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Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns, 1 Dead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:12 GMT

One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board, Virginia State Police said.

Woman Struck, Killed by Her Own SUV

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:55 GMT

Police say a woman was hit and killed by her own SUV Friday morning in Annandale, Virginia.

Springfield Murders Remain a Mystery

Wisdom Martin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:30:31 GMT

It's a case that has baffled investigators and people in the community. Two women in the Springfield community in Fairfax County around the same age were brutally murdered in the same area. To this day, no one has been arrested.

Deer Controversy in Fairfax County

Maureen Umeh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:49 GMT

There's a controversy in growing in Fairfax County over deer control methods. The county is using its archery program again to help cull a growing deer population. Now, wildlife groups and others are up in arms.

Desiree Jennings' Road to Recovery

Claudia Coffey — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:43:53 GMT

Just days after she got a seasonal flu shot, a Washington Redskins cheerleader ambassador was left disabled. Desiree Jennings suffered from dozens of seizures each day, and that was before she took a turn for the worse. But now, a controversial doctor in North Carolina is turning her life around.

Sen. Lugar's Wife Arrested for DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:07:21 GMT

Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va.

Maersk Alabama Hijacked Crew Reunite

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:53:54 GMT

The American sea captain who was held by pirates off of Africa and the crew of a Navy ship involved his rescue are reuniting in Virginia.

Will Fairfax County Trim School Buses?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:14:58 GMT

More students could be walking to school in Fairfax County in the future, rather than riding the bus. Due to the significant drop in tax revenues, county officials have already trimmed police, fire, library, and transpiration budgets, and school officials may consider expanding the boundary distances that trigger bus eligibility.

First Lady Tours Va. School, Garden

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:26 GMT

First Lady Michelle Obama received a few gardening tips from students Wednesday as she toured a Virginia elementary school's vegetable garden. Mrs. Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Hollin Meadows Elementary to promote the Obama administration's Healthier U.S. Schools initiative.

Man Shot, Killed by Police Had No Gun

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:19:53 GMT

Fairfax County police say a 52-year-old man who was shot and killed by officers while he was driving did not have a gun with him.