Washington Post: Today's Highlights

Democratic presidential nominee vows, if elected, to get quickly involved in pursuit of Mideast deal.

on tv | CNN's "Black in America" documentaries manage to engage the heart as well as the brain.

Columnist hits pedestrian, causing minor injuries, and is flagged down a block away by witnesses.

Fellow inmate points finger at immigrant.

Political appointees move to push through rule making it tougher to regulate workplace exposure.

D.C. chancellor's plan may trigger disparities between schools in low- and high-income areas.

ANALYSIS | Candidate sidesteps criticism with a post-Iraq focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

GAO finds supervisors pressured auditors to skew reports on major defense contractor's work.

House expected to vote later today on legislation aiming to calm the chaotic housing market. Bill could become law as early as this week.

On mall's 40th birthday, officials chart a makeover for area.

Plane carrying former presidential candidate Ron Paul, six other members of Congress to D.C. makes an emergency landing in New Orleans.

Estelle Getty became an instant television star because of the series after decades in near-obscurity as a working actress. » Adam Bernstein

Nine deaths in Afghanistan attack represent new phase of a war that has received little attention.

Officials will consider a ban on commercial vehicles, pickups and RVs on residential streets.

Despite Petraeus's objections, Obama defends Iraq withdrawal, says forces needed in Afghanistan.

As cable operator continues to enjoy explosive growth, service problems dog customers.

Legislation sets new rules for provincial elections in vote Kurds boycott over the status of Kirkuk.

Legislation sets new rules for provincial elections in vote Kurds boycott over the status of Kirkuk.

Supporter continued to give to McCain campaign even as his investing partners sued him for fraud.

Fellow inmate points finger at immigrant.