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Feb 10, 2014

Washington Post Won’t Report Paparazzo’s Absurd Obama-Beyoncé Affair Claim

The rumor comes from obvious Beyonce-Obama shipper, paparazzo Pascal Rostain.

Mar 01, 2013

Publix, or Stop & Shop? Both Hinting at Possible Purchase of Harris Teeter

Publix is big in Florida, while Stop & Shop is largely found in New Jersey, New York and New England. Could either one make inroads into D.C.? Maybe!

Sep 19, 2012

Book by Daily Caller Writers Suggests Everything You’ve Ever Heard About Obama Is the Truth

In an upcoming book, two writers from the Daily Caller wonder what it would be like if every crazy rumor about President Obama turned out to be true.

Jan 23, 2012

Are the Nationals Getting Prince Fielder?

Late last night, a Twitter user claiming to have “multiple connections” in Major League Baseball, suggested that Prince Fielder, the Milwaukee Brewers’ first baseman who is currently a free agent, will be signing an eight-year deal with the Nationals.

Dec 09, 2011

Ovechkin Responds to Steroid Rumors

Late last week, Alex Ovechkin was accused of using steroids by a columnist in Pennsylvania. Yesterday, he responded.

Dec 07, 2011

Rumors, on Steroids

I may not know much about hockey, but I do know this: Alex Ovechkin is about as close to a hometown sports hero as we have. So when he gets accused of using performance enhancing drugs, it better be well-sourced.

Jul 01, 2010

Lanier Addresses Fenty Domestic Disturbance Rumors

Photo by furcafe I’m loathe to even give this kind of nonsense the time of day, but since it’s been repeated numerous times this week, I suppose it deserves clarification: Mark Segraves reports that D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier didn’t take too kindly to the rumors that she had covered up calls made to the police regarding Mayor Adrian Fenty’s marriage and accusations of domestic disturbances. Speaking with WTOP this morning, Lanier had the…

Jul 29, 2008

Rumors of Five Guys/Good Stuff Lawsuit Not True

Today Eater reported on a rumor about a possible lawsuit brought against Spike Mendelsohn-owned Good Stuff Eatery in Capitol Hill by D.C. area-based burger chain Five Guys, as discussed on the blog Amuse-Biatch. Here’s what they wrote:Spike’s dad stands at the door and loves to make conversation… He likes to talk to everyone and told me and my friends that the restaurant is being sued by DC chain Five Guys since the burger “Spike’s Five…

Dec 07, 2007

Overheard in D.C.: Holiday Time

The winter holidays are a big time of year for family. You take photos, somebody always wears a dumb sweater with a reindeer on it, you eat together, shop together, and so on. It’s also a big time for couples — do you go to one person’s parents’ house? Spend time together on the big days? Or purposefully avoid spending it together? And sometimes, even the smallest details take on a lot of symbolism. Quote…

Oct 31, 2007

Washington Wizards Season Preview

The recent Kobe for Gilbert trade rumors (shot down yesterday by Ernie Grunfeld — not that that means anything) should give you an indication that the Washington Wizards are at a crossroads season in regards to the franchise’s future. Gilbert Arenas has gone on record saying he will opt out of his contract at the end of the season and Antawn Jamison is in the final year of his deal. Something’s got to give…

 
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