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Spring arrives, arrest demanded in Trayvon Martin death, Ryan budget release and more.

#Springscape: Reader Instagram shots celebrate spring’s arrival

We asked readers to share their spring snapshots on Instagram, using the hash tag #Springscape. The result was a vibrant, flower-filled collection of photos.

Paint colors that pop

Take a peek inside this Alexandria home to see vivid colors on display.

Paul VI outlasts Coolidge, 70-64

The Panthers win Abe Pollin City Title Game without top scorer Stanford Robinson.

Black women and breast cancer

Black women are less likely than white women to be diagnosed.

H.D. Woodson wins Abe Pollin City Title girls championship

Five Warriors players score in double figures in 64-54 victory over Good Counsel.

UMBC: A top up-and-coming university

The University of Maryland Baltimore County has built a reputation for teaching that rivals the elite.

Catching up with the characters of ‘Mad Men’

“Mad Men” returns to AMC on Sunday.

Hollywood’s biggest flops

“John Carter’s” $200 million loss is in good company. Here is a list of other movies that resulted in box-office blues.

Illinois Republican presidential primary

Voters cast their ballot in the Republican presidential primary in Illinois, where 54 GOP delegates are up for grabs.

What have you always wanted to say?

Read ten inspiring tributes from Jackie Hooper’s book “The Things You Would Have Said.”

Amelia Earhart: The search continues

Hillary Rodham Clinton and the National Portrait Gallery are focusing attention on the aviatrix.

Congress on Facebook

The unique and compelling Facebook cover photos of those we have elected.

Strong earthquake rocks Mexico City

An earthquake rattled Mexico, but there has yet to be serious damage.

Animal views

Pet-A-Palooza, colorful birds, loggerhead turtle release and more.

Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II buried at Arlington

The Army major from Baltimore was killed in the Afghan Interior Ministry in Kabul.

‘Dancing With the Stars’

Season 14 of “Dancing With the Stars.”