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Ex-WH aide's son charged with murder
The son of a former aide to President George W. Bush is charged with killing a man with a hatchet in Montgomery County. Full Story
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Top 10 beaches: Where's No. 1?
With the unofficial start of summer here, Dr. Beach is out with his annual top 10 list. At least one of your favorite beaches makes the cut. Full Story
Va. public hearing focuses on commutes
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will hold an open house and public hearing on how to best ease congestion for commuters. Full Story
Worker killed in mall lot collapse ID'd
Investigators work to determine what led to the collapse of a section of a parking garage at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Full Story
Avoid tragedy on the water this weekend
If you plan to climb aboard a boat this Memorial Day weekend, keep in mind small mistakes can lead to big problems. Full Story
Lime-green ELF hybrid: What is that?
Most people stare at the little lime-green vehicle when they see it driving down the street. They want to know: What is that? Full Story
Va. woman awarded $1M Powerball prize
Christina Robinson, of Lorton, says that outside of a few office pools, she'd only played the lottery three times in her life. Third time's a charm Full Story
What rising home sales mean for the area
Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, and the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge. What can buyers expect? Full Story
Tips to fly around rising airline fees
Did you know airlines are more willing to waive fees if you buy tickets on their websites instead of a travel website? Learn more to save cash. Full Story
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