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Va. senators introduce offshore drilling bill

Va senators introduce legislation to allow offshore energy leases off Virginia

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 04:12am EDT
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Dick Irwin, veteran Md. crime reporter, dies at 76

Dick Irwin, Baltimore newspaper reporter who chronicled crime for over 40 years, dies at 76

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 03:31am EDT

Baker asks Prince George's school leader to stay

Baker asks Prince George's interim superintendent to stay on through summer

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:23am EDT

Orioles hit 3 HRs in 6-3 win over Yankees

Davis goes 4 for 4 with 14th HR as Orioles beat Yankees 6-3 to win series

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:21am EDT

Kuroda bruises calf as Yankees fall to Orioles 6-3

Yankees fall to Orioles 6-3, and also lose Kuroda for undetermined time with bruised calf

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 12:21am EDT

First lady's ancestors honored in special ceremony

Almost 200,000 African Americans served in the Union army during the Civil War. Now, two of them have received special honors because of their connection to first lady Michelle Obama.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 11:00pm EDT

Silver Alert in Lanham canceled, man found unharmed

Paul Darwin Oliver was located unharmed.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 10:11pm EDT

Harper leads Nationals over Giants in 10 innings

Bryce Harper makes big catch, delivers at plate as Nationals beat Giants 2-1 in 10 innings

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 09:02pm EDT

Virginia Tech beats Virginia 10-1 in ACC tourney

Pinder hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs to help Hokies roll past Cavaliers 10-1 in ACC tournament

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:41pm EDT

Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

Ready or not, 22-year-old Gausman gets call by Orioles to make debut in Toronto on Thursday

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:41pm EDT

New push for concussion prevention in Maryland

The Maryland State Board of Education has cemented emergency regulations meant to protect student-athletes at risk for serious head injuries.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:36pm EDT

Sinkhole keeps DC intersection closed on 14th St.

Sinkhole closes major DC intersection at 14th and F streets, requires complex repairs to sewer

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:30pm EDT

Black officeholders excoriate Jackson's rhetoric

Black conservative minister Jackson on GOP ticket leaves black Dem officeholders alarmed

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:15pm EDT

2,000 museums offer military families free tickets

More than 2,000 US museums to offer free admission to military families this summer

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:14pm EDT

Rocky Gap Casino opens doors in western Maryland

New Rocky Gap Casino opens to public in western Maryland with 550 slots, 10 table games

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 07:50pm EDT

D.C. wants to host pop-up retail bazaar at St. Elizabeths

District officials spent part of their time at the annual Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas this week trying to line up retailers for a pop-up event at the St. Elizabeths site this fall.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:52pm EDT

Facebook posts: Suit filed over vet's detention

Civil rights group files suit for veteran detained after making anti-goverment Facebook posts

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:48pm EDT

National Zoo welcomes new elephant into herd

A female Asian elephant named Bozie had a rough night in March: her only companion passed away.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:38pm EDT

Church: Va. shooting victim was pastor's daughter

Church: 10-year-old shooting victim was Crozet church pastor's daughter

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:38pm EDT

National Aquarium expands role in conservation

National Aquarium expanding mission for ocean preservation, hiring 1st conservation officer

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:28pm EDT
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