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Smithsonian to reopen 1 of Mall's oldest buildings
The Smithsonian Institution announced plans Wednesday to create an innovation pavilion with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall.
Ex-Marine who shot at Pentagon to be sentenced
A schizophrenic ex-Marine convicted of shooting at the Pentagon and other military targets is slated to learn whether he will spend the next 25 years in prison.
Idaho senator pleads guilty to DWI charge in Va.
U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of driving while intoxicated and then apologized for his actions and asked forgiveness from his constituents.
Last weekend to see pardoned turkeys in Virginia
It's the last weekend to see the turkeys President Barack Obama pardoned before Thanksgiving.
APNewsBreak: Sen. Crapo won't fight DUI charge
U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo, the Idaho Republican arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, doesn't plan to fight the charges when he appears in court in January, a spokesman said Friday.
Senator admitted to drinking vodka before DWI arrest
A U.S. senator pulled over in Alexandria for drunk driving may have consumed vodka before he got behind the wheel.
DUI charge: Jan. 4 court date for Idaho Sen. Crapo
A conservative U.S. senator from Idaho who has said he doesn't drink because of his Mormon faith has been charged with drunken driving.
2 police cars stolen off street in Alexandria
Alexandria police say two marked police cars were stolen off the streets on two consecutive nights, and detectives are trying to determine if the thefts are related.
Pedestrian killed crossing Braddock Road in Alexandria Friday
A man was killed Friday morning while crossing Braddock Road in Alexandria, shutting down the road for several hours
Hobbits welcome to 'eat, drink and be merry' at Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins, which serves dishes like Frodo's French Toast, Gandalf's Pie and Green Dragon Pizza, expects a big crowd this weekend for the premiere of Peter Jackson's film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
Charges filed in beating death of Alexandria man
A Pennsylvania man was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of 26-year-old Sean Sumner of Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria likely to end high school rankings
Alexandria City Public Schools will likely eliminate high school class rankings, joining the area's larger school systems.
Police: Jogger assaulted, robbed by women in Fairfax County park
A woman jogging in a northern Virginia park was assaulted and robbed by two other women, Fairfax County police say.
Police: Franconia man kills his roommate
A 32-year-old man was killed Friday morning, Nov. 30, on the 6000 block of Hydrangea Drive in Alexandria, Va.
35+ boats expected for holiday parade on Potomac
Boats decorated in holiday lights will be floating down the Potomac River during the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Alexandria Deputy Police Chief taking job in NC
He's spent 25 years working for Alexandria's police department, but now Deputy Police Chief Hassan Aden is leaving for a job in North Carolina.
Animal shelters offer Black Friday bargains for furry friends
Malls weren't the only places offering bargains this Black Friday. Local animal shelters also capitalized on the shopping hype and offered deals on pets.
Teens steal Rolex watches from Alexandria jeweler (VIDEO)
Alexandria police are looking for two teens who stole three Rolex watches worth more than $37,000 from King's Jewelry in September.
George Washington Parkway reopens after fatal accident
The George Washington Parkway was shut down for several hours in Alexandria, Va., following a fatal crash Monday morning.
Alexandria studies 3 sites for Metro station
Alexandria is studying the visual impacts of building a new Metrorail station in the Potomac Yard area with balloon tests at proposed sites over the next several weeks.
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