Obama's July 4th Message (WATCH)
(AP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in... read the full story
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Items missing from Archives
National Archives visitors know they'll find the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the main building's magnificent rotunda in Washington. But they won't find the patent file for the Wright Brothers' Flying Machine or...... read the full story
Free Cab Rides In The Washington Area
The rides will be offered from 4PM Saturday to 4AM Sunday. read the full story
Free Cab Rides In The Washington Area
The rides will be offered from 4PM Saturday to 4AM Sunday. read the full story
Sober ride program offered in DC area on July 4th
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Independence Day revelers in the Washington area can call for free cab rides Saturday night instead of getting behind the wheel after a few drinks.... read the full story
Ohio members of Congress use teleconferences to connect with constituents..
WASHINGTON -- As he faced a barrage of lobbying from political, environmental and industry groups on last week's energy bill, Rep. John Boccieri of Alliance wanted to know what his constituents had to say. It was a tough vote for... read the full story
PALIN PACKING IT IN AS GOV, FUELING PREZ TALK
WASHINGTON - In a surprise move that stunned the political world, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin,(right) in her hometown of Wasilla yesterday, said she is resigning at the end of the month. The announcement clears the way for John McCain's former... read the full story
Sarah Palin, again, does it her way
WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin demonstrated once again Friday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future. read the full story
Congressional candidate gets national attention
Iraq war veteran Anthony Woods, left, was ousted from the military for violating the "don't ask, don't tell" policy against homosexuality. WASHINGTON – Anthony Woods says he grew up without health insurance, struggled to get an education and fought in Iraq, a... read the full story
Newly acquired Haynes sets tone in Capitals' win
BRYAN PATRICK bpatrick@sacbee.com Sacramentan Sam Warburg and partner CoCo Vandeweghe closed out the match with a mixed-doubles victory Friday night. Granted, Wimbledon women's doubles finalist Rennae Stubbs hasn't joined the Washington Kastles yet. But based on the... read the full story
WASHINGTON -- Colin Powell, the former Republican secretary of state who voted for President Obama, warned yesterday that the commander in chief was getting in too deep on too many fronts. "I think one of the challenges that President Obama has... read the full story
Sarah Palin, again, does it her way
WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin demonstrated once again Friday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future. read the full story
Lake Washington's sockeye run may hit a record low
Lake Washington's sockeye run is a virtual no-show so far this year, with one of the lowest returns on record under way through the Ballard Locks. read the full story
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