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Gansler still awaiting word on outside spending pledge

(Cliff Owen / AP)

The attorney general wants fellow Democrats running for governor to curb outside spending on the race.

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At Olney, ‘King and I’ hits the right epic and intimate notes

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Offstage glitches aside, strong acting, costumes and scenery lift production about a British teacher in Siam.

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Time to try something new to stop sexual assault in military

Taking rape and assault cases out of the chain of command may not be the answer. But something must change.

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Leggett considers joining D.C. in Redskins renaming bid

(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)

Leggett preparing to ask the county council to stand with D.C. in calling for Redskins to change name.

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Waldorf man dies after car hits utility pole

Police have identified the man who died in a Sunday morning car crash as 26-year-old Asa M. Hernandez.

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Mold reappears at Takoma Park school that had outbreak

Mold appears in 15 areas of Takoma Park school, just days after problem was said to be under control.

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Google’s Winter Wonderlab comes to Annapolis

(Mark Lennihan / AP)

Taking a page from Apple, Google tries luring shoppers to retail spaces during holiday blitz.

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Evan Glass announces bid for Montgomery council

The former CNN producer has entered race for the District 5 seat held by Valerie Ervin.

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Abu Ghraib detainees, CACI still wrestling over lawsuit

CACI’s Abu Ghraib lawsuit isn’t over yet, as the plaintiffs file an appeal.

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Two critics debate Britten’s ‘War Requiem’

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Anne Midgette and Greg Sandow face off over Britten’s ‘War Requiem,’ by Marin Alsop and the BSO.

 

Michael S. Rosenwald

Printed plastic guns a growing worry for law enforcement

Guns made with 3-D printers can slip past metal detectors and are capable of firing lethal rounds.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Twin accused of killing his brother is laid to rest beside him

Wael Ali was killed less than two years after standing trial for murdering his brother in Columbia.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Baseball stars who built a moneymaker are now bitter foes

Brendan Sullivan III and Rob Elwood played together at St. Albans. Now, they’re sparring over a D.C. business.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

A couple celebrates their 47-year journey at a Md. altar

Chased across the nation by intolerance, two women seal their mutual commitment.

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Teens find hope at International Burn Camp

Forty-four young burn survivors were selected to attend the event, now in its 18th year, in Anne Arundel County.

‘Ghost bike’ and rally pay tribute to bicyclist, mom

A stark, all-white bicycle and a safety-awareness ride attended by hundreds honor a woman who was struck and killed in August.

A therapeutic experience on ice

Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.

‘American Milkshake’: Life in ’90s Takoma Park

This little film project, opening in limited release Friday, found the limelight, thanks in part to indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.

Prince George’s County students return to school

More than 123,000 kids return to class, making the school system the first in the D.C. area to reopen after summer break.

All’s fair in Prince William County

Fun seekers flock to Manassas for the rides, food and games. On the final day, visitors enjoy a monster of a show.

Maryland Fly In

A group of personal-drone enthusiasts gather at an airport in Montgomery County to fly their aircraft.

It’s a family affair at the county fair

A brother and sister from Olney compete for the second year at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.

A mission of mercy

Needy locals lined up overnight at a Laurel high school to receive dental treatment.

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