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There was plenty of news across Virginia and 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.

Cancer Awareness Game Hits Home For Field Hockey Team

Every year, one high school field hockey teams put aside competition for one day for a cancer awareness charity game. The message truly resonated this year, as the team reflected on their own experiences with the disease.

Man Gets Life Sentence For Murder Of CVS Manager

A Fauquier County judge sentenced a Fairfax County man to life in prison for the murder of a CVS manager in last year. The judge added three more years for a firearm charge and six years of suspended time.

Metro To Open Two Hours Early For Marine Corps Marathon

Metro will open two hours early and add extra trains for riders traveling to the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 28. The subway will open at 6 a.m. and will operate additional Yellow and Blue line trains during the day.

Woman Attacks Firefighter At Reston Hospital: Police

A woman has been arrested after police say she assaulted a firefighter at Reston Hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Pupatella Restaurant Expansion Plans: Report

Arlington-based pizzeria Pupatella has announced plans to add more locations in the DC area, and this city could be one of the landing spots.

$62M Mansion Is Virginia's Most Expensive Home For Sale

Virginia's most expensive piece of real estate for sale is The Falls, a nine-bedroom mansion listed for $62.95 million. It's not even as expensive as the nine-figure properties in some of America's hottest real estate markets.

Man Viciously Beats Wife: Police

A man was arrested early Thursday after viciously beating his wife at their home, authorities say. Elijah Aguilar, 37, of Fredericksburg, was charged with abduction and other crimes.

Also Worth A Look Today

• 3 DC Firefighters Injured In 2-Alarm Fire
• Man Arrested For Sex Offenses: Police
• Suspicious Man Follows Girl To Bus Stop: LCSO
• Animal Rescue Festival Saturday In Downtown Fredericksburg
• 18 Violations At One Place: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections
• Four Corners Grand Opening Saturday At One Loudoun
• Man Threatens To Burn Towed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police
• Heavy Fort Hunt Fire Displaces Residents
• What We Know About The Restaurant Replacing SnackBar
• Orionid Meteor Shower: See Them Before They Peak In Virginia, DC

Across America

• Ferris Bueller's Joyride Ends With Wallop
• VIDEO: Tire Explodes As Man Fills It With Air
• NYC Condo Building Removes 'Trump' Name
• Boy, 9, Helps Police Catch Mom’s Suspected Killer
• Man Falls Down Mine Shaft, Kills Snakes To Survive

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