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McDonnell nixed deal to avoid trial, spare wife

Robert McDonnell makes a statement to the press with Maureen. (AP)

Ex-governor’s wife had told prosecutors she felt responsible for link to wealthy businessman.

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Water main break shuts down Rockville Pike

Water main break causes Rockville Pike to shut down. Drivers should avoid area. Unclear when roadway will re-open.

House of the Week | French Provincial home in Bethesda for $1.625M

House of the Week | French Provincial home in Bethesda for $1.625M

The owner bought the home four years before opening Urban Country and in many ways it is a reflection of the store.

Haymarket police chief unsuspended (for now) as mayor vetoes council action

Haymarket police chief unsuspended (for now) as mayor vetoes council action

Three days after the chief and two others receive 60-day suspensions, the mayor reverses it. Council can override his veto.

Creigh Deeds says ‘the system failed’ his son before suicide

Creigh Deeds says ‘the system failed’ his son before suicide

The Virginia state senator has returned to Richmond, determined to improve the mental health system.

Falls Church police chief rips up parking tickets written on snowy Tuesday

Falls Church police chief rips up parking tickets written on snowy Tuesday

Vehicles were in snow emergency route, but weren’t towed or obstructing anything.

Big chill isn’t going anywhere

Big chill isn’t going anywhere

WEATHER GANG | The warmest news we have to offer is a temporary flirtation with freezing on Saturday.

Naval Academy head set to testify in rape case

Defense accuses Naval Academy superintendent of bias against midshipman in sexual assault case

St. John’s runs away from DeMatha

St. John’s runs away from DeMatha

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | The third-ranked Cadets place four players in double figures and dominate the No. 6 Stags in a WCAC showdown.

Days after the snow, school delays in D.C. area continue

School officials cite safety concerns following this week’s snowstorm.

Virginia Hayes Williams, D.C.’s ‘first mother,’ dies at 87

Virginia Hayes Williams, D.C.’s ‘first mother,’ dies at 87

She sang her way across the District when her son, Anthony A. Williams, was serving as mayor.

Gregory B. Fager, economist

Gregory B. Fager, an authority in Asian economies at the Institute of International Finance, died Jan. 7.

Fatal stabbing at 7-Eleven store in Gaithersburg

Fatal stabbing at 7-Eleven store in Gaithersburg

Court papers: Suspect had box cutter in his sweatshirt and what appeared to be blood on pants, hands.

Broken water main shuts down Duke Street in Alexandria

It wasn’t immediately clear when repairs would be completed.

Maryland state elections board members question ruling

Maryland State Board of Elections members say staff should have given heads up about controversial ruling

Guilty plea by man who cashed in on others’ YouTube clicks

A Va. man took part in a computer hacking scheme to take over Google accounts and then collect ad money.

‘Green’ modifications proposed to D.C. clean-water plan

‘Green’ modifications proposed to D.C. clean-water plan

Green infrastructure would reduce need for water storage tunnels in D.C. plan; environmentalists are skeptical.

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Virginia should lead change on executions, gay marriage

Attorney general is challenging ban on same-sex marriage, but proposal on electric chair is misguided.

Japanese envoy had urged McAuliffe to oppose legislation

In a letter to the Democrat before he took office, the ambassador had warned of harm to business ties.

Va. House of Delegates votes to repeal ‘hybrid tax’

Va. House of Delegates votes to repeal ‘hybrid tax’

The Senate passed similar bill to end the $64 annual tax, but final votes are still needed in both houses.

O’Malley’s final State of the State speech, by the numbers

O’Malley’s final State of the State speech, by the numbers

The speech was 31 minutes, included 1 spoken word “conclusion” and was watched by two former governors.

D.C. schools bus-contract dispute quashes student ski trip

Dozens of D.C. students expecting a long-awaited ski trip to Pennsylvania were left out in the cold.

D.C. school system forms task force to study student testing

D.C. school system forms task force to study student testing

Chancellor Kaya Henderson wants to “put testing in the proper perspective” after years of complaints.

Going Out Guide

Going Out Guide

Going Out Guide, Northern Virginia

Capitol Police mourn sergeant who died on duty

Capitol Police mourn sergeant who died on duty

Clinton Holtz, who played professional basketball and enjoyed boating, was a “gentle giant.”

Forum set for plan on Virginia Ave. tunnel

A roundup of news from around the region

Let’s stop whining about school snow closures

Let’s stop whining about school snow closures

Fairfax unfairly gets slammed for closing schools.

Vicente T. Blaz, Marine general and Guam delegate, dies

Vicente T. Blaz, Marine general and Guam delegate, dies

Gen. Blaz, 85, was the first non-white general in the Marine Corps, and he represented Guam in Congress.

Whole Foods project in Prince George’s is ready to build

Whole Foods project in Prince George’s is ready to build

The county’s first Whole Foods Market will debut in late 2015, nearly a year after the original opening date.

Launches pack a wallop on Virginia’s Wallops Island

Launches pack a wallop on Virginia’s Wallops Island

Experience the thrill of a rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Island facility on the Eastern Shore.

Federal agency says Purple Line wouldn’t harm crustacean

Federal agency says Purple Line wouldn’t harm crustacean

Environmental group planning lawsuit to challenge light-rail project's impact on endangered species.

 

Haymarket police chief unsuspended (for now) as mayor vetoes council action

Three days after the chief and two others receive 60-day suspensions, the mayor reverses it. Council can override his veto.

Vincent Gray discusses his mayoral run

In an hourlong interview, the incumbent mayor pushes back on questions about the ongoing investigation.

Water main break shuts down Rockville Pike

Water main break causes Rockville Pike to shut down. Drivers should avoid area. Unclear when roadway will re-open.

Va. House of Delegates votes to repeal ‘hybrid tax’

The Senate passed similar bill to end the $64 annual tax, but final votes are still needed in both houses.

Whole Foods project in Prince George’s is ready to build

The county’s first Whole Foods Market will debut in late 2015, nearly a year after the original opening date.

Federal agency says Purple Line wouldn’t harm crustacean

Environmental group planning lawsuit to challenge light-rail project's impact on endangered species.

NTSB wants stricter scrutiny of hazardous rail cargo

A Canadian disaster and other rail accidents spur the federal safety agency’s push for tighter oversight.

Green/Yellow lines snarled after fire in the tunnel

Trains single-tracked through a stretch of the District just as the evening rush hour got underway.

Snowy owls: A curiosity in cities and problem for airplanes

A snowy owl spotted in downtown D.C. drew a lot of attention, but airport officials warn that these owls pose a danger to planes.

Despite tolls, express lane drivers favor longer trips

The most popular routes during Beltway lanes’ first year involved highway-to-highway travel.

NTSB wants stronger scrutiny of dangerous rail cargo

With rail transport of crude oil up 400 percent, federal agency wants additional safety steps taken.

Purple Line advocates raise questions about lawyer hired by town

Transit supporters say Town of Chevy Chase is buying political influence by hiring congressman’s brother.

Meeting with EPA to address CSX plans for Virginia Avenue tunnel in SE

D.C. Del. Norton to lead public meeting on the contentious proposal for a rail tunnel in SE

Mini-cars fare poorly in crash tests

Insurance industry group says only 1 of the 11 new mini-cars passed its crash test.

CNN’s homepage pairs Justin Bieber’s arrest with teen driving ads

Pop star and budding cautionary tale Justin Bieber was arrested for a DUI in Florida, and CNN’s homepage paired the news with an ad promoting safe teen driving.

Local Columns

John Kelly

John Kelly

Generous readers shattered our Children's National fundraising goal. Plus: The view from my sickbed.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Attorney general is challenging ban on same-sex marriage, but proposal on electric chair is misguided.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Indictment shows Virginia governor succumbed to mix of family debt, assertive wife, taste for luxury.

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Bird lovers and some others are bothered that Courtland Milloy allows his pet to go outside and act like a cat.

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Maryland State of the State address

Gov. Martin O’Malley laid out a case that he has made Maryland stronger during “difficult and important days.”

Snow at the National Zoo

The animals at the zoo in Washington, which was closed Tuesday because of the storm, played amid the winter weather.

Snowfall in D.C. region

The region faced intense snowfall, strong winds and bitter cold Tuesday and Wednesday.

Democrats win Va. state Senate seat

Jennifer Wexton prevails in a special election to fill attorney general’s old seat.

What indictment says McDonnells received

The 34 items listed in the indictment include high-end brands. Here are a few.

McDonnells charged in gifts scandal

Probe stems from their relationship with a wealthy political benefactor.

Mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers

A Germantown mother and another woman believed that they were releasing demonic spirits, police said Saturday.

Changes in D.C. reopen old fault lines

A recent poll shows mixed views of redevelopment and whom it benefits.

Our Washington

From waterfronts to monuments, Post photographers share their favorite D.C. spots.

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