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Police shoot, kill officer in Centreville
8/30/11 4:19 PM
The Fairfax police officers who fatally shot a man with a shotgun in Centreville after he refused orders to drop his weapon have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
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Potomac River Generating Station to close by October 2012
8/30/11 11:36 AM
The Potomac River Generating Station, the Alexandria coal-burning plant that has been the target of fines and redevelopment efforts, will permanently close next year.
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Ban on feeding deer in Va. starting Thursday
8/30/11 5:47 AM
Starting this week, it will be illegal to feed deer in Va., when conflicts can occur between hunters and people who put out feed for deer to enjoy.

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Katherine Morales of Manassas killed during Irene
8/30/11 4:54 AM
A 15-year-old teenager from Manassas was killed when the car her family was driving in crashed in an intersection whose traffic lights had been shut off because of Hurricane Irene.

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Animals given shelter during Irene
8/29/11 1:21 PM
More than 200 animals were provided shelter during Hurricane Irene in Virginia.

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Salvation Army offering free meals in Prince Frederick
8/29/11 10:36 AM
The Salvation Army is providing hot meals Monday to residents affected by Hurricane Irene.
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Chincoteague ponies safe after Hurricane Irene
8/29/11 7:50 AM
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company spokeswoman Denise Bowden said Sunday that the herd of wild horses owned by the fire company since the 1920s made it through the storm without any nicks or scratches.
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Great Dismal Swamp fire drenched by Irene, but it's not out
8/28/11 9:09 PM
Hurricane Irene provided some much-needed rain to help drench a fire that has been burning in the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Va. gets FEMA aid for Hurricane Irene
8/27/11 4:16 PM
President Obama authorized FEMA funds for Virginia in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

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10 more Va. localities to receive FEMA aid
8/30/11 12:34 PM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be helping ten more localities in Va., per Gov. Bob McDonnell's request.

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Man, woman rob PNC Bank in Vienna
8/30/11 9:54 AM
Police are looking for a man and a woman who robbed a bank in Vienna Monday afternoon.

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Underground mine safety rule proposed for mobile machinery
8/30/11 5:36 AM
Regulators are proposing a rule that woud require underground mines in the U.S. to install equipment which automatically shuts down mobile machinery when people get too close for safety purposes.

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Hurricane Irene: Thousands remain without power after Irene
8/30/11 4:36 AM
Thousands of homes and businesses remain without power after Hurricane Irene swept through the D.C. region. Some might be in the dark until Saturday.
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Fairfax County stores charged with illegal sale of alcohol to minors (Map)
8/29/11 10:54 AM
Seven grocery and convenience stores in Fairfax County were charged with illegally selling alcohol to minors during a string of compliance checks last Friday, officials say.
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D.C. area traffic smooth after Irene
8/29/11 8:17 AM
Traffic is flowing smoothly on some main arteries in the Washington area, but Hurricane Irene has changed travel plans for some who were headed out of town.
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Police: Va. soldier kills 4 in Va., Pa., shoots cop, kills himself
8/29/11 7:49 AM
Police in Pennsylvania are now saying that the soldier sought in four slayings in two states, and who also shot an officer during the manhunt for him, is dead--apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

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ABC7 regular programming, NASCAR
8/27/11 7:49 PM
To watch regularly scheduled programs on ABC7, please tune in to channel 7.3. You can watch the NASCAR race there.
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Hurricane Irene: D.C., Maryland, Virginia impacts
8/26/11 11:45 PM
A state of emergency has been declared in Maryland, Virginia and the District as residents and officials prepare for the approaching storm that will soak the region in rain and is expected to bring a storm surge of up to 6 feet.
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