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Gov.-elect McAuliffe begins putting wealth into blind trust
McAuliffe’s millions and his complex business relationships have been a source of controversy.
Rivals dig in for fight in Va. attorney general race
Mark R. Herring (D) led Mark D. Obenshain (R) by 164 votes. Both sides are setting up transition teams.
Herring adds to slim edge in Va. attorney general’s race
With Fairfax tackling provisional ballots, Democrat Mark Herring’s lead over GOP’s Mark Obenshain grows.
Democrat takes lead in Virginia attorney general race
Herring picks up votes in Richmond; election could come down to count of provisional ballots in Fairfax County.
Virginia attorney general race narrows further
With a margin of 17 votes between the candidates, the winner may not be named until December.
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
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
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.
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Redevelopers of Reston’s Lake Anne propose replacing trees with parking, residents divided
The developers say they need more parking at Lake Anne Village Center, but some residents say they need the trees.
How the State of NoVa voted, 2013 edition
The State of NoVa goes blue again, surrounded by red RoVa.
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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)
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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.
Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
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