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This week's top news includes a NoVA man who's a step closer to sainthood, Labor Day crash statistics and an end to the lettuce outbreak.

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

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Rideshare Driver Traps Women In Car Over Price Dispute: Police

Two women were briefly trapped in a rideshare car by the driver after an argument over the rate they were to pay, according to police.

Husband Killed Wife, Then Himself In Centreville Home

Fairfax County Police said Thursday that the deaths of a Centreville husband and wife found shot inside their home Wednesday evening are being investigated as a domestic-related murder-suicide.

Northern Virginia Father One Step Closer To Being Named Catholic Saint

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has moved a step further in the process of determining whether a Prince William County man who died saving his son in 2008 should be canonized as a saint.

Case Against NFL Coordinator's Son To Proceed After He's Found Competent: Report

An Ashburn man accused of shooting his mother, the wife of an NFL coordinator, in their home has been deemed competent enough for the trial to move forward, according to reports.

Fairfax Rally To Call For School Crossing Guards, Safer Roads After Student Crashes

Parents, students and road-safety advocates plan to rally Tuesday at the Fairfax County Government Center to demand the restoration of high school crossing guards and other safety improvements after a series of crashes involving Fairfax County Public Schools students.

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak: What To Know In VA

Health officials have announced an end to the record-setting cyclospora parasite outbreak that sickened more than 240 in Virginia, as well as tens of thousands across the country.

2 More Men Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting At Manassas First Friday Event: Police

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Manassas on Friday that killed a teenage girl, Manassas police announced today.

Virginia Wants Your Acorns: Where To Donate Them This Fall

The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking residents to collect and donate acorns and walnuts this fall. The agency will plant and nurture the seeds at its Augusta Nursery before selling the resulting seedlings to landowners.

10 Killed In Virginia Crashes Over Labor Day Weekend, State Police Say

Ten people were killed in eight crashes on Virginia roads over Labor Day weekend, including three pedestrians and three people who died in a single crash in Fairfax County, according to Virginia State Police.

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