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June 14, 2024, 10:14 a.m. EDT | Update June 14, 2024, 5:57 p.m. EDT

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Child's death leads to charges against Woodbridge parents

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Two Woodbridge parents face charges after the death of their 19-month-old son in January 2023.

Bear roaming Arlington: what you need to know

Virginia authorities are warning residents to keep their distance from a black bear roaming Arlington neighborhoods this weekend. It's likely a young male and people should give him room to move forward, experts said.

Potential name changes for schools considered by school board

The school board voted Tuesday to explore renaming nine schools, some of which will be considered sooner than others.

Restoration of Confederate names prompts VA NAACP to sue school district

The Virginia chapter of the NAACP and five students filed a lawsuit against a school board a month after members voted to reinstate the names of Confederate leaders at two schools, according to multiple reports citing court documents.

A baby's life was saved and officers rescued a newborn

When police arrived at an apartment, a newborn was no longer breathing and had no heartbeat. But thanks to the life-saving actions of two officers, the welcome sound of the newborn's cries filled the room.

Guilty plea in subway stabbing leads to prison sentence for DC man: court

A 43-year-old man was sentenced Friday in federal court after admitting to stabbing a woman multiple times on a subway train last September.

New pickleball facility opens at mall

Customers can now eat, shop and play a game of pickleball all in one place.

Participation in January 6 Capitol breach leads to man's conviction

A man was one of two Virginians convicted in federal court in Washington on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.

Man who exposed himself in store wanted by police

Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau are asking for the community's help in identifying a man who exposed himself to a victim at a store.

Overwhelming vote grants collective bargaining to school staff and educators

Nearly 97 percent of teaching staff and more than 80 percent of operational staff in one school district voted to allow a union to represent and bargain collectively for nearly 27,000 public school employees.

Malicious wounding charge laid for striking police officer with vehicle

Police arrested a man who allegedly struck a police officer with his vehicle.

Fatal shooting of man in vehicle leads to arrest

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man found dead in a vehicle, police said.

Man found dead near hospital linked to DC Navy Yard shooting

The man found dead in a hospital parking lot was linked to a shooting at the Navy Yard, police say.

3 clothing retailers will come to the mall in 2024

A shopping center will welcome three new high-end fashion and clothing retailers this year, including one that will celebrate its grand opening in July.

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