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The Ugly Hours of Washington Transformed
The angry commuters of the Washington Area who ride Metro can reach way down inside and access some semblance of civility and happiness even if just for a brief moment. Now they do need some motivation to do it, but they can get there. Yes they can!
Prospect Q&A - Michael Burgess, Washington Nationals
The Nationals felt like they got a steal last summer when they selected high school outfielder Michael Burgess with their supplemental first-round pick in the 2007 MLB Draft, but they figured it would be a while before he started to realize his vast potential. Apparently, Burgess - ranked by Baseball America as Washington's No. 4 prospect - had other plans. By Jay LeBlanc.
Morning Report - Thursday, July 3
Alfredo Amezaga's two-run seventh inning blast lifted the Marlins over the Nats, while Daniel Cabrera went the distance as the O's topped the Royals. Elsewhere, the Cards' Troy Glaus and A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox slugged walk-off shots to lift their squads to victory. All that and more in today's Morning Report. By Jay LeBlanc.
Day Three - July 3, 1863 - Pickett's Charge
Death and destruction in the midst of honor and glory; the end of the war for the Confederacy
Another crushing loss
The Nationals can look back on plenty of crushing losses this season, but today's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Marlins has to rank right up there with the worst of them.
McCain shakeup part II
A year after he ousted his two top campaign officials, John McCain is shaking things up again.
Wizards summer league (and more)
A list of players that will compete for spots on the Wizards summer league roster has been comprised.
No mulligans for Stu Scott
Stuart Scott is as painful on the golf course as he is on the air.
What attack ads?
The case of Hillary Clinton's disappearing Web videos - from Sopranos spoof to 3 a.m., they're history.
Updated list of highest-paid defensemen
Here is the current list of the highest-paid defensemen in the NHL, with their salary cap hit for next season.
Game resuming at 3:30
The game is supposed to resume at 3:30 p.m., and they'll try their hardest to finish this thing quick, because the skies still look menacing.
POP ART REVIEW: Batman: The Killing Joke, Deluxe Edition
The 20th anniversary of perhaps the best Joker story of all time is celebrated with a newly re-colored edition that also includes a second story from one of the legendary artists in the business. The Killing Joke not only offers the definitive origin of the Joker but also delivers a plot that changes the world of ...
Bennett's Best for the week of June 29
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam, No. 1 from DC Comics and Bone Vol. 8: Treasure Hunters.
Olie's agent talks
Kolzig isn’t expected to be the starter for the new-look Lightning, but he should get ample playing time behind Mike Smith.
The sizzlin' Southeast (updated)
So we’re only a little more than a day into free agency, but there have been plenty of moves made by teams in the Southeast Division.
McCain uses Obama-Clark scandal
John McCain's Web site features a photo of Barack Obama and Wes Clark and urges supporters to "Speak out now" against attacks
Caps sign two more ...
The Caps signed a pair of free agents, but they aren't likely to be spending a lot of time with the big club this season.
SC death penalty ruling could be 'based on a mistake,' WH says
The White House said DOJ is looking into whether the Supreme Court ruled mistakenly last week on the death penalty for cases of child rape.
