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Missing Woman's Body Found in Car, Man in Custody in Washington D.C.

A woman found dead after going missing on Christmas Day died from strangulation and blunt force trauma, according to D.C.'s chief medical examiner. The man found driving her car now faces charges in her death. >>> Read more.

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Missing N.J. Great-Grandmother, 5-Year-Old Found in Virginia Days After Disappearance

A 71-year-old great-grandmother and a 5-year-old girl were found on a rural Virginia road Thursday evening after they were reported missing days earlier when they didn't arrive to celebrate Christmas with family in North Carolina. >>> Read more.

Humpback Whales Show Off During Boat Tour Off Virginia Beach

For those who booked a spot on a whale-watching boat Monday morning, it indeed was money well spent on the approximately two-hour sea tour. >>> Read more.

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Cleaning Crew Finds Body in Bathroom of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Crystal City

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Man Missing For Nearly 2 Months in Woodbridge: Police

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