By Mark Mix
Home day care providers would be forced into unions

Doctors were cautiously optimistic Thursday about the condition of an Alexandria police officer who suffered a "catastrophic" wound when he was shot in the temple during a routine traffic stop.

When Maryland coach Randy Edsall rewarded wide receiver Marcus Leak with a game ball after Saturday's season-opening victory, the sophomore's three receptions were merely part of the rationale behind the honor.

The Little League aces from Japan ended the United States' five-year reign as World Series champions.

Hawaii's offensive punch followed Japan's stirring win in extra innings to create some high drama at the Little League World Series.
Sgt. Brian Thompson, Officer Laboy's supervisor who had been working with him several hours before the shooting, said the only thing the officer loves more than his job is his family.
"He's a very outgoing guy, and that comes through in his skills as a hostage negotiator," Sgt. Thompson said.