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Election 2013 according to late-night hosts

Election 2013 according to late-night hosts

There were only a handful of big races decided this year, but late-night hosts made the most of them.

In tight AG race, a possible absentee votes error in Fairfax

County election officers are investigating unusually low number of absentees in eastern Fairfax.

At lunch, McAuliffe taps McDonnell’s experience

At lunch, McAuliffe taps McDonnell’s experience

Governor-elect, new to elective office, visits Executive Mansion to take notes from his predecessor.

Robert Sarvis didn’t cost Ken Cuccinelli the Virginia governor’s race

Robert Sarvis didn’t cost Ken Cuccinelli the Virginia governor’s race

Most Sarvis voters wouldn’t have voted at all if the libertarian candidate wasn’t in the race.

Finger-pointing after Cuccinelli’s loss to McAuliffe

The blame game exposed the fissures in a party divided by conservatives and moderates.

Virginia Democrats hold out hope for more House seats

Virginia Democrats hold out hope for more House seats

Outcome also could have major impact on control of the state Senate.

Close result in Va. governor’s race hardens GOP divisions

Close result in Va. governor’s race hardens GOP divisions

Some Republicans said privately they had hoped for a clear loss to purge the party of its tea party flank.

Salesman McAuliffe must show he can deliver the goods

Salesman McAuliffe must show he can deliver the goods

COLUMN | Va. governor-elect has mastered style expected of chief executive, but he has much to prove on substance.

How Terry McAuliffe won, in 1 map

How Terry McAuliffe won, in 1 map

It’s all about NoVa.

Republicans don’t have a women problem. They have a single women problem.

Ken Cuccinelli lost among women by 9 points. He lost among single women by 42.

Tom Jackman

How the State of NoVa voted, 2013 edition

The State of NoVa goes blue again, surrounded by red RoVa.

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Behind the death of Alexandria’s Sam Del Brocco: the sordid life of accused killer John ‘Champ’ Snavely

How Snavely became a porn star, met Del Brocco, and allegedly killed him in 2010.

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Evvie Heilbrunn of Great Falls climbs Himalayas for nine days, doesn’t quite reach Everest

The Great Falls woman, climbing with Parkinson’s, is forced to turn back by brain swelling.

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My day as a Fairfax County firefighter

A journalist gets a hands-on taste of what firefighters deal with every day.

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The year in prep highlights

The year in prep highlights

Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
A worthy opponent: A history of the Georgetown-Syracuse rivalry

A worthy opponent: A history of the Georgetown-Syracuse rivalry

Over the past 33 years, Georgetown and Syracuse have been one of the most contentious rivalries in college basketball. Former players, coaches, journalists and alumni recall the history of the rivalry.
Floyd Lee Corkins buys gun, week before shooting at Family Research Council

Floyd Lee Corkins buys gun, week before shooting at Family Research Council

On August 9, 2012, France TV briefly interviewed Floyd Lee Corkins II for a general story on buying guns at a store in Chantilly, Va. He is the first man to appear on camera. This occured the week before the shooting of an unarmed security guard last summer at the D.C. headquarters of the conservative Family Research Council.
Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial

Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial

President Barack Obama, Bernice King and civil rights leaders spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Thousands gather to dedicate MLK Memorial

Thousands gather to dedicate MLK Memorial

Some 10,000 spectators arrived on the National Mall early Sunday morning for the dedication of a stone memorial for civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial unveiled

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial unveiled

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is revealed to members of the press before opening to the public. The design is derived from part of King's famous "I have a dream" speech when he said, "With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope." The memorial sits by the tidal basin between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.
Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice

Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice

Rev. Al Sharpton organized a March on Washington for Jobs and Justice on the National Mall on Saturday. Occupy DC protesters also joined the event as they headed toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Oct. 15)
Sharpton: 'We must continue to fight for justice today'

Sharpton: 'We must continue to fight for justice today'

Rev. Al Sharpton said that the fight for justice is not over at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication. Sharpton also voiced his support for President Barack Obama's jobs plan. (Oct. 16)
Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication

Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication

President Barack Obama spoke at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication on Sunday. He said King's work is not yet finished. (Oct. 16)
King's sister, children speak at memorial dedication

King's sister, children speak at memorial dedication

Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister Christine King Farris and two of his four children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, spoke at the dedication for the memorial on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Jackson tells Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent

Jackson tells Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent

Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the Occupy Wall Street movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication on Sunday. Like civil rights protests, he told Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent. (Oct. 16)
Lewis, Young, Lowery address MLK memorial dedication crowd

Lewis, Young, Lowery address MLK memorial dedication crowd

Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and Rev. Joseph Lowery addressed the crowd about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the memorial dedication on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Transgender at five

Transgender at five

This video from the Post’s May 2012 profile shows Tyler at age 5, soon after his parents first allowed him to live as a boy.
North Capitol Street shooting caught on camera

North Capitol Street shooting caught on camera

The Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance video capturing an early morning drive-by shooting in Northwest D.C. on camera.
The year in prep highlights

The year in prep highlights

Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours

Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours

Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.

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