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Gates nixes ban on war-zone smoking
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will allow U.S. troops to keep smoking in war zones. The troops coughed a sigh of relief.
Sanford away again -- but with his wife this time
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is away from the office with his wife. Let's hope they're going to someplace exotic, maybe south of the border. Then again ...
Video-Rep. Steve King: People die when they wait in line
After discussing the dangers of rationing healthcare on Wednesday, Iowa Republican Steve King showed fellow House members a massive flowchart of the Democrat healthcare plan.
Riggleman introduced as manager
On Wednesday at National's Park, Jim Riggleman was introduced as the Washington Nationals' third manager
Gilbert's new $25,000 chair
Wizards star donates $25,000 for the chair President Obama sat in and autographed
British Open, Souped Up
DirecTV will offer four channels dedicated to this week's British Open.
Making pro-government healthcare pols take their own medicine
In the wake of the healthcare reform debate, Rep. John Fleming, R-La., introduced House Resolution 615 last week. This bill would force members of congress who vote for a government run healthcare option to agree to choose a government run healthcare program to enroll themselves in as well as their families.
Episcopal juggernaut
Hoping for multiple victories at General Convention, the gay Episcopal caucus Integrity publishes a graphic novel that swipes at Truro Church in Fairfax
A tip o' the hat to the ACC
In a pleasant development for writers and fans, a half-dozen quarterbacks will be at the league's media day later this month
POTUS loves sports
President Obama has brought the White House sports obsession to another level.
Obama's arm is no rocket
Barack Obama is the first president to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game since Gerald Ford in 1978. Ford knocked out 6 All-Stars with that pitch.
Impact of an Ivey win at WSOP
Phil Ivey is in the hunt at WSOP. A win for him would be helpful for those who want online poker to be legal.
Zim's All-Star experience
The Nats' first-time All-Star says he had a blast, even though he went 0-for-2 in yet another NL loss to the AL.
All time living baseball team stirs debate
No shortage of opinions on the greatest living baseball players
Mystics prepared for Camp Day
Thousands of campers expected to flood Verizon Center tomorrow
