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Lt. gov. nominee says ‘no apologies’ for past comments on gays, abortion
Jackson says he is a uniter, informed by his faith and values; comments have been cast as “extreme.”
Bolling blasts selection of E.W. Jackson
Republican lt. governor says man chosen to replace him will “feed image of extremism” in GOP.
Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014
With an eye to 2014, the Susan B. Anthony List plans a “massive investment” during governor’s race.
Cuccinelli drops his FOIA claim
Va. attorney general no longer says his office is exempt from state public records laws.
Widow of slain Fairfax officer endorses Cuccinelli in new TV ad
Michael Garbarino was killed in 2006; widow recalls Cuccinelli’s support of family
Va. GOP picks slate of staunch conservatives
Black minister E.W. Jackson from Chesapeake is party’s choice for lieutenant governor.
Va. GOP candidates come together for campaign
E.W. Jackson joins Ken Cuccinelli II and Mark Obenshain for a three-day “flyover” tour of the commonwealth.
Cuccinelli: Attorney general’s office is exempt from public records laws
The decision is a change from previous practice.
Va. GOP settles on Cuccinelli, Obenshain and Jackson for November
African American minister chosen for lieutenant governor slot; Obenshain pick for attorney general’s race.
Cuccinelli must say whether he’d still be tea party warrior as governor
Virginia voters must learn whether GOP firebrand Cuccinelli would moderate agenda as governor.
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Cancer survivor Gabriella Miller, 10, is Loudoun County volunteer of year
The fourth-grader helped raise enough money to send 36 children on Make-A-Wish trips. And she's on one herself now.
On Roosevelt Island, no trash cans -- and no trash
Is the concept of removing trash cans to cut down on trash working? Early signs point to yes, parks officials say.
Virginia postpones action on North-South highway through Loudoun, Prince William
After hearing concerns from Rep. Frank Wolf, state board delays vote on Bi-County Parkway to June.
Oakton's John Cochran wins 'Survivor' show, and $1 million
Longtime fan of the show wins a unanimous verdict on his second attempt.
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A go-go blowout sends Chuck Brown home
Thousands attended Chuck Brown’s funeral. But if anyone wanted to shed a tear for Chuck they needed to squeeze it in between dance sessions — the funeral was a party.
Remembering Chuck Brown, creator of go-go music
The Washington Post’s Chris Richards remembers Chuck Brown. Richards highlights the 75-year-old musician’s devotion to D.C., early years in prison where he is said to have learned music, and how Brown created the go-go sound.
Body of missing grandmother found near D.C. airport
Authorities say searchers have found the body of 83-year-old Victoria Kong, who went missing after arriving at a Washington airport from Barbados.
Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose
First lady Michelle Obama talked about the inspiration behind "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book signing at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
Grandmother missing after arrival at D.C. airport
The search is on around Washington, D.C. for an 83-year-old grandmother who wandered away from Ronald Reagan National Airport.
VIDEO | The Capitals discuss their 3-1 win over the Rangers in the playoff opener.
Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel mark Holocaust Museum’s 20 years
"The historic suffering and slaughter of the holocaust reflects a human disease that takes different forms--the idea that our differences are more important than our common humanity," said former President Bill Clinton, marking the U.S. Holocaust Museum's twentieth anniversary.
McMillian commits to Virginia Tech
Hylton junior uarterback, Travon McMillian, committed to Virginia Tech.
Rustic pizzas, raspberry thyme bon-bons, and local brews whirl around Bryan Voltaggio’s bustling 295-seat restaurant in Friendship Heights.
D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day
Washington Wizards and Capitals players say happy Valentine’s Day, each in their native language. Athletes include Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Kundratek, Jan Vesely, Michal Neuvirth, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson and Karl Alzner.
A pillow fight on the National Mall
A pillow fight broke out on the National Mall as part of Pillow Fight Day, an effort by the Urban Playground Movement to energize public spaces.
An iconic moment in history, recreated for the film “Zero Dark Thirty,” is now recreated in Peeps.
Behind the scenes: Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial
The Washington Post takes you behind the scenes to the making of Redskins’ Running Back Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial. ¶
The Winner: Twinkie: Rest in Peeps
After Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy last year, people across the country mourned the loss of their beloved Twinkie, and the Peeps were no different.
This Peeps diorama took the partisan bickering in Congress and the State of the Union and turned it into “Despeepable Congress.”
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