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Fake Cop Accosts Woman, New Virginia Laws, $100K Lottery Winner: News Nearby
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- Herndon Man Wins 100 Grand in Virginia Lottery
- Police: Fake Cop Accosts Woman in Her Apartment
- Police Drones, Breastfeeding and State Songs Among New Laws in Virginia
- Police Charge Karate Instructor With Sexual Assault
- McLean Native to Become NCAA’s First Openly Transgender Swimmer
- Friends, Family Mourn Death of Popular Arlington Bartender
- Victim Robbed on Leesburg Pike After Asking for Directions
- Metro 4th of July Holiday Schedule and Information
- Reston Man, Young Woman Assaulted in Herndon Parking Lot
- PHOTOS: Trees Toppled in DC by Severe Thunderstorms
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