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Secretive DOD research agency breaks ground in Va.

The secretive Pentagon agency that brought us the Internet and tried to bring us bomb-sniffing bees, warrior exoskeletons and terrorism futures trading took a small step out into the spotlight Wednesday to break ground on a new headquarters.

Joke's on Bill Cosby as Seinfeld, Rock pay tribute

Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld will salute fellow funny man Bill Cosby with the nation's top humor prize at the Kennedy Center, along with two co-stars from "The Cosby Show," Phylicia Rashad and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

DC councilman cedes taxicab oversight amid probe

D.C. Councilman Jim Graham is giving up oversight of the city's taxicabs after his chief of staff was charged with taking a bribe from a member of the industry.

DC councilman to introduce gay marriage bill

A Washington, D.C., councilman says he'll introduce a bill next week to allow same-sex couples to wed.

Emilio scores twice, DC United beats Marathon 3-0

Luciano Emilio scored twice in the second half to lift D.C. United to a 3-0 CONCACAF Champions League victory over CD Marathon on Thursday night.

DC Councilman's aide indicted on bribery charges

The chief of staff for D.C. Councilman Jim Graham was arrested Thursday on bribery charges alleging he promoted taxicab legislation in exchange for cash.

NTSB issues safety recommendations to Metro

Transit lines and railroads that use the same signal system that failed to detect a stopped train in the area of a deadly Washington crash should check them to make sure they are working correctly, a federal safety board urged Tuesday.

Teenager struck, killed by DC subway train

A teenage boy was struck and killed by a subway train in Washington, D.C., and investigators believe he may have stepped in the train's path on purpose.

DC subway worker dies after hit by train last week

A worker on the Washington Metro transit system has died of injuries from being struck by a train last week.

Montero lifts Sounders over D.C. United 2-1

Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday night.

Canadians scale back planned military demo in DC

A planned Canadian military demonstration that would have included simulated bomb blasts within blocks of the White House and the Capitol, has been scaled back after media reports focused on the explosive elements.

Emilio's goal lifts United to 1-0 win over Wizards

Luciano Emilio scored in the 39th minute and D.C. United opened a five-game homestand with a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday night.

Hiker tumbles down rocks after marriage proposal

It was a lucky day for one hiker near Washington — and not just because her boyfriend popped the question.

Holy Cross beats Georgetown 20-7

Dominic Randolph threw for 414 yards on 36 of 56 passing and Holy Cross defeated Georgetown 20-7 on Saturday.

2 workers hurt in downtown DC electrical accident

WASHINGTON (AP) — A utility company says two men were injured while working with electrical cables in downtown Washington.

Beckham returns in Galaxy's 0-0 draw with United

David Beckham's return didn't result in any goals for the Los Angeles Galaxy as they played to a 0-0 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night.

Army Corps finds World War I chemical, halts dig

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is halting its search for World War I-era chemical weapons in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood after workers found an open glass flask containing traces of the chemical agent mustard.

Real Madrid pulls away in 2nd, tops DC United 3-0

For the longest time, more than $300 million worth of spanking-new Real Madrid talent couldn't get the ball past a modestly paid goalkeeper named Josh Wicks, who dived left, right and took command in front of his net to keep D.C. United in the game against soccer's latest edition of the best team money can buy.

United, Firpo settle for 1-1 draw in CONCACAF play

Jaime Moreno's late first-half penalty kick canceled out Mario Benitez's goal and helped D.C. United earn a 1-1 tie with El Salvador's L.A. Firpo on Tuesday night in the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round first leg.

NTSB: DC train system had chronic signal problems

The signaling system that detects a train on the tracks of Washington's transit system has been having problems for a year and a half in the area of a crash that killed nine, federal investigators said Thursday.

Correction: Obit-Wilson story

In a July 14 obituary about Jean Sprain Wilson, The Associated Press incorrectly referred to one of her interview subjects as "Princess Grace Kelley." The name of the American movie star was Grace Kelly, and she later became known as Princess Grace of Monaco.

Metro signaling system continues to malfunction

Signaling equipment that is supposed to detect stopped Metro transit trains continues to fail periodically in the area where a deadly crash occurred in Washington, officials testified Tuesday.

DC United win 2-1 in US Open Cup quarterfinals

Thabiso Khumalo and Andrew Jacobson scored early in the first half Tuesday night to lead defending champion D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

Bench trial for woman accused in daughters' deaths

A judge will decide the case of a woman accused of killing her four daughters, whose bodies were found decomposing in the family's southeast Washington home in January 2008.

DC Metro operator: Driver who died saved lives

The rookie operator of a Washington, D.C., Metro train saved lives by applying an emergency brake moments before a collision with another train killed her and eight passengers, the other train's operator said at her funeral Wednesday.

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BBC NEWS | Americas | The new lobbyists vying for US attention
Source: BBC News

While US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Islamabad highlighted the often bumpy relationship between the United States and Pakistan, the BBC's Diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus reports on the struggle between the Indian and Pakistani lobbies for influence in …

Feud between DC Mayor, council intensifies
Source: The Washington Post

VIDEO: Firefighters Catch Fire During Sprinkler Demo
Source:

Burning material that landed on three firefighters added excitement to a "sprinker demonstration."

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Source: Examiner

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, a time to educate parents, grandparents, caregivers, and family members about the risk factors associated with SIDS.

Muslim prayer event fails to draw expected numbers (OneNewsNow.com)
Source: OneNewsNow.com

Organizers of the Muslim prayer event in Washington D.C. on Friday, 9/25, hoped to draw a crowd of 50,000 people. But media outlets estimated the crowd between 3,000 and 5,000.

Mosque organizes national prayer gathering for Muslims in Washington, D.C.
Source: NJ.com

A mosque in Elizabeth, Dar-ul-Islam, is spearheading a national prayer gathering next month in Washington, D.C., that organizers are billing as the first event of its kind -- organized prayer for tens of thousands of Muslims outside the U.S. Capitol building.

Why the Obama Administration Will Implode In Weeks - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

This Administration is trying to push 1960's material on the 21st Century of the Internet. America is not a socialist / marxist or communist country - if any administration want to make it into one - they have one tough fight on their hands!

New York Hedge Fund Buys Creative Loafing Chain
Source: Editor & Publisher

Atalaya Capital Management bid $5 million for the alt-weeklies in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, N.C., and Sarasota and Tampa, Fla.

Don't believe the media: Ted Kennedy was no saint
Source: ExposeObama.com

Ted Kennedy is no one to look up to. He committed a crime - the worst of crimes years ago, and never was prosecuted. Leaving a girl after an accident - leaviing her to die.

America Saw the Movies But Missed the Books
Source: The Washington Post

The film "Iron Man 2" isn't set to come out until next summer, but you would never have guessed that from a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly featuring Robert Downey Jr. summoning all the gravitas a man in red plastic can muster.

Palin Chases the Dollar Signs - Fits Cable TV "Commentary" (i.e., Beck, Dobbs, O'Reilly, etc. ) Like a Glove
Source: seattlepi.com

We have, this week, Fox News' race-baiter Glen Beck calling President Obama "a racist" and accusing Obama of having a "deep-seated hatred for white people or the white culture."

Bail-Out Bonuses at Banks that Got the Most $ from U.s. - $1 Million a Head...Hundreds and Hundreds of Heads
Source: The New York Times

Thousands of top traders and bankers on Wall Street were awarded huge bonuses and pay packages last year, even as their employers were battered by the financial crisis. More Articles

A Superhero in a Prism, Antiheroes in Deep Focus
Source: The New York Times

The cartoonist Darwyn Cooke is an extraordinary talent.

Pedal power for Kenya's mobiles
Source: BBC News

Two Kenyan students are hoping to market a device that allows bicycle riders to charge their mobile phones.

Witness:DC mother let kids, 3 & 4, smoke pot
Source: Fresno Bee

WASHINGTON -- A witness in the trial of a woman accused of killing her four daughters says the parents allowed two of the girls to smoke marijuana at the ages of 3 and 4. LaShawn Ragland, a friend of Banita Jacks' boyfriend, testified in Jacks' murder trial on Monday.

Clinton not Eligible
Source: Judicial watch

Judicial watch is claiming Mrs. Clinton is not eligible to serve as Secretary of State based on the 'emoluments clause' and the 'Ineligibility Clause' of the constitution. "As you'll recall, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of U.S.

Gunman Shot and Killed by Police near US Capitol
Source: wtop.com

Police say the suspect crashed his white Mercedes with temporary Virginia tags and refused to put down his gun at New Jersey Avenue and C Streets in Northwest.

6 Famous Characters You Didn't Know Were Shameless Rip Offs | Cracked.com
Source: CRACKED.com

Always knew Lion King was a rip-off of Japan's Kimba the White Lion! Never understood why Marvel kept the name 'Brotherhood of Evil Mutants'!

Superman and Batman to join forces with Islamic superheroes
Source: Telegraph

The 99, who personify the 99 attributes of Allah, are a creation of Teshkeel Comics in Kuwait, and will soon be appearing in a new mini-series collaborating with Justice League characters from DC comics.

'Mortal Friends': A murder mystery to die for
Source: msnbc.com

Want to escape this summer into the world of high society, political intrigue and crime in the nation's capital? Then "Mortal Friends," a new murder mystery by Jane Stanton Hitchcock, may be just what you're looking for. Here is an excerpt.

No Guts, No Glory! The Best Way To Enjoy The 4th of July!
Source: http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com

In the Home of the Brave when will America recognize President George W. Bush for his courage? It was only a few years ago that most pundits and even the "Iraq Study Group" suggested a different course in Iraq when our country was the most vulnerable in the Middle East?

'Mortal Friends': A murder mystery to die for
Source: msnbc.com

Want to escape this summer into the world of high society, political intrigue and crime in the nation's capital? Then "Mortal Friends," a new murder mystery by Jane Stanton Hitchcock, may be just what you're looking for. Here is an excerpt.

Are your Federal Taxes Lower Today?
Source: YouTube

In order to confront the five major problems confronting America we have to provide workable solutions. Words & Promises Do Matter. Missouri Will Show The Way!

Black Vineyard Snobs Call Michelle Obama "Ghetto Girl"
Source: The Black Snob

Many blacks from Oak Bluffs are elated that the Only One–in–Chief may be joining them. "People are going to lose their minds!" Tonya Lewis Lee says. At the same time, there's also a bit of wariness among the wealthiest ones, an uncertainty whether Obama will affirm them.

6 dead after Metro train derailment, collision
Source: wtop.com

A Metro train smashed into the back of another at the height of the Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as cars from the trailing train jackknifed into the air and fell atop the first.

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