Ill. Senator Doubted He Would Fully Recover from Stroke
On the eve of his long-awaited return to the Senate, Mark Kirk said he once doubted he would fully recover from the stroke that sidelined him a year ago. "There was a time with my left leg when my...
View Article113th Congress Sworn in Thursday: Meet Your Leaders
The 113th Congress convened Thursday at noon for the first time to officially take the reins of government from its predecessors, who bear the distinction of being the least productive and popular...
View ArticleSandy Victims: Congress Has Forgotten Us
From New Jersey to the far reaches of New York City, residents of communities destroyed by Sandy expressed shock and dismay at the decision of Congressional leaders to delay a vote on Sandy relief....
View ArticleCouple Buys "Field of Dreams" Site with Plans for 24 Baseball Diamonds
The "Field of Dreams," a nearly 200-acre parcel of Iowa land made famous in the 1989 Kevin Costner film of the same name, will live on and give young people a lesson in life. An investment group led by...
View ArticleN.Y. Town's Sandy-Battered, Century-Old Boardwalk Faces Demolition
Workers will begin to demolish the famed century-old boardwalk in Long Beach, N.Y., on Saturday, months after it was battered beyond repair by Superstorm Sandy, city officials said Wednesday. The city...
View ArticleRGIII Mic'd Up Against Cowboys
During Sunday's victory over the Cowboys, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was wired for sound, sound that premiered Wednesday on NFL Films' "Sound FX" program. Unfortunately, videos on NFL.com...
View ArticleVa. Man Killed in Deer Hunting Accident
State wildlife officials are investigating a fatal hunting accident in Carroll County, Va. A minor mistook 50-year-old Sanford Ray Semones of Fancy Gap for a deer and shot him with a .50-caliber...
View ArticleMark Kirk Climbs Capitol Steps, Returns To Senate
The struggles Mark Kirk endured during his yearlong recovery from a major stroke were worth it Thursday as the Illinois Republican marked his long-awaited return to work by climbing the 45 steps to the...
View ArticleTop News Photos of the Week
A Newar community girl dressed as a deity watches as she participates in a parade marking Yomari Puni festival in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Yomari Puni is a festival observed annually by...
View ArticleTrouble in the Air Over Leesburg
Trouble is coming home to roost in Leesburg, Va. Vultures, by some estimates up to 200 of them, are making their home in neighborhoods around Mayfair Drive and Plaza Street in the northeast part of the...
View ArticleWhite House Photographer's Fave Photos of 2012
White House Photographer Pete Souza has released his favorite photos of the past year.Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
View ArticleRGIII Should Be 100% vs. Seahawks
Coach Mike Shanahan admitted after Sunday night's win over the Cowboys that Robert Griffin looked like he was limping during the game. The rookie quarterback wore a brace on the right knee he sprained...
View ArticleD.C., Seattle Mayors Place Bet on 'Skins/Seahawks
Kenny Rogers once sang that "you got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run." Obviously, Mayor Vincent Gray is not a fan of Kenny Rogers. Last...
View ArticleVirginia Woman Stranded in Thailand
A Virginia woman has been stranded in Thailand after leaving the United States to visit her dying mother. Adam Ross and his wife, Apinya Towmor, had been married for only three weeks when Towmor left...
View ArticleVa. Woman Charged With Attempted Murder of Daughter
A Virginia woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her three-year-old daughter. Authorities say that Julia Franzke Vazquez, 26, planned to kill herself and her daughter in a house fire....
View ArticleFive Teens Injured in Howard County Crash
Five teenagers were injured when the car they were in was struck by a Mack truck in Howard County, Md., Thursday afternoon. Investigators believe the Honda Civic the teens were riding in pulled out of...
View Article"Discarded Smoking Materials" to Blame for Alexandria Fire
According to Fairfax County fire investigators, "discarded smoking materials" were to blame for a blaze that caused nearly $150,000 in damage. Around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Alexandria firefighters were...
View ArticleGabby Giffords to Visit Newtown Friday
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived after being shot at a campaign event in her home state of Arizona two years ago, will visit Newtown on Friday. Giffords will be at a home in Newtown for a...
View ArticleIllinois Senate Committee Passes Gay Marriage Bill
Gay marriage cleared a first hurdle to becoming law in Illinois on Thursday afternoon after gaining approval in a state Senate committee. The action by the Senate Executive Committee means the bill can...
View ArticleDC Ranks 6th in "Most Bikeable" Cities List
Washington, D.C., is the nation's sixth "most bikeable" city in the United States, according to the website Walkscore. The website looked at several factors to make the rankings, including the number...
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