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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. ...
White House: China open to discussing currency policy - Washington Post (blog)
CANNES, France — Obama administration officials said Thursday that China has been open to discussions of currency policy to aid global growth by rebalancing demands for its exports and creating more domestic demand for imported goods. ...
Gray, DC council members silent on trip to Tampa to check out Redskins idea - Washington Post (blog)
There was a pact to keep the trip confidential to prevent Maryland and Prince George's County officials from calling on the Redskins about a possible return to the city, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not ...
Georgia's Shorter University tells workers to sign pledge they are not gay - Washington Post (blog)
The employee, who chose to remain anonymous for fear of repercussion by the school, said that while students don't have to sign the pledge, they, too, are worried about how they might be affected next. Tamara King Henderson, a student at Shorter who ...
Wonkbook: Social Security on the chopping block - Washington Post (blog)
In the weeks leading up to the summit, Obama has shared with European leaders, in a series of phone calls, the US experience in confronting its own fiscal crisis two years ago, administration officials said." 4) The latest jobs bill will face ...
Redskins claim RB Tashard Choice off waivers - Washington Post (blog)
By Rick Maese and Mike Jones The Washington Redskins have waived rookie cornerback Brandyn Thompson to make room on the 53-man roster for newly claimed running back Tashard Choice, according to a person familiar with the move. ...
Two detained in Parkdale bomb threat hoax - Washington Post (blog)
Video footage contradicted details in their story, and they eventually admitted they had fabricated their encounter with the man, the source said. Officially, police said they had detained two female students and they were still probing their role in ...
FIND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS - Washington Post (blog)
Two White House officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, conceded that Biden “slightly misspoke” but that his main point is valid. So how do they explain his math? The officials count six months before Obama took office as being August to ...
Stories By Date - Washington Post (blog)
There was speculation that Durant was on the fence, but a person close to the all-star forward confirmed earlier in the day that he would follow through on his commitment. ESPN.com reported on Wednesday that James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony ...
Awlaki family angered by U.S. silence - Washington Post (blog)
“We still cannot believe what happened,” said the relative, who requested anonymity because of the notoriety of the case. “The boy was a teenager, he liked Eminem music and read Harry Potter books. The boy was a very nice person, won't hurt a fly, ...
Wonkbook: 'Supercommittee' takeover - Washington Post (blog)
The accelerated 'pay as you earn' program, which Obama will authorize through executive order, could benefit up to 1.6 million borrowers and reduce their payments by as much as a couple hundred dollars a month, administration officials said. ...
Obama administration announces plan to ease student loan burdens - Washington Post (blog)
The accelerated “pay as you earn” program, which Obama will authorize through executive order, could benefit up to 1.6 million borrowers and reduce their payments by as much as a couple hundred dollars a month, administration officials said. ...
PostOpinions E-Newsletters - Washington Post (blog)
“Everyone is going to have to 'go native,' ” one Senate Democratic strategist said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “They have to focus on local issues, stay laser-focused on that and not worry about what Obama is doing or saying. ...
The death of the 'Mad Dog of the Middle East' - Washington Post (blog)
One senior intelligence official, speaking on the condition of anonymity last week, said that Gaddafi's flamboyant personality and considerable ego meant he was unlikely to surrender. “He's such a drama king,” the intelligence official said, ...
An update on the supercommittee - Washington Post (blog)
But that approach has been stymied by Republicans' refusal to contemplate higher tax revenue except through stronger economic growth, according to people in both parties who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private talks. ...
NBA stars to take tour overseas - Washington Post (blog)
Kevin Durant is a strong possibly, but has yet to sign on, according to a person close to him. Atlanta businessman Calvin Darden is behind the tour, according to sources and it has been in the works for several weeks. Organizers decided to push through ...
Rick Perry to hold economic and foreign policy meetings in Washington - Washington Post (blog)
The source, a Perry supporter who spoke only on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized by the campaign to disclose details of the meetings, said he has seen parts of the plan in draft form. “It's going to be consistent with Perry, ...