Ex-Va. governor ruminates on a career gone awry

As the sentencing looms for Robert McDonnell’s corruption conviction, he has in some ways presided over an extended wake for his once-promising future.

    Republican contest for 2016 race is heating up quickly

    THE FIX | Less than two months after the midterms, the GOP presidential race is taking shape as key players, including Jeb Bush and Mike Huckabee, have recently moved to signal an intent to run.

    Stuart Scott accepts the Jimmy V Award at the 2014 ESPY Awards. (AP)

    ESPN anchor dies of cancer at 49

    The “SportsCenter” host was diagnosed in 2007 and said recently, “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer.”

    War in Afghanistan was worth
    the cost, more Americans say

    War in Afghanistan was worth <br>the cost, more Americans say

    As the combat mission concludes, a poll finds a rebound in positive views driven by a GOP reversal.

    Sea of blue again converges to honor an NYPD officer killed in an ambush

    Sea of blue again converges to honor an NYPD officer killed in an ambush

    During Wenjian Liu’s funeral, a number of officers again turned their backs as NYC’s mayor spoke.

    First black female Republican elected to Congress voices support for Scalise

    First black female Republican elected to Congress voices support for Scalise

    Utah’s Mia Love backs Steve Scalise (R-La.) despite his admission he spoke to a white supremacist group.

    This longtime defender of marriage is asking if we should try something else

    This longtime defender of marriage is asking if we should try something else

    A Brookings economist says we need a new way to prevent single parenting as marriage declines.

    How a plan to shoot a problem rhino turned into a war about hunting

    How a plan to shoot a problem rhino turned into a war about hunting

    Before killing a rhinoceros, a hunter faced death threats. And now Fish and Wildlife is involved.

    Local

    Region’s airports board, once scolded for lavish travel, has cut way back

    Region’s airports board, once scolded for lavish travel, has cut way back

    In 2012, federal officials criticized board members’ spending, but a new review found a shift toward thrift.

    Sports

    NFC wild-card game preview: Play action key to Cowboys beating Lions

    NFC wild-card game preview: Play action key to Cowboys beating Lions

    Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo led the league in passer rating (113.2) and completion percentage (69.9) behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, but was even more productive with the play action pass.

    Business

    For BP and its CEO, a bumpy ride in Russia gets worse

    For BP and its CEO, a bumpy ride in Russia gets worse

    Bob Dudley has seen a $16 billion investment imperiled by sliding oil prices and Western trade restrictions.

    Federal Government

    Postal Service poised to begin controversial plant closures

    Postal Service poised to begin controversial plant closures

    FEDERAL EYE | The Postal Service plans to close 82 mail processing centers nationwide, starting on Jan. 10.

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