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A tax on alcoholic drinks is being considered to make up for revenue that state liquor stores currently generate.
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Early voting gets under way in Prince George's County
Voters in Md. get a head start on the crowds as early voting begins in Prince George's County.
Playground in Marvin Gaye Park is a symbol of progress
A playground built one year ago in Marvin Gaye Park is a symbol of progress in an area plagued for years by crime and drugs.
Audio: Excerpt of 911 calls from Discovery building
911 calls from One Discovery Place, where James J. Lee took several hostages before being shot and killed on Wednesday.
Video: Praying for jobs
The Pray at the Pump Movement hosts a Pre-Labor Day sidewalk concert honoring the unemployed in front of an unemployment center on H Street NE. The founder, Rocky Twyman, says prayer is the only thing left to help President Obama and the nation get past the high unemployment rate.
Hurricane video: Flying into the eye of Earl
Hurricane Hunters with the U.S. Air Force Reserves fly into the eye of Hurricane Earl to take measurements and send back the latest information about the storm.
Hurricane video: Earl blows through Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl churned up waves along the coast of North Carolina's Outer Banks late Thursday night. The storm sent heavy rain and strong winds through the area. Forecasters say it could push further out into the Atlantic before slamming into New England.
How I Do It: Amanda Miller, Stone Bridge
One of the area's best setters, Stone Bridge senior volleyball player Amanda Miller shares the secrets of her success with "the set." Miller is a key player on a Stone Bridge squad expected to make a run deep into the postseason.
A look at the National Zoo's new 'Elephant Trails'
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. completes Phase I of the 'Elephant Trails' exhibit that expands the home of the zoo's three Asian elephants.
At Va. beach, surfing not worry ahead of Earl
The Norfolk and Virginia Beach area is expected to be spared Hurricane Earl's wrath. So as the AP's Lee Powell found, why not take in some surf? (Sept. 2)
Video: Facebook takes over DC
On this weeks' "Unplugged Under 40" CBS News' Kaylee Hartung looks at the impact of Facebook on Washington's heaviest hitters.
'Just another day at the office' as Discovery employees return to work
The Discovery Communications headquarters in downtown Silver Spring were given an all-clear Thursday morning, hours after a gunman was shot and killed by police at the end of a tense hostage standoff Wednesday afternoon.
Video: Gunman had long grudge against Discovery
A gunman shot to death by police after he took hostages at Discovery Channel headquarters said he hated the company's television shows because he claimed they promoted population growth and environmental destruction.
Hurricane video: Earl strengthens, eyes Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl remains a Category 4 storm, with winds near 145 miles per hour. The storm is centered about 400 miles off Cape Hatteras, NC. Hurricane watches extend as far north as Massachusetts.
Discovery employee speaks during hostage situation
James J. Lee held several people hostage for hours at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring before police shot and killed him. A Discovery employee gives her account of what happened inside the building and police explain the situation.
Hurricane video: Threat of Earl forces Outer Banks evacuations
As Hurricane Earl steamed toward the east coast, vacationers along North Carolina's Outer Banks began packing their cars and moving inland, cutting short their summer just before Labor Day weekend.
D.C. Mayoral Debate: Candidates' closing remarks
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray make their closing statements at the conclusion of Washington Post Live's mayoral debate, moderated by The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson.
D.C. mayor's wife breaks down after debate
After remaining in the background for most of Mayor Adrian Fenty's tenure in office, the District's first lady, Michelle Fenty, upstaged the mayoral debate at the Newseum by offering a tearful defense of her husband's accomplishments.
Discovery Channel suspect shot
Montgomery Co. Police Dept. Chief Thomas Major told reports that the suspect in the hostage situation at Discovery Channel headquarters has been shot and is in custody. His condition is unknown at this time.
Video: Washington Post Live Mayoral Debate
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray faced off in a debate moderated by The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson at the Newseum on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Video: Fenty, Gray square off in live debate
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray faced each other two weeks before the mayoral election in a Washington Post Live debated moderated by The Post's Eugene Robinson.
Mosquito noise device aims to annoy potential troublemakers
A device called "The Mosquito" that emits a high-pitched, headache-inducing sound was installed outside the Chinatown entrance to the Gallery Place Metro station to ward off loiterers.
Sportscast, Episode 2
In this all new episode of Sportscast, The Washington Post's B.J. Koubaroulis takes you around the metro area's football landscape with interviews and highlights from the first week of high school football. Expert analysis from The Washington Post's Josh Barr and Alan Goldenbach.
Video: Tony Blair's controversial book on sale
Tony Blair's autobiography goes on sale Wednesday, amid protests over his participation in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Hurricane video: Earl downgraded to a Category 3
Hurricane Earl has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm with winds near 125 miles per hour. At the same time, hurricane watches have been issued for the Virginia coast.
Anne Kornblut highlights Obama's speech
The Washington Post's Anne Kornblut talks about President Obama's speech Tuesday night on the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq.
President's full speech on the end of combat mission in Iraq
President Barack Obama announces the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq in a prime time address from the Oval Office, Tuesday.
'The American combat mission in Iraq has ended'
In an address from the Oval Office, Presidetn Barack Obama anounces that the U.S. combat operation in Iraq is over.
Redskins still face hurdles at end of preseason
The Washington Post's John Feinstein and Rick Maese talk about injuries and personnel issues facing the Redskins as the team enters the 2010 football season.
Local Marine laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery
Lance Cpl. Cody S. Childers, 19, of Chesapeake, Va., died Aug. 20 in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Childers is the 161st casualty of Operation Enduring Freedom memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery.
Inside look at the Oval Office makeover
The Oval Office get a makeover while President Barack Obama was on vacation on Martha's Vineyard. The new look includes frewsh wallpaper, tables, chairs and a new rug. (Aug. 31)
Video: Venting about Pepco
The Maryland Public Service Commission holds a hearing in Rockville, Md., for local officials and citizens to voice concerns about Pepco's reliability. The commission is launching an official investigation into the utility in response to numerous power outages that were caused in part by recent storms.
Video: Hurricane Earl bears down on east coast
Hurricane Earl is now a powerful Category 4 storm, packing maximum winds of about 135mph. Earl could potentially brush the U.S. late Thursday, before curving back out to sea.
Barbershop blues
The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation gathers every Saturday afternoon in Riverdale, Md., to play music together and remember the legacy of local blues legend Archie Edwards.
Redskins to make cuts; is Haynesworth on the list?
The Washington Post's Jason Reid talks about the potential cuts the Redskins will make tomorrow, plus the condition of quarterback Donovan McNabb's ankle and the possibility of a playoff run.
Four days in the mountains to a stronger football team
The James Madison high school football team spends four days in the mountains of Virginia to help build a stronger, closer team.
'Freedom' video book review with Ron Charles
The Washington Post's fiction critic reviews Jonathan Franzen's 'Freedom.'
Video: Roger Clemens to appear in federal court
Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens will be arraigned Monday afternoon in federal court in Washington. The former pitcher will appear before U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton for allegedly lying to Congress about his use of steroids.
Beer week: Competing for the perfect pour
Belga Cafe hosts a spirited contest to find the best "draught-master" in D.C.
The Glenn Beck rally through the eyes of a father and son
David Meister, and his son, Adam, 12, took a red-eye bus from New Richmond, Ohio, to attend Fox News personality Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sarah Palin also spoke at the event that drew crowds that stretched to the Washington Monument.
The Glenn Beck rally through the eyes of a father and son
David Meister, and his son, Adam, 12, took a red-eye bus from New Richmond, Ohio, to attend Fox News personality Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sarah Palin also spoke at the event that drew crowds that stretched to the Washington Monument.
The Glenn Beck rally through the eyes of a father and son
David Meister, and his son, Adam, 12, took a red-eye bus from New Richmond, Ohio, to attend Fox News personality Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sarah Palin also spoke at the event that drew crowds that stretched to the Washington Monument.
Sharpton: 'The dream has not been achieved'
The Rev. Al Sharpton says Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream has not been achieved. He spoke Saturday before leading a march in protest of conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck's rally at the Lincoln Memorial.
Palin: 'We must restore America'
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, greeted by chants of "USA, USA, USA" from many in the crowd, told the gathering, "It is so humbling to get to be here with you today, patriots. You who are motivated and engaged ... and knowing never to retreat."
Beck: America is turning 'back to God'
From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, broadcaster Glenn Beck has told a crowd of tens of thousands of people gathering on the National Mall that their country has "wandered in darkness" for too long.
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Nyjer Morgan receives an eight-game suspension, the harshest punishment doled out by Major League Baseball in the wake of the Nats-Marlins brawl.
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