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Grand jury to consider new charges in Loudoun Co. mother-son murders 10/12/2018 02:10pm • LEESBURG, Va. — Six weeks after Loudoun County prosecutors had to drop murder charges against a man accused of killing an Aldie mother and her grown son, a multi-jurisdictional grand jury is hearing new evidence. Sources tell WTOP Brian Welsh, 38, of Herndon, Virginia, remains the sole suspect Questions to Prep for a Market Correction 10/11/2018 08:00pm • Did you know we're in the longest-lasting bull market since the period from October 1990 to March 2000? If you are an investor, this is fantastic news for you. But sometimes, it doesn't feel that way. The more you have, the more you have to lose. Should you take your gains off the table? How likely When Does My Credit Card Report to the Credit Bureaus? 10/11/2018 08:00pm • If you plan to apply for a loan, interview for a job or rent an apartment anytime soon, you want your credit to be in the best possible shape. 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