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Start of a weird day
Fun (and confusing) facts about tonight's suspended game makeup, as well as lineups for the regular game.
College Football Countdown: Nos. 111-115
How much of an impact will Army's coaching change have. Plenty --- but it might not show up this year
White House misspells Obama's name
The White House misspelled President Obama's name in a recent press office release. A congressional hearing has been scheduled.
Will the Cubs sale wind up like the Orioles?
Could the sale of the Chicago Cubs turn into a dramatic bidding war like the Baltimore Orioles 1993 purchase?
Dems: Panetta said CIA misled Congress
Six House Democrats say that CIA Director Leon Panetta testified that the CIA has misled Congress since 2001. Maybe he thought he was giving a campaign speech.
Stalking charges dropped against Marion Barry
Prosecutors have dropped stalking charges against former D.C. mayor Marion Barry. How will he live down the controversy?
Daily Show's John Oliver rips Limbaugh, Beck, Blitzer and (possibly) Olbermann
At Campus Progress, comedian says being a fake journalist better than the alternative.
Detwiler fumbles with mechanics again in loss
Ross Detwiler struggled with his breaking ball and relied too much on his fastball in a 10-4 loss to the Rockies, and now it's worth asking whether he'll make his next start in the major leagues.
College Football Countdown: Nos. 116-120
The rundown begins with the worst that major college football has to offer
Thru 3: Mistakes abound
The Nationals are only down 1-0 after three innings, but it probably should be worse the way they've played so far.
One more in Denver
We're just underway here in Denver, where the Nats are trying to rebound from a pair of one-run losses and salvage their series against the Rockies. Here are the news and lineups for the day.
Unions losing Democrats, but God remains on their side
The unions may be losing Democrats in pursuit for their number one legislative priority, but they say one powerful ally remains on their side: God.
Olympic sports, 24/7, 365
The United States Olympic Committee announced details of a new cable channel to launch next year devoted solely to the Olympic movement.
Another swing state Democrat backs off EFCA
Another 2010 swing state Democrat is backtracking on a bill, coined “card check” by opponents, to make it easier for unions to organize workplaces.
NFL 32 in 32: New Orleans Saints
Their defense has the Saints ranked No. 22 heading into the NFL preseason.
Bizarre play caps 5-4 Nats loss
Of the Washington Nationals' many losses in the first 81 games of the season -- 57, to be exact -- there are few that were just as plain silly as this one.
Jackson tribute sparks Facebook frenzy
If you were following the Michael Jackson tribute via Facebook today, you were not alone. Not by a long shot.