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Maryland campus police: Tyler punched man in front of officer, fled
Senior wide receiver suspended indefinitely
PICKET: Dems ignored NY-9 warnings from 2010 Weiner v. Turner mid-term race
Former Democratic New York Congressman Anthony Weiner may have been able to defend his district from going Republican during his 2010 mid-term re-election against Republican Bob Turner, but that did not mean the New York 9 Congressional District was not already becoming increasingly frustrated with the Obama administration and Democrats on the hill. A number of clues were sprinkled about within that particular race, which were later ignored by Democrats in the midst of another Weiner re-election in November 2010. I covered the Weiner-Turner race last year. The combination of the power of Mr. Weiner's incumbency and the fact Mr. Turner made first-timer campaign mistakes helped Weiner immensely but taught Turner how to be a successful candidate for the district the second time around.
Terps' McCree, Tyler suspended indefinitely
Judiciary case search reveals Tyler charged with second-degree assault
Romney refuses to call Obama's policies 'socialist'
Mitt Romney refused Thursday to embrace Texas Gov. Rick Perry's description of the Obama administration's policies as "socialist," instead opting for some softer language, dubbing President Obama's moves as "Washington heavy."
Obama awards Medal of Honor to former Marine
A former Marine who was wounded in Afghanistan while rescuing 36 fellow soldiers from an ambush was awarded the Medal of Honor Thursday at the White House by President Obama.
Santorum hopes to cash in on Perry
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is trying to cash in on what he sees as the dents on Texas Gov. Rick Perry's conservative armor in the GOP race for the 2012 presidential nomination.
Va. revenue up collections over last August
Virginia posted a 7.8 increase in revenues in August compared to last year, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Thursday.
The picks: Week 3
Time for predictions from around the ACC (and from Navy-South Carolina, too)
Poll: Obama underwater in Virginia, Kaine, Allen neck-and-neck
President Barack Obama's approval ratings have sunk in recent months in Virginia – a swing state that will be crucial for his re-election chances next year – according to a new poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 15
Va. board votes on abortion clinic regulations; Md. assembly may put off gas tax hike; Perry: Americans don't want 'caretaker state'; D.C. spending bill moves through Senate; Michaele Salahi now with Journey guitarist?; Md. businesses got $16M in 9/11-related loans; U. of Md. student sexually assaulted in dorm.
Terps used relatively limited roster in opener
Maryland's 49 players was fewest to play for team since 2008 loss at Virginia
Navy to be short-handed at linebacker Saturday
Starters Jarred Shannon and Mason Graham expected to be out
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
What Did Michelle Obama Say?
You've heard about it, see it for yourself:
MILLER: Herman Cain calls NY-9 election “earth breaking” for Jewish vote
The former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza said that the Democrats failed to keep sex-scandal tainted Anthony Weiner’s seat because of President Obama’s Israel policies. “It says to me -- in neon lights -- that the Jewish community in that district does not like this administration’s position and treatment of Israel. That in itself is earth breaking,” he said in an interview with The Washington Times.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
We Joined Attack Watch!
It's a big day today on Andy Parks Live From The Washington Times. (Check out The Rundown to see our lineup.) But I think our most major accomplishment was joining Attack Watch! If you haven't seen it, check out some of the best Twitter reaction to the latest offering from Obama For America:
PICKET: NY-9 special election wrap up
Congressman-elect Bob Turner, New York Republican, pulled out an unbelievable victory over Democrat Assemblyman David Weprin in New York's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday night. The district has been represented by Democrats since 1923 and Mr. Turner first ran for the 9th CD during the 2010 mid-term elections against former Congressman Anthony Weiner.
Edsall takes offense to doubts about Miami win
Maryland won opener against short-handed Hurricanes.
Obama campaign creates website to counter 'smears'
President Obama's re-election campaign has launched a website for supporters to counter "phony attacks" on Mr. Obama — and to raise more money, too.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 14
Alexander gets Ward 7 challenge; Va. Democrats relish Perry's visit today; Md. lawmakers talk gas tax hike; Insanity plea appears unlikely in Lululemon killing; Leggett confident about teen curfew; Man charged in latest transgender shooting; D.C. activists want abortion ban off Senate spending bill; McDonnell hints at more changes to Va. pension plan.
Outside linebacker spot temporarily thins for Mids
Shannon, Wetzel both sidelined at practice for Navy
