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The noose was used as a symbol of racist intimidation on the campuses of American University and University of Maryland. Here’s a brief look at the history of the symbol.

Citing the “dismal likelihood of conviction,” prosecutors have dropped all remaining charges against three Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, bringing an end to the cases.

A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell in a ruling that will make it harder to prosecute elected officials accused of bribery.

Prince William County police Chief Steve Hudson said officer who died was identified as Officer Ashley M. Guindon, 29. Saturday was her first day on the job after having been sworn in on Friday.

The Secret Service says a man who jumped the White House fence draped in an American flag on Thanksgiving has been charged. Secret Service spokesman Robert Hoback says 22-year-old Joseph Caputo of Stamford, Connecticut, scaled the north fence on Thursday afternoon and gained access to the north grounds, but was immediately arrested. Hoback said in an email Friday that Caputo...

A man wearing an American flag and carrying a binder in his mouth was arrested after he jumped the fence at the White House Thursday afternoon, police said.