Sterling struggles ahead of BoE inflation report - Reuters

Sterling struggles ahead of BoE inflation report Reuters Sterling near one-month low vs euro. * Dovish BoE report likely to push sterling lower. LONDON Aug 8 (Reuters) - Sterling edged lower on Wednesday and could come under more pressure if the Bank of England hints at future additional monetary easing in ... and more »

NASCAR: Carl Edwards speaks to friend of man killed at Pocono - Detroit Free Press

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NASCAR: Carl Edwards speaks to friend of man killed at Pocono Detroit Free Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Aside from the torrential sheets of rain soaking his blue-and-white firesuit, Carl Edwards walked without a care from the No. 99 hauler to his motor home after Sunday's Pennsylvania 400. The nondescript stroll took on much greater ... Drivers: Only so much sport can doESPN Edwards: Injured Pocono fan saw 'terrible scene'Nascar Carl Edwards talks to victim of Pocono lightning strike, describes 'terrible ...SportingNews.com all 44 news articles »

Sterling climbs as UK data not as bad as feared - Reuters

Sterling climbs as UK data not as bad as feared Reuters (Updates, adds quote). * Sterling pulls away from 1-month low versus euro. * UK industrial output data not as bad as expected. * BoE inflation report likely to limit gains. By Anirban Nag. LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Sterling edged higher on Tuesday ... and more »

Cuccinelli, 5 legislators honored by Christian Alliance - Washington Post (blog)

Cuccinelli, 5 legislators honored by Christian Alliance Washington Post (blog) The Virginia Christian Alliance has honored Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II (R) and five legislators who it said stood firmly for “pro-family, pro-life” legislation during this year's General Assembly session. Virginia Attorney General Ken ...

Alexandria school on a mission to improve - Washington Post

Alexandria school on a mission to improve Washington Post Balas, 33, was an administrator at T.C. Williams High School for four years and a teacher for six, but he had no elementary experience. Teachers asked him what he knew about educating younger kids. But Balas was there for a reason. Mount Vernon has ... and more »

First new-car test shows promise - ESPN

First new-car test shows promise ESPN MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Don't look for the 2013 car to miraculously cure aerodynamic issues in the Sprint Cup Series. "Unless we're racing at 50 miles per hour, it's always going to be a part of racing," Martin Truex Jr. said Tuesday at the Goodyear tire ... and more »

See It Before You Drive It - Washington Post (blog)

See It Before You Drive It Washington Post (blog) Sure, there are a lot of blogs and a lot of blah-blah-blah out there. But here at The State of NoVa, we've culled through a few hundred or so, and bring you our list of the Top 31 fun and fascinating blogs on everything from politics to partying. Talk ...