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  • Virginia woman gets 8 years in baby’s shaking death

    By Matthew Barakat - Associated Press

    A Quantico woman was sentenced Thursday to 8½ years in prison, far less than what was sought by prosecutors, for fatally shaking and fracturing the skull of a 9-month-old girl who had been left in her care. Published May 23, 2013

  • Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

    By Eric Tucker - Associated Press

    A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Published May 23, 2013

  • Senate OKs judge for D.C. circuit on 97-0 vote

    By Stephen Dinan and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

    Senators voted 97-0 Thursday to confirm Srikanth Srinivasan to a judgeship on the vitally important U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia after Republicans relented and allowed the vote to go forward this week. Published May 23, 2013

  • Local prosecutor investigating Virginia Gov. McDonnell

    By Associated Press

    Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II. Published May 22, 2013

  • Facebook posts: Suit filed over vet's detention

    By Associated Press

    A civil liberties group filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of an ex-Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting anti-government messages on Facebook, using the case to criticize a program that looks for veterans who may have become extremists. Published May 22, 2013

  • A thunderous arrival for a solemn mission: Ride for Freedom marks its 26th year

    By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

    There is no better name for an event that resonates with patriotism, deep loyalty, sacrifice, a sense of mission and authentic history: Rolling Thunder. Oh, yeah. Here they come. They're rolling, and it is thunderous. Published May 22, 2013

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