Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va.) is taking on a new cause—ending the slaughter of horses in the U.S. for human consumption overseas after receiving a petition from a nine-year-old New Hampshire boy. more ›

We realize that many Virginians had a pretty rough commute this morning. But, hey, at least the horses were comfortable. more ›

Sure, horse racing ranks somewhere between golf and the Tour de France on the list of most-clamored for sports in the American collective consciousness. But it's still worth noting that the Preakness Stakes -- also known as the "Race for the Black-Eyed Susans," or "That One That Comes After The Kentucky Derby" -- will go on this afternoon, in all of its state-owned glory at nearby Pimlico. Looking for stories to entertain you through the five-hour leadup to today's race? Here's one: jockey Calvin Borel, who rode 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird to victory in the Kentucky Derby, is dismounting that horse to ride a different horse -- gasp, drama! -- who just so happens to be a filly (that's a female horse, people) named Rachel Alexandra. more ›

It's hard to see sophiagrrl's photo as something other than a thick, soupy abstraction. In this high-key image, white patches on the figures bleed into the background, while the wide range of gray values is emphasized. more ›