Va. police officer indicted for murder

A Culpeper police officer was indicted Tuesday on a charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a female motorist during a confrontation in February.

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Old warrant shocks both suspect, cops

A 63-year-old man came in to clear up what he thought was a minor offense, Montgomery County officials say, but was arrested in an alleged 1975 killing.

Gunshot victim found at fire scene

A person was shot to death and found at the scene of a fire in the Temple Hills area of Prince George’s County Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

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Police captain’s traffic safety message is personal

Tom Didone had gone to dozens of teen car crashes — and then his son died in one.

National Spelling Bee

Lori Anne Madison, a 6-year-old from Woodbridge, missed her second word on Wednesday and was eliminated in the second round of the National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center at National Harbor.

U.S. Naval Academy grads celebrate

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave the commencement address at the ceremony.

A final farewell to Chuck Brown

Fans, family and friends mourn the death of D.C.’s “Godfather of Go-Go” at an all-day public viewing at the Howard Theatre.

Farm animals attacked in Fairfax

A calf, two goats and a chicken were slashed over the weekend at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.

Fairfax shelter caters to homeless female veterans

A former Army captain opened the shelter with last fall.

Rolling Thunder descends on Washington

Motorcyclists take part in the annual parade ahead of Memorial Day.

Sweet 15

Thirteen area teenagers mark their quinceañera, a traditional Spanish celebration of a girl turning 15.

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