The overwhelming whiteness of U.S. private schools, in six maps and charts; Bethesda homes give owners a break on outdoor maintenance; ‘I can’t believe it’s a real baby': Woman finds newborn discarded in trash compactor; Md. Senate to finalize Hogan’s budget; compromise reached on private school scholarships; Va. attorney general hopeful picks up key endorsement; Part of Sangamore Road in Bethesda closed due to fire; 385 luxury apartments coming to Reston; D.C. area forecast: Windy and sunny today, showers and storms close out March; FBI investigates crippling Medstar computer virus; She vanished on her way to work in 1982. Her killer is convicted 33 years later.; Owner of controversial backyard ice rink reaches a deal with Montgomery officials; Vote delayed on Hogan nominee accused of feeding information to governor’s staff; Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk releases first TV ad; Woman who was rescued by D.C. firefighters dies at hospice facility; A bittersweet farewell to the Obamas at their last White House Easter egg roll;
 
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Alleged Capitol gunman charged in shooting incident
The man, identified as a minister from Tennessee, was trying to enter the visitor center.
The overwhelming whiteness of U.S. private schools, in six maps and charts
Should there be more civil rights scrutiny of private schools that accept taxpayer funding via vouchers?
 
Bethesda homes give owners a break on outdoor maintenance
BUYING NEW | Community of customizable residences comes with snow removal and smaller yards.
 
‘I can’t believe it’s a real baby': Woman finds newborn discarded in trash compactor
The woman in Everett, Wash., was moments away from pressing a button that would have ended the infant's life.
 
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Md. Senate to finalize Hogan’s budget; compromise reached on private school scholarships
The $42 billion budget would become law after both chambers approve it.
 
Va. attorney general hopeful picks up key endorsement
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is expected to back attorney John Adams in the GOP primary.
 
Part of Sangamore Road in Bethesda closed due to fire
A fire has closed part of Sangamore Road in the Bethesda area
385 luxury apartments coming to Reston
TOWN SQUARE | The rentals, slated to be completed in 2017, are part of the Reston Heights community.
 
 
D.C. area forecast: Windy and sunny today, showers and storms close out March
Today and tomorrow are seasonably cool, then showers -- and maybe thunderstorms -- arrive Thursday.
 
FBI investigates crippling Medstar computer virus
A virus attacked the computer network of MedStar Health early on March 28, forcing the medical network to shut down its online database. The FBI is investigating the breach, which comes weeks after similar cyberattacks on other healthcare providers.
 
She vanished on her way to work in 1982. Her killer is convicted 33 years later.
Cold case closed after John Ernest Walsh, 71, pleaded guilty to murder of Laurel woman.
 
Owner of controversial backyard ice rink reaches a deal with Montgomery officials
Marc Kohn’s rink will be private. The county will build a public rink in the Poolesville area.
 
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Vote delayed on Hogan nominee accused of feeding information to governor’s staff
Nominee formerly worked as aide to Hogan; emails show he stayed in close touch after joining Public Service Commission.
 
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk releases first TV ad
Congressional candidate buys $44,000 worth of cable television time in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties.
 
Woman who was rescued by D.C. firefighters dies at hospice facility
A roundup of news from the Washington region.
A bittersweet farewell to the Obamas at their last White House Easter egg roll
For black families, being on the White House lawn remains a powerful experience.
 
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