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Manassas council approves real estate tax hike

The Manassas City Council has approved a $328 million budget that will lead to a 7 percent hike in the average residential tax bill -- the steepest increase since 2006.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 07:35am EDT

Nude Virginia couple arrested in South Carolina

Police: Nude Virginia couple arrested on South Carolina beach

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 07:18am EDT

After 17 years, area sisters reunited at track meet (Video)

Two sisters from D.C. who were separated shortly after birth have been reunited -- through a track meet.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 07:06am EDT

Vigil honors officers killed in the line of duty (Video)

Thousands of people converged on Judiciary Square Monday night to honor fallen heroes at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 06:43am EDT

Md. pitches tighter rules for indoor tanning for minors

Md. proposes 6-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 06:08am EDT

West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness

Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 05:54am EDT

NRC to discuss 2012 review of Va. N-power plant

NRC schedules May 21 meeting to discuss 2012 operation of North Anna nuclear power plant

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:11am EDT

Tommy Wells will launch D.C. mayoral run this weekend

D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells, D-Ward 6, will formally launch his mayoral campaign on Saturday with a rally in Northeast.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:00am EDT

Rangers beat Caps 5-0 in Game 7 to reach 2nd round

Lundqvist's 2nd consecutive shutout helps Rangers beat Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 of 1st round

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 03:20am EDT
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Philly abortion doctor guilty in 3 babies' deaths

Philadelphia abortion doctor guilty of murder in deaths of 3 babies, could face execution

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:36am EDT

2 hurt when scooter hits police car in Ocean City

2 hurt when motor scooter rear-ends police vehicle in Ocean City

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 01:33am EDT

Md. man pleads guilty to stabbing teen

Md. man pleads guilty to stabbing teen; also admits to sexually abusing the girl

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 01:32am EDT

Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet

Amtrak unveils new locomotives that will replace aging fleet on busy Northeast Corridor

Monday - 05/13/2013, 10:28pm EDT

Fauquier carjacking suspect apprehended

Police have filed carjacking charges against a man who stole a Honda CR in northern Fauquier County Monday.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 09:46pm EDT

Va. transportation bill gets ceremonial signing

In ceremonial signing, McDonnell adds signature to Va. transportation funding overhaul

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:53pm EDT
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Police identify woman in officer-involved shooting

Baltimore County police have identified a woman who was shot by an officer while carrying a metallic replica of a large-caliber handgun.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:29pm EDT

Museum of the Confederacy opening Gettysburg show

Flags are the centerpiece of "Gettysburg: They walked through blood," which just opened and runs through September.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:26pm EDT

Virginia softball coach resigns after 6 years

Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage says softball coach Eileen Schmidt has resigned saying her alma mater deserves new leadership and energy to take the next steps toward steady success.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:21pm EDT

'Other Desert Cities' brings delightful drama, dysfunction to Arena Stage

Washington loves nothing more than a story involving politicians and a carefully-guarded secret. Throw in some unresolved family conflict and Reaganite references, and voila -- a true D.C. classic.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 07:17pm EDT

National Cathedral gets $100K grant for repairs

Washington National Cathedral was the big winner of a three-week online contest to distribute grants for historic preservation.

Monday - 05/13/2013, 06:45pm EDT
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