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Baseball writers swing and miss
You don't have to be a card-carrying member of the BBWAA to know that Rickey Henderson was a no-brainer in his first year on the ballot, and if Jim Rice had been more accommodating to the media during his playing days he would have been in long ago. Henderson and Rice will be inducted along with the late Joe Gordon - a Veterans Committee selection, and a questionable one at best - but my problem with the 2009 Hall of Fame class lies not with who was included, but who wasn't.
Burris likely to be seated in Senate this week
The Senate is prepared to seat Roland Burris this week. Just in time for a new parody on "Saturday Night Live."
Calling foul on free throws
OF COURSE Maryland is shooting foul shots better. With a smaller lineup, it should
My Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Here's who I voted for in the National Baseball Hall of Fame election, and why.
White House fotog shares pic tips for Inauguration Day
John Harrington, a freelance editorial photographer in the District, has his own "take" on how to get good digital snaps next week
Intestinal Chemical May Suppress Appetite, Fight Obesity
A biochemical produced by the small intestine every time we eat a fatty meal and which signals the brain to suppress appetite may be the answer to the obesity epidemic, a recent study suggests. Click here for more information on Weight Loss.
Rickey, Rice elected to Hall
The Baseball Hall of Fame election was just announced, and there will be two inductees in 2009: Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice.
Madoff remains free on bail
Bernie Madoff, accused of conducting a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, can remain on bail in his luxury apartment.
Nats To Air on DC50
The Nationals and MASN have a struck a new deal that puts 20 games on WDCW DC50 as well as on the MASN cable network.
Surprise: Hunters & anglers buy from companies that like them
Did it require a professional survey to discover that we hunters and fishermen tend to gravitate toward companies and products known to be in our corner?
Road to nowhere
Maryland finally plays its first true road game on Wednesday --- and in the Terps' house of horrors, no less
Diet Soda: Doorway to Weight Gain
Diet soda isn't the silver bullet to weight loss it's often made out to be. Nor does it prevent weight gain. In fact, drinking diet soda is strongly correlated with overweight and obesity. Click here for more information on Weight Loss.
Restaurant returns huge lobster to sea
Did no one want to eat a lobster that's older than John McCain? Guess not.
Obamas nearly ready to pick puppy
The search is almost over. The Obamas are ready to decide. Now they need to pick which newspaper to use for house training.
