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Farmers Swamped With Crop Problems

Vegetable farmers usually harvest their largest loads of crops in late July, but this spring's rainstorms and cool weather have pushed the peak back two weeks for some farmers.

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A memorial appeared in January at the home of Banita Jacks, whose four daughters were found dead. The case produced a surge in abuse reports.
Rights' group says the child welfare system is failing the city's children and is asking a federal court to step in. Above, a memorial appeared in January at the home of Banita Jacks, whose four daughters were found dead. The case produced a surge in abuse reports. (By Jacquelyn Martin -- Associated Press)

Pr. George's Jail Guards Have Arrest Records

More than a dozen correctional officers have run-ins with the law that include charges of theft, assault, domestic violence, drunken driving.


WHO KILLED CHANDRA LEVY?

Chapter 12:
Pursuit of the Predator

Police pursue the Guandique lead; a renowned criminal profiler gives investigators his assessment.

• Catch Up on Earlier Chapters


Crime Coverage
61/2-Year Sentence In Tax Scandal: Md. Man Is Nephew Of Ex-D.C. Manager
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B01)

Pr. William Chief In Uneasy Position: Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Tests Deane's Skills as Law Enforcement Leader
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B01)

Barricaded Rape Suspect Shoots Himself, Police Say
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B01)

U.S. DISTRICT COURT: Life Term Given to Leader of PCP Ring
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B04)

U.S. DISTRICT COURT: Teen Testifies About Attack by Gang Members
(Post, July 23, 2008; Page B04)
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Education Coverage
The Odd World of E-School Teachers: Negotiating With Unseen Students Can Be Tricky
(Post, July 25, 2008; Page A01)

JARRATT: Virginia Executes Man Who Killed Co-Worker
(Post, July 25, 2008; Page B03)

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY: Shake-Up Follows Probe of Police Chief's Degree Credentials
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B02)

For More N.Va. Students, the Classroom Is on the Computer
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page VA03)

D.C. Backs Acting Head Of Child Services: Officials Rank Work Over Sex 'Mistake'
(Post, July 21, 2008; Page B01)
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Transportation Coverage
METRORAIL: Track Repairs to Move in Spring From Weekends to Weeknights
(Post, July 25, 2008; Page B03)

METRO: Fare Cards Go Fast At Union Giveaway
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B05)

DULLES EXTENSION: Metrorail Construction Costs Soar $54 Million as Project Pushed Back
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page B05)

Next Stop for Columbia Pike: Super Stops for Buses: High-Tech Shelters Seek More Riders
(Post, July 24, 2008; Page VA03)

Computer and Electrical Issues Slow Thousands of Commuters
(Post, July 23, 2008; Page B03)
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