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Warner welcomes Kaine to Senate, vows compromise

He's been a mayor and a governor, and now Tim Kaine is Virginia's newest senator in Congress.

Tags: Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Senate, congress, Kathy Stewart

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USDA bans deep fryers in employee cafeterias

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting down on fried foods with a new plan to eliminate deep fryers from the federal department's cafeterias.

Tags: USDA, fried foods, deep fryer, Kathy Stewart

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New cars roll into D.C. for Washington Auto Show

Two floors full of 700 new and shiny vehicles are on display at the Washington Auto Show at the Washington Convention Center.

Tags: Washington Auto Show, cars, Washington Convention Center, Kathy Stewart

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With green cars, fuel efficiency is where it's at

Energy efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to cleaner cars. At least, that's according to Tammy Darvish, vice president for Darcars Automotive Group.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, green cars, hybrid cars

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Taking the 'plunge' for Special Olympics from Afghanistan

The annual Polar Plunge Winter Festival to benefit Virginia Special Olympics takes place Saturday afternoon in Virginia Beach, but one participant will be taking the plunge from halfway around the world.

Tags: polar plunge, Kathy Stewart, Steve Costa, Special Olympics, Freezin for a Reason

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Poll suggests Virginia voters undecided in governor race

A new poll may reflect current attitudes of Virginia voters - but not necessarily who will win November's governor race.

Tags: virginia elections, Kathy Stewart, virginia governor race

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Canines detect landmines in war-torn countries

Their sensitive snouts are literally life-savers. Mine detection dogs, or MDDs, are specially trained canines that sniff out landmines.

Tags: landmines, Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), Kathy Stewart, MDDs, dogs

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Junior speed skating championship is NASCAR on ice

Local speed skating fans have two days left to catch the country's best young short-track skaters.

Tags: Speedskating, U.S. Speedskating’s Junior Nationals, ice skating, Kathy Stewart

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Cooking oil becomes commonly stolen item

It might sound a bit innocuous, but cooking oil crimes are a growing trend, locally and across the country.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, cooking oil, cooking oil thefts

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Prince William revises school safety standards

After the school shooting that killed 26 people last month in Newtown, Conn., school systems nationwide are reevaluating their safety plans. One local leader is changing his mind on the presence of officers in schools.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, Prince William County, Cory Stewart, SROs, schools

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