Metro opens more parking lots
Expect crowds for the inauguration. (Photo courtesy of WMATA/Larry Levine)

Metro opens more parking lots

Metro is no longer taking reservations for charter bus parking for the inauguration, and instead is opening up all but one of its lots to regular cars.
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Will shoppers ever pay full price again?
Some retailers are cutting prices on selected spring styles to lure sale-savvy shoppers. (AP)

Will shoppers ever pay full price again?

The deep price cuts are making shoppers question the true value of items. That's bad news for retailers looking to recover after a horrible holiday season.
1 hour, 25 minutes ago | Read More
Democratic opposition to seating Burris cracks
Burris makes a statement after departing Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. (AP)

Democratic opposition to seating Burris cracks

Senate Democrats are looking for ways to defuse the standoff that has denied Roland Burris the vacated Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama of Illinois, but maybe not much longer.
33 minutes ago | Read More [ 87 Comments ]
Capitals beat Flyers 2-1 in shootout
The Capitals are 18-1-1 at home.(AP)

Capitals beat Flyers 2-1 in shootout

In a statement game against a "we don't like them" rival, the unusual happened as Washington Capitals red overcame Philadelphia Flyers orange - on the ice and in the stands.
Jan 6th - 7:59pm | Read More
New `Idol' judge says men hold edge
DioGuardi, center, says she saw some unique performers during auditions for the show. (AP)

New `Idol' judge says men hold edge

New "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says the singing contest's eighth year begins with the balance tilted in favor of male contestants.
Jan 6th - 2:50pm | Read More
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