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Flying home, flying high
The Nationals left Yankee Stadium last night about six hours later than they were planning to, but you won't find anyone in the clubhouse who would say it wasn't worth the wait. Washington's series win over the Yankees will probably stand as one of the biggest accomplishments of the season.
Big Obama Donors Awarded with Ambassadorships
19 of Obama's Ambassador Nominees raised a total of $4.8 million for his campaign and inauguration
20 in 20: No. 14 Tony Massenburg
A nod to Gary Williams' first postseason team on the countdown of the top 20 players of the last 20 years.
An end to the Obama love affair
When too much has become enough of a fawning press covering the presidency.
GOP seeks health care advice from Patch Adams
An email about the meeting sent from Rep. Jack Kingston's office was obtained by the Washington Times from a disgrunteld GOP staffer who questioned why any Republican would seek Dr. Adam's advice.
SilverNotes: "Mugabe and the White African"
What happens when the rule of law breaks down and racism reigns supreme?
Guevara's granddaughter to appear in PETA ad
The granddaughter of Cuban revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara poses semi-nude for a PETA campaign ad.
20 in 20: No. 15 --- Drew Nicholas
Reaching the quarter mark of the top 20 players of the Gary Williams era
Video: Different senators different standards on titles
Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.,demanded Brigadier General Michael Walsh to call her "Senator" instead of "ma'am". Senator James Inhofe, R-OK, on the other hand, was addressed as "sir" by General Peter Pace on January 16, 2007. Unlike Ms. Boxer, Mr. Inhofe did not lecture the General over the issue of calling him "sir".
Thru 6: Nats lead 3-0
Not everything has gone right for the Nationals in the first six innings here, but it's pretty close. They're up 3-0 heading into the seventh, looking at a possible series win over the Yankees.
Thru 3: Leading again
By this time tonight, the Nationals expected to be on a charter flight back to Washington. Instead, they're three innings into a game against the Yankees following a five-hour and 26-minute rain delay, leading New York 1-0.
Diplomats' union awards dissenters
The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), the diplomats' union, recognized three of its members Thursday for "constructive dissent" with U.S. policy.
Video: Fox News denied entry into ACORN event
Fox News reporter Griff Jenkins is denied entry into the ACORN Awards, but discovered liberal media bloggers were being let into the supposedly "closed to the press" event.
Video: Kevin Johnson admitted friendly connection to Obamas
A video found by Naked Emperor News shows an interview with Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson admitting his close relationship with both the president and the first lady and later denying the relationship.
SilverNotes: Salesmen, America and film grain
Albert Maysles talks about his classic documentary "Salesman."
