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Morning Roundup: Aug. 10
First findings on Gray hirings due Aug. 24; D.C. police commander demoted post-'Sheen-gate'; Conservative Black running again in Virginia; Virgina's Henrico County approves mosque; Warner overlooked for 'supercommittee'; Maryland GOP's Kittleman alone on same-sex marriage; D.C. 'jock tax' languishes on Capitol Hill; Flight to D.C. diverted, minor injuries.
Maryland, Virginia bond ratings appear safe
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is not downgrading Maryland's or Virginia's prized triple-A credit ratings.
Congress cuts page program while EPA announces paid liberals-only internships
Just as the House of Representatives was ending the 200-year-old page program to save $5 million a year, the Obama administration's Environmental Protection Agency sent out an email touting the expansion of its "Eco-ambassador program" to include $6,000-8,000 paid internships just for those with an interest in "environmental justice." In short, a liberals only internship.
Justin Anderson back at defensive end
Maryland's defensive line utilityman shifts back outside
PICKET: (video) Anarchy in the UK; rioters set afire London
Riots continued for a third night in London and are reportedly spreading across the nation. British police appear to have lost control of the crowds who are setting building on fire, vandalizing and looting businesses, and robbing innocent bystanders.
O'Malley posts letter with bishop over gay marriage
The O'Malley administration has posted on its blog site an exchange of letters between Gov. Martin O'Malley and Archbishop of Baltimore Edwin O’Brien on the issue of same-sex marriage in Maryland.
BINVERSIE: GOP turnout key in tonight's Wis. recall elections
Wisconsin is eagerly watching the recall election of six Republican state senators. Political observers from all over the country can agree the elections today and next week can give a hint as to where the political landscape is for both parties on a national level. The undeniable truth about five of these recalls is they will be decided by turnout of the Republican voter.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 9
Mark Center commute begins today; Documents show key receipts unchecked in Alexander probe; Lanier's 'All Hands' dealt potential setback again; D.C. may be forced into immigration program; O'Malley, Catholics differ on gay marriage; Frederick woman missing in Aruba; Maryland teachers union rejects pension proposal; Acrimony rises in Virginia state Senate race.
Q&A: Navy wide receivers coach Mick Yokitis
Taking a look at the Midshipmen wideouts, sans Greg Jones
Hard-nosed wideout Furman's turn arrives at Navy
Skilled blocker steps into full-time starter's role
Terps 2011 lookahead: Camp competitions
Five position battles to be decided in the next four weeks
WILD ART: Splashdown!
A scene from the the Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool in Hyattsville on Monday.
O'Malley unveils car-charging station
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Monday attended the opening of the state's first sun-tracking electric vehicle charger as part of a continued effort to push for green technology in the state.
Lawsuit filed in 2008 ICE raid
Lawyers have filed federal suit in Maryland arguing federal immigration officers violated the rights of two families during a 2008 raid in Annapolis, according to advocacy group Casa de Maryland.
Hospital wants to move sites in Montgomery County
Washington Adventist Hospital is asking state regulators for approval to move from its Takoma Park home to a site near White Oak.
Georgetown's Ayegba tears ACL
Georgetown sophomore center Moses Ayegba tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a summer league game Thursday, the university announced.
House cancels page program, blames $5 million annual cost
Citing high costs and limited duties, House Speaker John A. Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Monday they are ending the page program that has seen both successes and its share of controversy.
