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Joe Biden tells Virginia Beach grads to ignore cynical comments
6/14/12 3:10 PM
Vice President Biden told the graduates to ignore cynical comments they may hear. He said there's no reason not to believe in the continued promise of America, saying that they will lead a period of technological innovation.
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Military plane mistaken for UFO in College Park
6/14/12 12:38 PM
An unidentified flying object was allegedly spotted in the College Park area overnight, as seen in this Twitter picture. But sadly, for those hoping the object was a real UFO, officials say it was a rather large military plane instead.
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Culpeper settles EPA chlorine release allegations
6/14/12 11:31 AM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday that Culpeper agreed to pay a $27,420 penalty and spend more than $100,000 to upgrade a water treatment facility.
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Montgomery County swimmers get ready for the Olympic trials
6/14/12 10:25 AM
A dozen swimmers from Montgomery County are getting ready for the most important swim meets of their live as they ready to compete in the Olympic trials.

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Va. Lottery: $250K lottery prize to expire June 20
6/14/12 7:39 AM
Time is about to run out for the holder of a Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000.
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Spc. Donna Maxson, Fort Detrick soldier, sentenced for allowing daughter's rape
6/13/12 10:41 PM
A soldier from Fort Detrick has been sentenced by a court-martial judge to eight years in military prison for failing to stop her husband from molesting her 8-year-old daughter.
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Stolen Book of Mormon found in Northern Va.
6/13/12 9:42 PM
A stolen copy of the Book of Mormon was recovered in northern Virginia Tuesday.
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Robert Fenn, Chantilly elementary school teacher, arrested for child porn
6/13/12 8:32 PM
Robert Fenn, 26, of Herndon, was taken into custody at Poplar Tree Elementary School in Chantilly and charged with ten counts of child pornography.
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Spray tanning danger: FDA says DHA may damage DNA
6/13/12 7:17 PM
A new report claims the main chemical found in spray tanning products - DHA - is potentially hazardous when inhaled.
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George Huguely wants wrongful death lawsuit venue changed
6/14/12 1:41 PM
Media outlets report that George Huguely's lawyers filed a motion requesting a change of venue Wednesday in Charlottesville Circuit Court.
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Chantilly Academy tapped as Fairfax County's first STEM school
6/14/12 12:35 PM
Chosen as the first Governor's STEM school in Fairfax County, Chantilly Academy is planning to increase class sizes, broaden its curriculum and add staff by 2013.
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Kiyo Oden defends granting of government deal to now-husband
6/14/12 10:49 AM
D.C. corruption cases are unfortunately becoming less of a rarity. So, charges that a major government project was granted to the husband of the General Counsel of a government bureau, surely did not come as a surprise.
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Reston underground fire leaves some without power
6/14/12 8:35 AM
Crews are still working to restore power to a Reston apartment complex affected by an underground explosion and fire. Dominion hopes to have power fully restored by noon.
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Arlington wreath-laying ceremony marks Army's birthday
6/14/12 6:41 AM
Army Secretary John McHugh is participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the U.S. Army's 237th birthday.
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Pool vandalism in Fairfax County prompts police campaign
6/13/12 10:01 PM
Pool vandalism is a trend Fairfax County police seem to notice during the summer months. This year, they've launched a campaign to make sure you enjoy, not destroy, area pools.

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As deadline nears, local leaders prepare for economic emergency
6/13/12 9:10 PM
If Congress can't find common ground this year, $1.2 trillion will be cut across the board - in defense and domestic spending, crippling Washington-based programs and contractors.
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Rockville Pike armored van robbery suspects on the loose
6/13/12 8:25 PM
Police say that two men, one armed with a handgun, robbed an armored van outside a credit union on Rockville Pike on Wednesday morning.
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Fort Belvoir center to help wounded warriors with head injuries
6/13/12 6:42 PM
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Fort Belvoir for a center designed to help wounded warriors living with head injuries.
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