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AUDIO: NAACP Alabama president supports Judge Herman Thomas
Alabama Circuit Court judge Herman Thomas has been under scrutiny since 2001 when charges surfaced that Mr. Thomas offered leniency on a case in exchange for sex from an inmate.
Running back Chris Henry to visit Redskins
Running back Chris Henry, cut by the Titans last week, will visit the Redskins tonight and tomorrow.
Local news blogging: Sen. Ensign controversy
Sen. John Ensign's ugly affair turned into a monster Friday after a New York Times article tied the senator's infidelity to major ethics violations on Capitol Hill.
Where to find Versus (and the Caps on Tuesday)
DISH Network has been kind enough to let us know where they are
Armed Forces Tripleheader
CBS College Sports will televise Army, Navy and Air Force all in a row Saturday. Network proclaims it to be "Armed Forces Week" with free preview on cable and satellite systems.
Joke's on Letterman
David Letterman's live mea culpa about having sex with members of his staff was littered with jokes about himself and the extortion case that led to the arrest of a “48 Hours Mystery” producer.
Greening GI Joe: UPDATE
Last Friday, The Watercooler posted questions about congressional earmarks slated for green projects as part of the Defense Department budget.
Redskins will work out punters on Tuesday
Jim Zorn talks offense, defense, injuries and cornerbacks in his Monday wrapup
Ferrara, Hartsfield among ACC honorees
Maryland collects first player of the week winners this season
Government raises hospital fees for retired vets
The government has unexpectedly raised rates by more than 20 percent on inpatient copays paid by retired military veterans and their families who have their health insurance provided by Veterans Affairs.
O-line improves, but loss of Campbell looms
Some good and some ominous out of Saturday's game up front
Off the beaten path online: What about those Virginia military ballots?...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Virginia goes to court on military absentee ballots, President Obama and General McChrystal's meeting may not have been very cordial, Larry Sabato on upcoming races in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Blueberries aid brain power
A blueberry smoothie in the morning can help you think better in the afternoon. I could use a blueberry smoothie now ... or a beer.
Orioles prospects set for AFL action
The Orioles assigned eight players to the Arizona Fall League, and in each case, there was a specific purpose for doing so.
"Game of the year"
The Nats go out in style, winning Game No. 162 in 15 innings to end the season on a seven-game winning streak.
NY NAACP President calls NYC councilman 'little asian boy'
Reverend Al Sharpton's Birthday bash had an uncomfortable moment when New York chapter NAACP president Hazel Dukes spoke up about New York City Democrat councilman John Liu.
