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Larry Collmus returns home to Baltimore to call Preakness
Charm City native behind the NBC microphone for middle jewel of Triple Crown.
Pilot aborts landing on Obama flight
The pilot of President Obama's plane aborted a landing in Connecticut on Wednesday morning because of poor visibility, before landing safely on a second attempt.
Sen. Warner hosts Kaine fundraiser
Several hundred supporters of Tim Kaine paid $150 to $1,000 each to mix and mingle at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria and cheer on former Gov. Tim Kaine in his U.S. Senate bid.
Mucho Macho Man arrives at Pimlico for Preakness
Trainer Kathy Ritvo and her colt get to Baltimore just after 10 a.m.
Morning Roundup: May 18
Former Prince George's Co. exec Johnson pleads guilty to felony charges; D.C. Council gets court order for witnesses in Mayor Gray personnel probe; Va. groups ask for delay of new adoption regs; Cuccinelli hires dating columnist for press staff; Lawyer: D.C. police officer 'scapegoated' by Chief Lanier; O'Malley to sign controversial waste-to-energy bill; Schaefer's $2.4 million will touch many.
How slots didn't happen at Laurel Park
An inside look at the mistake that has cost Maryland horse racing dearly.
PICKET: (video) Rep. Allen West on Obama: 'I can't stand the guy'
Congressman Allen West, Florida Republican, went after President Barack Obama on Saturday, saying he couldn't "stand the guy."
PICKET: GM's Cadillac logo sits on Chi-Com hammer and sickle banner
As a follow up to my previous post, a disturbing banner that included not just the Communist hammer and sickle symbol but U.S. tax-payer funded GM's Cadillac logo as well. The image was captured in April by China Auto Web. The banner is promotion for the GM sponsored Communist propaganda film "The Founding of a Party."
A "Killer" Miscellany
Parting thoughts – and assorted other minutiae – on the late, great Harmon Killebrew.
Meet your 2011 Preakness field
Five horses return off Kentucky Derby to run Saturday at Pimlico.
Maryland draws Illinois in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
Virginia hosts Michigan and Virginia Tech visits Minnesota in other games
PICKET: GM sponsors and celebrates soon to be released Chi-Com propaganda film
In late 2010, General Motors agreed to sponsor a propaganda film celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP made film titled (translated to English) “The Birth of a Party” or “The Great Achievement of Founding the Party" is set to premiere all over the Communist nation on June 15.
Rhamel Bratton still out for Virginia vs. Cornell
Suspended midfielder will sit out third straight game in NCAA quarterfinals
Morning Roundup: May 17
D.C. Council votes today on court-ordered subpoenas in Gray probe; D.C. Council member urges scrapping 6 of mayor's 13 tax- or fee-increase proposals; Va.'s low unemployment triggers end to some jobless benefits; Defense cuts hitting private sector; O'Malley at potential odds with environmental supporters; Police: Driver in Olney wreck smelled like alcohol
With coaching turnover, departure of ex-signees just business as usual
With Sterling Gibbs heading to Texas, some thoughts on what happens to ACC recruits already in the fold when coaching changes occur
Mark Udall: Congress but not public should see bin Laden photos
Sen. Mark Udall, who on Monday afternoon viewed photos of Osama bin Laden's corpse, said he was glad for the opportunity but said he stands by President Obama's decision to release them to the public.
Obama earns millions from book sales
President Obama continues to rake in cash as an author.
PICKET: Gingrich's old habits come back to bite him
Newt Gingrich appears confused as to who he is trying to impress in the 2012 GOP presidential primaries.
Field for the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Wyomia is the morning line favorite among the fillies.
PICKET: Ryan on Gingrich criticism: 'With allies like that who needs the left?'
Wow, that was fast. Former Republican Speaker of the House and now GOP primary presidential candidate Newt Gingrich found himself in hot water with Republicans and conservatives, when the Georgia Republican told NBC's Meet The Press host David Gregory:
