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Three deaths in one weekend puts Taser use by cops in crosshairs

Tasers were involved in three deaths over the weekend, renewing the debate over when and how the police-issued stun guns should be used.
State illegal immigration laws: What have they accomplished?

Five years into a legislative surge, state illegal immigration laws have yielded few arrests. But they have stirred a populist backlash, say immigrant rights groups.
Shooter targeting Marine Corps facilities could be ex-marine

The shots fired at the Marine Corps museum overnight mark the fourth shooting of a Marine Corps-linked facility this month. But authorities say individual marines don't appear to be at risk.
Virginia follows lead of Arizona immigration law, carefully

Police officers can check immigration status during criminal investigations, Virginia's attorney general says. The Arizona immigration law has encouraged other states to review their measures.
John Allen Muhammad, D.C. sniper, loses Supreme Court appeal

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to block John Allen Muhammad's execution, scheduled for Tuesday in a Virginia prison.
Election results show Obama's political coalition unraveling

Election results show defection of independents, plus the low turnout among young and black voters, hurting Democrats.
Why Virginia may tilt to Obama

A long-time red state is now a tossup due to fast-growing exurbs.
Don't make cops squeal on undocumented workers

Cities that took a hands-off approach saw crime drop.