The death of Prince McLeod Rams (Part 6): Where do Prince William prosecutors turn now?
New information reveals why prosecutors think he’s a serial killer, but his son’s testimony corroborates his claim of innocence.
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Animal Watch: Squirrel was acting nuts
Children at an Ashburn playground get a lesson in hibernation preparedness.
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Edwards powers Lake Braddock
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FOOTBALL | Quarterback Kyle Edwards passes for five touchdowns and rushes for two more in the Bruins’ win against No. 14 South County.
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Potomac Falls surprises No. 4 Briar Woods
FOOTBALL | The Panthers use a trick play for a touchdown and add a two-point conversion to upset the Falcons, 8-7, in Ashburn.
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Kumah, Bruins roll over Woodbridge
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FOOTBALL | Wide receiver Eric Kumah makes his presence felt in Forest Park’s seventh straight victory.
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Bulldogs pass Maroon’s test
FOOTBALL | No. 11 Bullis struggles early against fellow IAC unbeaten Episcopal, but Devonte Williams and company pull together late to come away with the win.
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Friday football: The early report
(Rhiannon Walker / For The Washington Post)
Scores and quick recaps from all of Friday night’s football action, including Potomac Falls-Briar Woods, Wilson-Ballou and Episcopal-Bullis.
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Jesse Matthew arraigned in Fairfax sex assault case
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The suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.
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The rise of the mini-D.C.: Small cities revitalize downtowns left for dead
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The same forces fueling growth in the District also are transforming smaller cities across the country.
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Va. high court rules parents can’t be charged for tardiness
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Virginia’s Supreme Court tossed convictions against a Loudoun mom whose kids were late to school.
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Alexandria City public schools report enrollment growth
(Astrid Riecken / For The Washington Post)
The freshman class at T.C. Williams High School grew by 15 percent.
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A year later, still no ruling on Loudoun sheriff deputy’s embezzlement case
An alleged embezzlement of $200,000 has been in federal hands for more than a year without a decision on charges.
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Medical examiner reverses ruling that child died of drowning
Pr. William prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Joaquin Rams, the 15-month-old’s father.
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National Liberty Memorial advances
Congress has authorized a site for the memorial and the president has signed it into law. Now, the money.
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Frederick, Md., is part of a small-city boom
Walkable, urban mini-D.C.s are popping up nationwide, with Frederick, Md., a notable example.
Ebola epidemic
The virus is killing 70 percent of those infected, and there could be 10,000 new cases a week in West Africa by Dec. 1.
Larry Hogan, riding an anti-tax wave
Maryland’s GOP nominee for governor on the campaign trail, bringing a familiar face along.
Friends, family bid farewell to legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee
The funeral for former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee at Washington National Cathedral.
From Annapolis to Fallujah and back again
Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown served two terms in the House of Delegates, spending some of his tenure deployed in Iraq.
Surprise gift pumps life into Va. school
Ruth T. Bedford gave her alma mater $40 million, a single donation that will more than double Foxcroft’s endowment.
Embracing ‘Redskins’
In Red Mesa, Ariz., on Navajo Nation land, a high school football team and its supporters say they are proud of the team name.
The Marine Corps Marathon
The 2014 Marine Corps Marathon is held in Virginia and Washington, D.C., with 30,000 runners.
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