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9 hrs ago | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Five Robbery Convictions

Nearly two years have passed since the terrified employees of a Fairfax GameStop store were robbed of thousands of dollars worth of iPods, Xbox 360s, PlayStation 3s and other gaming equipment at gunpoint.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Richmond Times-Dispatch

High-rise rescue in Fairfax

Fairfax County fire officials say two construction workers were rescued today after they lost control of scaffolding 25 floors up a condominium.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Fairfax Out of Road Money

If ita TMs not already under construction, it probably wona TMt happen anytime soon.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Medical News

New test detects genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos - ready for clinical trials

One-step screening for both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities has come a stage closer as scientists announced that an embryo test they have been developing has successfully screened cells taken from spare embryos that were known to have cystic fibrosis.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Post Carbon Institute

The Age of Missing Information

Imagine watching an entire day's worth of television on every single channel. Acclaimed environmental writer and culture critic Bill McKibben subjected himself to this sensory overload in an experiment to verify whether we are truly better informed than previous generations.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Fairfax Times

Reston teen charged with gang participation

The Herndon Police Department has charged a 17-year-old Reston male with ten destruction of property cases and seven counts of gang participation.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Bloomberg Business News

Boeing Delays First Flight of 787, Citing Need to Reinforce Body Section

Boeing Co. said the 787 Dreamliner, already two years behind schedule, will be delayed beyond its June 30 first-flight target and a new delivery timetable wona t be available for several weeks.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

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Fairfax Times

Three plead guilty to armored car robberies

Thanks to a resourceful and quick-thinking security guard, three armored car robbers who stole $360,000 have been brought to justice.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

The Observer

Fairfax Connector Service Changes Starting June 28

Fairfax County will reduce service, eliminate some of its routes and increase fares on express routes of the Fairfax Connector beginning June 28.

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The Observer

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile in Fairfax

The Fairfax County Health Department announced that mosquitoes collected in the county have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Potomac News

Officials identify man killed at Belmont Bay

Scott Sorli, the 39-year-old Dale City man who was killed in a personal watercraft accident at Belmont Bay on Sunday, was jumping boat wakes at about 4:30 p.m. when he was thrown into the air and fell back onto the watercraft, witnesses told investigators.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

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Fairfax, Virginia Hair Salon Is Offering Free Hair Cuts Today

It's a trim for tight times. A hair salon in a Washington, D.C. suburb is offering free haircuts.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

WUSA9

Fairfax Salon Offers Free Haircuts

FAIRFAX, Va.- The owner of Alexandre de Paris salon in Fairfax, Virginia is offering free haircuts.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

WTVR Richmond

County Planning Officials OK Saudi Academy Plan

Planning officials have approved a proposal to expand an Islamic school with close ties to the Saudi government in northern Virginia.

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NewsChannel 8

Teen Arrestd in No. Va. Slaying

FAIRFAX, Va. - Authorities have arrested a teenager in Maryland for a slaying in northern Virginia.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Tech gadgets for the master bath

What was once a simple bathroom can now be transformed into a high-tech oasis with a shower that remembers your preferred water temperature, home theater systems and TV hidden in the mirror.

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Potomac News

Woodbridge man pleads guility in stabbing death

A Woodbridge man pleaded guilty Monday in Fairfax County Circuit Court to second-degree murder for stabbing his ex-girlfriend in Vienna in July.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

The Frederick News Post

Hit and run leads to theft charges

Two men charged with stealing Rogaine, Crest white strips, electronic toothbrushes and razor blade cartridges were captured after a minor hit-and-run accident, according to the Frederick Police Department.

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