Baseball's return to D.C. welcome

House Editorial

After 33 years, the capitol of the United States has been given the nod to start playing America's pastime again. Yes, Washington, D.C., was granted a somewhat dubious gift last Wednesday Ñ the floundering Montreal Expos Ñ and will host home baseball games next season for the first time since 1971.

Debate showcases foreign policy

President George W. Bush and Mass. Sen. John Kerry squared off in the first of a series of three debates (plus one vice presidential debate) at the University of Miami at Coral Gables, Fl., on Thursday, Sept. 30.