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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — These West Virginia lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
More than 2,000 US museums to offer free admission to military families this summer
WASHINGTON — More than 2,000 museums across the nation are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer, beginning on Memorial Day.
Only scattered thunderstorms will make their way east overnight, but more widespread activity is likely Thursday on our final day of this warm, humid air mass.
Only scattered activity will make its way east overnight, but more widespread showers and storms are likely Thursday on our final day of this warm, humid air mass.
New elephant arrives at National Zoo from Louisiana, joining 3 others in herd
WASHINGTON — A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.
New Rocky Gap Casino opens to public in western Maryland with 550 slots, 10 table games
FLINTSTONE, Md. — The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort is opening its doors to the public in western Maryland.
Lawmaker rejects Weather Service furluogh plan after Moore, Okla. tornado
This spring, Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) twice gently requested the Department of Commerce not furlough National Weather Service forecasters. After the Moore, Okla. twister, now he's more emphatic.
5 killed in Ill. van crash were Baltimore men returning from Calif. Christian church event
BALTIMORE — Five Baltimore men killed when a van careened off a southern Illinois freeway were members of an evangelical Christian church returning from a weeklong international conference in California, officials said Wednesday.
Justin Wolfe can be retried for capital murder in Pr. William, 4th Circuit rules
A federal appeals court has ordered Wolfe freed because of prosecutor misconduct.
Church: 10-year-old shooting victim was Crozet church pastor's daughter
CROZET, Va. — Albemarle County authorities are refusing to provide details about a shooting in which they say a juvenile fatally shot a 10-year-old girl, but church officials say the victim is the daughter of a Crozet pastor.
Va senators introduce legislation to allow offshore energy leases off Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's U.S. senators have introduced a bill to allow offshore energy leases off the coast of Virginia.
Postal Service issues Gettysburg and Vicksburg stamps
New Forever stamps are reproductions of lithographs depicting scenes from the pivotal battles.
WikiLeaks, others take their fight for court-martial records to civilian federal court
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The WikiLeaks organization and a handful of journalists are asking a federal judge in Baltimore to order greater transparency in the court-martial of an Army private who has acknowledged sending reams of classified documents to the WikiLeaks website.
Fed. appeals court allows capital murder retrial of Wolfe; lower court had ordered him freed
McLEAN, Va. — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Virginia should be allowed to pursue a capital murder case against an alleged drug kingpin from northern Virginia, overruling a lower court that had sought to put an end to the 12-year legal saga by ordering his unconditional release.
National Aquarium expanding mission for ocean preservation, hiring 1st conservation officer
BALTIMORE — The National Aquarium in Baltimore is hiring a new officer to oversee its expanded mission to lead conservation efforts for ocean preservation.
National Zoo welcomes Bozie the elephant
New elephant arrives in DC after 1,100 mile interstate road trip, snacking on hay and peppermints
John Kelly: Dance to the D.C. music
Readers weigh in on what songs should be included in a mythical setlist of songs by D.C. bands.
Flood-prone Norfolk chosen for storm water infrastructure project to improve infrastructure
NORFOLK, Va. — Flood-prone Norfolk is one of eight cities nationwide chosen by the Rockefeller Foundation for a program to finance and build better storm water infrastructure.
Police investigate targeted home invasion in Fairfax County
The suspects took an undisclosed sum of cash, jewelry and electronics.
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Anne Arundel and Howard home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Anne Arundel and Howard counties.