Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in shooting at Family Research Council
The man authorities say was angry with the conservative stance of the Family Research Council and shot the group’s unarmed security guard in a downtown D.C. office was ordered by a judge to undergo a mental evaluation.
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U-Va. board speaks little of crisis
In the school’s first board meeting since June, members avoided all but general mentions of the crisis.
Va. death row inmate wins reprieve
Justin Michael Wolfe, sentenced to death in 2002 in a Va. murder-for-hire scheme, again wins a reprieve.
Panel will explore burying power lines
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Lorton’s Ben Cook, 14, takes starring role in ‘Billy Elliot’ touring production
He’s been acting, singing and dancing locally since 9, and on Broadway since 11.
Movers ditch van, use bikes instead
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After-school program gets caught up in immigration politics
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Local Columns
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Photo Galleries
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Dozens of reenactors participated in the Battle of Bladensburg, which helped kick off observances of the War of 1812’s 200th anniversary.
Remembering World War II
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O’Malley signs bill for casino in Pr. George’s
The expanded gambling legislation, which also would allow table games at Maryland’s five other authorized slots sites, goes to voters in November after being approved by the General Assembly.
Principal is trying to make a difference
In Alexandria, new principal takes on challenges at Mount Vernon Community School.
Family grieving teen’s brutal murder
Prosecutors secured first-degree murder convictions for killing of 15-year-old.
Meltdown in Manassas Park
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A scary Tuesday at Reagan National Airport
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Raw video: Family Research Council shooting suspect arrested
On Wednesday, shots were fired at the Family Research Council office in Washington, D.C. Authorities arrested Floyd Lee Corkins II, a 28-year-old Hernondon, Va., resident for the shootings that resulted in wounding a security guard. Video courtesy of WJLA.
Raw video: Family Research Council shooting suspect arrested
On Wednesday, shots were fired at the Family Research Council office in Washington, D.C. Authorities arrested Floyd Lee Corkins II, a 28-year-old Hernondon, Va., resident for the shootings that resulted in wounding a security guard. Video courtesy of WJLA.
D.C. brewers work together in the name of beer
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Security guard at Family Research Council shot
An armed man walked into the Washington headquarters of a conservative Christian lobbying group Wednesday and was confronted by a security guard, whom he shot in the arm before the guard and others wrestled him to the ground, authorities said.
Gov. O’Malley signs bill expanding casinos in Maryland
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley (D) signed a bill Wednesday expanding gambling in the state, which will allow for a Las Vegas-style casino in Prince George’s County.
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Man orders TV online, receives semiautomatic assault rifle instead
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Bethesda’s Zetlin is realizing Olympic dream
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