Defense theory: Love likely smothered in pillow

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Yeardley Love probably smothered in her own pillow, after “she was thrown facedown” into it, according to an expert called by the defense team for George Huguely.

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Huguely defense: Love died from suffocation (1:39)

Huguely defense: Love died from suffocation (1:39)

The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports from Charlottesville, Va., where the prosecution has wrapped up and the defense started bringing its own experts and witnesses in the trial of George Huguely V. Huguely is charged with the murder of Yeardley Love, a fellow U-Va. senior at the time of Love's death. (Feb. 15)
Defense begins in George Huguely trial (0:53)

Defense begins in George Huguely trial (0:53)

A judge has refused to reduce or dismiss charges in the first-degree murder trial of former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love. (Feb. 15)
Huguely defense to minimize role in Love death (1:28)

Huguely defense to minimize role in Love death (1:28)

The Washington Post's Jenna Johnson reports from Charlottesville, Va., where medical experts testified to the manner of Yeardley Love's death. George Huguely's defense team is prepared to bring their own medical experts, who are expected to say Love's death was caused by a prescription medication and rescue worker's attempt to resuscitate her. (Feb. 14)
George Huguely trial enters second week (1:20)

George Huguely trial enters second week (1:20)

The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports from Charlottesville, Va. on the trial of George Huguely, who is charged with the murder of fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love. As the trial enters its second week, the jury waits to hear the official cause of death. (Feb. 12)
Tears, anger at day as Huguely trial continues (1:39)

Tears, anger at day as Huguely trial continues (1:39)

The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports on third day of testimony in the murder trial of George Huguely, during which jurors saw Huguely's reaction upon hearing Love was dead. (Feb. 10)
Lululemon murder testimony tapes released

Lululemon murder testimony tapes released

In an interview with police, Brittany Norwood told police a man pushed her onto the body of Jayna Murray and said, "This is because of you." (Feb. 15)
Popular church member brutality killed is celebrated in video (00:43)

Popular church member brutality killed is celebrated in video (00:43)

A clip from a memorial video shown at the sentencing of Keith Little for the brutal murder of Roosevelt Brockington, Jr. Little received life without the possibility of parole for the News Year's Day slaying of Brockington, Jr., in 2011. To read Post coverage on Brockington, go to: http://wapo.st/xYqImC
Detectives catch Brittany Norwood in a lie (2:44)

Detectives catch Brittany Norwood in a lie (2:44)

During her interrogation in the murder of Jayna Murray at a Lululemon store in Bethesda, police caught Brittany Norwood in a lie. Norwood told officers she had not been inside Murray's car; however, her blood was later found in the car. Norwood tried to explain this by saying that she was asked to move the car by two masked men. (Feb. 15)
Brittany Norwood's testimony to police (1:21)

Brittany Norwood's testimony to police (1:21)

Brittany Norwood killed Jayna Murray on March 11 and spent a week lying to investigators about it. In this video, Norwood tries to explain why blood was discovered in Murray's car despite telling police days earlier she had not been in the car. (Feb. 15)
Rec. Insider Special: Stefon Diggs-to-Terps impact (3:16)

Rec. Insider Special: Stefon Diggs-to-Terps impact (3:16)

Washington Post recruiting expert Josh Barr and host B.J. Koubaroulis discuss Good Counsel senior All-Met and All-American Stefon Diggs's decision to play college football at the University of Maryland. (Feb. 14)
Chinese Vice President draws protests (1:06)

Chinese Vice President draws protests (1:06)

Protesters sympathetic to several Chinese causes, including Tibet, mass around the White House where U.S. officials are meeting with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. One protester, in a suit and tie, was arrested. (Feb. 14)
The Post reports on week two of U-Va. lacrosse murder trial (00:53)

The Post reports on week two of U-Va. lacrosse murder trial (00:53)

Report from Monday, February 13:: The Washington Post's Jenna Johnson reports on the start of week two of the murder trial of George Huguely V. The medical examiner who conducted Yeardley Love’s autopsy testifies that bruises and cuts on her body cannot be explained by a single fall or impact.
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Largo avenges earlier loss to Gwynn Park 68-55(1:48)

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Fireworks light up the National Mall

Thousands marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks display over the monuments and memorials in the nation's capital. (July 4)
Paul VI edges Gonzaga in a double O.T. thriller (3:32)

Paul VI edges Gonzaga in a double O.T. thriller (3:32)

Coleman Johnson hit a huge three to force double O.T. and had 33 points.
At CPAC, conservatives search for unity (2:00)

At CPAC, conservatives search for unity (2:00)

At the Conservative Political Action Conference--a combination trade show and political rally for College Republicans--conservatives express hope that the Repubican Party will be united behind a candidate before the general election in November. (Feb. 11)