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Va. Health Board meets with public on abortion clinic rules

Strict regulations governing such facilities in the state could be retained, amended or repealed.

GOP seeks to nominate strategist to take on Warner

GOP seeks to nominate strategist to take on Warner

The longtime Republican insider and political strategist Ed Gillespie hopes to challenge Sen. Mark Warner.

Gillespie looks ahead to general election

The Republican hoping to face Mark Warner in the fall shares his platform but avoids a climate change question.

McAuliffe has begun planning for Medicaid expansion

Republican opponents say administration is getting ahead of itself and headed for legal showdown.

Unilaterally broaden Medicaid in Va.? Don’t do it, Terry.

Three reasons why McAuliffe shouldn’t bypass assembly, expand Medicaid on his own in Va.

Ideas for Silver Line in Tysons include lights, sculptures

Ideas for Silver Line in Tysons include lights, sculptures

Fairfax County officials are seeking ways to improve the look of concrete pillars that some see as eyesores.

Fairfax to redevelop prison site into offices, townhomes

Fairfax to redevelop prison site into offices, townhomes

The privately-financed overhaul is expected to cost $188 million and will break ground in October.

McAuliffe considered purchase of private jet for official use

McAuliffe considered purchase of private jet for official use

The idea, pitched to the Virginia governor as a potential moneymaker, was soon scuttled, aide said.

Memorial to WWII comfort women dedicated amid protests

Memorial to WWII comfort women dedicated amid protests

Memorial showcases the emerging influence of Korean Americans in Northern Virginia.

Va. state police investigated McDonnell as far back as 2012

Newly unsealed documents say authorities probed alleged gifts given to the former governor and his wife.

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Va. Rep. Griffith introduces federal ‘Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act’

The bill would allow doctors to prescribe it and patients to possess it in states where it’s legal, such as Virginia.

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The ‘Biggest Baby Ever’? I gotta cover that!

A press release promises a wondrous, ponderous infant.

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Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va. in global warming FOIA case

The high court decision rejects an argument by global warming skeptics who wanted to see the work of a climate researcher.

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Fairfax City police chief Rick Rappoport to retire, join Amtrak police

After 13 years in the city, and 24 years in the county, will become a regional deputy chief for Amtrak.

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Loudoun County boys lacrosse wins Virginia 5A North region title

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Stonewall Jackson girls fall to Cosby in Virginia 6A state finals

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Ice hockey: Gonzaga blanks DeMatha, 6-0

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

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