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Good Samaritan Killed In NoVa: Police

Police say a man who attempted to stop someone from assaulting a woman in Northern Virginia was killed by the man he was trying to stop, and police have made an arrest.

Snowy Winter Increasingly Likely For NoVa: Forecast

If you're a fan of snow, there's good news. This winter may bring plenty of snow to Northern Virginia, a change from the last few years, according to a new forecast.

Woman Attacks Firefighter In Ambulance At NoVa Hospital: Police

A woman has been arrested after police say she assaulted a firefighter in an ambulance at a Northern Virginia hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Rabid Raccoon Bites 3 People, 2 Pets In Attacks

WASHINGTON, DC — A rabid raccoon attacked and bit three people and two pets in the Chevy Chase section of the District this weekend; all now face rabies shots, DC Health officials said Tuesday. The sick raccoon was captured Sunday afternoon in Northwest DC near 32nd Street and Nebraska Avenue NW. Animal Control officers captured the animal, which was humanely euthanized and tests conducted at the DC Public Health Laboratory determined the animal had rabies.

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