Maureen McDonnell doles out cookies for Belvoir

The nearly 1,000 single soldiers who live on Fort Belvoir will get a little taste of home, thanks in part to Virginia First Lady Maureen McDonnell.

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Police searching for Va. man missing since July

A Virginia man has been missing for five months and Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's help.

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A special Christmas gift for one local veteran

You could describe them as a team of Santa's helpers, and on Saturday they were spreading cheer in one community.

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'Most treacherous' road sees increase in crashes

Since the Dulles rail and HOT lanes construction projects have started, the number of crashes along the Beltway through Tysons Corner has increased more than 500 a year.

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Va. man who took money from Pakistan pleads guilty

A longtime activist for the disputed Kashmir territory who funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to members of Congress admitted Wednesday that he secretly received millions of dollars from Pakistan's spy service in violation of federal law.

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No. 2 official takes over after FAA chief resigns

The sudden resignation of its chief leaves the Federal Aviation Administration in the hands of Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta, who's a well-regarded manager but lacks his predecessor's insider knowledge of the nation's airlines.

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Virginia reaches agreement for I-95 HOT lanes

After years of discussions, lawsuits and redesigns, the High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes for I-95 in Virginia appear to be a done deal.

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Accused Pakistani agent scheduled to enter plea

A Virginia man accused of secretly receiving millions of dollars from Pakistan's spy service while he lobbied Congress on the disputed Kashmir territory is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Wednesday.

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VDOT to outline potential solutions to I-66 congestion

The Virginia Department of Transportation is floating some ideas to improve congestion. They include rapid buses and potentially High Occupancy Toll Lanes, like those being built on the Capital Beltway through Tysons Corner.

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Head of FAA on leave of absence after Fairfax DWI

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was placed on a leave of absence Monday as Department of Transportation officials decide how to handle Babbitt's weekend arrest on charges of drunken driving in suburban northern Virginia.

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Fairfax Co. app shows visitors what to do while in town

With the holiday season in tow, many people may be looking for new activities to entertain their guests -- and Fairfax County would like to help them.

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Fairfax Co. businesses raided for selling illegal prescription drugs

Fairfax County police raided 13 businesses across the county on Friday, serving search warrants at 11 a.m. at a range of locations from bodegas to a butcher shop.

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Grammys touch a chord with one local nominee

After the Grammy Award nominations were announced in that extravagant televised concert special Wednesday night, the excitement took on a unique fever pitch in one house in Annandale.

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Lost Dog Cafe headed to Vienna

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Impact of federal cuts on local economy is uncertain

Stephen Fuller, director, Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University

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Falls Church veteran wins appeal over treehouse

A battle over a treehouse built by an Iraq war veteran for his young sons is finally over.

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Fewer talk and text while driving, survey says

Distracted driving awareness programs are credited with helping change cell phone behaviors, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

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Dance hall permit denied to Fast Eddie's

The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals recently decided not to renew a dance hall permit for Fast Eddie's Billiard Café on Route 1 in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

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Fairfax Co. firehouse tradition continues around custom-built table

The firefighters at Fairfax County Station 38 are now sitting down to family dinners at a unique, customized dining table.

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Va. bank heist suspect linked to Md. carjacking

Police in Maryland say a woman wanted in a carjacking and bank robberies in northern Virginia has been linked to a Baltimore County carjacking.

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