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Brooke Mueller: Her sad weekend arrest - Washington Post (blog)
She was later released on a $11000 bond; Radar Online has reported, based on an anonymous source, that Sheen posted his former spouse's bail money. Mueller has struggled publicly with addiction and completed a stint in rehab earlier this year. ...
Jim Riggleman will manage the Reds' Class AA team next year - Washington Post (blog)
In his first on-field position since he suddenly resigned as Nationals manager last June, Riggleman will return to the dugout in 2012 to manage the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Class AA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, a person close to the situation ...
Maddow on Baier-Romney: a telling moment - Washington Post (blog)
Romney *may* have believed he was speaking off the record. As a practical matter, it's a gray area in broadcast interviewing as to whether off-camera but on-site comments by a guest are understood by both sides to be on the record and reportable. ...
Harry Thomas home searched by law enforcement - Washington Post (blog)
The law enforcement sources said their actions on Friday stem from that alleged diversion of funds. Federal investigators have interviewed at least one member of Thomas's staff. Neil Rodgers, a longtime council employee, was questioned earlier this ...
Dodd-Frank could be more vulnerable without Barney Frank - Washington Post (blog)
The Democratic staffer, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, added that Frank's retirement also marks a loss of institutional memory and knowledge — a key component in defending the legislation from ...
Obama wants better digital archive of federal records - Washington Post (blog)
The plans are designed to eventually cut federal spending on record-keeping, but aides familiar with the goals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, could not say how much money ...
Angelina Jolie is thankful she's not dead; 'Dancing With the Stars' declares a ... - Washington Post (blog)
“Don't expect anything too massive or obnoxious,” a source said. “This ring will be classy and under 4-carats.” Phew! (Radar) “ Community ” proves why it's one of the best shows on television/should be saved from cancellation at the link. ...
Wonkbook: The GOP's dual-trigger nightmare - Washington Post (blog)
But the association's judicial vetting committee has opposed 14 of the roughly 185 potential nominees the administration asked it to evaluate, according to a person familiar with the matter." Grassroots opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act is ...
On Hockey: After sitting out, Alexander Semin needs to stand up - Washington Post (blog)
When Semin arrived at Verizon Center for the game later that night, the winger was so down in the dumps, a source said, that Boudreau did not want him to take pregame warmup for fear that he would drag down his teammates' spirits before a crucial game. ...
Supercommittee failure doesn't worry agency officials... yet - Washington Post (blog)
Congress still has plenty of time to reach an agreement before mandatory spending cuts go into effect in January 2013 and in the meantime, administration officials said Monday that government operations for the current fiscal year will continue as ...
Mayor Gray shakes up staff - Washington Post (blog)
“It's a great role for her because it allows her to use all of her contacts to get people out of their silos,” said a member of Gray's staff who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak. ...
Iowa isn't remotely a done deal yet - Washington Post (blog)
... Romney team has emphasized in multiple conversations with Right Turn over the last month that all along the plan has been to “play in Iowa, but not move all the chips to the center of the table,” as a person close to the campaign told me recently. ...
Occupy DC protesters claim vacant Franklin School - Washington Post (blog)
A woman inside the building, who declined to give her name, said in a phone interview that the group is busy cleaning up the building so it can be used by the community. “There is a lot of need for spaces like Franklin,” said the woman, who added that ...
When it rains, it pours on sliding candidates - Washington Post (blog)
“One Perry fundraiser, who asked not to be named, said he received 15 RSVPs for a recent event from potential donors saying they might attend. But after a gaffe-marred Perry debate performance, none showed up. 'The debates have taken a toll,' the ...
Battle over Stop Online Piracy Act reaches fever pitch - Washington Post (blog)
“We worked with the Senate on the bill and that is reflected in the language of that bill,” the Verizon executive said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the company's hopes to be included in revisions of Smith's bill. ...
NBA lockout: David Stern said agents would “burned” if players' union decertifies - Washington Post (blog)
Players' union executive director Billy Hunter was less than enthusiastic about the deal and a person close to the union who has been briefed on the negotiations said the offer “may be worse” than the one players rejected earlier this week. ...
Penn State reached out to gauge Mike London's interest in head coaching job ... - Washington Post (blog)
The person, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, said London has no interest in leaving Virginia and declined the overture. In fact, the person said, London would prefer to sign an extension to remain ...
Mike Green likely to return against Devils - Washington Post (blog)
Coach Bruce Boudreau said Green's status is a game-time call, but a source said the defenseman will make his return from a right ankle injury in this first half of back-to-back games against the Devils. Green has missed six games since he twisted his ...
Rick Perry's rough path back to relevance - Washington Post (blog)
Another unaligned Republican strategist granted anonymity to speak candidly was even more blunt about Perry's strategy going forward; “Like a wounded animal, I would expect him to attack,” the source said. Perry spent much of Thursday trying to use ...
Dennis Ross departs - Washington Post (blog)
... diplomat who has been one of President Obama's most influential advisers on Iran, the Middle East peace process and the political upheaval in the Arab world, will leave the White House in December, a senior administration official said on Thursday. ...
Bishops gear up for fight with Obama - Washington Post (blog)
“We're into this 'no-enemies-to-our-right' phase,” said a former conference staffer who requested anonymity because he still advises the hierarchy. Such a single-minded strategy, however, also can lead to overreach. ...
Quote of the day - Washington Post (blog)
A substantial portion of Crossroads GPS' money came from a small circle of extremely wealthy Wall Street hedge fund and private equity moguls, according to GOP fundraising sources who spoke with NBC News on condition of anonymity. ...
Marion Barry eyes his son as D.C. Council successor - Washington Post (blog)
The other sources asked to remain anonymous to protect their relationship with Barry. They also described an arrangement where Barry serves less than a full term, then resigns and supports his son in a special election. In an interview Monday, ...
Marion Barry eyes his son as DC Council successor - Washington Post (blog)
The other sources asked to remain anonymous to protect their relationship with Barry. They also described an arrangement where Barry serves less than a full term, then resigns and supports his son in a special election. In an interview Monday, ...
The crisis in investigative journalism: Reading it. - Washington Post (blog)
The sources contacted for this paragraph requested anonymity for fear of angering investigative journalists. The Politico investigation of Herman Cain, according to 40 sources familiar with the story, reflect these literary difficulties. ...