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Train Track Death, Toddlers on Roof, Silver Line Progress, 1,200 Laptops Stolen and Confederate Mandates
Plus, an officer's gun is stolen, used in drug-related shooting.
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Babysitter Who Murdered Toddler Sentenced
Manassas Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Gainesville Girl
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General Robert E. Lee’s Hair for Sale: Guess How Much?
Two Toddlers Rescued from Roof, Parents Arrested for Felony Child Neglect
After Baby's Death in Hot Car, Fundraiser Aims to Bolster Mother's Defense
Ink Master: Fredericksburg Resident Vies for Tattoo Title on Spike TV
Dog Tethering Law: Fairfax City Council Makes Decision
Chickens Move Forward in Herndon
Police Nab Suspected Herndon Bank Robber in Florida
Police Officer's Gun Stolen, Used in Drug-Related Killing
Vote Would Allow U.S. Congress and President Obama to Legally Hit the Bong
Jury Reaches Verdict In Georgetown Murder Trial
Fairfax County to Take Greater Role at Workhouse Arts Center
FCPS Employee Charged with Embezzlement
Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Food Drive Kicks Off Saturday
Chantilly High School Students Testify Before Congress
Oakton Bank Robbed, Police Seek Information
Alexandria Council Takes First Step in Eliminating Law Requiring Confederate Street Names
Alexandria Police, USPIS Conducting Joint Investigation into Del Ray Post Office Robbery
Attempt to Repeal Virginia Gay Marriage Ban On Hold Until 2015
Jim Moran to Retire from Congress After 23 Years
String of larcenies have plagued Mount Vernon District
McKay Discusses Host of Civic Topics with Greenspring Residents
Plans Revealed for Proposed Annandale Bowling Alley Redevelopment
Former Ashburn Jeweler Gets 4+ Years in $20 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Burger 21 Opens Its First Virginia Restaurant at Loudoun Station
Phony Benjamins: Man Sought for Passing Fake $100 Bills at Leesburg Outlets
Diners in Sterling Reportedly Threatened by Knife-Wielding Ex-Con
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