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The Washington Capitals won their third straight game on Thursday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Capitals beat Lightning for third straight victory

Associated Press · February 14, 2013 5:00 am

The Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper has high expectations for his sophomore season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nationals’ Bryce Harper comfortable in sophomore season

Associated Press · February 14, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2010 file photo, an unmanned U.S. Predator drone flies over Kandahar Air Field, southern Afghanistan, on a moon-lit night. A U.N. expert on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 launched a special investigation into drone warfare and targeted killings, which the United States relies on as a front-line weapon in its global war against al-Qaida. The civilian killings and injuries that result from drone strikes on suspected terrorist cells will be part of the focus of the probe by British lawyer Ben Emmerson, the U.N. rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights. His office announced the investigation in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Senators delay Brennan CIA vote over drone memos

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

Pope Benedict XVI leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. Looking tired but serene, Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was stepping down for "the good of the church," speaking in his first public appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement of his resignation. The 85-year-old Benedict basked in more than a minute-long standing ovation when he entered the packed audience hall for his traditional Wednesday general audience. He was interrupted by applause by the thousands of people, many of whom had tears in their eyes. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Benedict’s final hours as pope far from Vatican

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

Police stand at a road block at Hwy. 38 and Bryant Street just north of Yucaipa, Calif. as a gunfight between police and fugitive ex-Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner takes place farther up the highway in the Seven Oaks community, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/The Press-Enterprise, Stan Lim) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Rogue ex-LAPD officer believed dead after standoff

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

Martin O’Malley aides and lawmaker join him at Super Bowl

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This is a Monday, March 10, 2008, file photo of musicians Dave Clark, center, Lenny Davidson, left, and Rick Huxley of the British band the Dave Clark Five pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,in New York. Bass player Rick Huxley, one of the founding members of the Dave Clark Five, has died. He was 72. Clark announced Huxley's death Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 saying the news was "devastating." (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

Bassist Rick Huxley of Dave Clark Five dies at 72

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This June 23, 2011 file booking photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows James "Whitey" Bulger. A federal judge in Boston will hear arguments Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on Bulger's claim that he was given immunity to commit crimes while he was an FBI informant. Bulger's lawyers want to use his immunity claim as a defense at his upcoming trial. (AP Photo/U.S. Marshals Service, File)

Bulger lawyer: Jury should decide immunity claim

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, file photo, a plane flies over New Jersey with the full moon in the background, in Newark, N.J. The merger of US Airways and American Airlines has given birth to a mega airline with more passengers than any other in the world. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

AP Sources: American Airlines, US Airways to merge

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2013 file photo, Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to reporters at the State Department in Washington. Kerry said Wednesday, the world must show its resolve in the face of North Korea's nuclear provocations or risk emboldening Iran, which is under scrutiny over its uranium enrichment program. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Kerry: Response to NKorea will send Iran a message

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

(Photo: Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum)

LBJ and Lady Bird courtship love letters released

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am

President Barack Obama speaks at Linamar Corporation in Arden, N.C., the day after delivering his State of the Union address, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obama pushes for higher minimum wage on plant tour

Associated Press · February 13, 2013 5:00 am