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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Bah, Humbusiness? No Holiday Decor at Some Shopping Centers

Shoppers are used to a pictures with Santa, banners filled with snowflakes and your general “shop ’til you drop” blowouts from retailers. Two Alexandria shopping centers don’t look like they’re in the holiday spirit, and customers have noticed.>>>read more.

Murder Suspect Jesse Matthew in Last-Minute Hearing Monday

In a letter to the judge, the defense team for Jesse Matthew Jr. reportedly told the judge that a scheduled hearing Dec. 17 would not be necessary. He is suspected in the deaths of Hannah Graham in 2014 and Morgan Harrington in 2009.>>>read more.

Masked Men Attempt to Steal Diamonds, Jewels

• In a failed armed robbery attempt, two masked men tried to steal diamonds and jewels in Tysons after a holiday trunk show.

Police: DUI Driver Hits Middleburg Police Officer

• A police officer struck by a driver over the weekend was airlifted to the hospital, but has since been released and is recovering.

Help Find Missing Woodbridge Teen

• 16-year-old was last seen Sunday night, according to Prince William County Police.

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