Tornado hits Stafford County
About 55 homes have been destroyed. (WJLA)

Tornado hits Stafford County

The National Weather Service has confirmed the heavy winds that struck the England Run North area of Stafford County Thursday night was a tornado.
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1 U.S. shipment to be allowed to Myanmar
Volunteers pack relief supplies Friday. (AP)

1 U.S. shipment to be allowed to Myanmar

A Pentagon spokesman says the military junta that governs Myanmar has agreed to allow a single U.S. cargo aircraft to bring in relief supplies for victims of a cyclone.
May 9th - 10:29am | Read More [ 4 Comments ]
Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126
Oil is pushing retail gas prices higher. (AP)

Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126

Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member.
44 minutes ago | Read More [ 40 Comments ]
Kolzig's days with Capitals are over
Olie tells The Post he is done in D.C. (AP)

Kolzig's days with Capitals are over

Kolzig never has played for another NHL franchise. He was drafted by the Capitals in the first round in 1989, helped them reach the 1998 Stanley Cup finals.
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Will Uma, Lancome Make Up?
Lancome and Uma Thurman signed a two-year contract in April 2000. (AP)

Will Uma, Lancome Make Up?

French cosmetics giant Lancome and Uma Thurman are wrangling over the use of her name and image in an advertising campaign.
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