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D.C. Council hearing of Gray hirings begins
A hearing into the personnel practices of D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray started this morning with council member Mary M. Cheh's announcement that a second hearing will be tentatively scheduled for April 7.
McDonnell, Cantor praise VCU
The VCU Rams got a pat on the back from Virginia lawmakers Gov. Bob McDonnell and Rep. Eric Cantor for their victory Sunday over top-ranked Kansas in the NCAA basketball tournament.
What's up with that?
The Maryland General Assembly is considering a proposal to raise taxes on liquor, beer and wine.
GOP Marine combat vet backs Obama on Libya
Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, a California Republican and Marine combat veteran who served tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, says President Obama made the right choice in attacking Libya to impose a no-fly zone and aid rebels seeking to overthrow Col. Moammar Gadhafi.
Lawmaker: Obama must clarify Libya goals
Freshman Rep. James Lankford on Monday said President Obama needs to do a better job of defining the mission in Libya in his highly-anticipated Monday-evening address on the conflict.
Morning Roundup: March 28
Mayor Gray faces challenging Monday; VCU celebration included vandalism; Va. General Assembly submitting redistricting plans; Gas prices impact Metro ridership; Unions anticipate win in Md. legislature.
(Video) Bloomberg swings out as Spider-Man at annual NYC roast
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg appeared as Spider-Man in the annual Inner Circle performance, an event that includes the roasting of both New York politicians and press alike.
Yeager thrilled by VCU's run
SAN ANTONIO -- Standing on the edge of Virginia Commonwealth University's on-court party Sunday, Tom Yeager beamed.
Hoyas' run, McNutt's career end in round of 16
Charismatic senior scores 17 points in 68-63 loss to Connecticut
'Unselfish' Burgess ordered to shoot more
SAN ANTONIO -- When Bradford Burgess returned to his hotel room Friday night after the biggest shot of his life, 147 text messages and 12 voice mails awaited him.
Hopkins resurgence isn't finished, but it is in progress
Blue Jays snap 10-game skid against top-five opponents with 12-11 defeat of No. 2 Virginia
VCU's Skeen still steamed by ESPN comments
SAN ANTONIO -- Thirteen days and one unlikely NCAA Tournament run after Selection Sunday, Jamie Skeen remains stung by the criticism.
Loss of Baltz looms over spring for Terps' special teams
Maryland seeks new punter and resurgence from a former kicking starter
Westboro church plans protest of Ferraro funeral
It looks like the notorious Westboro Baptist Church, known for picketing military funerals and public persons, plans on protesting recently deceased New York Congresswoman and Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferarro.
Geraldine Ferraro passes away at 75
Geraldine Ferraro, a New York Congresswoman and first female vice-presidential candidate on a major party ticket, died last night. Ms. Ferraro was 75 years old. According to reports Ms. Ferraro died of blood cancer.
Pardon, your bias is showing
I have a very serious bias in the NCAA tournament. It's called Virginia Commonwealth University. Or VCU for short. This year's Cinderella (though I'm biased against that term), the team people thought shouldn't be IN the tournament that is now a day away from playing Kansas for a spot in the Final Four. Which means the Rams are in the Elite Eight.
Defense key for Richmond vs. Kansas
SAN ANTONIO -- Midway through Chris Mooney's Wednesday press conference, the Richmond basketball coach slipped in an admission.
Maryland spring depth chart rundown: Defense
Part two takes a peek at Maryland's reshuffled defensive personnel
