Gay marriage bill moves to full Senate
A committee voted 7-to-4 Tuesday in favor of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage.
Maryland gay marriage bill backed by Senate panel
(Sarah L. Voisin / THE WASHINGTON POST)
A Maryland Senate panel voted 7 to 4 on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, wasting little time in advancing a measure that narrowly cleared the House of Delegates last week.
O’Malley, McDonnell to square off at Politico forum
The latest face-off between Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley(D) and Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell(R) is booked for Friday in Washington.
Md. Catholics coming to the capital Monday
Hundreds of Catholics from across Maryland are converging on Annapolis on Monday for an annual lobbying night — just as one of the major bills they oppose appears headed for passage.
Wind proposal has wide backing
(Aaron C. Davis / WASHINGTON POST)
Even in deep-blue Maryland, where Democratic causes routinely draw masses, the breadth and depth of grass-roots support for offshore wind power stands out.
O’Malley, McDonnell to square off at Politico forum
The latest face-off between Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley(D) and Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell(R) is booked for Friday in Washington.
Md. Catholics coming to the capital Monday
Hundreds of Catholics from across Maryland are converging on Annapolis on Monday for an annual lobbying night — just as one of the major bills they oppose appears headed for passage.
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One person was killed and four others were injured when a motorist driving up to 100 miles per hour crashed a vehicle into a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Landover, Maryland, authorities said Monday. (Feb. 21)
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The Washington Post’s Jenna Johnson reports on the closing arguments in the murder trial of George Huguely, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love. The jury will begin deliberating on Wednesday. (Feb. 19)
Mascot hopefuls enter 'presidential race' (1:19)
The Washington Nationals held tryouts for the racing presidents mascots on Saturday. The mascots are a key fixture at Nationals Park and run a race during the fourth inning. (Feb. 19)
Judge in Huguely trial pushing for Saturday finish (1:28)
An attorney in the murder trial of George Huguely V has fallen ill, causing an already-delayed trial to fall even more behind. The Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports that the judge in the case is still pressing to finish the trial on Saturday. Huguely is charged with the murder of former girlfriend and fellow U-Va. lacrosse player Yeardley Love in May 2010. (Feb. 17)
Closing arguments done in Huguely trial (1:21)
A jury that begins deliberations Wednesday will have to decide whether a former University of Virginia lacrosse player went to his ex-girlfriend's apartment with the intent to kill her, or if her death was accidental. (Feb. 18)
Defense could wrap up case in Huguely trial (4:47)
The defense for George Huguely could wrap up its case. He's accused of murdering ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love. (Feb. 18)
Terror suspect arrested near Capitol in sting (0:41)
Police say a terrorism suspect has been arrested in an FBI sting operation near the U.S. Capitol while planning to detonate what he thought were explosives. (Feb. 17)
First responders remember a fallen comrade (0:43)
First responders in the funeral procession of Joshua Weissman, who died after falling from an overpass on 1-395 last week, march in rememberance of the Alexandria paramedic. (Feb. 16)
Attorney illness delays Huguely trial (1:09)
The Washington Post's Jenna Johnson reports from the ground Charlottesville, Va., where the murder trial of George Huguely V has been delayed due to an illness of a defense attorney. (Feb. 16)
Huguely defense: Love died from suffocation (1:39)
The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports from Charlottesville, Va., where the prosecution has wrapped up and the defense started bringing its own experts and witnesses in the trial of George Huguely V. Huguely is charged with the murder of Yeardley Love, a fellow U-Va. senior at the time of Love's death. (Feb. 15)
Detectives draw out Norwood’s lies (2:44)
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Defense begins in George Huguely trial (0:53)
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Huguely defense to minimize role in Love death (1:28)
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New home for disabled in Va.
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Abortion limits in Virginia
A bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion has stirred up a fight.
Sympathy follows a mosque attack in Virginia
The minaret of a Chantilly mosque had just been erected when vandals struck, setting off an unusual course of events.
D.C. dining east of the Anacostia River
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A mighty wind power coalition
An unusually broad array of advocates in Maryland is pushing for offshore wind farms.
Md. pastors address same-sex marriage vote
A church community reflects the split on same-sex marriage.
Justice comes late for family
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