At Patriot High School in Prince William County, the countdown is on. “21 Days Remaining – Just Keep Swimming,” is scrawled on the whiteboard of a staff room at the sprawling new school west of Manassas. “Dewey Beach, Toes in the sand!” declares another one in the science lounge. “July 18th: Fenway!” Read full article > >

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — It would be hard to discern whether Matt Kuchar , whose lips rarely seem to cover his teeth, had just made birdie or bogey, had just enjoyed a fine steak with his best friends or blown out his tire and was left stranded by the side of the road. Read full article > >

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An 18-year-old man dies following a two-vehicle crash on the Beach Esplanade in Aberdeen.

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The UK premiere of Philip Glass opera Einstein on the Beach is reviewed favourably by critics, despite a first night dogged by technical problems.

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A record number of UK beaches have been given the top award for water quality in the latest Good Beach Guide, says the Marine Conservation Society.

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Parts of the UK are basking with temperatures 10C higher than the seasonal average with some people taking to the beach.

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The owner of the International Polo Club in Palm Beach, John Goodman, has been convicted of manslaughter after killing a man in a drink-driving crash.

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Polo mogul guilty of manslaughter

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole. But never on a Monday — until now. The Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday for the first time in its 54-year history after heavy rain saturated Daytona International Speedway. Read full article > >

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole. But never on a Monday — until now. The Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday for the first time in its 54-year history after heavy rain saturated Daytona International Speedway. Read full article > >

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole. But never on a Monday — until now. The Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday for the first time in its 54-year history after heavy rain saturated Daytona International Speedway. Read full article > >

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Chincoteague Island, Va. — Over the years, residents and tourists in this picturesque resort town have been guided by five gentle words: “Relax, you’re on island time.” But these days, laid-back Chincoteague is on edge. In a new plan to deal with beach erosion and prepare for sea-level rise, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed changes that the mayor, the chamber of commerce and homeowners say would eventually drive away summer tourism and drive down the economy that depends on it. Some of those changes would involve closing the beach and its parking lot, then opening a beach with parking farther away and shuttling tourists. Read full article > >

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OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. — The brother of Vice President Joe Biden says he was kept overnight at a Florida hospital after opening a suspicious package containing a powdery substance. The envelope was mailed to Francis Biden’s Ocean Ridge home. Biden tells The Palm Beach Post (http://bit.ly/pu4PY3 ) that his girlfriend retrieved the package from his mailbox Saturday afternoon, but that he opened it. Read full article > >

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Friendship Collegiate Academy doesn’t have a home football field, so every game is a road game. Its practice field, affectionately known to the team as “the beach,” is two adjoining former baseball fields behind the public charter school on Minnesota Avenue in Northeast Washington and is more dirt, dust and broken glass than grass. The team’s locker room is two cream-colored trailers that sit on one end of the practice field and lack two essential elements: lockers and room. On Sunday morning, however, the Knights will be in Cincinnati for their season opener thanks to an all-expenses paid trip to play one of the city’s top high school football teams, Taft, on national television. How did this happen to a school that only started playing football eight years ago? Read full article > >

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Eddie Goldman puts Friendship Collegiate football on national stage

In and around Washington, we’re blessed with diverse options for outdoor activities within a two-hour drive. Camping on the beach? Head to Assateague Island National Seashore. Hiking in the mountains? Drive southwest to Old Rag Mountain. Exploring caves? Luray is a clear choice. Scenic biking? Rock Creek Park offers miles of pavement. But what happens when the popular destinations get a little too popular? If you’re looking for something new, or want to avoid the inevitable crowds, we’ve discovered some alternatives — less well-known options inspired by the go-to spots. Read full article > >

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A memorial service is held on the beach in the Seychelles where British honeymooner Ian Redmond died after being attacked by a shark.

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