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Wed May 22, 2013

Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy

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Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy

Wed May 22, 2013

- An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people wondering: What goes on behind the wide double doors of the governor's house? Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Man tries to give away puppies outside Va shelter

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Man tries to give away puppies outside Va shelter

Wed May 22, 2013

- The Virginia Beach SPCA has taken in nine unweaned puppies that a man was trying to give away in the shelter's parking lot. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Alexandria police ID man shot by off-duty Arlington deputy sheriff

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Alexandria police ID man shot by off-duty Arlington deputy sheriff

Wed May 22, 2013

An off-duty Arlington County deputy sheriff shot and killed a 22-year-old man early Wednesday, Alexandria police say. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Expect off-peak traffic delays this summer on I-95

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Expect off-peak traffic delays this summer on I-95

Wed May 22, 2013

Every summer, local drivers must contend with heavy beach traffic along Interstate 95 in Virginia. But this summer expect more frequent backups and delays as construction ramps up on the 95 Express Lanes. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

AIG sues ex-U.Va. lax player over insurance claim

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AIG sues ex-U.Va. lax player over insurance claim

Wed May 22, 2013

- A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Men wearing werewolf masks rob Roanoke store

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Men wearing werewolf masks rob Roanoke store

Wed May 22, 2013

- Roanoke police are searching for two robbers wearing werewolf masks who held up a convenience store. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Va. teen charged with abducting girl at gunpoint

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Va. teen charged with abducting girl at gunpoint

Tue May 21, 2013

- A Richmond-area high school student is accused of abducting another teen at gunpoint from the school's parking lot. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Police say 10-year-old Va. girl killed by juvenile

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Police say 10-year-old Va. girl killed by juvenile

Tue May 21, 2013

- Police say a 10-year-old girl has been shot and killed by a juvenile male in Crozet. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

2 FBI agents who died remembered for valor

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2 FBI agents who died remembered for valor

Wed May 22, 2013

FBI Director Robert Mueller on Tuesday praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast last weekend for their "true and unerring valor." Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Feds OK Va plan for Medicaid-Medicare eligibility

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Feds OK Va plan for Medicaid-Medicare eligibility

Tue May 21, 2013

- Virginia has the go-ahead for a major cost-saving experiment that simplifies and consolidates care for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Local prosecutor investigating Va. Gov. McDonnell

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Local prosecutor investigating Va. Gov. McDonnell

Wed May 22, 2013

- Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Full Story

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Wed May 22, 2013

Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans

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Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans

Wed May 22, 2013

Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, so it's also a good time to think about water safety. We've got tips from the experts to enjoy a fun, injury free weekend in the water. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Police: Pastor arrested on sex-assault charges

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Police: Pastor arrested on sex-assault charges

Wed May 22, 2013

- A pastor in Virginia has been arrested in the wake of claims by two women that he sexually assaulted them as juveniles in North Texas. Full Story

Tue May 21, 2013

Judge won't allow tunnel tolls during appeal

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Judge won't allow tunnel tolls during appeal

Tue May 21, 2013

- A Portsmouth judge has ruled the state can't toll the tunnels from Portsmouth to Norfolk while it appeals his earlier ruling declaring the tolls unconstitutional. Full Story