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Day 2 drawing to a close
Amidst doubts about their signing of Ivan Rodriguez and uncertainty about the future of catcher Jesus Flores, the Nationals confidently moved forward in their pursuit of a veteran starter.
Kevin Jennings's longtime foe, 'Mass Resistance'
Safe Schools Czar Kevin Jennings is in the news again over an event known as "fist-gate" that made news almost a decade ago when Brian Camenker's Massachusetts group, Mass Resistance, recorded audio from Mr. Jennings' former group the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) conference in 2000. At the conference, students as young as 12 years old were given graphic instruction on homosexual sex acts by state employees.
VIDEO -Michael Mann on CNN: Scientists, mathematicians often use the word 'trick'
Climate scientist Michael Mann, best known for creating the questionable "hockey stick" graph to show the effects of so-called anthropogenic global warming after the industrial revolution spoke to CNN about the University of East Anglia climate-gate emails.
Local news blogging: NJ Senate committee clears gay marriage bill
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly passed a same-sex marriage bill Monday night. The full Senate will vote on the measure Thursday and then, if it passes, it will reach final vote at the Assembly. Supporters say they do not yet have the 21 total votes needed to pass the Senate, according to the New York Times.
Out-of-Town Q&A: Oakland Raiders
Talking Raiders with Jerry McDonald of The Oakland Tribune.
Caps' Bradley a father, questionable for Buffalo
Veteran forward may join team for tomorrow's game
Analysis of Pudge signing
The Nats' surprise signing of Ivan Rodriguez late last night reveals obvious concern about Jesus Flores' health (and perhaps his catching skills as well)
Haynesworth wins again
Already voted the NFL's dirtiest defensive player, Albert Haynesworth has been named the league's strongest man.
Off the beaten path online: Navy SEAL says he did not mistreat Iraqi detainee...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Navy SEAL says he did not mistreat the Iraqi detainee, the cancer death rate continues to fall, and Is the Holder DoJ imploding?
Nats sign Pudge Rodriguez
The Nationals have agreed with former Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez on a two-year deal, according to a club source. The contract is believed to be worth a total of $6 million.
Ovechkin returns, Caps keep rolling
There will be 29 teams looking up at the Caps tomorrow morning