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Rockville Pike closed by water main break

Ex-Va. governor rejected deal that would spare wife

Authorities proposed that then-Gov. Robert F. McDonnell plead guilty to one felony bank fraud charge that had nothing to do with corruption in office and his wife, Maureen, would avoid charges altogether.

Fear of home seizure fueling new Medicaid concerns

In some cases, states can seize a deceased person’s assets to recoup costs, but experts say it’s unlikely.

Bitcoin supporters seek to expand. (Ben Nelms/Post; Getty Images)

Bitcoin’s future: An ATM in every city?

Boosters of the electronic payment system make their case on Capitol Hill — and want the cryptocurrency within easy reach.

Powerful blast kills at least 4 at security headquarters in Cairo

Powerful blast kills at least 4 at security headquarters in Cairo

The bombing came on the eve of events to mark the anniversary of the country’s 2011 uprising.

Snowden denies stealing passwords
of co-workers to access secret files

Snowden denies stealing passwords <br>of co-workers to access secret files

In online Q&A session, the former contractor says U.S. law precludes him from returning home.

Mars rover discovers mysterious
‘jelly doughnut rock’ on Red Planet

Mars rover discovers mysterious <br>‘jelly doughnut rock’ on Red Planet

The pastry-size rock is unlike anything scientists have ever seen before on Mars.

Major liberal super PAC supporting Clinton in possible White House bid

Major liberal super PAC supporting Clinton in possible White House bid

Priorities USA also brought on board Jim Messina, President Obama’s 2012 campaign manager.

Va. man who cashed in on YouTube clicks was part of hacking scheme

Va. man who cashed in on YouTube clicks was part of hacking scheme

An IT worker pleads guilty to taking over hundreds of Google accounts, then collecting $56,000 in ad money.

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epa04001467 Russian athletes pose for the press during the presentation of the uniforms for the Russian national Olympic team for the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, in Moscow, Russia, 26 December 2013. EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV In this image provided by Loudmouth Golf, members of the Norway's Men's Olympic Curling Team from left Thomas Ulsrud, Torgor Nergard, Christoffer Svae, and Havard Vad Petersson wear their new Sochi 2014 suits as they pose for a photographer in New York Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014. So what will be the must-see moments at the Sochi Olympics? When it comes to curling, there’s no doubt what the show-stopper will be. Yes, Norway’s men’s team is back with their crazy, funky pants. And they’ll be more outrageous than ever when the players emerge for their first game at the Ice Cube. (AP Photo/Cassie Kovacevich, Loudmouth Golf)

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A show of Olympic . . . pride?

PHOTOS | Athletes’ uniforms for the Sochi Games range from patriotic to downright funky.

(Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

Unusual images around the world

PHOTOS | From a giant duck to a snow sculpture, here are some of the most interesting images of 2014.

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Photos of the day

Snow and ice, anti-abortion march, Byzantine- era church excavation in Israel and more.

California’s driest year on record

Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency and is asking the state’s residents to cut back on water use by 20 percent.

Animal views

Japanese snow monkeys, twin polar bears, saltwater crocodile, blessing of the animals, puppy mill rescue and more.

Snowfall in D.C. region

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

Notable celebrity arrests

Booking photos from celebrity arrests.

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.

2014’s fascinating images

Odd, unusual and interesting photos taken around the world this year.

Saving Syrian lives

Hundreds of doctors and health workers are trying to help those affected by the war as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Politics

John Boehner appears on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

John Boehner appears on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

Speaker tells Leno he’s not willing to give up simple pleasures to be president of the United States.

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Who still hearts Huckabee?

Who still hearts Huckabee?

COMPOST | This Huckabee speech is the GOP’s woman problem in a nutshell.

Lifestyle

D.C. theaters to put female playwrights center stage

D.C. theaters to put female playwrights center stage

Aiming to address a gender gap in the arts, the Women’s Voices Theatre Festival provides a platform.

Arts

Contemporary percussion staple hits NSO

Contemporary percussion staple hits NSO

Martin Grubinger makes his debut with the NSO “Frozen in Time.”

Local

Virginia Republicans seek way to preserve state’s gay-marriage ban

Virginia Republicans seek way to preserve state’s gay-marriage ban

But Democrats cheer attorney general Herring’s action, which is a reversal of Va.’s legal position.

Sports

The Wizards and .500

The Wizards and .500

DC SPORTS BOG | For the ninth straight time, the Wizards lose a chance to get above .500.

Technology

2- to 4-year-olds use educational media most frequently

2- to 4-year-olds use educational media most frequently

Youngest children view educational TV or online programs more than one hour per day, a new study finds.

Business

Rise in prepaid debit cards entices banks to sponsor them

Rise in prepaid debit cards entices banks to sponsor them

The lucrative business comes with risks, analysts warn.

Real Estate

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.

Federal Government

OPM to lay off 300 workers in March

OPM to lay off 300 workers in March

FEDERAL EYE | The move is necessary because of budget constraints and a slowdown in federal hiring, the agency said.

World

Zawahiri seeks to end infighting among Syrian militants

Zawahiri seeks to end infighting among Syrian militants

The al-Qaeda leader’s appeal reflects concern that battles are undermining the group’s ambitions in the region.

Discussions

Free Range on Food

Free Range on Food

Q&A TRANSCRIPT | Super Bowl and Olympics-themed dishes for your watch parties.

Diversions