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Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
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Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
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Event at GMU will draw regional, national biking experts
Where to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks this year
Salvation Army, Red Cross helping residents in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and elsewhere prepare for and recover from Hurricane Isaac.
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New Environment Virginia report says extreme rain and snow storms are becoming more frequent.
Ceremony will honor Oakton's education history Saturday