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Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case

Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case

McDonnell and his wife were charged with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans.

McDonnell charges stun even Va. Capitol insiders

McDonnell charges stun even Va. Capitol insiders

But some believe that the indictment will focus lawmakers on revising the state’s lax ethics laws.

34 things the feds could seize

34 things the feds could seize

From shoes to golf shirts, these items are subject to forfeiture in the McDonnell case.

Gillespie hires Obenshain, McDonnell advisers

The former RNC chairman fills out his campaign staff in bid to unseat Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia.

Gillespie video hammers Warner over Obamacare

The Republican challenging the incumbent senator is zeroing in on the Affordable Care Act.

Va. special election could determine balance of power

Three-way race might decide the control of the state’s evenly divided Senate.

McAuliffe’s push to expand Medicaid rankles Republicans

McAuliffe’s push to expand Medicaid rankles Republicans

After weeks of a charm offensive, Virginia governor says he could move to take power from health-care panel.

In Va. Senate special election, Joe May plots own course

In Va. Senate special election, Joe May plots own course

The Republican turned independent says his two opponents represent the extremes of their respective parties.

Va. consultant’s case highlights today’s venal politics

Va. consultant’s case highlights today’s venal politics

COLUMN Two-faced maneuvering by Boyd Marcus shows how money outweighs principles.

Va. GOP plans to defend laws attorney general won’t

Va. GOP plans to defend laws attorney general won’t

GOP delegates worry Democrat Mark Herring won’t defend laws on abortion and same-sex marriage.

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Fairfax City deer sterilization approved, Humane Society donates $3,000

The spaying program is being tried in four other places with apparent success.

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Va. Wireless Association donates $3,000 to Fairfax’s Project Lifesaver program

Program helps locate lost youth, seniors with GPS technology.

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Alexandria non-profit Good360 wins national award, will do more good

The disaster relief nonprofit is developing a mobile app to connect donors and recipients more quickly.

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Andrew Beacham resigns from Loudoun library board

Anti-abortion protester averts possible legal tangle by resigning rather than having board remove him.

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No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51

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On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.
‘Living in a dream’

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On May 26, 1988, 59 fifth graders from Seat Pleasant Elementary School in Seat Pleasant, Md., were offered scholarships to college if they completed high school. Now, 23 years later, the students reflect on the opportunity they were given and where it has taken their lives.
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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.
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2011 Post Hunt: The GAPS

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2011 Post Hunt: The Acrobat

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9/11 firefighters react to Osama bin Laden's death

9/11 firefighters react to Osama bin Laden's death

Firefighters who responded to terrorist attacks on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, talk that day and their thoughts about the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, at Fire Station 8 in Arlington, Va.
Obama, Romney campaigns make final push in Henrico, Va.

Obama, Romney campaigns make final push in Henrico, Va.

Go behind the scenes as campaign volunteers for both President Obama and Mitt Romney canvass, make phone calls and rally on the eve of election day in the critical area of Henrico County, Va. In 2008, Obama beat McCain here by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Henrico since Lyndon B. Johnson.
The Paula Broadwell stakeout

The Paula Broadwell stakeout

Journalists wait outside the home where Paula Broadwell is thought to be staying in the northwest Washington neighborhood of Mount Pleasant.
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

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