Cop Shoots 2 | Sex Crime At Metro | Pro-Palestine Graffiti: VA News

VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

11th District Rep. Connolly Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Fairfax), who just won reelection in Virginia's 11th Congressional District, has publicly announced that he has esophageal cancer.

Deputies Shoot Armed Man, Bystander Outside Gas Station

State police are investigating after deputies shot a wanted man and a bystander Saturday night, according to authorities.

5-Vehicle Capital Beltway Crash Kills 1, Injures 3: State Police

A fatal five-vehicle crash happened on the Capital Beltway Tuesday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

Pro-Palestine Graffiti At Starbucks Leads To Arrest

The sheriff's office has identified and charged a suspect in the ant-Israel, pro-Palestine vandalisms of Starbucks locations back in the spring.

Company Accused Of Selling Military Technology To Russia

Two senior executives from Eleview International Inc., made their initial appearance in federal court on Monday to face charges of transferring critical systems and technologies — some with military application — to Russia.

Homicide Suspect Leaving Dulles Airport Caught By CBP Officers

A homicide suspect trying to leave Dulles International Airport was caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Sunday.

Fight Over Game Of Soccer Leads To Assault & Battery Charges: Sheriff

Three men are facing assault and battery charges for an incident that started as an argument and became a fight among juveniles over soccer.

Pedestrian Walking On Shoulder Fatally Struck

A pedestrian walking on the shoulder of a road died in a crash Monday. Police have since charged the driver.

Soliciting Sex At Metro Station Leads To Charges

Soliciting sex acts from a minor at the Spring Hill Metro station led to charges for a man, according to Fairfax County Police.

Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Unconscious

A pedestrian was found unconscious and later died after a hit-and-run Sunday, according to police.

Despite Harris Win In VA, Trump Projected To Win Presidency: Updates

While Vice President Kamala Harris won Virginia's presidential race and 13 electoral Tuesday, former President Donald Trump is projected by The Associated Press to win the election and retake the White House.

• VA Senate Election Results: Incumbent Kaine Vs. GOP Challenger Cao
• How VA Voted On Property Tax Relief For Military Spouses
• 10th Congressional District Election Results: Subramanyam Claims Win
• Democratic Caucus To Determine Nominee For Subramanyam's Senate Seat
• Vindman Declares Victory In 7th District Congressional Race
• Beyer Projected To Win 8th District Congressional Election: AP
• 11th District Congressional Election Results: Connolly Faces Van Meter
• Manassas Local Election: Davis-Younger, 3 City Council Candidates Win
• Gaskins, 6 Alexandria City Council Candidates Projected To Win: Unofficial Results
• Alexandria School Board Election Results: 9 Candidates Lead
• Manassas Local Election: 4 Manassas School Board Candidates Projected To Win
• 5 Win 5 Seats On Fairfax City School Board; School Bond Passes
• Fairfax City Election: Catherine Read, Stacy Hall Top Vote-Getters
• Clark, Tapia-Hadley Garner Win Arlington School Board Seats
• Arlington Co. Board Results: Spain Wins First Rank Choice Voting Round

Racist Text Spam Sent In VA, Attorney General Condemns Messages

Authorities across the country are investigating after residents of the District of Columbia, Virginia and several other states reported receiving racist spam text messages referencing slavery, according to multiple reports citing authorities and social media posts.

Cloned Ferret Gives Birth In VA: 'Major Milestone' For Conservation

A ferret created by cloning recently gave birth to two offspring at the Smithsonian National Zoo, an event federal wildlife officials are calling a "groundbreaking" achievement in endangered species research and conservation.