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NC lawmakers to look at federal health care law

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Members of the Virginia Capitol Police retire the colors during opening ceremonies of the General Assembly in Richmond. The election of a state senator from Norfolk was too close to call Wednesday. (associated press)

Outcome of Norfolk race to decide state Senate control

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks to the media following a U.N. Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. The Security Council voted to temporarily increase the U.N. peacekeeping force in conflict-torn South Sudan to 12,500 troops from 7,000, a nearly 80 percent increase. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

U.N. approves $5.53 billion budget for 2014-2015

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures during his presentation of the budget during a meeting of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance committees at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. McDonnell leaves office next month. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

McDonnell makes final budget pitch to Virginia lawmakers

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

State Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, Republican candidate for Attorney General, gestures during a new conference at the Capitol Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, in Richmond, Va. Trailing by 164 votes, Obenshain announced his transition team, hours after Democrat candidate Mark Herring announced his own transition team. The state's Board of Elections won't certify Virginia's voting until Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia’s attorney general race could end up in General Assembly

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe, accompanied by his wife, Dorothy, announces his transition team Wednesday at the Capitol in Richmond. Any spending plans he has will have to be approved by a Republican-weighted General Assembly with its own agenda. (associated press)

Terry McAuliffe’s vague campaign promises face cold realities in Virginia

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Aug. 15, 2013, file photo, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani speaks during the debate on the proposed Cabinet at the parliament, in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)

Israel to boycott Iran’s speech as U.S. sets for sidebar meeting

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Terry McAuliffe has made a point that Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II's comments about the lesbian and gay community are inimical to economic growth. The numbers, however, say Virginia has done well in the past four years under GOP leadership. (Associated Press)

Terry McAuliffe vows to use mysterious ‘guidance opinion’ to help Virginia abortion clinics

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Cuccinelli declines to defend failing schools law

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Walter Stosch says Terry McAuliffe’s ad “frankly deserves a prompt correction.” (Associated Press)

Virginia governor’s race turns harsh with McAuliffe’s soft campaign ad

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell, Fairfax Democrat (Associated Press)

Va. gun-show checks won’t be expanded

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

University of Virginia Rector Helen Dragas smiles as she talks with Board of Visitors member W. Haywood Fralin during a meeting in the Rotunda at the school on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

General Assembly clears embattled UVa. rector for new 4-year term

By Larry O’Dell - Associated Press

Embattled U.Va. rector wins reappointment

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

Unlikely duo team up to urge regulation of use of drones in Va.

By Larry O’Dell - Associated Press

** FILE ** Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell opens the 2013 General Assembly session. (Associated Press)

Va. Gov. McDonnell springs surprise in pushing ex-felons’ civil rights

By Larry O’Dell - Associated Press

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, right, shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at U.N. headquarters Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state

By Edith M. Lederer - Associated Press