Virginia AG will fight same-sex marriage ban

Robert Barnes

Mark Herring will announce that he believes Virginia’s ban is unconstitutional and will join in asking a federal court to strike it down, an official says.

In study, a surprising take on status of American Dream

Jim Tankersley

Children in America today are just as likely — no more, no less — to climb the economic ladder as children born more than a half-century ago, researchers find.

The aircraft will fly over Maryland. (Raytheon)

Floating aircraft raise privacy worries

Craig Timberg

During a three-year test in Maryland, the Army will deploy surveillance tools resembling blimps to cast a vast radar net.

Independent board says NSA phone data program is illegal and should end

Independent board says NSA phone data program is illegal and should end

Ellen Nakashima

The report is bound to spur further debate about the program’s value and legality.

Experts: Prosecution faces high bar in proving McDonnell committed crime

Experts: Prosecution faces high bar in proving McDonnell committed crime

Carol D. Leonnig and Rosalind S. Helderman

Prosecutors need to prove that the former Va. governor offered help in exchange for gifts or money.

Justices weigh how much one person should pay child pornography victim

Justices weigh how much one person should pay child pornography victim

Robert Barnes

The law entitles victims to restitution from those who view the images, but how are the payments determined?

Fears of more bloodshed intensify as violent clashes escalate in Ukraine

Fears of more bloodshed intensify as violent clashes escalate in Ukraine

Will Englund

As talks between the president and the opposition begin, the deaths of three protesters deepen the divide.

These Olympics have a dangerous ring

These Olympics have a dangerous ring

Sally Jenkins

COLUMN | The IOC jeopardized the safety of athletes and fans for the benefit of Vladi­mir Putin’s ego.

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Pro-lifers face a cold reality

Pro-lifers face a cold reality

Dana Milbank

This year’s March for Life showed a movement frozen in time.

On Syria, Obama is leading to failure

On Syria, Obama is leading to failure

Editorial Board

Credible threats of force could force change in Syria — but the U.S. prefers feckless diplomacy.

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Mystery glitch in China disrupts at least 600 million Internet users

Mystery glitch in China disrupts at least 600 million Internet users

Steven Mufson and Jia Lynn Yang

Experts suspect an error by censors led to country’s traffic being diverted to servers of anti-censorship activist.

In memoir, GOP congressman says wives should ‘voluntarily submit’

In memoir, GOP congressman says wives should ‘voluntarily submit’

Aaron Blake

Rep. Steve Pearce emphasizes, however, that submission doesn’t mean inferiority, just different roles.

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In Okla., establishment GOP fighting far-right activists

In Okla., establishment GOP fighting far-right activists

Paul Kane

The Senate race to replace Tom Coburn has split the state’s Republican Party into factions.

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Another blow to the Iran sanctions bill

Another blow to the Iran sanctions bill

Greg Sargent

THE PLUM LINE | Two prominent Dem Senators come out against a sanctions vote.

Lifestyle

An uphill climb for ski resort's staff for Davos forum

An uphill climb for ski resort's staff for Davos forum

Alyson Krueger

Apres-ski leisure? Not if you work at the Belvedere, the Swiss resort hosting the World Economic Forum.

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How will an opera singer play at the Super Bowl?

How will an opera singer play at the Super Bowl?

Renee Fleming is chosen to sing the national anthem at the game, and classical music scene waits to react.

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Thousands of abortion foes turn out for D.C. march

Thousands of abortion foes turn out for D.C. march

Michelle Boorstein and Carol Morello

With temperatures hovering around 10 degrees, the crowd was smaller than usual for the event.

Sports

Wall shows he belongs in elite group

Wall shows he belongs in elite group

Jason Reid

COLUMN | Wizards guard John Wall is impressing the likes of Mo Cheeks and Isiah Thomas this season.

Technology

U.S. earned another $24M from Silk Road’s bitcoins

U.S. earned another $24M from Silk Road’s bitcoins

Andrea Peterson

THE SWITCH | A spike in the price of bitcoins means the spoils from the Silk Road bust are worth much more now than when they were seized.

Business

Judge rules Chinese accounting affiliates violated U.S. law

Judge rules Chinese accounting affiliates violated U.S. law

Dina ElBoghdady

Decision to bar audits for six months from Chinese affiliates of Big Four firms called “stunning.”

Real Estate

Town Square | Healthy home on the market in Middleburg

Town Square | Healthy home on the market in Middleburg

Michele Lerner

Also Maryland ranks high in millionaires -- and foreclosures.

Federal Government

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

Josh Hicks

FEDERAL EYE | Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he is open to paying for the bill with savings from overseas military operations.

World

Rights activist goes on trial in Beijing

Rights activist goes on trial in Beijing

William Wan

Scores of supporters sneak into a courthouse complex to offer cautious, careful support.

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Dear Prudence: I don’t want to take STI meds. Am I being selfish?

Dear Prudence: I don’t want to take STI meds. Am I being selfish?

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