Mid-Atlantic plows, digs out of epic blizzard WASHINGTON - The cleanup begins for the Mid-Atlantic states struck by a heavy snowstorm. 'Snowmageddon' blankets Mid-Atlantic in white WASHINGTON - Cross-country skiers lapped the Reflecting Pool along the National Mall. Hundreds crowded Dupont Circle for a snowball fight organized with the help of the Internet. Fed chief Bernanke wins 2nd term in closest vote WASHINGTON - Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won confirmation for a second term Thursday, but only by the closest vote ever for the crucial post and after withering criticism from lawmakers for bailing out Wall Street while other Americans suffered in recession.
Sandra Bullock poised for first Oscar LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After 20 years, Sandra Bullock is finally thinking of herself as a good actress. And Hollywood seems to agree.