Beyond Marriage: 3 More Battles for LGBT Rights
The Supreme Court has ruled. The Defense of Marriage Act as it stood is no longer. So whatās next for LGBT rights? The Supreme Courtās twin rulings last week on gay marriage capped a high-profile,...
View ArticleBART Workers Strike, Commuting Headaches
Follow @nbcbayarea Commuters on Monday waded through traffic snarls, hopped on buses or ferries, or opted simply to stay home as two of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit's largest unions went on...
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Heavy Rain Likely in D.C. Area Monday
The D.C. area is in for yet another rainy day. The region will likely see heavy rain Monday afternoon and evening. A flash flood watch is currently in effect for much of the region through late Monday...
View ArticleSan Francisco Named America's Snobbiest City
Can a city be both friendly and snobby? It can if itās San Francisco, apparently. The City by the Bay made its way to the top of Travel + Leisureās list of Americaās snobbiest cities, despite also...
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California's Shark Fin Ban Takes Effect
Californiaās law that prohibits the sale, possession, trade, or distribution of shark fins goes into full effect Monday, effectively ending the longtimeĀ ChineseĀ custom of serving shark fin soup. Signed...
View ArticleSewage Truck Overturns on Fairfax Co. Road
A McLean road will be closed for the rest of the day after a truck carrying sewage overturned Monday morning. Fairfax County officials say the tanker overturned at a construction site at Georgetown...
View ArticleFatal Alexandria Police-Involved Shooting Justified
The fatal shooting of a former Marine by Alexandria police was justified, the Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney determined.Ā That means that seven Alexandria police officers will not face charges in...
View ArticleVa. ID's Public-Private Transportation Candidates
Virginia has identified 10 transportation projects that are candidates for public-private partnerships. The list released Monday by Gov. Bob McDonnell includes improvements to the Interstate 66 and...
View ArticleVirginia Man Killed While Making Fireworks
The victim of an explosion in Dinwiddie County had been making fireworks, said deputy county fire marshal Nick Sheffield. The man was making fireworks Sunday morning in a trailer when the explosion...
View ArticlePitbull Helps Open Charter School Event
An international rap star helped thousands of teachers and school administrators from across the country kick off a conference for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in Washington, D.C....
View ArticleObama Wants to Double Access to Electricity in Africa
NBC News Senior Political Editor Mark Murray discusses President Obama's trip to Africa, as well as the issue of rising student loan rates.
View ArticleNew Va. Laws Go Into Effect July 1
Texting while driving will soon be a primary offense in Virginia. The new law goes into effect Monday and allows law enforcement officers to stop any driver they see texting or emailing. Fines for a...
View ArticleJogger Grabbed From Behind, Pepper Sprays Attacker
A woman grabbed from behind while jogging in Fairfax County this weekend was able to fend off her attacker using pepper spray. According to police, the woman was jogging in the area of Hayfield Road...
View ArticleKevin Durant 'Plays' It Forward; Donates $150,000
A professional basketball player with local ties is giving back to his roots by donating $150,000 to the organizations that gave him his start. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player Kevin Durant is awarding...
View ArticleMaryland-Based Organization Raises Money for Fallen Firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation based in Emmitsburg, Md. has set up a fund to help the families of 19 firefighters killed inĀ Arizona over the weekend. The firefighters were trapped and...
View ArticleChaos Ensues When Animals Interrupt Sports Events
A tiny dog nearly caused a massive crash at the Tour de France this weekend, but it wasn't the first time an animal threatened to wreak havoc on a sports spectacle. A few miles from the finish line of...
View ArticlePolice Look for "Violent" Man on the Lam
Officials say a man escaped from police custody early Monday morning in Fauquier County, Va. According to police, deputies tried to take LaFonzo French into custody at approximately 5:30 a.m. when he...
View ArticleFormer Philly Congressman Bill Gray Dies in London
Former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Philadelphia minister William Herbert Gray III is dead, according to a family spokesperson. The spokesperson said Gray was attending the Wimbledon...
View ArticleJudge OKs Yoga in Schools, Denies Religious Component
A San Diego judge has ruled in favor of yoga classes in public elementary schools, rejecting an argument from some parents that the practice was an attempt at religious mind control. Judge John S....
View ArticleTeen Arrested in NE Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault
Officials say an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a burglary and attempted sexual assault in NortheastĀ D.C. The incident was reported at approximately 4 a.m. June 5 in the 2400 block of...
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