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McAuliffe on defensive as Cuccinelli gets a boost
The Democratic candidate for Virginia governor defends against claims that could be seen as damaging.
Ending Spending PAC weighs in against McAuliffe
The PAC is largely funded by TDAmeritrade’s Joe Ricketts and his family.
Poll: Virginians really dislike candidates for governor
Both major-party candidates are so disliked in the governor’s race that a Libertarian could be key to the result.
More damage to Bolling’s relationship with Va. GOP
Republicans are urging the Virginia GOP to oust Lt. Gov. Bolling from the party’s State Central Committee.
Citizens United spends $300K to boost anti-McAuliffe film
The documentary focuses on two recent McAuliffe business ventures: GreenTech and Franklin Pellets.
Cuccinelli rallies with radio talk show host in N. Va.
Candidate’s campaign disavows anti-Semitic joke made at the rally by a local Republican party official.
Latest Terry McAuliffe ad hits Ken Cuccinelli on abortion
McAuliffe’s campaign for Virginia governor zeroes in again on Cuccinelli’s record on women’s health issues.
Business group makes Cuccinelli endorsement official
Technology council endorsement ends weekend of furious lobbying by McAuliffe camp to reverse the nod.
McAuliffe maintains his financial edge over Cuccinelli
In Virginia governor’s race, Democrat raises $7.36 million over two months, while Republican adds $5.69 million.
Rubio: Vote for Cuccinelli is ‘a statement to the country’
The senator from Florida spoke at a fundraiser for Virginia’s Republican gubernatorial candidate.
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Starbucks: Please leave your guns at home
Formerly neutral on guns, Starbucks now formally discourages bringing guns to its coffeeshops.
Inside Sharpshooters, the Newington gun store where Aaron Alexis bought his shotgun
The computer technician drove about 20 minutes to an industrial park to buy a seven-round pump-action shotgun.
Sterling, home to maker of the autopen; it signs so you don’t have to
But don’t ask who uses them. They won’t tell you.
Fairfax library board suspends strategic plan pending input from public, employees
Library will hear from the public, review policy for discarding books.
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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)
Thousands gather to dedicate MLK Memorial
Some 10,000 spectators arrived on the National Mall early Sunday morning for the dedication of a stone memorial for civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice
Rev. Al Sharpton organized a March on Washington for Jobs and Justice on the National Mall on Saturday. Occupy DC protesters also joined the event as they headed toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Oct. 15)
Sharpton: 'We must continue to fight for justice today'
Rev. Al Sharpton said that the fight for justice is not over at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication. Sharpton also voiced his support for President Barack Obama's jobs plan. (Oct. 16)
Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication
President Barack Obama spoke at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication on Sunday. He said King's work is not yet finished. (Oct. 16)
King's sister, children speak at memorial dedication
Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister Christine King Farris and two of his four children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, spoke at the dedication for the memorial on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Jackson tells Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent
Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the Occupy Wall Street movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication on Sunday. Like civil rights protests, he told Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent. (Oct. 16)
Lewis, Young, Lowery address MLK memorial dedication crowd
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and Rev. Joseph Lowery addressed the crowd about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the memorial dedication on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
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North Capitol Street shooting caught on camera
The Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance video capturing an early morning drive-by shooting in Northwest D.C. on camera.
Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours
Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
A go-go blowout sends Chuck Brown home
Thousands attended Chuck Brown’s funeral. But if anyone wanted to shed a tear for Chuck they needed to squeeze it in between dance sessions — the funeral was a party.Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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