Charles A Burgner

… off annual fireworks displays out of fear that a stray rocket could ignite tinder-dry brush and trigger a wildfire. They're also warning residents ..... without any significant rain. "We usually have a fireworks barge and a huge gala that attracts …

A day after seeking refuge at shopping ..... returned, 3 million residents faced a grim reality Sunday: stifling ..... generators. In Waldorf, Md., Charles County emergency officials handed ..... Accokeek, Md., who had stayed in a hotel Saturday night because her …

Honeymoon like a celeb You've said "yes" to the dress ..... honeymoon. Your fiance wants to honeymoon like a big-name celebrity, but how do you accomplish ..... common denominator when celebrities choose a honeymoon destination is privacy. It allows …

… me anytime for helping ensure that he gets a good night's sleep at this summer's London Olympics. Organizers held a slumber party this weekend, opening the ..... local officials and assorted others in a trial run — giving games planners a chance …

With a Monday runoff in the women's 100 meters still ..... controversy-free with an easy victory. Spearmon got off to a slow start, but recovered in time to win in 19 ..... Jeneba Tarmoh will run Monday afternoon to settle a third-place tie in the 100 for the final spot …

… run ball as the Oakland Athletics avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers with a 3-1 win. Blackley (2-2) gave up seven ..... strikeouts for the Athletics. Brandon Moss hit a solo home run and Derek Norris drove in a run …

There are a lot of ways to quantify Tiger Woods' success -- almost too ..... he's set, where he stands on all-time lists, and after a while, it can become desensitizing. After a while, nothing stands out anymore. When somebody is so good …

Six must-do's before buying a home You might be ready to buy a home, but are you armed with the knowledge you need? Do ..... on Federal Housing Administration loans? Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced owner, buying a …

Under pressure to prevent a catastrophic breakup of their single currency ..... member states. They also pledged to create a single banking supervisor for euro zone banks based around the European Central Bank in a landmark first step towards a European banking …

… The Texas Rangers will continue to pursue a series sweep tonight as they host the Oakland Athletics for the third match of a four-game set at the Ballpark in Arlington ..... in four outings yesterday after allowing a late rally. Jemile Weeks, Yoenis Cespedes …