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Here's the latest on stories making news this hour: Members of the Muslim community center in Silver Spring, where accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Malik Hasan used to pray, say theirs ...
DC Area Muslims React To Fort Hood Shootings
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Members of the Muslim community center in Silver Spring, where accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Malik Hasan used to pray, say theirs is a religion of peace. Major Hasan, was born ...
VA Democrats Pledge To Work With Incoming Republican Governor
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Virginia Democratic Party leaders are pledging to work with incoming Republican Governor Bob McDonnell to do the work of the Commonwealth. Leading Democrats say the serious economic problems facing the state demand ...
Adult-Themed Shops Stir Controversy In Old Town Alexandria
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There's a bit of controversy surrounding a couple of adult-themed stores in historic Old Town Alexandria. The issue being raised is whether such stores should be allowed in the community. On Thursday, ...
Governor Announces Virginia Complete Count Committee
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Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has issued an Executive Order creating the Virginia Complete Count Committee to ensure an accurate and comprehensive survey in the 2010 Census. The CCC will also facilitate the ...
Car Crashes Into C&O Canal
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Several people were taken to an area hospital last night after the car they were riding in rolled down an embankment into the C&O Canal near Fletcher's Boat House. The accident apparently ...
PW County Police Ask For Help In Arson Investigation
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Police and Fire investigators in Prince William County are hoping that tips from the public will lead them to the person or persons responsible for a series of fires. Authorities say fires,which ...
Va Senator Webb Calls On President To Address Defective Chinese Drywall
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Virginia Senator Jim Webb is calling on President Obama to address the issue of defective Chinese drywall with President Hu Jintao during his upcoming visit to the People's Republic of China. The ...
Webb And Warner Want BRAC Transportation Study
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Virginia Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner have introduced an appropriations measure that directs a transportation study of improvements needed to accommodate growth and traffic associated with the BRAC program. The amendment ...
Group Home Opens In Gaithersburg Parish
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Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl will bless the Rosaria House group home for adults with developmental disabilities this Sunday in Gaithersburg. The project has been a dream of parishioners at St. Rose of ...