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Alexis’s troubling behavior fell through cracks
(Kristi Kinard Suthamtewakul / AP)
The warning signs of Aaron Alexis’s erratic and violent behavior were stark but never detected or communicated among agencies, allowing the Navy Yard gunman to move freely around military bases with a secret-level security clearance.
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McAuliffe, Cuccinelli offer dueling environmental visions
Cuccinelli tried to link McAuliffe to a federal “war on coal,” while the Democrat promised to conserve land.
Community turns out to honor the life of Sylvia Frasier
The Naval Sea Systems Command employee, 53, was killed in the shooting at Washington Navy Yard.
Stephen E. Malawista, who discovered Lyme disease, dies
Dr. Malawista led the team that identified Lyme disease and showed it could be treated by antibiotics.
Look up! The Navy’s only blimp might be floating overhead.
The Navy’s sole blimp is scheduled to fly over the D.C. suburbs in coming weeks to do aerial mapping.
Statue of Mandela unveiled at South African embassy
The statue resembles a famous Mandela pose: his right arm extended into a fist above his head.
Philip Berg, controversial rabbi with celebrity followers, dies
Madonna and other celebrities studied kabbalah, a strain of Jewish mysticism, with Rabbi Berg.
A grim benefit of mass shootings:
Police are better trained to stop them
COLUMN | The well-coordinated law enforcement response to Navy Yard is evidence of officers’ preparation.
D.C. officials’ choice allowed math tests to show gain
D.C. reported gains on new, tougher math tests, though students got far fewer questions right.
A love of faith, and the Boston Bruins, is recalled at funeral
Navy Yard victim Martin Bodrog is mourned in Springfield, while Frank Kohler memorial is held in St. Mary’s.
Deal carries DeMatha past St. John’s
Senior running back Taiwan Deal rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 2 stags beat the Cadets, 26-21.
Thomas E. Hutchinson, U-Va. professor, dies at 77
Dr. Hutchinson invented an eye-gaze technology that helped paralyzed people communicate by computer.
Arlington okays major Pentagon City commercial complex
Vornado may build five high-rise office buildings south of the Pentagon.
National Book Festival draws thousands to National Mall
Thousands of book lovers are at the National Mall this weekend for a chance to meet their favorite authors.
Underage volunteers help find sellers of alcohol to minors
Of the 400 Montgomery County businesses tested in the past fiscal year, 111 sold alcohol to minors.
Joy Covey, CFO of Amazon.com, dies at 50
Ms. Covey, who died in a bicycling accident, helped take the Internet retailer public.
How New Carrollton’s history mural became history
Answer Man has the story behind a massive mural that fleetingly graced New Carrollton in the 1980s.
Ethics issue rises to prominence in Va. legislative races
The investigation of Gov. McDonnell has focused attention on other politicians and the state’s laws.
School selectivity is all in the accounting
Washington and Lee University’s count of incomplete applications boosts its image
Transit planner discusses priorities for a better commute
An upcoming plan will identify challenges in the D.C. region and set strategies, Ronald Kirby says.
Horse euthanized, barn quarantined in possible virus case
No horses will be let in or out of a barn at the Bowie Training Center in an effort to prevent a virus outbreak.
Man arrested in rape, drug case involving 14-year-old girl
Ronald W. Cheek is accused of forcing a 14-year-old to have sex with him for crack cocaine.
Death, taxes and perhaps tolls, too
Some transportation researchers are thinking about the unthinkable: tolling highway lanes that are now untolled.
Dr. Gridlock’s traffic, transit tips
Dulles-bound transit users would need a train plus bus; SmarTrip changes coming soon.
Warner makes TV ad for McAuliffe
The popular senator and former governor touts the Democrat in race for Va. governor.
Violent struggle at Adams Morgan bar now a homicide
A former teacher hurt trying to subdue an unruly patron at the Rendezvous Lounge has died.
Harold W. Rice, Army general
Brig. Gen. Harold Rice, 94, served 30 years in the Signal Corps before he became a corporate executive.
Whitbeck apologizes for anti-Semitic joke at GOP rally
The chair of the 10th District GOP Committee made the remark at a tea party event this week.
Fake eyeballs, burns at DCA staged emergency
Officials at Reagan National Airport stage an emergency exercise designed to test airport readiness for a plane crash Saturday.
Earl W. Stevick, linguist, professor
Dr. Stevick was a professor emeritus of linguistics at the Foreign Service Institute.
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New Loudoun Hounds baseball stadium in Ashburn delayed, won’t be ready for Opening Day 2014
The team owners need to wrap up financing, hope to have stadium ready by mid-season
Words of Summer: We're collecting camp letters
Kids write the darndest things in camp letters. Send in photos of your children's best letters.
D.C. parking pass changes are nixed
Council rejects plan to allow thousands of new households to request a free visitor pass.
Local Columns
Answer Man has the story behind a massive mural that fleetingly graced New Carrollton in the 1980s.
COLUMN | The well-coordinated law enforcement response to Navy Yard is evidence of officers’ preparation.
Aaron Alexis told others that he was hearing voices and couldn’t sleep. No one realized that he was unraveling.
A physician who became an instant celebrity urges mental health care and other steps to curb shootings.
Photo Galleries
Neighborhood comes out for a fallen friend
The church community that Navy Yard victim Sylvia Frasier cherished gathers in a circle to pray and celebrate her spirit.
On a wacky wing and a dare
Colorfully dressed “test pilots” took part in the Red Bull Flugtag at National Harbor on Saturday.
Remembering the victims
Twelve people, plus the shooter, are dead and several others wounded after the rampage at the Washington Navy Yard.
History of the Washington Navy Yard
The military complex in Southeast Washington has undergone a major renovation and expansion over the past 15 years.
Aaron Alexis identified as Navy Yard shooter
The dead gunman found at the scene was a former Navy reservist, officials say.
Second D.C. chapel opens for gay marriages
To handle the demand for same-sex weddings, D.C. Superior Court opens an overflow venue.
Rampage at Navy Yard
At least 13 are dead and others are wounded after a shooter opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, officials say.
A therapeutic experience on ice
Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.
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