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Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case
(Melina Mara / The Washington Post)
McDonnell and his wife were charged with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans from a wealthy Richmond-area businessman.
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Snow day closings and specials
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Christopher Chataway, Olympian, politician; William McKinley Branch, minister, probate judge
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Annette Culler-Penney, journalist, author and publicist
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Stuart H. Rakoff, policy analyst, dies at 69
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Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case
McDonnell and his wife were charged with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans from a wealthy Richmond-area businessman.
Text of statement from McDonnell
McDonnell released this statement Tuesday after he and his wife were charged in federal court.
Former Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged
Former Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and his wife Maureen were charged in federal court Tuesday with illegally accepting gifts. We’re bringing you live updates here.
Turnout on pace in Va. Senate special election
Despite snowfall, election officials report steady turnout across the district.
Tweet of The Week, Vol. 3
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Snow moves into area, worst conditions this afternoon and evening
Snow has developed in the region and should gradually increase in coverage and intensity during the day.
Drone startup with D.C. area roots introduces ‘The Pocket Drone’
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Gillespie hires Obenshain, McDonnell advisers
The former RNC chairman fills out his campaign staff in bid to unseat Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia.
Man dies after jumping off freeway ramp, is hit by truck
Man attempting to run from Maryland State Troopers jumps off a freeway ramp and gets hit by a truck, police say.
Heaviest snow moves into D.C.
Capital Weather Gang says another 2-3 inches could be on the way before this storm is over.
Snow blankets downtown D.C.
Capital Weather Gang's Jason Samenow says the snow falling on the Washington area will continue to increase in intensity this afternoon, followed by a drop in temperatures.
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Snow day
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As weather worsens, Metro bus service is cut back
Snow prompts Metro to curtail bus service
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Driving conditions change rapidly
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Snow snarls air travel in the Northeast
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2011 storm taught lesson about fighting Mother Nature
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Delays on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines
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I-495 South re-opens in Lanham
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Arctic front brings threat of heavy snow
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Md. congressman gains support on infrastructure bill
A transportation proposal from a freshman congressman wins bipartisan support in both chambers.
D.C. streetcar to arrive on Tuesday
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McDonnells charged in gifts scandal
Probe stems from their relationship with a wealthy political benefactor.
Snowfall in D.C. region
The region will see intense snowfall late afternoon and early evening Tuesday, along with strong winds and cold temperatures.
Mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers
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