OLYMPIA -- A House committee on Monday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.

Republican candidate Rick Santorum is gunning for a victory in at least one of the three states holding presidential nominating contests on Tuesday in an attempt to slow down front-runner Mitt Romney and revive his fading White House hopes.

From W&M Athletics WILLIASBURG -- William & Mary senior forward Quinn McDowell was named one of 10 finalists for the 2011-12 Lowe's Senior CLASS Men's Basketball Award, honoring student-athletes who excel both on and off the court. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community ...