A vote on Sunday alcohol sales showed a sharp divide between rural communities and the rest of the state.

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The full Intercounty Connector is scheduled to open Nov. 22, Maryland transportation officials said late Thursday. The 18.8-mile highway will open between Intersate 370 in Gaithersburg and Interstate 95 in Laurel by 6 a.m., weather permitting, said Cheryl Sparks, a spokeswoman for the Maryland Transportation Authority. The ICC’s first 7.2-mile segment opened between I-370 and Norbeck Road, just east of Georgia Avenue, in February. Read full article > >

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A man was fatally shot late Saturday near the Howard University campus in Northwest Washington, police said. The man was found about 10:15 p.m. at Georgia Avenue and W Street NW. The site is near the Howard University Hospital, but it was not clear whether he was shot there. It was also unknown late Saturday whether the man had any connection with the university. Howard’s homecoming was being held this weekend. Read full article > >

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Dominique Moxey promotes parties at some of Washington’s swankiest venues all year. But he looks forward to the latter part of October, when 100,000 revelers pack townhouses in Shaw, cram into Georgia Avenue eateries and attend $150 downtown parties. Howard University’s homecoming is both a brand and a business. Read full article > >

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Paying $700 a month plus utilities for a three-way share in Mount Pleasant might seem too good to give up to the average District renter. Not Kevin Ogorzalek. Living in that apartment for the past five years was indeed a money saver for the 29-year-old Chicago native, but every dollar — $30,000 to be exact — was tucked away with the intention of one day buying a home. And Ogorzalek did just that last month, closing on a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at 2910 Georgia Ave. NW in Pleasant Plains. Read full article > >

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A Georgia company is aiming to refine its technology so it can be used on an industrial scale at competitive prices.

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NEW YORK — About 80 people have been arrested as demonstrators who were camped out near the New York Stock Exchange marched through lower Manhattan. The “Occupy Wall Street” protest is entering its second week. Demonstrators said Saturday that they are protesting bank bailouts, the mortgage crisis and Georgia’s execution of Troy Davis. Read full article > >

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The execution of Troy Davis in Georgia this week and the questions it raised among proponents as well as opponents of the death penalty are likely to have lasting repercussions in the nation’s debate over capital punishment. Davis, who was put to death by lethal injection Wednesday night, had become a cause celebre for critics who said the case exposed flaws in the justice system that could lead to the execution of an innocent person. Many of those critics, including Amnesty International and the NAACP, pledged Thursday to redouble their efforts to abolish the death penalty. Read full article > >

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ATLANTA — Georgia’s execution of Troy Davis for the murder of an off-duty police officer has done little to resolve the debate over his guilt that captured the attention of thousands worldwide, including a former president and the pope. Davis remained defiant even after he was strapped to a gurney Wednesday night in the state’s death chamber, declaring his innocence and urging the victim’s family to continue searching for the truth. Read full article > >

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Troy Davis is executed in Georgia for the shooting of a policeman in 1989, in what supporters claim is a miscarriage of justice.

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Troy Davis is executed in Georgia for the shooting of a policeman in 1989, in what supporters claim is a miscarriage of justice.

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Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed in Georgia at 7 p.m. in the killing of a Savannah police officer 22 years ago.

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ATLANTA — With less than half a day left to live, Troy Davis’ supporters in the U.S. and Europe were trying just about anything Wednesday to win his clemency for killing a Georgia policeman, a crime he and others have insisted for years that he did not commit. Supporters planned vigils around the world. They’ll be outside Georgia’s death row prison in Jackson and at U.S. embassies in Europe. Read full article > >

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Kevin Clark really, really wanted a Meximelt . He longed for the seasoned ground beef, melted three cheese blend and fiesta salsa wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. He craved its melty goodness. The only problem – Kevin was living in Australia where alas, there are no Taco Bells. So, Kevin thought outside the bun. He’d been corresponding with a friend in the states who’d asked Kevin what he missed the most. After describing his dilemma, he convinced the friend to mail him a Meximelt. Yes, you read that correctly; it was sent in the mail. Two weeks later a box arrived at Kevin’s doorstep with the coveted food item tucked inside. Given the lack of refrigeration, Kevin did the unthinkable – he ate the taco. Unfortunately for him, it didn’t live up to the expectations his memory had built, and he was left rather disappointed. He admits he probably shouldn’t have eaten the taco, but credits youthful indiscretion for his bravery. Now chef/owner of the aptly named Atlanta eatery Home Grown (which prides itself on farm-to-table freshness), Kevin’s food philosophy has changed. It’s a serious condition. Chain envy has long affected residents of this fine country. The condition is mostly caused by the convenience of getting what we want, when we want it. The thought of not being able to have our favorite food can be terrifying. Chain envy is usually brought on by a cross country move of some sorts. For example, a West Coast resident newly transplanted to the East Coast might suffer from chain envy upon realizing that In-and-Out Burger cannot be found east of Texas. Or, an East Coast resident might be alarmed to learn that they won’t (yet) be drinking Dunkin' Donuts coffee when visiting the West Coast. The list of chains unavailable country-wide might surprise you. Some of the most missed include Zaxby’s, Krystal, White Castle, Chick-fil-A, Waffle House, Chuy's and Jack in the Box, among others. Ignorance is bliss. If you've never had a warm chicken biscuit from Chick-fil-A on a cold Georgia morning, you wouldn’t know what you’re missing and therefore are not affected by chain envy. The rest are probably plotting ways to either recreate this southern comfort, begging friends to bring you one, or making the two, three or four hour trek to get one yourself. Chain envy can be a serious problem. Thankfully, help is available and you do have options. If you’re going to get someone to bring you a food item, make sure it’s transported properly. Separate items that need to be refrigerated or that wouldn’t travel well. For example, deconstruct your burger so the lettuce and tomato don’t make the buns soggy and ask for the sauce on the side for the same reason. Remove and refrigerate the patty and then reassemble the burger upon arrival. Most popular single-coast chains are used to requests like this and are happy to help pack your precious cargo. You can also try making your own version. A simple Google search of your favorite chain restaurant item usually brings up at least one or two forums filled with like-minded people trying to figure out just how much Sriracha goes in zesty mayo. It can be fun to experiment with a group of friends who suffer your same predicament; you can even compete to see who gets the closest to the real thing. Some food delivery services will go get your favorite North Carolina barbecue and bring it to your home in Tennessee for the right price. Just be sure to check the delivery fee before placing the order. Chain envy does not always have to leave one in dire straits. While nothing is likely to replace your beloved chain, it’s always a good idea to explore new places. Who knows? You may even develop a brand new obsession. View This Poll Previously – Regional favorites may be a click away

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Anna Tatishvili, a rising player from Tbilisi, Georgia, has deeper roots in the city’s tennis scene than some native New Yorkers.

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