ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- A federal magistrate has ruled that prosecutors can demand the Twitter account information of certain users in their criminal probe into the disclosure of classified documents on WikiLeaks.

Three of the account holders targeted by the government had asked the judge to reverse an earlier order she issued requiring Twitter to turn over the information to prosecutors.

A federal law allows prosecutors to obtain certain electronic data without a search warrant. In this case, the Twitter users say the government is abusing the law in a way that harms constitutional protections for free speech and association.

Lawyers for the Twitter account holders -- all of whom have some connection to WikiLeaks -- have said they will appeal.

By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press

From the Torpedo Factory:

(Alexandria, VA) The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery and the March of Dimes are teaming up to raise money for both organizations in an exhibition fundraiser called March Madness. This is an exhibition of approximately 200 10x10-inch works of art. The work on exhibit includes Torpedo Factory and DC-area artists, as well as Alexandria’s T.C. Williams High School National Art Honor Society Students. It will be on display in the Target Gallery from March 17 – March 27. All work will be for sale for $100 with 10% of all sales being donated to the March of Dimes. In addition, a selection of the artworks will be “loaded” with hidden prizes, and a raffle will be held at the art party for additional prizes, all donated by local businesses. The goal of this fundraiser is to raise money and awareness for the March of Dimes and the Target Gallery’s 2011 outreach programming.

City Square Café in Old Town Manassas, Va. is welcoming spring with their 7th annual Spring Wine Dinner on Wed., Mar. 23 at 7 p.m., featuring a four-course dinner with wines specially selected by Chef Robert Barolin. Wines are from New Zealand, Chile, and Italy. Cost is $79 per person, not including tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 703.369.6022 or visit www.citysquarecafe.com.