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Witness: Huguely had 'arm around her neck'
By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times
A University of North Carolina lacrosse player testified Thursday that he responded to a cry for help and saw George W. Huguely V choking his former girlfriend, Yeardley Love, three months before she was killed. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Debate on Md. same-sex marriage bill set to begin
By David Hill - The Washington Times
The House debate on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s same-sex marriage initiative is scheduled to begin Friday with testimony from the Democratic governor and a Republican lawmaker who is expected to introduce a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Va. House passes ‘Castle Doctrine’ bill
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
The Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday signed off on a measure that codifies a version of the state’s common-law “castle doctrine” granting civil immunity to those using deadly force against intruders. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
P.G. bag tax faces defeat in committee
By David Hill - The Washington Times
A Prince George’s lawmaker who missed a key vote Wednesday on a proposed county bag tax said she is leaning toward voting against the legislation if it comes back up for a vote next week. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Va. Senate signs off on ‘conscience clause’ bill
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
The Virginia Senate approved a measure Thursday that would prohibit child-placing agencies in the state from being forced to place adoption or foster children if it violates their religious beliefs. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Judge: Muth cannot defend self in Drath murder trial
By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times
A Washington man accused of fatally beating his 91-year-old socialite wife will not be allowed to represent himself in court proceedings, at least until his physical and mental condition improves, a D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Md., Va. lotteries scratch out sales gains
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Increasing lottery sales are helping states around the country — including Maryland and Virginia — to partially compensate for the sluggish economy. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
City State: Morning Roundup
By Joseph Weber - The Washington Times
Defense lawyers aim for manslaughter at Huguely murder trial; D.C. fire department spokesman put on leave over racism accusations; McDonnell’s agenda takes hit in Virginia Senate; Va. considers special assembly session; Alexandria paramedic injured in fall from overpass; D.C. workers won’t be prosecuted in fraud case; O’Malley, Franchot spar again. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
D.C. fire department staffer suspended over online posts
By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times
A D.C. fire department spokesman has been placed on administrative leave for comments he made online characterizing a protest by firefighters against fire department leadership as “racist.” Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Provision to remove Va. from Potomac River commission axed
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
A provision that would withdraw Virginia from a long-standing, multistate compact devoted to cleaning and maintaining the Potomac River has been stripped from a bill working its way through the House of Delegates. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Huguely defense asks jurors for lesser charges of manslaughter
By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times
Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George W. Huguely V “had no intent to kill” his onetime girlfriend, his defense attorney said Wednesday, urging jurors to consider manslaughter charges instead of murder in the first day of the high-profile trial. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
McDonnell’s agenda takes hit in Senate
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2012 transportation agenda took a major stumble Wednesday as several of his top priorities were stripped from a Senate omnibus bill, which also includes a measure to index the state’s gasoline tax to inflation that his office has not openly embraced. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
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New Hampshire rejects D.C. statehood resolution
By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
The New Hampshire House of Representatives defeated a resolution on Wednesday to recognize the District as the 51st state, with members noisily ignoring its sponsor before one critic instructed his colleagues to "save money on the parchment, not that it's much." Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Snow to hit region this afternoon
By Christy Armstrong - The Washington Times - The Washington Times
A winter storm is expected to hit the Washington region this afternoon, bringing light snow and potential problems during the evening commute. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Obama edges ahead of Romney in Va. in new poll
By Dave Boyer and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
President Obama has moved ahead of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Virginia for the first time in Quinnipiac University's polling, according to a survey released Wednesday. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
City State: Morning Roundup
By Joseph Weber - The Washington Times
D.C. Council repeals iGaming; Opening statements expected in Huguely trial; D.C. fire official scrubs Twitter account of racism charges; Franchot: Gas tax hike 'crushing'; D.C. mayor acknowledges missteps; Trump acquires Old Post Office Pavilion; Sharpton cuts video supporting Maryland gay marriage. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Tanning parlor ban eyed for Maryland minors
By David Hill - The Washington Times
The General Assembly will consider a pair of bills Thursday that would ban minors from using tanning beds, much to the agreement of health advocates and the dismay of some business owners. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
SIMMONS: HIV/AIDS and illiteracy are a deadly duo
By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times
As we try to straighten the tangled web we have weaved around the HIV/AIDS crisis, the nation's capital is gearing up for a very special confab this summer, the 2012 International AIDS Conference, just as a cultural battle brews anew in America. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
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Pentagon to move women closer to front lines
By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times
The Pentagon announced Thursday that it is keeping its longtime ban on women serving as ...
Huge House majority backs insider trading ban
By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times
The House overwhelmingly passed legislation banning insider-trading on Thursday, sending it to a conference where ...
10 states can drop No Child law, submit new plans
By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
Ten states were given an exit from the mandates of the No Child Left Behind ...
