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8 Killed in 7 Accidents in Virginia Over 4th of July Weekend

Five drivers, a motorcyclist, a teenage passenger and a pedestrian all died over the 4th of July weekend in Virginia, according to the Virginia State Police.

The deaths happened in seven traffic crashes and are based on preliminary reports from the 4th of July statistical counting period between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 1 and midnight Monday, July 4, 2016, according to a statement. >>> Read more.

Senior Navy Official Shown on Video Pointing Gun at Young Men: Reports

A senior Navy official is being investigated after he was allegedly caught on video pointing a gun at young men during a confrontation last month outside his suburban home in Burke.

Police say a verbal confrontation occurred on the street, between a 49-year-old man and other adults that came from a nearby house. The 49-year old man has been identified in news reports as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Karnig Ohannessian. >>> Read more.

7 Heat Safety Tips in Sweltering Weather

• Heat-related illnesses can cause serious injury and even death if unattended.

Arlington Memorial Bridge, Badly in Need of Repairs, Just Got Rescued With $90 Million Grant

• Work can now start on the bridge to keep it from closing in 2021.

Fertility Apps Are Mostly Useless: Georgetown U

• More and more Americans are relying on them, but they don't appear to have much basis in reality.

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