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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
But some believe that the indictment will focus lawmakers on revising the state’s lax ethics laws.
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
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
The Republican turned independent says his two opponents represent the extremes of their respective parties.
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
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.
Va. Wireless Association donates $3,000 to Fairfax’s Project Lifesaver program
Program helps locate lost youth, seniors with GPS technology.
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.
Andrew Beacham resigns from Loudoun library board
Anti-abortion protester averts possible legal tangle by resigning rather than having board remove him.
No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51
The Panthers take down the Cadets in an early season contest of the top ranked teams in the WCAC.No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51
The Panthers take down the Cadets in an early season contest of the top ranked teams in the WCAC.Shelley and Bill: A love story
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.Ready to run: Dupont High Heel Race
Men dressed in drag donned stilettos and wedges to race down 17th Street NW during the 25th annual Dupont High Heel Race. (Oct. 25)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.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.
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.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)Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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1Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case
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2Storm-related closings and delays for Wednesday in the D.C. area
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3Snow to wind down, temperatures to plummet
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4Snowstorm finds D.C. region prepared; cold, blustery weather will continue
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5Democrats win state Senate seat in Northern Virginia — and perhaps control of the chamber