Report warns of overwork, low morale at U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan - CNN
(CNN) — A State Department inspector general’s report says the U.S. Embassy staff in Afghanistan suffers from morale problems, overwork and the constant demands of visiting VIPs, which the report calls “war tourism.” The inspector general warns that
White House Postpones Picking Site of 9/11 Trial - New York Times
Republicans want military commissions at the prison on Guant namo Bay, Cuba. The White House sought to dampen speculation that a decision on where to hold a trial might be imminent. That speculation was fanned by a report Friday that aides to
Fake front page brings paper Disney dollars, debate - CNN
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — At first glance of Friday’s Los Angeles Times, you might think the Mad Hatter has taken over the newspaper. Johnny Depp’s colorful character in Disney’s new film “Alice in Wonderland” dominates a faked front page
Jets may have cornered CB market with Cromartie trade, more Snaps - CNN Sports Illustrated
Ironically, this Shonn Greene TD in last year’s playoffs may have led to the Jets landing Antonio Cromartie (31), via trade. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Some late-night musings, observations and the occasional insight as we officially welcome in the
Liz Cheney s Al Qaeda Seven - New York Times Blogs
The Thread is an in-depth look at how major news and controversies are being debated across the online spectrum. While it s unclear whether it s been Dick Cheney s health problems or relatively low profile in recent weeks, but the left side of
D.C. to be first U.S. city to give away free female condoms to fight - Washington Post
and provide them for distribution by social service organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the Community Education Group and the Women’s Collective. In recent months, the HIV/AIDS Administration came under scrutiny after a Washington Post
White House considers military trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - CNN
Washington (CNN) — White House advisers are considering recommending alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be tried in a military court instead of a civilian one in New York City, a senior administration official told CNN on Friday. In
Crimson Tide headed to Washington, D.C. - Pensacola News Journal
The national champion Alabama football team’s visit to the White House is set. The Crimson Tide will leave Monday morning for Capitol, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and National Mall during its trip. Obama called Nick Saban on the
Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc. Represents Seller In $95 Million Sale Of 237-Room Hotel Sofitel Washington, D.C. To LaSalle Hotel Properties - Street.Com
Hodges Ward Elliott is the nation’s leading hotel brokerage and hotel investment banking firm. Since 1990, HWE has sold or financed more hotels than any other brokerage company in the world. HWE has been ranked the #1 hotel broker in the United States for each of the last three years by
Saint Joseph’s knocks off George Washington, 80-71 - Delaware County Daily Times
WASHINGTON (AP) Darrin Groves scored 16 of his game-high 19 points in the second half and Saint Joseph Joseph Katuka led George Washington (16-12, 6-9) with a career-high 15 points. Taylor scored 11 points and Damian Hollis finished with 10
SC goes to the mall shopping for tourists - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
CHARLESTON, S.C. South Carolina tourism officials are heading to the mall to attract visitors to the state as part of a new travel promotion. The state has set up tourism displays in malls near Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta as part
Window blinds remain deadly to children - News-Leader.com
Washington — Shopping for her nursery, Kelly Horvath bought a new window shade because its label advertised its child safety features. She later found her 16-month-old son dead in his crib, the shade’s cord wrapped around his neck, another young
Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Washington, D.C. - WTVR-TV
Candy Holmes, left, of Washington, affixes a marriage equality pin to her partner of 14 years, Darlene Garner, on arriving at Superior Court to obtain their marriage licenses after the District of Columbia legalized gay marriage in Washington, on
Not quite the 51st state, but Washington, DC, getting more freedom - Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - Now that Democrats control Congress, the federal government seems to be loosening its grip on Washington, D.C. Right now, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton can introduce legislation, but she doesn’t get a vote on the floor. And
NHL: Washington Capitals top Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres - San Jose Mercury News
Olympic MVP Ryan Miller’s return to the NHL began the same way the Vancouver Games ended for him with a loss. Miller, goaltender for silver-medalist Team USA, couldn’t help the Buffalo Sabres shake their slump Wednesday, as they were beaten 3-1 by
Obama to Mark `America’s Most Wanted’ Anniversary - ABC News
President Barack Obama speaks about health care in the East Room of the White House in Washington President Barack Obama speaks about health care in the East Room of the White House in Washington Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The throw-the-bums-out
Washington Capitals acquires Eric Belanger, Scott Walker - Meri News
The league-leading Capitals also acquired veteran forward Scott Walker on Wednesday from the Carolina They have already traded defenseman Kim Johnsson and signed another free-agent-to-be, Marek Zidlicky, to a contract extension.
Obama demands health care vote - Recordpub
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to vote up or down on sweeping health care legislation in the next few weeks, endorsing a plan that denies Senate Republicans the right to kill the bill by stalling with a
