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Could this election be a repeat of 2000?

It happened in 2000, and only three times in history before that, but this year it could happen again.

Tags: presidential election, electoral college

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Almost 1 million voters cast early ballots in D.C. region

Almost 1 million people in the region have already voted for president and it could be an indication of heavy turnout on Election day.

Tags: elections, early voting, Steven Farnsworth

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Court decision gives Dominion customers an electric bill break

A decision by Virginia's Supreme Court could strengthen the state's newly imposed regulations on electric rates.

Tags: Ken Cuccinelli, Dominion Power, State Corporation Commission

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Police arrest suspect in Stafford pipe bombings

The man wanted for three pipe bombings in Stafford County has been arrested in Montana, police say.

Tags: Laurence Stewart, pipe bomb, stafford county,

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Express Lanes to open in time for Thanksgiving travel

Thanksgiving travel could be a little faster this year as 14 miles of Express Lanes in Virginia are scheduled to open Nov. 17.

Tags: VDOT, I-495 Express Lanes, Jennifer Aument,

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Virginia Elections: State more than just a presidential battleground

Virginia could play a key role Tuesday in deciding who becomes the next president of the United States, along with which party controls the U.S. Senate. Voters also will decide on important ballot questions and local races.

Tags: virginia elections

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Evacuations ordered in flood-prone Fairfax neighborhood

Fairfax County has ordered Fenwick Drive and Arlington Terrace in the Huntington area to evacuate immediately.

Tags: Huntington, flooding, Sandy,

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Utilities, Metro prepping for possible mega-storm

While Hurricane Sandy's track isn't clear at this point, the electric companies and Metro are preparing for what could be a rough few days.

Tags: weather, Sandy, storm preparation, Hurricane Sandy

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Lessons learned, Metro prepares for Inauguration Day

Metro General Manager Richard Sarles says the transit agency will use lessons learned four years ago to prevent long lines at the stations and parking lots.

Tags: inauguration, Metro, wmata

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Arlington National Cemetery needs more burial space

The need for more burial space at Arlington National Cemetery may change traffic patterns along Columbia Pike over the next few years.

Tags: Arlington National Cemetery, navy annex

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