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President Obama's Final Press Conference: Defense Of A Free Press, Voting Rights

President Obama on Wednesday defended the role of a free press in a democracy, compared current restrictions on voting rights to "Jim Crow" laws and said he commuted Chelsea Manning's sentence because she has been in prison long enough. Obama was addressing reporters at a news conference for the last time before he leaves the White House on Jan. 20. >>> Read more.

Richmond Highway Lottery Ticket Wins $100,000

The year 2017 is getting off to a great start for Marvin Gonzalez. The Alexandria area man celebrated the new year by winning $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery’s 10x the Money game. Gonzalez bought the winning ticket at Safeway, 7541 Richmond Highway in the Hybla Valley area. As he claimed the game’s top prize, he said he couldn’t believe he won, and he never thought it would happen to him. >>> Read more.

Virginia/DC Winter Weather Forecast Update: Not Normal

The weather may feel more like April than January in the coming weeks. But don't expect it to last. Forecasters have released an updated winter weather forecast for the rest of January and early February in Virginia, and it may not be what you'd normally expect. >>> Read more.

• A man faces at least five years in prison after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court to crimes committed on an office computer in Fairfax.

2016 Was The Hottest Year On Record, According To NASA

• Before 2016, 2015 was the hottest year on record, according to NASA. Before that, it was 2014.

A-Rod Tries to Catch a Cab in DC [PHOTO]

• The slugging former New York Yankee was in town for a business trip, and he admits he doesn't have access to Uber.

• WOW House: Luxe amenities include pool, spa, in-law suite, wine cellar, theater, main-level master suite and more.

• Gerry Connolly won't attend inauguration: "The sordid aspects of his behavior must not become the new normal for America or her presidents."

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