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Fairfax officers return to duty after April shooting

Three Fairfax County police officer have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in the April 9 shooting that left one man in the hospital.

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Lack of tree sex causes worse allergy symptoms

If your allergies are acting up, it may be due to a lack of sex.

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Motorcycle safety group growing across U.S.

There have been four fatal motorcycle crashes in Virginia and Maryland during the last week in April and the first week of May.

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Area police warn of 2 telephone scams

Police are warning of two new telephone scams. One involves crooks claiming to work for the police, while the other claims a relative of yours has been hurt in an accident.

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Residents near Manassas Battlefield upset about bypass plans

Residents living on the edge of a national battlefield are upset that plans for the Manassas Battlefield Bypass could leave their properties landlocked and dramatically change their rural lifestyle.

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Metro to issue July 4 commemorative card

Commemorative SmarTrip cards worked well for the presidential inauguration in January, so WMATA is bringing them back for the Fourth of July.

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Police turn to social media to combat crime

Criminals have become pretty good at using social media to steal money and commit other crimes, but now law enforcement officials are using social media to catch crooks.

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Drivers could see lower tolls on Dulles Toll Road

There could be a break for drivers who use the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls may not be going up as much as projected.

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Hallowed Ground national parks generate $270M in tourism

Thirteen national parks within "The Journey Through Hallowed Ground" national heritage area -- from Gettysburg, Pa. to Monticello, Va. -- support 4,032 local jobs and attract nine million visitors annually, according to a Michigan State University study.

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Most Virginians back citizenship, permanent resident status for illegal immigrants

Immigration reform will again dominate congressional hearings this week, and a new poll shows that Virginians support making changes to the immigration system.

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