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NFL suspends 6 players over anti-doping policy
The NFL, in a get-tough move, suspended six players for using a diuretic, which can mask the use of steroids. Gosh, I wonder how they'd have been punished if the NFL found they had used steroids.
Daily News 'steals' Empire State Building
The New York Daily News says it took only 90 minutes to "steal" the Empire State Building. Yeah, but now how are they going to sell it? There aren't many fences out there who will take on a stolen landmark.
Moms ditch lullabies for pop ballads
Modern moms prefer today's hit songs to yesterday's classic lullabies to put their babes to bed. A few years from Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" will be the lullaby of a generation. Watch those high notes!
Journalists are celebrities, too
Newsmen are a major part of America's celebrity culture, in which you can be famous for being famous. Now THAT'S news.
Online Chat with DC Councilmember Harry Thomas
DC Councilmember Thomas, who represents Ward 5 and is the Chairman of the Committee on Parks, Libraries and Recreation discusses his council activities on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Spinning Wheels: A Community for Car Lovers
It was as good as things got
Some things stick in one's memory. The introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964 is one of those.
Franken gains slightly on Coleman in Minn. Senate race
Satirist Al Franken slightly cut Sen. Norm Coleman's lead in the recount of millions of ballots in Minnesota. Right about now those Minnesotans are wishing they had an abacus.
Passengers kept in plane for 9 hours
A 4-and-a-half hour flight turned into a 14-hour ordeal for passengers flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Think of the stories they can tell!
Chambliss wins Georgia runoff election
Saxby Chambliss won his re-election bid in Georgia's runoff election. So the coolest name in the Senate will remain there another six years.
Chambliss takes early lead in runoff
Georgia's runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat is drawing attention around the country. Too bad nobody is really running — off.
GM seeks $4 billion government loan
General Motors, the biggest of the Big Three, needs billions of federal dollars. Now! Right now!
Navy lacrosse schedule released
Passing along a little tidbit from D1scourse's favorite spring sport
An ACC/Big Ten nugget
The Big Ten brings a 1-0 lead into today's games. How rare is a lead for the 11-team league?
NFL Power Rankings: Week 14
If you're a Redskins fan, it can't be a good feeling seeing so many of the NFL's highest-ranked teams also ahead of you in the playoff race