Paige Winfield Cunningham

Film looks at children of war casualties

Nine-year-old Cierra and 41-year-old Jeanette have something in common: Their fathers were killed serving in U.S. wars. But separated by generations, the two grew up in radically different worlds for children of war casualties.

May 13, 2011

Poll: Allen, Kaine in near-tie for Va. Senate seat

A new poll shows Tim Kaine and George Allen in a dead heat for Sen. Jim Webb's U.S. Senate seat in Virginia — but both are viewed less favorably than they were three months ago.

May 12, 2011

McDonnell asks DoD to delay BRAC transfer

Gov. Bob McDonnell has asked the Defense Department to delay the relocation of thousands of military workers to the Mark Center in Alexandria.

May 11, 2011

Health care appeal goes before 3-judge panel

A federal appeals panel of three Democrat-appointed federal judges heard arguments Tuesday in two cases attempting to overturn President Obama's health care overhaul.

May 10, 2011

Federal appeals courts set to hear ‘Obamacare’ cases

Last year's massive health care overhaul is about to face a round of hearings in federal appeals courts, beginning Tuesday when the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hears competing cases about the law's constitutionality.

May 9, 2011

Va. watches for next steps in political dance

The two most obvious contenders for Virginia governor — the lieutenant governor and attorney general — have a decision to make every four years: Will they butt heads, broker a deal or just stay out of each other's way?

May 8, 2011

Prince William Co. seeks bailout from voting-rights rules

Prince William County officials are trying to convince the federal government that they treat minorities fairly enough to be excused from extra oversight of their local elections.

May 5, 2011

McDonnell line-item veto cuts PBS funds

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has used a powerful executive tool to further his goal of phasing out state funding for public broadcasting.

May 3, 2011

SEALs go unnoticed and like it that way

Members of the elite Navy SEALs team that carried out a painstakingly crafted assault that led to the death of Osama bin Laden won't be greeted with fanfare when they return home to Virginia Beach.

May 2, 2011

Obama, Meyers target Trump at correspondents’ association dinner

No one provided more comedic material Saturday evening at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner than Donald Trump, who barely cracked a smile as President Obama and "Saturday Night Live" writer Seth Meyers cranked out the jokes for more than 2,500 guests.

May 1, 2011

McDonnell says he will sign Va. redistricting plan

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell on Friday announced his intent to sign the second restricting plan submitted to him by the General Assembly, saying it is satisfactory but not ideal.

April 29, 2011

State Senate passes 2nd redistricting proposal

Democrats persuaded reluctant Republicans to vote for their second attempt at a Senate redistricting map, approving the map on Thursday after extensive closed-door efforts to draw a plan they hope wont be vetoed by Gov. Bob McDonnell.

April 28, 2011

Cuccinelli backs Va. Tech appeal of federal fines

Virginia Tech has the backing of state Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II in the school’s plan to appeal $55,000 in federal fines for charges that it failed to quickly alert the campus during the 2007 shooting that left more than 30 students and faculty members dead.

April 27, 2011

Fairfax County won’t sue to stop BRAC relocation

Fairfax County officials say they won't sue the Defense Department over the relocation of thousands of workers from Arlington to Alexandria, despite a report that showed the Army misled lawmakers about potential traffic gridlock around the new offices.

April 26, 2011

McAuliffe’s travels hint of another bid for Va. governor

Two years since Terry McAuliffe's quest for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination was thwarted by voters who viewed him as a carpetbagger out of touch with grass-roots Virginia, the multimillionaire entrepreneur is quietly mounting a second bid for the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor.

April 25, 2011