Man shot to death at Suitland strip mall

Defense attorneys in high-profile cases often request a change of venue because of media attention, but judges rarely grant one.

Guandique, 28, was arrested in April and charged with six counts in connection with Levy's 2001 disappearance and slaying. His trial is scheduled for October.

-- Keith L. Alexander

VIRGINIA

McDonnell unveils list of budget cuts

Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced his list of $2.3 billion in recommended budget cuts Wednesday, just four days before the House and Senate release their versions of the budget.

As The Washington Post has reported, McDonnell (R) is proposing deep cuts to core services in K-12 education and health and human services.

McDonnell had been meeting privately with lawmakers and legislative staff in recent weeks to discuss the plan.

The proposals are designed to help offset a $2.2 billion budget shortfall over two years.

Other proposed cuts include five unpaid days off annually for state workers; closing five state parks, including Mason Neck in Fairfax County; and slashing programs that aid the homeless and prevent teen pregnancies.