Best Snow Pictures: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Thursday. 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.

• Best Snow Pictures From Around Kingstowne: Snowmen, Snow Dogs
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Turkish Agents Have Charges Disappear After Savage Attack In DC

WASHINGTON, DC -- In a shocking attack on U.S. citizens last May, members of Turkish President Recep Erdogan's security team were videotaped savagely beating protesters outside of the Turkish embassy in Washington, D.C. right in front of D.C. cops. And now, charges filed against 11 of 15 of the accused have been quietly dropped, according to a report.

Angry Parent Storms School Bus In Herndon: Police

HERNDON, VA -- Police arrested a Herndon parent accused of getting on a Fairfax County school bus and attacking the driver last week.

Kids Challenge Firefighters To Snowball Fight: Video

Between extra calls and hazardous road conditions snow days can be tiring and stressful for the first responders on duty. But as Fairfax County firefighters and paramedics were finishing up a job amidst the snowstorm Wednesday evening, local kids gave them a reason to smile.

Man Charged In Loudoun County Double Murder: Police

ALDIE, VA—A Herndon man was arrested Tuesday for killing a woman and her adult son in their Aldie home, and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office believes drugs may have played a role in the deaths. Brian K. Welsh, 38, was charged with two counts of first degree murder and is being held without bond.

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