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Human remains belong to missing teen | Women's March announces strike day | 'Disney on Ice' toy recall | Starbucks ice cream test

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Officer Dragged During Stop on I-95 in Stafford: Police
A man trying to flee a traffic stop Friday night drove onto southbound I-95 with an officer holding him from outside the vehicle and continued for about a third of a mile — reaching 50 mph — before finally stopping, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. >>> Read more.
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Police Identify Remains Found in Springfield Area as Missing Teen
The remains found over the weekend near a Springfield industrial park are those of a teen who went missing from Gaithersburg, Maryland, Fairfax County Police announced Monday night. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, through an autopsy, has ruled the death a homicide, police said. >>> Read more.
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Women's Strike Date Announced By March On Washington Organizers
The organization behind women's marches that drew thousands of protesters across the country following President Trump's inauguration has set a March 8 date for its "a day without a woman" general strike. >>> Read more.
- The wands were sold during shows Oct. 19-23 at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena in Fairfax and could pose a safety hazard.
Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burn Law Begins Wednesday
- Open fires are permitted only from 4 p.m.-midnight if the fire is near woodland, brushland or fields, reminds the PWC Fire Marshal's Office.
Another Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Immigration Order
- A U.S. district judge in Alexandria, Virginia, says that the president's ban would cause irreparable harm to Virginia residents.
Make Valentine’s Day an Everyday Experience
- With long commutes and long work days, busy kid schedules and tons of errands, remaining amorously connected to your wife or husband isn’t always easy.
Starbucks Ice Cream: Coffee Chain To Test Treats In U.S. Stores
- The Starbucks line of ice cream treats were pioneered at the Seattle Roastery last summer.
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