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Mitt Romney releases new TV ad in Virginia
In a new TV ad, Romney says he will announce deficit reductions, end big government and stand up to China on trade
GOP will reconsider holding a convention for 2013 elections
Supporters of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a candidate for governor, will ask the state GOP to hold a convention next year. His rival, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, would prefer a primary.
Riders council seeks better communications
The Metro Riders’ Advisory Council tells the Metro board that the transit authority needs to work on its communication skills.
Twin brothers wanted for Florida killing arrested in Virginia
Brothers allegedly gunned down a man down as he stood in his Palm Bay, Fla. driveway.
William Wampler, former U.S. representative, dies at 86
The 86-year-old Republican represented Southwest Va. for 17 years.
Memorial Day weekend and beyond
Dr. Gridlock offers advice to those leaving the D.C. region for the Memorial Day weekend, or staying close to home for holiday events.
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Fairfax County native hits big screen with ‘Lawless’
The film of Matt Bondurant’s 2008 book “The Wettest County in the World” debuted at Cannes on Saturday.
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Latin tattoo fan stabs girlfriend
A man with Latin sayings tattooed on his face and head still has space for more. Ideas?
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Arlington loves its life
Government services? Satisfied. Quality of life? Big thumbs up. Arlingtonians love their ‘burg.
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Arlington’s Zapatat speeds up tattoo removal
In the growing tat removal biz, now you can get four laser treatments in one visit.
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Reid Williamson has visited all 3,143 U.S. counties. Could this be the most extreme bucket list accomplishment?
It pains me to write it, but there’s no avoiding the conclusion anymore that District Mayor Vincent Gray is either a fool or a liar.
The federal government has a shortage of foreign language speakers, particularly in Near East, South Asian and East Asian languages.
Hundreds of e-mails and comments reveal one thing: Children struggling with gender-identity issues are more common than we think.
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A teacher’s summer break
Summer looms large for those coming off nine months of intense concentration on other people’s children.
The National Zoo’s new cheetah cubs
A dramatic rescue saved these two cheetah babies and their distressed mother giving birth.
For plebes, it’s a slippery struggle to the top
At the U.S. Naval Academy, the freshman class attempts to climb the Herndon Monument.
Pit bulls on parade
Pit bull owners and advocates take their dogs out for a walk in Baltimore to show off the pet’s gentler side.
A tribute to fallen, and the tune that calls them to rest
Musicians gathered to play the bugle call taps at Arlington Cemetery.
Transgender at five
“I am a boy,” she insisted at age 2. Her parents eventually concluded she wasn’t just a tomboy.
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