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WILD ART: Tuskeegee Airmen National Convention
The first day of the 40th Annual Tuskegee Airmen National Convention, at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center on Wednesday.
WILD ART: Redskins Park
A sparse crowd of fans braved the inclement weather, gathering along the sidelines to watch their team practice during training camp at Redskins Park on Wednesday.
Cavaliers goal: Limit "dramatic" defensive breakdowns
Cavaliers surrendered 67 rushes of at least 11 yards last season
PICKET: Dem Congresswoman just misses debt vote
Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin Democrat, missed voting for the debt ceiling bill on Monday, but she was not planning on it.
Cavs counting on supporting cast with QB flux
Opening week starter still unknown in Charlottesville
After Final Four run, VCU unveils nonconference schedule
Want to watch Virginia Commonwealth University's Final Four banner being raised at the Verizon Wireless Center in Richmond? The date is Nov. 10 against Saint Francis (Pa.), opening the the regular season schedule.
A hamburger today for $2.4 trillion tomorrow
President Obama took his debt team out for burgers at Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, giving new meaning to the "Popeye" character Wimpy's catchphrase "I'd gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today."
No. Va. motorists to get relief — sort of
Starting Aug. 22, Northern Virginia drivers will be able to see travel times on Interstate 66 between the Capital Beltway and Gainesville to see if they want to pursue alternate routes, Gov. Bob McDonnell's office announced Wednesday.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 3
Gray vetoes council's bonds-tax compromise, Cuccinelli polling well among Virginia Republicans, D.C. transgender community fears it is being targeted, council members disclose campaign cash, Younger Chavous considers run for father's former seat, McDonnell does some traveling
Puerto Rico Tip-Off bracket released
Maryland to face Alabama in first round, Wichita State or Colorado on second day
PICKET: Did the debt deal cost the tax payer $34 billion extra?
Republicans touted over one trillion dollars in cuts to discretionary spending over the next ten years as part of the debt ceiling bill passed by both the House and Senate and later signed in secret by President Barack Obama. However, as a result of the rule that brought to the floor the Budget Control Act proposed by House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, questions are now circulating about power to change the 2012 budget being handed over to the House and Senate Budget Chairmen. One number floating around the hill is $34 billion could actually be added to 2012 spending.
WILD ART: Summer of Mercy
Prayers and rallies Tuesday were a part of the nine-day pro-life protesting event, Summer of Mercy 2.0.
WILD ART: National Night Out 2011
Metropolitan Police Department officers around the District reach out to the community on National Night Out in an effort to improve police-community relations.
Maryland schedule tidbit: Cornell to visit Jan. 3
Terps to face Big Red for first time since 1993
MoveOn.org vows punishment for debt deal
Saying they are shocked at the debt deal that cleared Congress this week, MoveOn.org vowed retribution as lawmakers go home for a month-long summer vacation.
McDonnell's overseas trip bears (grape) fruit
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's overseas sojourn to Asia in May has borne fruit in the way of a partnership between the Tianjin Tewoo Group and Barboursville Vineyards, his office announced Tuesday.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 2
Democratic primary race turns ugly, Another Peaceoholics cofounder to run for city council, FOP: MPD brass violate residency rules, Trash inspectors aggressively ticketing, Immigrant advocacy group sues over Dream Act referendum, D.C. planning goes for naught
Boehner takes a victory lap on dollar-for-dollar pledge
After scoring a bigger-than-expected victory in Monday's debt-limit vote, House Speaker John A. Boehner took a victory lap Tuesday, crowing that the deal met his chief goal: it matched the debt increase dollar-for-dollar with future spending limits.
PICKET: Some lawmakers remain leery of 'Super Congress'
A bi-partisan twelve member joint committee or a "super congress" as some are calling it, included in the debt ceiling bill, will be set up following the legislation's passage. Member of the joint committee will be appointed by the four leaders in both parties from the upper and lower chambers. The committee has until Thanksgiving to produce a proposal to cut $1.5 trillion in future deficits. Congress has a deadline of December 23 to vote on the joint committee's recommendations.
