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Date Posted Article 4 hours ago U-Va. suicide divides community There are two divergent accounts of why editor of top literary journal decided to shoot himself. Editing - Suicide - Art - Death - Literature 4 hours ago Back taxes dog Sharpton group In response to report on finances, National Action Network says it is putting difficulties behind it. National Action Network - Al Sharpton - United States - President - Government 4 hours ago Time for Mayor Rahm Emanuel? THE FIX | Speculation swirls after Chicago chief Richard Daley's surpise retirement decision. Rahm Emanuel - Richard M. Daley - Chicago - Mayor of Chicago - Richard Daley 4 hours ago NATO chief urges Karzai to crack down on graft Reports about corruption in Afghanistan are undermining public support for the war among NATO allies, military alliance's leader warns. Afghanistan - NATO - War in Afghanistan - Collective security - United States 7 hours ago Tragic turn for a tense workplace Suicide of top editor at esteemed literary journal has U-Va. questioning its workplace climate. Editing - Suicide - Art - Death - Literature 7 hours ago Poll: Obama ratings hit new low POST-ABC NEWS POLL | More Americans say they trust Republicans to fix the economy, poll finds. United States - Washington Post - Federal government of the United States - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company 7 hours ago Potomac River makes comeback River, once labeled a "national disgrace," is now the cleanest it has been in decades, study finds. United States - Water Resources - Science and Environment - Rivers - Potomac 7 hours ago Telling Boehner's personal story MEDIA NOTES | With predictions Dems will lose the House, interest in the GOP leader is surging. John Boehner - United States - Republican - Barack Obama - Politics 7 hours ago Petraeus decries church plan to burn Korans Top U.S., NATO commander says Florida church's planned demonstration could "endanger troops" and damage the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. War in Afghanistan - David Petraeus - Afghanistan - History - Taliban 10 hours ago Petraeus decries Koran burning Gen. says Fla. church's planned demonstration may "endanger troops," harm Afghan war effort. War in Afghanistan - David Petraeus - Afghanistan - History - Taliban 10 hours ago Google logo amuses, bemuses FASTER FORWARD | Firm has yet to explain the message behind its new bouncing ball feature. Google - Searching - Search Engines - Google logo - Companies 10 hours ago 4 House leadership scenarios What (if anything) gets done in Washington next year depends largely on which party holds power. Washington - United States - Business - Management - Politics 10 hours ago Poll: More Americans favor GOP-led Congress Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, dissatisfied with the federal government and critical of Obama's leadership, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. United States - Washington Post - Federal government of the United States - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company Today Gaga + Palin x Tiger = clicks MEDIA NOTES | Big names can drive traffic online, but with those hits comes a journalistic dilemma. Sarah Palin - United States - Politics - Parties - Republican Today Weighing a departure by Rhee The scenario is familiar across the country: An ambitious leader is appointed to reform schools but then departs. What happens next? Education - Education reform - United States - Politics - Michelle Rhee Today Taking aim at systemic risks New council of regulators has a daunting task: Monitor the entire financial landscape. United States - Globalization - Books - Facebook - Government Today Science collides with bottom line As an era of fiscal austerity sweeps over Europe, scientists must discover how to pay the bills. Austerity - Greece - Organizations - Finance - George Papandreou Today Altered food headed to plates? FDA is poised to approve a genetically modified salmon for consumption, stirring controversy. Food and Drug Administration - Genetic engineering - Salmon - United States - Atlantic salmon Today Muslims downplay Eid festivities By uncomfortable coincidence, holiday falls this year around Sept. 11 for the first time since 2001. Muslim - Religion and Spirituality - Islam - Warfare and Conflict - War on Terrorism Today Wis. an unlikely battleground Republican inroads in the state reflect Democrats' vulnerability in upcoming midterm elections. Democratic - United States - Republican - Politics - Parties Today GOP makes gains ahead of midterm elections Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, dissatisfied with the federal government and critical of Obama's leadership, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. United States - Washington Post - Federal government of the United States - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company Yesterday Biting back when bedbugs bite Scientists are working on new compounds to kill the bloodsuckers, which have made an "alarming resurgence."» Lena H. Sun Bedbug - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Recreation - Pets Yesterday How William won our hearts It seems as good a time as any to revisit the longest relationship of our romantic history. Romance - Relationship - Ideas and Tips - Advice - United States Yesterday Obama calls for roads, rails funds President asking Congress to approve $50B in long-term investments in infrastructure spending. Barack Obama - President - Infrastructure - President of the United States - United States Yesterday For the Gulf Coast, little comfort from Alaska In wake of BP oil spill, leaders from Louisiana travel to site of Exxon Valdez accident to find out what the lingering effects of a spill can look like. Exxon Valdez - Environment - Oil spill - Energy - Petroleum in the Environment Yesterday In tough times, chasing a dream Many struggling economically have found time and incentive to explore long-lost aspirations. Dream - Recreation - Travel - Specialty Travel - Corporate Yesterday A squeeze for small businesses Why many owners say Obama's plan for help is as much a hindrance to hiring as the slow economy. Small business - Business - United States - Barack Obama - President Yesterday Officials: Kabul bank 'normalized' Despite crowds demanding money back, financial officials insist bank does not require a bailout. Afghanistan - Business - Kabul - Asia - Financial Services Yesterday Obama to call for $50B in infrastructure spending President asks Congress to approve investments in roads, railways and runways in a pre-election effort to show he's trying to boost the economy. Barack Obama - President - Infrastructure - President of the United States - United States Yesterday Newspaper's fate hangs on deal A fraternal rivalry has come perilously close to claiming as its victim the Washington Times. Newspaper - Washington Times - United States - Unification Church - WASHINGTON