rose by 110,000 jobs in September and a weak report in August was revised upward, offering signs that the economy continues to grow even as the nation wrestles with turmoil in the credit markets. (By Cecilia Kang, The Washington Post) Air Force Told to Detail No-Work Contract Deal (By Robert O'Harrow Jr., The Washington Post) Ground Beef Recall Is End of Meat Company E. Coli Fallout Forces Topps Out of Business (By Renae Merle, The Washington Post) N.Va. Trash Regulators Struggle With Repeat Offenders (By Bill Brubaker, The Washington Post) In China, a Green Awakening City Clamps Down on the Polluting Factories That Built Its Economy (By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington Post) More Business
Halo Creator Blasts Free From Microsoft It's been a big year for Master Chief, the animated killing-machine star of the Halo video game franchise. First, he saved the universe by blasting aliens with a plasma rifle. In the process, he boosted sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console. Now, the helmeted hero has helped Halo's creator... (By Mike Musgrove, The Washington Post) Real Hope in a Virtual World Online Identities Leave Limitations Behind (By Rob Stein, The Washington Post) More Technology
Ramirez, Red Sox Walk Off With a 2-0 Lead Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster with two outs in the ninth and the Red Sox beat the Angels, 6-3, taking a 2-0 lead in their ALDS. (By Dave Sheinin, The Washington Post) Jones Pleads Guilty, Admits Using Steroids Former Olympic Gold Medalist: 'I Have Betrayed Your Trust' (By Amy Shipley, The Washington Post) Terp's Cool Facade Belies Tough Interior (By Marc Carig, The Washington Post) Retooled Capitals Start Fast Capitals 3, Thrashers 1 (By Tarik El-Bashir, The Washington Post) Tulowitzki Doesn't Sound Like a Rookie Shortstop Gives Rockies an Edge After Slow Start (By Barry Svrluga, The Washington Post) More Sports
Small-Town Inspiration GLEN DALE, W.Va. Home, for country-music star Brad Paisley, is where the signs are. (By J. Freedom du Lac, The Washington Post) NAMES & FACES (The Washington Post) Before the Storm Clouds, Nothing but 'Blue Skies' (By Jennifer Frey, The Washington Post) Valentino's Elegant Exit The Last of the Old-Guard Couturiers, Still a Step Above (By Robin Givhan, The Washington Post) Don Imus Close To Deal for Return To Airwaves Dec. 1 (By Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post) More Style
Pakistan's Tainted Election GEN. PERVEZ Musharraf will almost certainly succeed in orchestrating his "reelection" today as president of Pakistan -- but it will be an ugly victory. The national Parliament and provincial legislatures that will convene as an electoral college have little legitimacy, because they were chosen in... (The Washington Post) The Debate Goes On Opponents of the children's health insurance program offer phony reasons for President Bush's veto. (The Washington Post) Poor Rewards Bonuses handed out at the end of Mayor Williams's administration smell bad. (The Washington Post) More Editorials |
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