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Foreign investors offered U.S. residency for $1 million
For $1 million you can become a U.S. citizen. I'll buy that.
Lawmaker takes back criticism of Rush Limbaugh
Phil Gingrey says his original comments were taken out of context. Well, this is the place for that!
Mars rover refuses to work
NASA's Mars rover is following orders anymore, and scientists are puzzled. Didn't the storyline of "The Terminator" start like this?
Steroid Era confronts Cooperstown
Mark McGwire's Hall of Fame candidacy was supposed to serve as the test case for Steroid Era players, but the only real precedent it established is that the Baseball Writers Association of America won't vote to induct a one-dimensional slugger widely believed to have used performance-enhancing drugs during his prime years. However, as the names of McGwire's contemporaries begin to appear on the ballot in the coming years, the BBWAA will be faced with far more nuanced - and perplexing - decisions. The way they collectively choose to view the stars of the Steroid Era and their accomplishments will play a major role in determining this period's place in baseball's long and storied history.
Steroid Era confronts Cooperstown
Mark McGwire's Hall of Fame candidacy was supposed to serve as the test case for Steroid Era players, but the only real precedent it established is that the Baseball Writers Association of America won't vote to induct a one-dimensional slugger widely believed to have used performance-enhancing drugs during his prime years. However, as the names of McGwire's contemporaries begin to appear on the ballot in the coming years, the BBWAA will be faced with far more nuanced - and perplexing - decisions. The way they collectively choose to view the stars of the Steroid Era and their accomplishments will play a major role in determining how this period will fit into the long and storied history of baseball.
Anointing doors used by Obama with oil
Earlier this month, two ministers and a Georgia congressman anointed -- with oil -- the doors Barack Obama used on the way to the inaugural platform.
More change for WH press briefing room
White House staff adjusts the font on new sign touting Web site.
Documentary duo shoots final scene with Obama
HBO film crew spotted at the White House for a scene with the president.
Rob Dibble and Manny Ramirez
If the Washington Nationals are going to bring Rob Dibble into the broadcast booth, let's fill out this cast of characters with someone worthy of his call -- Manny Ramirez
Blagojevich to give closing argument at impeachment
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will deliver closing arguments at his impeachment trial. The whole world will listen. Well, maybe not the whole world.
"Generals Behaving Badly" Symposium To Be Held
Museum of the Confederacy and Library of Virginia to host symposium on Generals Behaving Badly 2/21/09
Portis talks at Super Bowl
Redskins RB Clinton Portis doesn't commit to attending the full off-season program.
