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Rape charges to be dropped against immigrant teens in Md. case

Prosecutors announced the decision in the politically charged case at Friday court hearing.

By Dan Morse and Ann E. Marimow • Read more »

D.C.-area forecast: Some more showers around today, clouds and breezy conditions dominate the weekend

A cooler stretch of weather continues into next week.

By Ian Livingston • Read more »

United vs. Impact weather forecast: Breezy but comfortable

Good soccer weather, for the most part.

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Tornado confirmed near Potomac River Friday

Twister touched down on Navy installation in Dahlgren.

By Martin Weil • Read more »

On a wet afternoon near busy U Street, a robbery attempt

Man tries to grab phone, woman pushes him, is punched.

By Martin Weil • Read more »

‘Honor’ and ‘Glory’ are the eaglets begat by Mr. President and First Lady

Some 30,000 ballots were cast to name the birds that hatched at the National Arboretum in Washington.

By Martin Weil • Read more »

Parents charged in starvation, beating death of 7-week-old infant

The baby was found unresponsive on Christmas Day and died at a hospital.

By Peter Hermann • Read more »

81-year-old driver dead after collision in Montgomery County

Her Honda Accord was involved in a crash with a school bus that was not carrying students.

By Justin Wm. Moyer • Read more »

D.C. jail inmate found dead in cell

Jail officials said there were no obvious signs of trauma or suicide.

By Keith L. Alexander • Read more »

America’s Most Challenging High Schools

The Washington Post’s annual rankings of how successfully schools challenge their students.

By Jay Mathews • Read more »

This is what it takes to troubleshoot electrical ‘leaks’ on Metro

When Metro workers shut off power to test for electrical “leaks” on the tracks, they can’t just flip a switch. The process involves physically removing breakers from the surrounding power substations.

Comstock’s vote against health-care bill seen as pragmatic in changing Va. district

Expected to face a close election in November, congresswoman walks a fine line.

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PM Update: A few storms possible into evening, then lots of clouds and a few showers through the weekend

The worst of the weather is done, but it’ll be slow to turn much nicer.

By Ian Livingston • Read more »

Md. attorney general: Federal immigration detainers involve legal risks

Maryland’s attorney general advised local agencies that holding undocumented immigrants past their release dates could expose them to lawsuits for unconstitutional detention.

By Josh Hicks • Read more »