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Carol D. Leonnig and Rosalind S. Helderman

Experts say prosecutors would need to prove that the former Va. governor and his wife offered or promised to provide official help in exchange for gifts or money.

Sympathy for McDonnell not showing up in defense fund

Laura Vozzella

Despite bipartisan support expressed for the former Virginia governor, a Web site for his defense fund indicates less than $2,000 in contributions so far.

The aircraft will fly over Maryland. (Raytheon)

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Craig Timberg

During a three-year test in Maryland, the Army will deploy high-altitude surveillance tools resembling blimps to cast a vast radar net as part of the nation’s missile defense program.

Justices weigh how much one person should pay child pornography victim

Justices weigh how much one person should pay child pornography victim

Robert Barnes

The law entitles victims to restitution from those who view the images, but how are the payments determined?

Ukrainian president, opposition leaders talk after clashes escalate

Ukrainian president, opposition leaders talk after clashes escalate

Will Englund

Activists’ deaths shock and energize the legions of protesters who turned out again Wednesday evening.

These Olympics have a dangerous ring

These Olympics have a dangerous ring

Sally Jenkins

COLUMN | The IOC jeopardized the safety of athletes and fans for the benefit of Vladi­mir Putin’s ego.

Mystery glitch in China disrupts at least 600 million Internet users

Mystery glitch in China disrupts at least 600 million Internet users

Steven Mufson and Jia Lynn Yang

Experts suspect an error by censors led to country’s traffic being diverted to servers of anti-censorship activist.

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Pro-lifers face a cold reality

Pro-lifers face a cold reality

Dana Milbank

This year’s March for Life showed a movement frozen in time.

On Syria, Obama is leading to failure

On Syria, Obama is leading to failure

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Credible threats of force could force change in Syria — but the U.S. prefers feckless diplomacy.

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11 most dangerous states for drivers

Niraj Chokshi

GOVBEAT | Think your state is bad? A study finds a “dangerous lack of basic safety laws” in many places.

In memoir, GOP congressman says wives should ‘voluntarily submit’

In memoir, GOP congressman says wives should ‘voluntarily submit’

Aaron Blake

Rep. Steve Pearce emphasizes, however, that submission doesn’t mean inferiority, just different roles.

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7 things that are ‘out’ in 2014, according to the McDonnell indictment

7 things that are ‘out’ in 2014, according to the McDonnell indictment

Jaime Fuller

THE FIX | From political patronage to texting, the ex-Virginia governor made these things uncool in 2014.

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Another blow to the Iran sanctions bill

Greg Sargent

THE PLUM LINE | Two prominent Dem Senators come out against a sanctions vote.

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Detroit Institute of Arts won’t be forced to do full appraisal

Detroit Institute of Arts won’t be forced to do full appraisal

Philip Kennicott

A judge said it was beyond his authority to let creditors create a board to value museum holdings.

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With candidates 9 votes apart, recount to decide Va. Senate control to begin

With candidates 9 votes apart, recount to decide Va. Senate control to begin

Ben Pershing

A recount starts Monday in the 20,000-vote election to fill the seat of Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam.

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Lack of depth is strapping Caps

Katie Carrera

Washington could use some scoring production from someone other than Alex Ovechkin.

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Just by sitting on them, the government earned another $24 million from Silk Road’s bitcoins

Just by sitting on them, the government earned another $24 million from Silk Road’s bitcoins

Andrea Peterson

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Judge rules Chinese accounting affiliates violated U.S. law

Judge rules Chinese accounting affiliates violated U.S. law

Dina ElBoghdady

Decision to bar audits for six months from Chinese affiliates of Big Four firms called “stunning.”

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Real Estate Matters | CFPB’s new ‘qualified mortgage’ rule now in effect

Real Estate Matters | CFPB’s new ‘qualified mortgage’ rule now in effect

Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin

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Federal Government

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

VA bill would repeal pension cut, cost $30 billion

Josh Hicks

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Trial for Chinese activist draws wary crowd

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