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Jeter homers in Angel Stadium swan song 05/08/2014 03:40am • JOE RESNICK Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Jeter gave the Los Angeles Angels' fans something special to remember him by in his final game at the "Big A." And he received something equally special in return.Jeter ended a home run drought of 161 at-bats in his final regular-season game Lawyers: Top court rulings favor McDonnell defense 05/06/2014 03:30pm • ALAN SUDERMAN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Supreme Court's determination that many limits on big-money political contributions violate constitutional free-speech rights have undermined the federal government's case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, his lawyers argued in court filings Monday. 10 things to know for Wednesday 04/16/2014 03:49am • The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. UKRAINE TROOPS TURN BACK INSURGENTS The military repels an attack at a small airport in the first clash between government forces and pro-Russian protesters in Family celebrates homecoming with springtime white Christmas 03/30/2014 10:39am • WASHINGTON -- Most of us couldn't stand the thought of more snow last Tuesday, especially given the 2014 winter the Washington area experienced and the fact that according to the calendar spring had sprung. But as the snow fell on March 25, it was an answer to a prayer for one Woodbridge family ce New photos of missing 8-year-old, suspected abductor 03/24/2014 07:59am • WASHINGTON -- New photos were released Monday afternoon in the case of a missing D.C. area girl. An Amber Alert for Relisha Rudd, 8, was issued last Thursday after Prince George's County police found a dead woman at a Red Roof motel in Oxon Hill, Md. on a tip related to the girl. Police say Kah Arlington Agenda (March 3-9) 03/03/2014 05:00am • Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar. Tuesday Workshop: Advice for Nonprofits* GMU Founder’s Hall ( Customizable Water Bottle Company Launches in Arlington 02/24/2014 11:30am • Editor’s Note: Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Me Garden plot: Frozen limbs and Valentine's Day 02/06/2014 07:11pm • Editor's note:This month, you have two chances to meet Mike. Saturday, Feb. 22: Green Spring Gardens EcoSavvy Symposium; Greensprings Gardens in Alexandria, Va. Mike will speak at 10:30 a.m. Click here for more information. Sunday, Feb. 23: Capital Home & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in McDonnell charges mirror others for area leaders 01/23/2014 12:32am • WASHINGTON - The indictment of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen is strikingly similar to charges against other Washington-area leaders in the past few years, and even the past few decades. The best-supported charges against the McDonnells appear to revolve around lying on Fmr. Va. Governor and First Lady Indicted on Corruption Charges 01/21/2014 04:15pm • Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) and his wife, former First Lady Maureen McDonnell, were indicted today on federal public corruption charges. The McDonnells are accused of receiving numerous high-value gifts from businessman Jonnie Williams Sr. in exchange for McDonnell using his influenc Former Va. gov. and wife indicted on federal corruption charges 01/21/2014 03:26pm • By LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. - Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife have been indicted on federal corruption charges. Peter Carr, a spokesman for the U.S. Justice Department, says McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were indicted Tuesday. The 14-count indictment include Crime Report: Christmas and New Year’s Eve 01/03/2014 01:45pm • The Arlington County Police Department has issued its crime report for the two weeks ending Dec. 31. A few days before Christmas, some Grinch stole a fruit basket (and a gift card) from a Virginia Square apartment mail room. BURGLARY, 131219008, 3500 block of N. Washington Boulevard. At 7:30 am Local stores offer after-Christmas deals 12/25/2013 08:01pm • WASHINGTON - If you have gift cards, items to return or just a hankering to shop the day after Christmas, retailers are ready for you. Stores are opening as early as 5 a.m. and offering deals in store and online in hopes of getting shoppers back after a day of celebrating with family. Before Want to return? Here are tips to do it right 12/22/2013 11:54pm • WASHINGTON -- Reliable retailers follow a fundamental policy that the customer is always right. So, if your sweater has a hole in it, the toy is broken or the electronic device doesn't power-up, chances are most retailers want to make things right. But it helps to properly complain. The Wal Best and worst return policies this gift-giving season 12/22/2013 11:19pm • WASHINGTON - December is the month for giving and receiving. After that? It's time for returning. And as much love and thought as went into your gifts, something will, in all likelihood, be returned. Business and planning site Kiplinger put together a great list of the places with the best and w