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March 9, 2011 photo, shows Jens Soering as he speaks during an interview at the Buckingham Correctional Center in Virginia.
March 9, 2011 photo, shows Jens Soering as he speaks during an interview at the Buckingham Correctional Center in Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Amazon To Spend Millions On Housing In NoVa Town

Online retail behemoth Amazon will spend $20 million to help a Northern Virginia county create more affordable housing in exchange for being allowed to erect two 22-story office buildings.

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Double Murder Suspect Arrested In NoVa

Police charged a local man with two counts of murder in the slaying of two men in Northern Virginia.

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White House Locked Down After Bizarre Incident

The White House was placed on lockdown for a brief period Tuesday morning after an airspace violation, but reports indicate it may have been a false alarm.

New Greek Restaurant Opening In Local Neighborhood

A Greek restaurant in Baltimore will be opening a location in our area, according to a report.

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