Owner Confronted Over Leaving Dog In Hot Car: 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.

• Owner Confronted For Leaving Dog In Truck On Hot Day (Video)
• Alexandria Sewer Systems Fixes Approved
• Sexual Assault Of Oakton Student Not Reported As Assault: FCPS

NoVa Gas Station Clerk Murdered: Police

A gas station clerk is dead and a suspect is in custody after a homicide in Northern Virginia early Wednesday morning, police say.

Bad News For Giant Panda At National Zoo

WASHINGTON, DC -- Sorry, panda lovers. There's bad news for National Zoo panda mom Mei Xiang.

Racist NoVa Tirade Video Has 5M Views, Sparks Debate

The man captured on video going on a racist rant at a driver in Northern Virginia has exploded online, garnering nearly 5 million views in the last few days.

Fireworks Cause Dumpster Fire In DC (Video)

WASHINGTON, DC -- Playing with fireworks can be hazardous in a number of ways -- not the least of which is setting inadvertent fires. And D.C. firefighters had to spring into action due to that very scenario on the 4th of July.

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Man Exposes Himself On Woman's Back Porch In Woodbridge: Police
Dirt Bike Operator Flashes Gun At Motorist In Gainesville: Police
Missing Girl Sought In Loudoun County Area: Police
Names Of Officers Involved In Man's In-Custody Death Released
Alexandria Hosts Little League Junior State Tournament
Teddy Bear Lost During Falls Church Fireworks
Credit Card Skimmers: NoVA, DC Drivers Should Pay Cash For Gas
Man Arrested For Drug-Related Robbery In Manassas: Police

Image and video via Tommy Robb, used with permission