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Politicians mourn Whitney Houston

The news of her death drew reactions from the political world as well.

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North Carolina 70, Virginia 52: Three up, three down

As he strode from his postgame press conference to the visiting locker room Saturday afternoon at Smith Center, Virginia Coach Tony Bennett yanked once at his orange tie, and then...

Local vote on gaming unconstitutional, Maryland attorney general says

A provision in a Maryland bill that would give Prince George’s County voters an effective veto over hosting a slots casino violates the Maryland Constitution, a state lawyer...

Romney tops Paul in Maine

He won by just three points, 39 percent to Ron Paul's 36 percent.

Obama gambles on costly initiatives

New budget includes pricey community college plan.

Romney doubles down, wins CPAC, Maine

He's reasserting himself in the GOP presidential race.

Palin shines brightest at CPAC conference

If Sarah Palin had been on the ballot for the straw poll, there is little doubt she would have won. Read more...

Pipestem lot dispute extinguished

A heated neighborhood dispute about whether a developer should be allowed to build a house on a “pipestem” lot in the middle of an Arlington County block, surrounded on all...

Bishops: Contraception deal 'unacceptable'

They say the Obama administration's compromise still intrudes on religious liberty.

Police make arrest in transgender stabbing case

Police arrested a Northeast D.C. man Friday afternoon for the fatal stabbing of a transgender woman earlier this month. Police arrested Gary Niles Montgomery, 55, of Northeast...

Rick: I can take on Mitt in Michigan

The state is widely seen as a must-win for Romney.

Newt's plight: He needs the media

He seems to know his fate is largely in their hands .

Man found dead on Appalachian trail ruled strangled

ROANOKE, Va. — An autopsy has concluded that an Indiana man whose body was found off the Appalachian Trail in Virginia was suffocated. The body of Scott Lilly of South Bend was...

Life Lesson’s From Karl Alzner’s Dad

With the Washington Capitals extending an invitation to all papa Ovechkin’s, papa Laich’s, papa Brouwer’s and all others in making a road trip up to New York to...

Md. man charged with destroying gingerbread house with fireworks

ROCK HALL, Md. — A Maryland man is accused of using fireworks to destroy a gingerbread house on his front porch. Jerry Lee Heinefield, of Rock Hall, faces charges of...

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Caucus system under fire

Republican activists are calling for big change to the antiquated system, particularly in Iowa.

Two decades later, donors wondering what happened to plans for slavery museum

Nearly 20 years ago, former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder announced that he wanted to create a museum that would tell the story of slavery in the United States. He had the...

Murdoch staffers arrested in U.K.

Five employees were arrested Saturday in an inquiry into the alleged payment of bribes.

Montgomery delays Israeli sister-city partnership following ultra-Orthodox controversy

This is not what Montgomery County officials expected when they started signing sister-city agreements. After arranging the first one last year, county officials have been busy...

Gunmen assassinate Syrian general

The attack indicates that violence in Syria is reaching Damascus.

Congress eases air tour restrictions over national parks

It may get easier to take an air tour over a national park. Congress approved and sent to President Barack Obama for his signature the Federal Aviation (FAA) Administration...

Sunday show preview: Budget politics

Who's talking this weekend and where you can see them. Read more...

'Big Three' get it done as Wizards fall to visiting Heat

Wizards center JaVale McGee scored a season-high 24 points last night at the Verizon Center but Washington couldn't handle Miami's "Big Three," in a 106-89 loss...

‘Amazon loophole’ could close in Va. sales tax

The Virginia Senate voted Friday to close the so-called Amazon loophole that has allowed the online retailer giant to duck the state sales tax. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Frank...

Obama: Extend payroll tax cut

"Congress needs to stop this middle class tax hike from happening," the president says.

This week in photos

This week in photos.

Speaker Boehner faces ethics dilemma over investigation of Rep. Bachus

An ethics investigation of Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus has put Speaker John Boehner in a politically tricky spot. Read more...

Religion burns Obama again

The furor over contraception is yet another religious controversy on President Obama’s record. Read more...

CPAC 'severely' conflicted over Mitt

The GOP hopeful makes clear why he's still struggling to win the trust of a party base.

TV and radio listings: Feb. 11

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Rep. Payne being treated for cancer

The 77-year-old New Jersey Democrat, first elected in 1988, revealed his condition on Friday night.

Gallaudet Bison stun St. Elizabeth in annual pink day game to benefit Kay Yow Fund

The Gallaudet University women’s basketball team earned its biggest win of the season Saturday before a pink-clad crowd at the Field House as the Bison defeated College of...

Four Fairfax County armed robberies Thursday night could be linked, police say

Four armed robberies were committed in residential areas of Fairfax County in a short period Thursday night, and police said all four might be connected. The crimes occurred...

McDonnell’s government reorganization plan passes Va. Senate

Good-bye, Virginia Seed Potato Board. Hello, government efficiency. Gov. Robert F. McDonnell’s plan for overhauling state government passed the Senate Friday in a bipartisan...

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One shot at vigil for slain youth

A man at a vigil for a youth who was slain in Prince George’s County was himself shot Friday night, county police said. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. The...

Top Marine apologizes for SS photo

The picture shows Marines in front of a flag resembling the insignia of the Nazi SS.

Christoph Eschenbach & Matthias Goerne, baritone

Mon, March 5 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Michael Thomas Quintet

Thu, March 8 @ Strathmore, presented by Strathmore -- There's nothing laid-back about this power-packed swinging hard-bop and blues quintet, who bring some of the most...

Romney rallies in Maine

Maine will announce its GOP caucus results Saturday after an unusual week-long process.

Md. hearing on same-sex marriage measure turns emotional, heated

Maryland lawmakers tangled with one another and with many of the witnesses at a lengthy hearing Friday on same-sex marriage that was at times argumentative, emotional and testy....

Stefon Diggs commits to Maryland, ending speculation over plans of the Good Counsel star

At a bar named Looney’s, more than a week after just about every other major high school player announced their college choice, in a circus-like atmosphere, the University...

George Huguely’s videotaped statement played for jury

CHARLOTTESVILLE — George Huguely sobbed in court Friday, his shoulders shaking as he watched videotaped images of his statement to police the day he was charged with...

DeVacay Links: Reaching the summit

I’m leaving town for a week of R&R tomorrow and so will be missing Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s “One City Summit.” But for those cynics questioning its recycled nature or...

Frush to sponsor Prince George’s casino bill

Del. Barbara A. Frush has sponsored legislation that would allow a casino, featuring slot machines and Las Vegas-style table games, to be built in Prince George’s County if...

Landover man gets seven years for D.C. carjacking

When Deandre Robinson demanded a woman’s car keys as she pulled a stroller from her Toyota minivan one snowy evening in the District in February 2010, the woman cried out: Her...

Ray of light on payroll tax talks

House and Senate leaders are hoping to negotiate a framework this weekend to extend the tax cut.

Why Dems' health care strategies blow up

They just can't seem to keep reproductive politics from hijacking the health care debate.