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Prosecutor: McDonnell knew what wealthy businessman wanted
Former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at U.S. District Court in Richmond with his children on Friday morning.
Follow our liveblog on Day 25 of the corruption trial of former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell.
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Local lawyers take scientific approach to beat data breaches
For cars, there are mechanics. For corporate data breaches, there are Chris Cwalina and Steve Roosa.
R&B singer Chris Brown expected to take plea deal Tuesday
A last-minute hearing Friday in D.C. Superior Court was cancelled.
O’Malley: Cut back on immigrant detention in state jail
The Maryland governor says the state will require probable cause of a broken law.
Busted: Cristobal’s hurricane-hyped 2,500 mile track error
On August 19, an ominous forecast suggested that a massive hurricane would make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast on the anniversary of Katrina’s Gulf landfall. That forecast busted big time.
Prince George’s revises its student appeal process
Decisions on serious discipline cases must be made within 10 days.
New Guinea and Iceland volcanoes display striking contrast
Volcanoes in Iceland and New Guinea erupted nearly simultaneously Thursday night but at practically opposite ends of the world. And their surroundings could not be more different.
Route 1 closed in Alexandria
Route 1 is closed in both directions from Slater’s Lane to First Street in Alexandria due to two fallen electrical poles in the road.
Man arrested after barricading inside College Park hotel
Authorities said the armed man, who stayed in his Holiday Inn room for hours, will be medically evaluated.
Cat closes Glen Burnie elementary school
A spokesman said animal control officials put out traps for the cat, who was spotted inside the school.
‘Love Is Strange’ and other new movies, reviewed
John Lithgow and Alred Molina star in a touching film about love and family.
Think this summer has been “way cool?” Think again!
Surprisingly, 2014 actually ranks on the upper end of the summer heat spectrum here in D.C. However, it was a different story in Baltimore this summer.
Southern Maryland community calendar, Aug. 28-Sept. 4
Events include a baseball game fundraiser, a jousting tournament, and a War of 1812 commemoration.
Southern Maryland crime report
Reports from the Maryland State Police and the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties sheriff’s offices.
In the galleries: A meeting of lines in art and architecture
“Form, Light, Line” converge impressively at the Old Print Gallery in Washington’s Georgetown district.
Asian cities fuel surge of foreign students to U.S. colleges
Report shows links between global cities and U.S. universities through analysis of student visa data.
A quick history of Bob Dylan in Washington
The legendary singer-songwriter returns to the District this fall with a show at Constitution Hall.
Maryland Gov. O’Malley headed back to New Hampshire
His visit to Portsmouth will be the Democrat’s fourth visit in the 10 months.
Magnificent aurora viewed from the International Space Station
For several days over the last week, the solar wind has breathed into Earth’s atmosphere.
Update: Delays on Metro’s Orange, Silver and Blue lines resolved
Earlier delays because of a train malfunction are clear.
Virginia open houses Aug. 30-31
A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
D.C. open houses Aug. 30-31
A list of properties in the District that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
Maryland open houses Aug. 30-31
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
In Northeast D.C., affordability with a ‘wow factor’
Condos at the Randolph in Eckington feature sleek design touches that impress without busting budgets.
Three people creating the new Washington
Selling Washington worldwide, making the city a playground, designing the future office.
Where We Live | Courthouse
Arlington County planners have turned their attention to improving the neighborhood’s central square.
Washington, D.C., boundary tour: our 40-mile walk along the District border
We put D.C.’s walkability to the test by walking around it (literally), hewing as closely as possible to the borders without ending up as road kill.
D.C.’s historic boundary stones are being preserved
Efforts to convince their mishmash of owners to agree to a single rehabilitation plan were a bust, so D.C. is tackling just its stones.
Explore Washington, D.C.’s border by bike or car
Not interested in getting out of D.C. this weekend? Get around it instead, using one of these three methods of circumnavigating the city.
‘The Trip to Italy’ is a rare look at guy friends
If it’s tough to find a film that passes the Bechdel test, it’s almost as difficult to find a movie with two men whose friendship is not based on getting laid, plotting a heist or fighting crime (or aliens. Or zombies.).
House of the Week | McLean chateau for $12.9M
Belle Demeure, or Beautiful House, was inspired by Chateau de Chambord in France’s Loire Valley.
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Reston kart driver Ayrton Climo, 18, in coma in Quebec after crash
The experienced teen driver is slowly recovering, but his parents are struggling to return him to this area.
Ward 5: ‘Dumping ground’ no longer?
Task force finds ways to reconcile residents’ wishes with city’s need for industrial land.
Route 1 closed in Alexandria
Route 1 is closed in both directions from Slater’s Lane to First Street in Alexandria due to two fallen electrical poles in the road.
Update: Delays on Metro’s Orange, Silver and Blue lines resolved
Earlier delays because of a train malfunction are clear.
Fence fight could affect residents along Purple Line route
A Montgomery judge will consider who owns land along trail between Bethesda and Silver Spring.
Labor Day weekend Metro service
Major Metro track work will affect several rail lines over the Labor Day weekend. Trains will operate on a weekend or adjusted schedule on Labor Day.
Search continues for missing pilot of fighter jet that crashed
Massachusetts Air National Guard plane crashed in rugged Shenandoah Valley national forest.
Red Line delayed in both directions after switch problem
Trains were stopped at Fort Totten.
Paving along Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase continues through morning rush hour
Crews are waiting for asphalt to cool and should be finished working on southbound lanes by midday Thursday.
Update: Outer loop of Capital Beltway reopens in Silver Spring after five-vehicle collision
Authorities reopened the highway following the 6:10 a.m. accident, just before Route 97, also known as Georgia Avenue.
Pilot's fate unknown in fighter jet crash
An experienced pilot was missing Wednesday after the flier’s F-15 fighter jet crashed in the mountains of western Virginia, shaking residents but causing no injuries on the ground, military and law enforcement officials said.
Town of Chevy Chase won’t sue over Purple Line
The vice mayor says the town could file brief supporting lawsuit filed by trail advocacy group.
Commuter alert: Avoid Connecticut Ave. near Md.-D.C. line this week
Emergency pavement repairs will close lanes, even during peak commuting times, through the week, Maryland officials say.
Video captures dramatic rescue at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station
Metro Transit Police pull a man back onto the station platform just seconds before a Red Line train would have struck him.
Inner loop of Beltway shut down in Prince George’s County
Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
Local Columns
A city shouldn’t bet on building a sunny future on the backs of the elderly, poor and desperate.
Even a Harvard-educated lawyer can’t overcome delays at District’s health insurance Web site.
We’ve sanctioned criminalization of childhood independence by arresting parents who let kids play unguarded.
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Robert F. McDonnell on trial
Former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are battling corruption charges.
Horseshoe Baltimore casino’s opening night
Throngs of people showed up to try their luck at the city’s first casino.
Back to school: First day is a fun day
As students return to class, they’re greeted with crowns, balloons and dance parties.
Aboard the Memphis Belle
Members of the media get a ride on the World War II B-17 bomber ahead of a weekend exhibition in Baltimore.
Evicted from his indoor office, mayor pitches tent
Seat Pleasant Mayor Eugene W. Grant’s temper is affecting employees, the City Council has said.
McDonnell’s time in office comes to a close
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell was supposed to be in the thick of the race to succeed him. Instead, the Republican found himself relegated to the role of passive observer, keeping busy with other engagements amid a gifts scandal.
A rarity today: A doctor who makes house calls
Wanting to work in the community, Ernest Brown tends to those in D.C.’s embassies, hotels and homes, as well as the poor.
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