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Putting the 'torture memos' in context
Not much attention has been paid so far to the role that the memos play in the broader legal landscape. Here's an attempt to explain it.
File-sharing founders get jail, fines
A file-sharing service has suffered a major setback. It might have to get into the "file-creation" business.
Liberal actress says tea parties were racist
Liberal actress and political activist Janeane Garofalo said activists who attended tea parties are racists with dysfunctional brains in a recent prime-time television appearance.
Prospect Q&A - L.J. Hoes, Orioles
Major League teams are scouring the globe for talent like never before, but every now and then they still find what they're looking for right in their own backyard. That's certainly the case with the Baltimore Orioles and L.J. Hoes, a lifelong O's fan who was born in Bowie, Md., and starred at St. John's High School in Washington, D.C. When what was perceived as a strong commitment to North Carolina scared off some teams and caused Hoes to fall to the third round of the 2008 draft, Baltimore scooped him up and persuaded him to sign for a $490,000 bonus.
Breaking down a victory
The Nats got all sorts of positive contributions tonight, from Shairon Martis' 6 1/3 innings to a power surge to a perfect bullpen effort.
Nats win! Nats win!
Our long national nightmare is over: Washington has beaten the Phillies, 8-2 for its first win of the season.
Maryland year in review: Hayes
Junior looked good in late-season surge. But how about overall?
Thru 6: Nats still ahead
Washington holds a 3-2 lead, thanks to the first quality start of the season. Now, can the bullpen hold on and secure the first win of the year?
Thru 3: Is tonight the night?
It's a little too early to tell if the Nationals are going to bag their first win of the year, but the game couldn't have started much better for Washington.
Bennett's Best for the week of April 12
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its Dylan Dog Case Files from Dark Horse Comics and 100 Percent from Vertigo/DC Comics.
Bennett's Best for the week of April 5
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its Wolverine: Weapon X from Marvel Publishing and Showcase Presents: The Doom Patrol, Volume 1 from DC Comics.
Notre Dame redux
The latest on the nearly three dozen bishops and others who've spoken out against President Obama's invitation to speak May 17 at the University of Notre Dame.
John Madden will be missed
Hall of Fame coach/broadcaster John Madden retires from the airwaves.
John Madden retires
Longtime NFL analyst leaving NBC. "I still love every part of it...but I know this is the right time."
