Jayson Werth: I'm motivated by Phillies fans

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Jayson Werth, the former Phillie and favored target of visiting fans, delivered the lodestone hit, a three-run home run with two outs in the fifth inning that gave the Nationals their first runs. Once Werth's blast landed in the visitors' bullpen,

The Nationals suffered the biggest blow of the game in the sixth inning, when Jayson Werth broke his wrist sliding for a ball in the outfield. Even though Werth hasn't been playing that great in 2012, the last thing the Nationals needed was for another

WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth broke his left wrist Sunday night trying to make a sliding catch against the Philadelphia Phillies. "It's a clean break," Washington manager Davey Johnson said

By James Wagner Jayson Werth broke his left wrist while making a sliding catch in the sixth inning and will likely be out, Manager Davey Johnson said, for a few months, dealing the Nationals another blow to their already injured roster.

A dark cloud has emerged over what's been an incredibly promising 2012 season for the Washington Nationals, as Jayson Werth may have seriously injured his wrist in their Sunday night game with the

Linda Evangelista cuts a child support deal with billionaire

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By JENNIFER PELTZ AP May 7, 2012 8:46PM NEW YORK, NY – MAY 07: Linda Evangelista appears at Manhattan Family Court on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) NEW YORK — In the midst of a trial that brought tales of the high life

Linda Evangelista at Manhattan Family Court where a settlement has been reached in her child custody case (May 7).

George Lindsey, Andy Griffith Show's 'Goober Pyle' dies in Tennessee at 83

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George Lindsey, who played the memorable character of Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 83.

Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle and The Andy Griffith Show fame will miss this year's Indianapolis 500 because of heart surgery. He has sung "Back Home Again in Indiana" before the race since back in 1987. According to a report from The Inquisitr,

George Lindsey, who made a TV career as a grinning service station attendant named Goober on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Hee Haw,” has died. He was 83. The Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home in Nashville said Lindsay died early Sunday morning after

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Lindsey, who made a TV career as a grinning service station attendant named Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.

Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle and The Andy Griffith Show fame will miss this year's Indianapolis 500 because of heart surgery. He has sung "Back Home Again in Indiana" before the race since back in 1987. According to a report from The Inquisitr,

Linda Evangelista cuts a child support deal with billionaire

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When supermodel Linda Evangelista broke the news to her French flame that she was having his baby, the billionaire baby daddy coldly told her to get an abortion, her lawyer claimed Thursday. “He suggested she terminate the pregnancy,” attorney William

NEW YORK, NY – In the midst of a trial that brought tales of the high life and high fashion to family court, supermodel Linda Evangelista and a billionaire French businessman have reached an agreement to end their child support fight, their lawyers

NEW YORK, NY – In the midst of a trial that brought tales of the high life and high fashion to family court, supermodel Linda Evangelista and a billionaire French businessman have reached an agreement to end their child support fight, their lawyers

Linda Evangelista and billionaire ex-boyfriend Francois-Henri Pinault, who's now married to Salma Hayek, have settled their acrimonious child support battle.

Fighter Pilots Claim Intimidation Over F-22 Raptor Jets

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Two F-22 Raptor pilots have said publicly that not only are they afraid to fly the most expensive fighter jets in American history, but the military has attempted to silence them and other F-22 pilots by threatening their careers.

Today the Air Force officially received the last F-22 Raptor from defense contracting giant Lockheed Martin, completing an order of 187 planes that cost US taxpayers an estimated $79 billion — meaning that including research, development and

Those of us who regularly fly on domestic airliners are aware of cases where oxygen systems using “bleed air” to pressurize the cabins have caused passengers to become ill. The solution was to use outside air. This oxygen

More >> The military says the last F-22 Raptor fighter jet produced for the US Air Force has arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Air Force says in a statement that Lt. Col. Paul Moga flew the jet non-stop from Marietta, Ga., on Saturday.

The last F-22 Raptor jet to be built sits outside the hanger at Lockheed Martin last week. The jet rolled off the assembly line of the Marietta plant in December, but had to undergo testing a painting before final delivery.

George Lindsey, Andy Griffith Show's 'Goober Pyle' dies in Tennessee at 83

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The actor — who also appeared on Hee Haw — passes away Sunday in Nashville.

George Lindsey, who played the memorable character of Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 83.

2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. AND PLEASE TURN OFF CAPS LOCK. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. 4 Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to

After suffering from an extended illness, George Lindsey died at the age of 83. The actor is best known for his work on classic TV shows including “The Andy Griffith Show," "Gunsmoke" and "Hee Haw,” where he played his

More >> FBI: Bodies found during search for missing Tenn. girls Actor and comedian George "Goober" Lindsey died early Sunday morning after an extended illness, sources tell Channel 4 News. He was 76 years old. Lindsey was born in 1935 in Fairfield,

Junior Seau: NFL Players Debate Safety as Family Delays Brain Donation

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A former teammate of Junior Seau claims that the All-Pro linebacker suffered over 1500 concussions.

Imagine Briggs' thrill when he finally got the chance to have lunch with Junior Seau. He sounded like an awestruck kid recalling that day. “When I thought of linebackers, Seau was at the top of my list,” Briggs said. As with the rest of the NFL,

Dear Running Doc: Given Junior Seau's recent suicide, is this related to his linebacking career? David S. San Diego Thank you David for writing. Without knowing Junior Seau directly, knowing he played linebacker we can make some some assumptions.

The mood was tempered by the recent deaths of Rich Saul and Junior Seau. Saul, who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1970 to 1981 and was a six-time Pro Bowler, died from leukemia on April 15 at the age of 64 after an almost ten-year battle with the

Several hundred people have taken part in a paddle-out in front of Junior Seau's Southern California home to pay tribute to the former NFL linebacker. The 43-year-old Seau committed suicide Wednesday at his home in

Hollande election: future of austerity in Europe in doubt

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Voters in Europe have supported anti-austerity candidates in landmark victories. In France's presidential election, François Hollande was elected as the first Socialist to lead France in 17 years. Greek citizens rejected two

Joe Stiglitz on Europe: After Austerity, by Joseph Stiglitz, Commentary, Project Syndicate: This year's annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain

[Posted by Karl]. Paul Krugman and other lefties are rejoicing over the results of the French and Greek elections (even if markets are not) as a rebuke against European “austerity” programs. However, it is worth remembering

Europe's most indebted nations shouldn't use their recessions as an excuse to avoid committing to austerity plans if the region is ever to emerge from its debt crisis, Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said. “It's important to do the adjustment

Europe's most indebted nations shouldn't use their recessions as an excuse to avoid committing to austerity plans if the region is ever to emerge from its debt crisis, Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said. “It's important to do the adjustment

Phillies LHP Cole Hamels suspended 5 games for throwing at Nats rookie Bryce …

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Hamels has been suspended five games for intentionally hitting Bryce Harper with a pitch in Sunday's game, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He could simply start Saturday on regular rest by serving the suspension immediately,

Phillies-Nats, earlier tonight: Cole Hamels drilled Bryce Harper with two outs in the first. Harper then stole home, so joke was on Cole. But none of that would matter much, since Nats starter Jordan Zimmermann buckled in the

Cole Hamels registered more HBPs vs. the Nationals (4) than he has any other team (and why do we have the feeling that number may increase before the season is over?). The Mets, Astros and Marlins are next with three each. He hasn't hit any batter more

Hamels has been suspended five games for intentionally hitting Bryce Harper with a pitch in Sunday's game, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He could simply start Saturday on regular rest by serving the suspension immediately,

The biggest sports story in Philadelphia over the weekend came from Washington where Cole Hamels unloaded a bombshell in his postgame comments following a strong outing against the Nationals. I was absolutely stunned when Hamels admitted that he “was

Shelving Austerity for Growth Poses Big Risks in Europe

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Several candidates opposed to austerity measures were making a strong showing Monday in Italy's local elections, partial results indicated, in the first nationwide test for Premier Mario Monti since he was named to save Italy from its debt crisis.

Joe Stiglitz on Europe: After Austerity, by Joseph Stiglitz, Commentary, Project Syndicate: This year's annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain

Europe's most indebted nations shouldn't use their recessions as an excuse to avoid committing to austerity plans if the region is ever to emerge from its debt crisis, Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said. “It's important to do the adjustment

The two major parties are taking the brunt of a German-inspired austerity program to overcome Greece's debt crisis. The country is in deep recession, unemployment has hit 21 percent and GDP has been slashed by 20 percent in just two years.

The two major parties are taking the brunt of a German-inspired austerity program to overcome Greece's debt crisis. The country is in deep recession, unemployment has hit 21 percent and GDP has been slashed by 20 percent in just two years.