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It's official: Capitals make no moves
GMGM confirms that the Capitals made no trades before the 3 p.m. deadline
Woman who called 911 over McNuggets will get refund
She wanted her McNuggets, and a McDouble just wouldn't do.
Remembering Watchmen
Around the Sideshow office, Watchmen is causing an incredible stir. For a while there, it was rare that you wouldn’t find some Sideshow staffer around the lounge or kitchen table at lunch with that unmistakable bright yellow cover open, reading intently—some for the second or third time.
Manny, Dodgers finally reach deal
After months of very public negotiations, star outfielder Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers have agreed to terms on a two-year, $45 million contract. According to MLB.com, Ramirez accepted the same deal that he had rejected only a week ago. He'll make $25 million in 2009 and and $20 million next year, and can opt out of his contract after the 2009 season if he so chooses. Deferred payments had been an issue in the negotiations, and in the end, Manny will get his $45 million over the course of five years if he stays with the Dodgers through 2010.
Boehner blasts White House for stoking Rush story
The House minority leader criticizes "attempts by the Obama administration to divert attention away from the economy and its massive spending spree."
Rizzo running baseball ops; Kasten says no rush for permanent GM
Stan Kasten and Mike Rizzo met with the media this morning to announce that Rizzo will be taking on responsibility for the major-league team until a permanent GM is named.
Indiana casino uses Obama's image, slogan
A new casino's advertisement with the slogan "Change you can believe in" is the latest example of people using POTUS' image for profit.
Contracting system beset by problems
President Obama is set to outline reform measures Wednesday morning aimed at saving $40 billion a year.
Kennedy to receive honorary knighthood
It's an honor to be knighted, so it's a double honor to be honorarily knighted, right?
What exactly is Gordon Brown's 'Grand Bargain'?
The British prime minister talks of new global regulatory reform.
Questions abound over Madoff's wife's fortune
Quite a few people want to know where Bernie Madoff's wife's $70 million came from -- including his wife.
Wednesday's bubble tracker
A rundown of which games matter to borderline tournament teams like Maryland
Seeding opportunities
Maryland can rise as high as No. 7 and as low as No. 9 in the ACC tournament seeding
Maryland hurt, but not like others
Terps miss a chance to help themselves when so many others got singed.
