D.C. police say a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment blocks away from the Anacostia Metro station in southeast Washington. Police have not released any information about suspects or a possible motive.
Prince George's County police say they've arrested three men in connection with more than 50 burglaries, including one that resulted in a loss of nearly $70,000. The burglaries date to last December and targeted...
Robert Griffin III sounds like the coach. Mike Shanahan sounds like a player.
Prince George's County police say they've arrested three men in connection with more than 50 burglaries, including one that resulted in a loss of nearly $70,000.
An inauguration planning official says turnout was "definitely above 800,000" and possibly up to one million people.
Officials in Washington have hit the half-way point of Potholepalooza, their annual month-long campaign to fill in potholes, and say they've eclipsed the number of potholes filled during the entire 2012 campaign.
Staffers for embattled District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray have sought the advice of a crisis-management expert who advised Monica Lewinsky and inspired the television drama "Scandal."
D.C. police say a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment blocks away from the Anacostia Metro station in southeast Washington.
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells has become the second candidate to formally enter the race for mayor in Washington.
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells has become the second candidate to formally enter the race for mayor in Washington.
D.C. police say a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment blocks away from the Anacostia Metro station in southeast Washington.
D.C. police say a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment blocks away from the Anacostia Metro station in southeast Washington.
The Smithsonian is asking for the public to help fund an exhibit about the history of yoga.
The Smithsonian is asking for the public to help fund an exhibit about the history of yoga.
A man who told people in Washington he was a former British spy has pleaded guilty to defrauding former business associates of $2.1 million.
A man who told people in Washington he was a former British spy has pleaded guilty to defrauding former business associates of $2.1 million.
D.C. police say a 50-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a car in the busy U Street, Northwest corridor.
D.C. police say a 50-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a car in the busy U Street, Northwest corridor.
A Landover man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for carjacking and kidnapping three elderly men in a mall parking lot.
A Landover man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for carjacking and kidnapping three elderly men in a mall parking lot.
Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, has been nominated by acclamation for governor at a statewide Republican convention dominated for the first time by the tea party.
Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, has been nominated by acclamation for governor at a statewide Republican convention dominated for the first time by the tea party.
The Virginia Department of Transportation again plans closures of the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Transportation again plans closures of the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.
The head of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service's internal investigative unit is leaving for a federal job.
The head of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service's internal investigative unit is leaving for a federal job.
Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.
Two people have been sentenced to prison in the kidnapping and slaying of a teenager in 2010.
Prince George's County police say they've arrested three men in connection with more than 50 burglaries, including one that resulted in a loss of nearly $70,000.
Prince George's County police say they've arrested three men in connection with more than 50 burglaries, including one that resulted in a loss of nearly $70,000.
An Arizona congressman wants a nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
An Arizona congressman wants a nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Students in language immersion programs at public charter elementary schools may have a chance to continue their studies if a proposed middle and high school comes about.
Students in language immersion programs at public charter elementary schools may have a chance to continue their studies if a proposed middle and high school comes about.
A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting at least $40,000 in bribes to help a Maryland company receive $6 million in contracts.
A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting at least $40,000 in bribes to help a Maryland company receive $6 million in contracts.
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.
The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.
Maryland is expanding MARC rail service beyond the work week.
Maryland is expanding MARC rail service beyond the work week.
Virginia transportation officials say a crash involving hazardous materials has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Virginia transportation officials say a crash involving hazardous materials has closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.
Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.
Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up.
Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up.
Fairfax County fire officials say a house fire that killed a Gallaudet professor and her daughter has been ruled accidental.
Fairfax County fire officials say a house fire that killed a Gallaudet professor and her daughter has been ruled accidental.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Michelle Obama will speak to roughly 600 graduating seniors from Bowie State University.
Virginia's Republican Party, now under tea party control, will gavel its convention to order Friday and is preparing to formalize Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial nomination and decide its two other statewide...
Virginia's Republican Party, now under tea party control, will gavel its convention to order Friday and is preparing to formalize Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial nomination and decide its two other statewide...
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is holding its staff appreciation day in Bethesda.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is holding its staff appreciation day in Bethesda.
The Library of Congress is hosting a conference and exhibit about the creator of one of the world's rarest maps.
The Library of Congress is hosting a conference and exhibit about the creator of one of the world's rarest maps.
President Barack Obama is coming to Baltimore.
President Barack Obama is coming to Baltimore.
Commercial runways will be temporarily closed at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Commercial runways will be temporarily closed at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.
Prince George's County Police have arrested four Washington residents for the slaying of a man in his Brandywine home.
Prince George's County Police have arrested four Washington residents for the slaying of a man in his Brandywine home.
A judge says eight suspended members of the nation's oldest black sorority should be reinstated and a multi-year lawsuit over issues involving sorority money ended.
A judge says eight suspended members of the nation's oldest black sorority should be reinstated and a multi-year lawsuit over issues involving sorority money ended.
An American imprisoned in Cuba has settled a lawsuit against the Maryland-based company he was working for when he was arrested. The lawsuit claimed he was not properly warned about or prepared for the risks of his...
An American imprisoned in Cuba has settled a lawsuit against the Maryland-based company he was working for when he was arrested. The lawsuit claimed he was not properly warned about or prepared for the risks of his work.
Prince George's County Police have arrested a man they say shot someone, took off his clothes and climbed into a fire truck. Officers say the man was high on PCP.
Prince George's County Police have arrested a man they say shot someone, took off his clothes and climbed into a fire truck. Officers say the man was high on PCP.
Two D.C. councilmembers say they plan to introduce legislation that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Two D.C. councilmembers say they plan to introduce legislation that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
A report by legislative auditors says the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing, as state law requires.
A report by legislative auditors says the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing, as state law requires.
Republican Ken Cuccinelli is in Virginia coal country proposing cuts to taxes and regulations on energy to stimulate its growth in the state if he's elected governor this year.
Republican Ken Cuccinelli is in Virginia coal country proposing cuts to taxes and regulations on energy to stimulate its growth in the state if he's elected governor this year.
The Kennedy Center is unveiling a new process to select artists who receive one of the nation's top arts prizes after an outside group said Latinos have been largely excluded.
The Kennedy Center is unveiling a new process to select artists who receive one of the nation's top arts prizes after an outside group said Latinos have been largely excluded.
Authorities say an Ecuadorian national in the U.S. illegally has been charged with raping a 9-year-old girl in Baltimore.
Authorities say an Ecuadorian national in the U.S. illegally has been charged with raping a 9-year-old girl in Baltimore.
Virginia transportation officials worked for hours to remove a huge makeshift shelter a homeless man built and lived in for 9 years.
Virginia transportation officials worked for hours to remove a huge makeshift shelter a homeless man built and lived in for 9 years.
Newly released documents say the man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others appeared to try to evade authorities just days before his arrest.
Newly released documents say the man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others appeared to try to evade authorities just days before his arrest.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a comprehensive gun-control measure that supporters say makes Maryland's gun laws among the strictest in the nation.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a comprehensive gun-control measure that supporters say makes Maryland's gun laws among the strictest in the nation.
The Virginia Lottery says someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Christiansburg.
The Virginia Lottery says someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Christiansburg.
Metro says a train fire at the Silver Spring station may have been started by a loose part striking a power cable.
Metro says a train fire at the Silver Spring station may have been started by a loose part striking a power cable.
A slave cabin dating to the 1850s on the South Carolina coast will help millions of Americans get a better understanding of slavery.
A slave cabin dating to the 1850s on the South Carolina coast will help millions of Americans get a better understanding of slavery.
Metro says it will close a total of five stations on the green and orange lines for weekend work.
Metro says it will close a total of five stations on the green and orange lines for weekend work.
The D.C. Council is considering requiring people to purchase liability insurance before they can get a license to own a gun.
The D.C. Council is considering requiring people to purchase liability insurance before they can get a license to own a gun.
Maryland's Natural Resources Police have come up with a highly visible way of promoting boater safety.
Maryland's Natural Resources Police have come up with a highly visible way of promoting boater safety.
The Smithsonian Institution is announcing plans for what curators believe is the first exhibition about the visual history of yoga.
The Smithsonian Institution is announcing plans for what curators believe is the first exhibition about the visual history of yoga.
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Since an earthquake rattled central Virginia and the East Coast nearly two years ago, more than 450 aftershocks have been recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell's conviction has reignited the bitter U.S. debate over abortion. But some hope it will prompt new dialogue, so the crimes aren't repeated.
Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell's conviction has reignited the bitter U.S. debate over abortion. But some hope it will prompt new dialogue, so the crimes aren't repeated.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to sign a major gun-control measure.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to sign a major gun-control measure.
Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration's health care law is back before a federal appeals court in Virginia.
Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration's health care law is back before a federal appeals court in Virginia.
Annapolis police arrested a man for burglary after they say he called them claiming he had been beaten and robbed.
Annapolis police arrested a man for burglary after they say he called them claiming he had been beaten and robbed.
A Washington man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting another man in 1995.
A Washington man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting another man in 1995.
Of the more than 6,500 District of Columbia residents who self-identify as Native Americans, it's not clear how many will be forced to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Of the more than 6,500 District of Columbia residents who self-identify as Native Americans, it's not clear how many will be forced to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Call Melvyn Wilson the king of the scratch-off ticket.
Call Melvyn Wilson the king of the scratch-off ticket.
A District of Columbia judge won't halt the planned closure of 15 public schools, plans that resulted in a lawsuit against the city.
A District of Columbia judge won't halt the planned closure of 15 public schools, plans that resulted in a lawsuit against the city.
Maryland State Police are asking Frederick County deputies to patrol parts of state routes 85 and 355 due to a trooper shortage there and a reorganization of the state agency.
Maryland State Police are asking Frederick County deputies to patrol parts of state routes 85 and 355 due to a trooper shortage there and a reorganization of the state agency.
After receiving complaints from downtown residents and businesses, the Annapolis City Council is considering a limit on the number of festivals allowed.
After receiving complaints from downtown residents and businesses, the Annapolis City Council is considering a limit on the number of festivals allowed.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray wants to move up to 60 major power lines underground at a cost of $1 billion to prevent extended outages in the future.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray wants to move up to 60 major power lines underground at a cost of $1 billion to prevent extended outages in the future.
Virginia Railway Express and MARC are warning passengers that travel may be slowed by heat-related speed restrictions.
Virginia Railway Express and MARC are warning passengers that travel may be slowed by heat-related speed restrictions.
A Philadelphia abortion doctor has been sentenced to a third life term for killing an aborted baby that he described as so big it could "walk to the bus."
A Philadelphia abortion doctor has been sentenced to a third life term for killing an aborted baby that he described as so big it could "walk to the bus."
A jury has awarded $8.6 million to the family of a man who was fatally stabbed at a club in Forestville, but the victory may be largely symbolic.
A jury has awarded $8.6 million to the family of a man who was fatally stabbed at a club in Forestville, but the victory may be largely symbolic.
A District of Columbia nonprofit group is proposing the city clarify procedures for arrests on minor criminal matters in the city.
A District of Columbia nonprofit group is proposing the city clarify procedures for arrests on minor criminal matters in the city.
Virginia farmers produce enough eggs to make more than 1 billion deviled eggs annually.
Virginia farmers produce enough eggs to make more than 1 billion deviled eggs annually.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
Metro says a mechanical problem started a fire on train at the Silver Spring station that disrupted red line service between Takoma and Forest Glen.
Metro says a mechanical problem started a fire on train at the Silver Spring station that disrupted red line service between Takoma and Forest Glen.
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief...
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Bob McDonnell's job approval dipping to its lowest point in two years. But it's not because of gifts he and his family took from a political donor and chief executive of a...
Construction industry experts will be talking about the proposed Purple Line light rail project.
Construction industry experts will be talking about the proposed Purple Line light rail project.
Fort Detrick is welcoming a new garrison commander to the Army installation in Frederick.
Fort Detrick is welcoming a new garrison commander to the Army installation in Frederick.
Flags in Maryland are flying at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Flags in Maryland are flying at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
A small Maryland city just outside the Washington, D.C., city limits has voted to lower the voting age for city elections to 16.
A small Maryland city just outside the Washington, D.C., city limits has voted to lower the voting age for city elections to 16.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell considers himself a pioneering doctor who helped desperate women get abortions, but a Philadelphia jury calls him a murderer who killed three babies born alive.
A defense lawyer says a Philadelphia abortion provider convicted of murder accepts the verdict and isn't sorry he went to trial.
Catholic University says a charitable foundation is pledging $4 million to its nursing school to fund scholarships for students pursuing nursing jobs in the Washington area.
Catholic University says a charitable foundation is pledging $4 million to its nursing school to fund scholarships for students pursuing nursing jobs in the Washington area.
The attorney for a Maryland lawmaker sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a motorboat under the influence of alcohol has filed an appeal.
The attorney for a Maryland lawmaker sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a motorboat under the influence of alcohol has filed an appeal.
The chairman of the Republican National Committee says Attorney General Eric Holder should resign over the decision by the Justice Department to secretly obtain two months of telephone records of reporters and...
The chairman of the Republican National Committee says Attorney General Eric Holder should resign over the decision by the Justice Department to secretly obtain two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for...
The U.S. Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
The U.S. Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Maryland faith leaders will be gathering for a summit to learn more about new health insurance options under the federal health care overhaul.
Maryland faith leaders will be gathering for a summit to learn more about new health insurance options under the federal health care overhaul.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is proposing a six-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is proposing a six-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning.
The Navy is preparing to launch an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time.
The Navy is preparing to launch an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time.
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery. For years the choice was whether to remove just the cancerous lump or the whole breast. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations...
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery. For years the choice was whether to remove just the cancerous lump or the whole breast. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done....
Maryland's Washington College is preparing to announce the winner of the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.
Maryland's Washington College is preparing to announce the winner of the nation's largest literary prize for undergraduate college students.
The politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef is back before a Richmond judge.
The politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef is back before a Richmond judge.
Ocean City Police say an officer and another person were hurt when a motor scooter rear-ended the officer's patrol vehicle.
Ocean City Police say an officer and another person were hurt when a motor scooter rear-ended the officer's patrol vehicle.
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells is set to formally kick off his campaign for mayor.
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells is set to formally kick off his campaign for mayor.
Washington National Cathedral and George Washington's Mount Vernon estate have both won $100,000 grants among 24 sites around the nation's capital competing for historic preservation funds.
Washington National Cathedral and George Washington's Mount Vernon estate have both won $100,000 grants among 24 sites around the nation's capital competing for historic preservation funds.
Tens of thousands of police officers from around the country are in Washington this week as part of National Police Week.
Tens of thousands of police officers from around the country are in Washington this week as part of National Police Week.
Prince George's County police say they are investigating whether anyone has been harmed at a Laurel home after a man called 911 threatening to harm himself.
Prince George's County police say they are investigating whether anyone has been harmed at a Laurel home after a man called 911 threatening to harm himself.
The Newseum in Washington says it's re-evaluating plans to include two people on its Journalists Memorial honoring journalists who died last year while covering the news.
The Newseum in Washington says it's re-evaluating plans to include two people on its Journalists Memorial honoring journalists who died last year while covering the news.
The NYPD is being recognized for its role in providing police training assistance in Haiti.
The NYPD is being recognized for its role in providing police training assistance in Haiti.
Officials in Washington have hit the half-way point of Potholepalooza, their annual month-long campaign to fill in potholes, and say they've eclipsed the number of potholes filled during the entire 2012 campaign.
Officials in Washington have hit the half-way point of Potholepalooza, their annual month-long campaign to fill in potholes, and say they've eclipsed the number of potholes filled during the entire 2012 campaign.
Fans of the local offerings at farmers' markets now have another incentive to seek them out.
Fans of the local offerings at farmers' markets now have another incentive to seek them out.
Gov. Bob McDonnell has scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.
Gov. Bob McDonnell has scheduled a ceremonial signing for a signature legislative triumph.
More than 60 police officers will be pedaling through the Richmond area en route to a Washington memorial to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
More than 60 police officers will be pedaling through the Richmond area en route to a Washington memorial to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
Preservation Virginia is out with its annual most endangered list and it includes Arlington National Cemetery, a network of rural schools that aimed to improve educational opportunities for young black students in...
Preservation Virginia is out with its annual most endangered list and it includes Arlington National Cemetery, a network of rural schools that aimed to improve educational opportunities for young black students in rural...
A Fairfax County high school junior is preparing to enroll at the University of Southern California at age 16.
A Fairfax County high school junior is preparing to enroll at the University of Southern California at age 16.
Authorities say the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 have been closed in Laurel after a person fell or jumped from a highway overpass.
Authorities say the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 have been closed in Laurel after a person fell or jumped from a highway overpass.
Project leaders for Metro's purple line say they're optimistic that the 16-mile light rail line will be open by 2020.
Project leaders for Metro's purple line say they're optimistic that the 16-mile light rail line will be open by 2020.
Four years in the making, Virginia's far-flung tea party groups will officially plant their flag not only on the Republican Party but on its nominees for the state's highest offices as well.
Four years in the making, Virginia's far-flung tea party groups will officially plant their flag not only on the Republican Party but on its nominees for the state's highest offices as well.
Tough calls don't often confront the people responsible for deciding who belongs on a national memorial for officers killed in the line of duty.
Tough calls don't often confront the people responsible for deciding who belongs on a national memorial for officers killed in the line of duty.
An FBI agent in Stafford County is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife.
An FBI agent in Stafford County is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to be his successor.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to be his successor.
A lawsuit that accused a Montgomery County elementary school principal of retaliation has been settled just days before a trial was scheduled to begin.
A lawsuit that accused a Montgomery County elementary school principal of retaliation has been settled just days before a trial was scheduled to begin.
A Montgomery County high school student recorded a cellphone video at a testing center, potentially invalidating the Advanced Placement tests of about 275 classmates.
A Montgomery County high school student recorded a cellphone video at a testing center, potentially invalidating the Advanced Placement tests of about 275 classmates.
The man who came with celebrity cachet to run the kitchen at Virginia's Executive Mansion in 2010 is now accused of pilfering food from the governor's residence and has emerged as a central figure in a...
The man who came with celebrity cachet to run the kitchen at Virginia's Executive Mansion in 2010 is now accused of pilfering food from the governor's residence and has emerged as a central figure in a growing...
Maryland officials are offering ways for residents to get rid of their guns this weekend.
Maryland officials are offering ways for residents to get rid of their guns this weekend.
Reporters and photographers were evacuated early Saturday from the White House press room because of smoke.
Reporters and photographers were evacuated early Saturday from the White House press room because of smoke.
Frederick police say a man who drove away from them during an attempted traffic stop drove the vehicle into a pond.
Frederick police say a man who drove away from them during an attempted traffic stop drove the vehicle into a pond.
An FBI agent who told police he fatally shot his estranged wife last month has been charged in her death.
An FBI agent who told police he fatally shot his estranged wife last month has been charged in her death.
A third shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit against Star Scientific Inc., the Virginia company at the center of a federal investigation whose ties to top Republicans are being examined.
A third shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit against Star Scientific Inc., the Virginia company at the center of a federal investigation whose ties to top Republicans are being examined.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is seeking to become Maryland's next governor.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is seeking to become Maryland's next governor.
Four reputed members of a D.C. street gang have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a series of a crimes.
Four reputed members of a D.C. street gang have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a series of a crimes.
Two more casino companies have applied for a license to build a casino near the nation's capital, bringing the total number of applicants to three.
Two more casino companies have applied for a license to build a casino near the nation's capital, bringing the total number of applicants to three.
Officials say they will examine whether all laws were followed in carrying out the hushed burial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in Virginia.
Officials say they will examine whether all laws were followed in carrying out the hushed burial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in Virginia.
Maryland Republicans say some additional steps are being taken to address security concerns at the Baltimore City Detention Center, and they are calling for more changes.
Maryland Republicans say some additional steps are being taken to address security concerns at the Baltimore City Detention Center, and they are calling for more changes.
A Philadelphia jury is back at work deliberating murder and abortion law charges involving a veteran doctor.
A Philadelphia jury is back at work deliberating murder and abortion law charges involving a veteran doctor.
Britain's Prince Harry is paying tribute to America's war dead at Arlington National Cemetery.
Britain's Prince Harry is paying tribute to America's war dead at Arlington National Cemetery.
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at the Calvert Cliffs power plant shut down automatically after a malfunction.
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at the Calvert Cliffs power plant shut down automatically after a malfunction.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is set to be honored by a suburban New York organization that advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth.
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is set to be honored by a suburban New York organization that advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth.
D.C. police say a 3-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet as she played on the balcony of an apartment.
D.C. police say a 3-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet as she played on the balcony of an apartment.
Montgomery County police say a 77-year-old woman was killed when an SUV hit the Wheaton bus shelter where she was sitting.
Montgomery County police say a 77-year-old woman was killed when an SUV hit the Wheaton bus shelter where she was sitting.
The National Aquarium says it will close its Washington branch in the fall.
The National Aquarium says it will close its Washington branch in the fall.
A local historian believes he's found proof that writer Joyce Kilmer wrote his poem "Trees" in New Jersey.
A local historian believes he's found proof that writer Joyce Kilmer wrote his poem "Trees" in New Jersey.
A lawsuit over the closure of 15 public schools is headed to court in Washington.
A lawsuit over the closure of 15 public schools is headed to court in Washington.
The throngs are swooning but Prince Harry is having none of it.
The throngs are swooning but Prince Harry is having none of it.
Montgomery County's 22nd annual Affordable Housing Summit is happening this week.
Montgomery County's 22nd annual Affordable Housing Summit is happening this week.
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Historians and doctors have long debated what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, felled by...
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Historians and doctors have long debated what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, felled by friendly fire...
The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments are expanding a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide.
The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments are expanding a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide.
No Maryland lieutenant governor has ever been elected governor of the state, but Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is hoping to make history by becoming the first.
No Maryland lieutenant governor has ever been elected governor of the state, but Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is hoping to make history by becoming the first.
Six reputed members of a criminal street gang in the District of Columbia are being sentenced for a series of assaults.
Six reputed members of a criminal street gang in the District of Columbia are being sentenced for a series of assaults.
An astronomer says his calculations about the exact position of a full moon one night in 1863 would help explain how Confederate Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was felled by friendly fire in the Civil War.
An astronomer says his calculations about the exact position of a full moon one night in 1863 would help explain how Confederate Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was felled by friendly fire in the Civil War.
The former top aide behind Gov. Bob McDonnell's unsuccessful effort to privatize Virginia state-owned liquor stores faces seven misdemeanor charges stemming from confrontations with a former girlfriend.
The former top aide behind Gov. Bob McDonnell's unsuccessful effort to privatize Virginia state-owned liquor stores faces seven misdemeanor charges stemming from confrontations with a former girlfriend.
A lawyer who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from his clients has been sentenced to six months in prison.
A lawyer who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from his clients has been sentenced to six months in prison.
A man from France has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for traveling to the U.S. to have sex with an under-aged child.
A man from France has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for traveling to the U.S. to have sex with an under-aged child.
A subsidiary of MGM Resorts International has filed a proposal for a casino at National Harbor.
A subsidiary of MGM Resorts International has filed a proposal for a casino at National Harbor.
The winner of "American Idol" next week will perform the national anthem for the National Memorial Day Concert on the Capitol lawn in Washington.
The winner of "American Idol" next week will perform the national anthem for the National Memorial Day Concert on the Capitol lawn in Washington.
A judge has set a July 18 trial date for an Air Force officer who led the branch's sex assault response unit until he was charged with sexual battery.
A judge has set a July 18 trial date for an Air Force officer who led the branch's sex assault response unit until he was charged with sexual battery.
The Smithsonian Institution is adding relics from soap operas and game shows to its national entertainment collection to tell the story of daytime television.
The Smithsonian Institution is adding relics from soap operas and game shows to its national entertainment collection to tell the story of daytime television.
About 30 people in DC living in the country illegally in the first 10 months of a program that requires states and localities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
About 30 people in DC living in the country illegally in the first 10 months of a program that requires states and localities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
A new report says the University of Virginia remains one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse public schools but commends the University of Richmond for serving low-income students.
A new report says the University of Virginia remains one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse public schools but commends the University of Richmond for serving low-income students.
Federal prosecutors will dismiss charges against a Petersburg man they say posed as a CIA agent to get others to rob banks in northern Virginia.
Federal prosecutors will dismiss charges against a Petersburg man they say posed as a CIA agent to get others to rob banks in northern Virginia.
A pediatrician who has practiced for decades in Washington has been charged with child pornography possession.
A pediatrician who has practiced for decades in Washington has been charged with child pornography possession.
For more than 100 years, the cremated remains of two brothers - Civil War Army veterans from Indiana - have sat on a funeral home shelf, unclaimed and largely forgotten.
For more than 100 years, the cremated remains of two brothers - Civil War Army veterans from Indiana - have sat on a funeral home shelf, unclaimed and largely forgotten.
The king and queen of Sweden are expected to visit several Washington cultural institutions during their trip to the United States.
The king and queen of Sweden are expected to visit several Washington cultural institutions during their trip to the United States.
Gov. Bob McDonnell says 11 projects throughout Virginia are sharing nearly $250,000 in funds aimed at strengthening the state's agriculture and forestry industries.
Gov. Bob McDonnell says 11 projects throughout Virginia are sharing nearly $250,000 in funds aimed at strengthening the state's agriculture and forestry industries.
The superintendent for Roanoke City Public Schools has been named Virginia's Superintendent of the Year.
The superintendent for Roanoke City Public Schools has been named Virginia's Superintendent of the Year.
A new labor union report says 127 workers were killed on the job in 2011 in Virginia, 20 more than the previous year.
A new labor union report says 127 workers were killed on the job in 2011 in Virginia, 20 more than the previous year.
A state assistant attorney general is being recognized for his role in helping break up a Northern Virginia child sex trafficking ring last year.
A state assistant attorney general is being recognized for his role in helping break up a Northern Virginia child sex trafficking ring last year.
The widow of the dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect has hired a criminal lawyer with experience defending terrorism cases.
The widow of the dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect has hired a criminal lawyer with experience defending terrorism cases.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and former Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell, both Democrats, are scheduled to deliver remarks during a forum hosted by the Urban Land Institute Baltimore.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and former Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell, both Democrats, are scheduled to deliver remarks during a forum hosted by the Urban Land Institute Baltimore.
The commander of a Virginia-based Navy dive unit has been reassigned after two divers drowned.
The commander of a Virginia-based Navy dive unit has been reassigned after two divers drowned.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.
Arlington County prosecutors plan to keep jurisdiction in their sexual battery case against an Air Force officer who had led the branch's sexual assault response unit.
Arlington County prosecutors plan to keep jurisdiction in their sexual battery case against an Air Force officer who had led the branch's sexual assault response unit.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says a sweeping gun-control bill passed in Maryland this year is constitutional and legally defensible.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says a sweeping gun-control bill passed in Maryland this year is constitutional and legally defensible.
Taxicabs in the District of Columbia will be required to accept credit and debit cards by the end of August.
Taxicabs in the District of Columbia will be required to accept credit and debit cards by the end of August.
A Republican senator from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
A Republican senator from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling says he will not attend the state party convention where Republicans will pick their candidates for this fall's elections.
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling says he will not attend the state party convention where Republicans will pick their candidates for this fall's elections.
The D.C. attorney general is defending his office's handling of a lawsuit arising from the mass arrests of anti-globalization demonstrators in 2002.
The D.C. attorney general is defending his office's handling of a lawsuit arising from the mass arrests of anti-globalization demonstrators in 2002.
A Prince George's County couple has been sentenced to spend time in prison in a case involving a Filipina immigrant they employed for a decade.
A Prince George's County couple has been sentenced to spend time in prison in a case involving a Filipina immigrant they employed for a decade.
Authorities are warning that a motorcade from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda may affect traffic during rush hour.
Authorities are warning that a motorcade from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda may affect traffic during rush hour.
The District of Columbia is set to certify the results of a recent special election.
The District of Columbia is set to certify the results of a recent special election.
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings is scheduled to give the keynote address at the Howard University's School of Social Work Honors graduation ceremony.
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings is scheduled to give the keynote address at the Howard University's School of Social Work Honors graduation ceremony.
Police in Montgomery County say they're enforcing pedestrian safety this month.
Police in Montgomery County say they're enforcing pedestrian safety this month.
Metro says it will conduct weekend work on four of the five train lines, and buses will replace trains on a section of the orange line.
Metro says it will conduct weekend work on four of the five train lines, and buses will replace trains on a section of the orange line.
Bowie State University's Department of Athletics is scheduled to host its second annual Bulldog Golf Classic.
Bowie State University's Department of Athletics is scheduled to host its second annual Bulldog Golf Classic.
The father of a student charged with conspiracy in the Boston Marathon bombing case insists his son is not a terrorist.
The father of a student charged with conspiracy in the Boston Marathon bombing case insists his son is not a terrorist.
Singer Sheryl Crow is headlining a fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in Washington.
Singer Sheryl Crow is headlining a fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in Washington.
Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of an 83-year-old nun and two follow nuclear weapons protesters accused of intruding at a Tennessee plant.
Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of an 83-year-old nun and two follow nuclear weapons protesters accused of intruding at a Tennessee plant.
The chair of the Maryland Republican Party says longtime GOP fundraiser Richard Hug has died.
The chair of the Maryland Republican Party says longtime GOP fundraiser Richard Hug has died.
University of Maryland police say a student has been found dead in a dormitory and it appears her death was accidental.
University of Maryland police say a student has been found dead in a dormitory and it appears her death was accidental.
The search for a burial location for the body of a Boston Marathon bombing suspect who was killed in a gun battle with police is dragging on.
The search for a burial location for the body of a Boston Marathon bombing suspect who was killed in a gun battle with police is dragging on.
