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4 p.m. start predicted
The rain is lightening up, the grounds crew is sweeping water off the field and we could have baseball at Yankee Stadium by 4 p.m.
Prospect Q&A - Michael Taylor, Phillies
The defending World Champion Phillies lead the National League in runs, home runs, RBI, slugging percentage and total bases, so it almost seems unfair that Michael Taylor appears nearly ready to join their already stacked lineup. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound outfielder hit .346 with 19 home runs while splitting time between Class A and advanced Class A in 2008 and has continued mashing this season for Double-A Reading. The 23-year-old ranks in the Eastern League's top seven in all three Triple Crown categories with a .333 average (fifth), 10 home runs (fifth) and 42 RBI (seventh). The linebacker-sized slugger also ranks eighth in the circuit with 10 stolen bases in 14 attempts.
Egyptian ambassador slams 'extremely bad speech by Netanyahu'
A former ambassador says 70 percent of Egyptians think the Palestinian issue is the most important domestic question facing their country.
Road trip to Harrisburg
A road trip to Harrisburg to watch the Washington Nationals Class AA club found something worth watching
Senate's slavery apology includes reparations caveat
Senate apologizes for slavery and disavows reparations
PBS moves to end Religious Programming on its Airwaves
Noting that "Federal law does not bar showing the services on public television," PBS fears that religious orientated programing "would cause the public's trust in PBS to erode."
Some thoughts on a rainy day
Last night's 3-2 win over the Yankees was an "emotional" victory, as Manny Acta said again this morning. It might also offer some clues about how players are still responding to the manager.
20 in 20: No. 16 --- D.J. Strawberry
The rundown of the best players in the Gary Williams era continues
PETA wants pigs to be at home on Ohio’s capitol grounds
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants to set up a hog farm on the capitol grounds in Columbus.
Wii games bring the pain
Playing games on Nintendo's Wii can cause real sports injuries, although you're probably less likely to brag about them.
Judge blocks 'Catcher in the Rye' sequel
A judge has halted publication of an unauthorized sequel of J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." So don't expect to see "The Pitcher in the Wheat" anytime soon.
PETA sends Obama a fly catcher
Not impressed with President Obama's fly swatting skills, PETA sends a humane fly catcher to the White House.
Sotomayor's views on gender discrimination revealed in 1986 interview
A 1986 "Good Morning America" interview with Judge Sonia Sotomayor was found by the folks over at Real Clear Politics. Ms Sotomayor's views on gender discrimination come out in this video clip.
Nats beat Yankees 3-2
This was as close to a playoff-type game as the Nationals will see this year, unless they get the chance to be a pennant race pothole in September.
Thru 6: Holding on to a lead
Everything's been going right for the Nats so far tonight, and they lead 3-1.