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Washington Redskins vs. Atlanta Falcons Sunday at 1 p.m.
10/7/12 11:28 AM
The Falcons should provide his toughest test yet as the Redskins begin a difficult stretch in their schedule.
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Bryan Glenn, 17, Fairfax teen missing, last seen at WT Woodson High School
10/7/12 10:58 AM
A 17-year-old Fairfax boy has been missing since early Monday morning and police are citing "unusual circumstances."

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CDC: Meningitis outbreak death toll rises to 7
10/7/12 10:38 AM
Seven have now died from the rare fungal meningitis. The outbreak has spread to more than 60 people across nine states, including Maryland and Virginia.
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Larry Johnson arrested in Las Vegas
10/7/12 9:37 AM
Former NFL running back Larry Johnson was arrested early Friday at a Las Vegas Strip resort after an ex-girlfriend told police he choked her into unconsciousness and left her in her underwear in a hotel hallway.
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Obama, Romney joke on the campaign trail
10/7/12 8:06 AM
Obama often shows a self-deprecating sense of humor on the campaign trail, pointing to his "funny name." Romney tends to take the dead-pan route, playing the role of the buttoned-up former business executive who can deliver a funny one-liner.
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Trooper Andrew D. Fox: Virginia trooper killed while directing traffic at State Fair
10/6/12 4:21 PM
A Virginia state trooper was killed when he was struck by an SUV while working a special assignment at the State Fair of Virginia. He has been identified as Trooper Andrew D. Fox, 27, a Tazewell County native and Virginia Tech graduate.
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Columbus Day brings detours, delays in D.C. region
10/6/12 1:15 PM
The Columbus Day holiday is bringing construction and transportation detours across the Washington region.
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Virginia biking map updated
10/6/12 12:38 PM
Two Virginia agencies and tourism officials are teaming up to deliver an updated version of a statewide guide to biking.
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Fairfax schools to pursue Race to the Top grant
10/6/12 11:41 AM
The Fairfax County school system is applying for a federal grant worth up to $40 million to help overhaul the schools that serve its poorest students.
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I-95 crash in Columbia kills two
10/7/12 11:06 AM
Authorities say a Toyota Four Runner was stopped in the road when it was struck by a Jeep SUV and Acura. A man and woman in the Toyota were killed and a juvenile in the vehicle was also injured.
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Obama, Romney campaigns make big push in Virginia
10/7/12 10:39 AM
Volunteers working for the Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigns are making every effort to sway the electorate in Virginia.
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Travis Mills returns home
10/7/12 9:43 AM
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills finally returned to his Michigan hometown this week - six months after the explosion that cost him his arms and legs. He was recovering at Walter Reed.
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Tim Kaine, George Allen appearing tonight at U of Richmond
10/7/12 9:06 AM
Former governors Tim Kaine and George Allen are competing for a Senate seat once held by Allen in one of the most closely watched contests in the nation. The event will be webcast live
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Obama scores big money month; Romney shrugs off new jobs numbers
10/6/12 8:00 PM
A month before Election Day, President Obama's campaign and Democrats posted an impressive fundraising haul, easing concerns that he'd face a significant money disadvantage against the well-financed Mitt Romney.
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Person found dead in restaurant bathroom in Glen Burnie
10/6/12 1:42 PM
Anne Arundel County police say a person was found dead in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant in Glen Burnie.
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North Capitol Street shooting injures four, suspect at large
10/6/12 1:03 PM
Police are searching for a group of gunmen after four people, including a juvenile, were shot and wounded on a busy commuter intersection in Northwest.
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Virginia pumpkins abound this fall
10/6/12 12:32 PM
Virginia pumpkin growers say their 2012 crop was a good one, with the big squash arriving at retail outlets around the state.
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Nick Gartelman dies after altercation in Brooklyn Park
10/6/12 11:01 AM
A man is dead, police say, following an altercation with another man in Brooklyn Park.
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