Snow is finally coming, but no shovel needed
The first flakes of the season are set to roll in on Tuesday afternoon. While accumulation is expected to be minimal for most, the winds are expected to bring a big chill. An Alberta Clipper will zoom out of the Northwest and trek through the area during the afternoon and evening, bringing an arctic cold front with it.
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OPM announces changes to USAJobs.gov, federal hiring improvements
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Metro rider recalls day he escaped smoke-filled train
One year after a deadly smoke incident on Metro’s Yellow Line, a man who was on the train shares his account.
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Powerball prize invites myths, misconceptions about lottery
With up to $1.4 billion at stake in Wednesday’s Powerball, plenty of questions remain. A look at some of the most common inquiries.
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David Bowie’s last music video confronts issues of mortality
Bowie released a striking video last week for his new song, “Lazarus,” that depicts him in an institutional bed, his eyes covered in gauze.
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Where does RG3 go from here?
As Kirk Cousins looks to be in line for an extension, where does that leave Robert Griffin III?
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Moove over cows: A new milk makes its mark in the dairy industry
It has more calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C than cow milk – and you’ll likely be spotting more of it on grocery store shelves.
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Don't believe the hype: Why ‘Force Awakens’ isn’t the new box office king
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” barely cracks the Top 20 when you adjust for inflation.
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Medical examiner’s office using clay models to help ID remains
In Virginia, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is turning to clay models to help identify the skeletal remains of eight people.
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Couture Fashion Show to Return to Crystal City Next Month
The annual Crystal Couture fashion show and sale is scheduled to return the first weekend of February for its eighth consecutive event. This year’s show will be held from Feb. 4-6, taking place from 6-10 p.m. on…
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Fairfax County Approves Reston Bikeshare; Adds Tysons Plan
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a $1.7 million plan to bring a bikeshare network to Reston and Tysons. The approval, at the supervisors’ regular meeting on Tuesday, was the final step in…
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Tending to Georgetown — one brick at a time
The Georgetown Business Improvement District estimates there are more than one million bricks that make up the sidewalks winding through Georgetown, and the BID will now be responsible for taking care of them.
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Sparrows Point steel mill renamed ‘Tradepoint Atlantic’
The old Sparrows Point steel mill property has a new name: Tradepoint Atlantic.
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2 words bring 5 more years in witness retaliation case
Two little words have earned a convicted assailant five more years in prison.
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Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69
David Bowie turned 69 on Friday, the same day he released the new album “Blackstar.”
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Silent killer: Why listening to your legs could save your life
Between 8-12 million people in the United States have peripheral vascular disease, according to the National Institutes of Health, but many are unaware of the symptoms and potential risks.
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Married couple dead in Leesburg murder-suicide, officials say
A man and woman who were married to each other were found dead in a Loudoun County townhouse Sunday evening and officials say it is a domestic murder-suicide.
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Storm Team4: Mild winter will give way to snowstorms
The snowflakes in our Tuesday afternoon and evening forecast are only scattered ones, but our overall wimpy winter is eventually expected to give way to some big snowstorms.
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Powerball Lottery: Benefits and drawbacks of office pools
(NEW YORK) — Want to join the office pool to increase your chances of winning the historic $1.4 billion Powerball lotto? Be careful — a win can draw people closer together — or land them…
Entertainment
David Bowie: 1947 — 2016
David Bowie’s career lasted five decades. Here’s a photographic look back at the star’s life.
Lifestyle
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Professionals offer tips on how to get your life organized in 2016.
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Fairfax County sees uptick in coyotes
Minimize your chances of encountering a coyote by keeping your pets inside, taking down bird feeders or outdoor pet bowls and securing your garbage can. Read more tips for keeping them at bay.
Food
Mediterranean Diet: Good for heart health, easing arthritis
Consumer News
January is a big month for theft claims
If you were lucky enough to get valuable gifts over the holidays, you might want to add them to your home inventory for insurance purposes.
Politics
Obama accuses Trump of campaigning by 'scapegoating'
Entertainment
Despite worldwide fame, Bowie kept illness a secret
Loudoun County
Married couple dead in Leesburg murder-suicide, officials say
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Photos: State of the Union: Night of pomp and ceremony
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