After DC gun ban overturned, city seeks new rules
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dale Metta, who manages a gun shop just outside the District of Columbia limits in Maryland, has had to turn away dozens of city residents wanting to buy handguns in recent days. Never mind that the U.S. Supreme Court just struck down Washington's 32-year-old ban on possessing handguns....
DC studies changes to improve pedestrian safety
WASHINGTON (AP) -- City transportation officials are studying changes along key commuting routes as they try to improve pedestrian safety in Washington....
Police arrest suspects in abduction
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged abduction of a Fredericksburg delivery driver....
Fairfax County couple looks for diamond ring owner
McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- A Fairfax County couple is searching for the owner of a $40,000 diamond ring that they have found....
Sign criticizes localities for immigration policy
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) -- In Manassas's quaint, red-brick Old Town neighborhood, a giant billboard greets visiting tourists and commuters, but it was not put there by the city or Chamber of Commerce....
Phillips' single gives Reds 3-2 win over Nationals
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Brandon Phillips singled in Jerry Hairston Jr. from second base in the ninth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night....
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Washington OF Dukes leaves game with knee injury
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Washington left fielder Elijah Dukes was carted off the field after injuring his right kneecap in the seventh inning of the Nationals' game at Cincinnati on Saturday night....
After DC gun ban overturned, city seeks new rules
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dale Metta, who manages a gun shop just outside the District of Columbia limits in Maryland, has had to turn away dozens of city residents wanting to buy handguns in recent days. Never mind that the U.S. Supreme Court just struck down Washington's 32-year-old ban on possessing handguns....
Tennessee Lottery numbers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the Tennessee state lottery:...
More than 500 acres burned in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) -- Dozens of firefighters continued working to contain a blaze that has burned more than 500 acres in southwestern Virginia....
DC studies changes to improve pedestrian safety
WASHINGTON (AP) -- City transportation officials are studying changes along key commuting routes as they try to improve pedestrian safety in Washington....
Police arrest suspects in abduction
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged abduction of a Fredericksburg delivery driver....
15 NHL players to take clubs to salary arbitration
TORONTO (AP) -- Center Brooks Laich and defenseman Shaone Morrisonn of the Washington Capitals were among 15 players who elected to take their teams to salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Saturday....
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Interest increasing in Washington's Ferry Farm
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- News that archeologists have discovered the remains of George Washington's boyhood home is already having an impact....
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Veterans group plans ad campaign touting Iraq war
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain, who has made support for President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq the centerpiece of his presidential campaign, is getting from help from a veterans group that's launching a national TV ad campaign next week....
Former Marshall player killed in shooting
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A former Marshall University football player has died of injuries sustained in a shooting outside a night club....
Father charged in bathtub drowning of child
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- A Norfolk man is facing felony child neglect charges after police say his 9-month-old daughter drowned in a tub of water....
Prosecutor: Soldiers could face death penalty
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Two alleged Army deserters charged in the death of a Huntington minister could face the death penalty if convicted....
North Carolina Education Lottery results
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the North Carolina Education Lottery:...
No Mega Millions jackpot winner
ATLANTA (AP) -- The jackpot in the multistate Mega Millions lottery drawing is one its way up to an estimated $64 million....
Fairfax County couple looks for diamond ring owner
McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- A Fairfax County couple is searching for the owner of a $40,000 diamond ring that they have found....
History of Old Point Comfort and Fort Monroe
Highlights of the history of Old Point Comfort and Fort Monroe:...
