Bei Bei Plays In Snow, Amazon Secret Visit, Pet Pics: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia 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.

• See First Snow Day Pictures Around Kingstowne
• See First Snow Day Pictures Around Vienna
• Bei Bei Enjoying The Snow Day At The National Zoo: Video

Amazon Team Visited NoVA Eatery Before HQ2 Selection: Report

A Del Ray restaurant was a meeting place for local officials and Amazon's site selection team ahead of the announcement that a new headquarters is coming to Crystal City, one report says.

No Charges For Officers Who Shot Man: Police

No criminal charges will be made against two officers for returning fire during a shooting incident Nov. 4 at 1106 Laurel Street, Prince William County Police announced Thursday.

NoVA Radio Hosts Cited On CMA Awards

WFLS radio morning show hosts Jessica Cash and Steve Waters were named broadcast personalities of the year for a small market during Wednesday night's 52nd Annual CMA Awards.

Watch Local Dogs React To Surprise Snowfall (Video)

Snow doesn't come often in the D.C. area before Christmas, but this time the snow arrived before Thanksgiving. And it certainly was enjoyed by our four-legged friends, as a number of videos on social media show.

Virginia's Most-Googled Thanksgiving Recipe Might Surprise You

Thanksgiving is just days away and the holiday means mountains of food. Here's the recipe that Virginia cooks are searching for the most.

Man Assaults Woman During Abduction: Police

A man was arrested Wednesday night after abducting a girl from Heritage Village Plaza and then assaulting her, according to Prince William Police.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Potomac Nationals Move To Fredericksburg Approved
• Hate Crimes In Virginia, DC: FBI Report Shows Increase
• Man Sprayed In Face After Answering Door In Crystal City: Police
• Roads Closed In Reston, Herndon Due To Winter Weather: Police
• Man Dies After Car Strikes Him: Police
• First Snow In Alexandria: Road Treatment, Traffic, School Status
• First Snow In Fairfax County: Numerous Roads Closed
• Fredericksburg Man Killed In Stafford Crash: Police
• Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 10-Plus Violations At 2 Places
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Raw Meat Stored Over Veggies

Across America

• Sea Lions Are Being Shot To Death Near Seattle
• Death Toll Climbs To 56 In CA Camp Fire
• Country Guitar Virtuoso Roy Clark Dies At 85
• Disney Parks Ban Trump Fan For Life

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Image: Screen grab from video posted by the Smithsonian's National Zoo