A reverse Christmas tree lighting

WASHINGTON — In a most unusual Christmas tree lighting, Chinese pyrotechnic artist Cai Guo-Qiang decked a 40-foot Pine not with tinsel or bows, but gunpowder and explosives. Hundreds of onlookers showed up Friday to watch Qiang’s “Black Christmas Tree” explosive event...

Army Specialist wins Marine Corps Marathon

WASHINGTON — Although forecasters were predicting a wet and windy 26 miles for runners in the 37th Marine Corps Marathon, Hurricane Sandy held out, at least in terms of rain, for this year’s race. Thirty thousand runners registered for the race, which sold out in a...
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