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• Teenager Indicted in Shooting of Cab Driver in Alexandria
• Wife Indicted for Murder of Husband in Alexandria
• Pedestrian Shot in DC After Traffic Dispute Turns Violent: Report

Corey Stewart 'Giving Away an AR-15 for Christmas'

Corey Stewart is anything but orthodox. That's why it's not all that surprising the Republican gubernatorial candidate is offering those who contribute to his campaign a chance to win an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.
There's a picture of the rifle on campaign material, over which Stewart says "Giving Away an AR-15 for Christmas." >>> Read more.

Metro Red Line Train Cars Decouple with Passengers on Board

A 7000 series Red Line train indicated that a coupler had disengaged between the second and third train cars at the Twinbrook station shortly before 9 a.m., according to Metro spokeswoman Sherri Ly. "The train’s safety system worked as intended and brought the traincars to a stop," Ly said. >>> Read more.

• Shopper Robbed While Walking to Car at Tysons Corner Center: Police
• Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Yorktown High School
• Herndon Fire Sends People Fleeing from Building: Reports
• Burglar Kicks, Punches Police K9 Dog in Clarendon: Police
• Ashburn Teen Missing Since Friday: Sheriff's Office

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• Kaine to Tour Silver Line Tuesday in McLean
• Teens Threaten Man with Knife + Hammer, Steal Car in Hayfield Area: Police
• Church Vandalized — Again — in Fredricksburg: Police
• Child Sex Predator Nabbed in Sting in Stafford: Police

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