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For once, Donald Trump drops the mic

MOBILE, Ala. -- Donald Trump's rallies have the rhythm all their own, all captured live on cable TV. There is the press conference, typically first, at which the ... >> view original

France: 2 Americans subdue gunman on high-speed train

Philippe Lorthiois, an official with the Alliance police union, said on i-Tele that the two Americans were soldiers. In Washington, the Pentagon said it “can only ... >> view original

Western wildfires: Growing flames charge across dry states

Blazes in Washington state that killed three firefighters and injured four others have exploded in size, while other fires charged toward populated areas in ... >> view original

In surprise move, Nationals call up shortstop prospect Trea Turner

Chiefs manager Billy Gardner was on the other end, and asked Turner if he'd ever been to Washington D.C. He had, once, when he was younger. Gardner told ... >> view original

Yunel Escobar leaves Friday's game after running into stands

Updated, 11:45 p.m.. Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar left Friday's game in the top of the first inning after his futile pursuit of Adam Lind's foul ball led him ... >> view original

Washingtonunsure how long RG3 will be out

Washington head coach Jay Gruden isn't sure how long Robert Griffin III is going to be out after suffering a concussion on Thursday night, but when he does ... >> view original

DeMatha guard Markelle Fultz commits toWashington

DeMatha guard Markelle Fultz committed to play basketball at the University of Washington on Friday, punctuating a whirlwind recruitment for an athlete who, not ... >> view original

Woman fatally shot in NEWashington; suspect possibly barricaded...

A woman was shot and killed Friday in Northeast Washington, according to D.C. police, who said a suspect barricaded himself inside a residence after firing at ... >> view original

Nationals can't continue to keep calm and carry on

For a team teetering amid the chaos of an unfulfilling season, the Washington Nationals sure know how to act calm. All year, through injuries and disappointment ... >> view original

In Army first, 2 female soldiers earn elite Ranger tabs

FORT BENNING, GA. — The first female soldiers to complete the Army's rigorous Ranger School pinned on their black-and-gold Ranger tab at a raucous ... >> view original