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Police: 3 Struck by Car at Occupy DC Protest
Last Updated: 9:19 AM 11/05/11 - District of Columbia police say a driver will not be charged for striking three people taking part in an Occupy DC protest in downtown Washington.
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Andy Rooney, Wry '60 Minutes' Commentator, Dies
Last Updated: 6:42 AM 11/05/11 - Andy Rooney so dreaded the day he had to end his signature "60 Minutes" commentaries about life's large and small absurdities that he kept going until he was 92 years old.
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Apple: Battery Life Fix Coming for New iPhone
Last Updated: 8:17 AM 11/03/11 - Apple Inc. says there is a problem with its latest mobile operating system that is shortening the battery life of iPhones, iPads and iPods that use the software.
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Bank of America Drops Debit Card Fee
Last Updated: 9:13 AM 11/01/11 - Bank of America, under pressure from its customers and its competitors, dropped a planned fee for debit card usage.
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Obama: All U.S. Troops In Iraq Out By Year's End
Last Updated: 12:52 PM 10/21/11 - The U.S. involvement in the war in Iraq is over, President Obama said Friday. All U.S. troops are headed home by the end of 2011.
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Moammar Gadhafi Reportedly Dead
Last Updated: 7:29 AM 10/20/11 - Unconfirmed reports of fugitive dictator Muammar Qaddafi's capture and death surfaced Thursday shortly after his hometown of Sirte fell to Libyan fighters.
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Mailing a Letter to Cost a Penny More
Last Updated: 7:24 AM 10/19/11 - The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that it will increase postage rates on Jan. 22, including a 1-cent increase in the cost of first-class mail, to 45 cents.
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Truck with Equipment for Obama Tour Stolen in Virginia
Last Updated: 7:00 AM 10/18/11 - Authorities are investigating the theft of a truck containing presidential seals, podiums and sound equipment for President Barack Obama's bus tour of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Making Up: Free Apps for Furious BlackBerry Users
Last Updated: 8:17 AM 10/17/11 - Trying to make amends for massive BlackBerry outages last week, Research In Motion announced a free premium apps giveaway for millions of its customers.
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U.S. Ties Iran to Plot to Assassinate Saudi Ambassador
Last Updated: 1:25 PM 10/11/11 - The Obama administration on Tuesday accused agents of the Iranian government of being involved in a plan to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
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Apple's Co-Founder Dies: "The World Is Better Because Of Steve"
Last Updated: 6:08 AM 10/06/11 - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died of cancer Wednesday. He was 56. Jobs transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone.
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Bank of America Website Woes Enter 6th Day
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 10/05/11 - Bank of America's website is having troubles for the sixth straight day, meaning customers may still have difficulty signing into their accounts.
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GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain to Visit Virginia
Last Updated: 9:32 AM 10/04/11 - Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain will be at Liberty University this weekend.
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Appeals Court Clears Amanda Knox of Murder
Last Updated: 9:51 AM 10/04/11 - An Italian appeals court has thrown out Amanda Knox's murder conviction and ordered the young American free after nearly four years in prison for the death of her British roommate.
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Bank Adding $5 Debit Card Charge
Last Updated: 9:57 AM 09/29/11 - Bank Of America, one of the largest banks in the Charlottesville area, is adding a $5 per month fee for using its debit card.
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MSHA Issues 356 Citations, Orders During Special Mine Inspections
Last Updated: 7:44 AM 09/28/11 - Federal regulators issued 356 citations and orders during the latest round of special mine inspections. MSHA said Tuesday the inspections were conducted at 16 coal mines and four other mines in August.
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Washington Monument Closed Indefinitely Due to Quake Damage
Last Updated: 1:07 PM 09/27/11 - The exterior inspection of the Washington Monument is expected to last five days. It's part of a thorough assessment of damage caused by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the nation's capital on Aug. 23.
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Pentagon Shooting Suspect Allegedly Tries to Escape
Last Updated: 8:48 AM 09/27/11 - A former Marine accused of firing shots at the Pentagon, Marine Corps museum and other military buildings has been charged with damaging his jail cell in an apparent escape attempt.
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American Hikers Jailed as Spies Released by Iran
Last Updated: 8:34 AM 09/21/11 - Two Americans jailed in Iran as spies have been released from Tehran's prison after more than two years in custody.
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UPDATE: Reno Police say 9 People Killed in Reno Air Crash
Last Updated: 1:27 PM 09/17/11 - A vintage World War II-era fighter plane plunged into the grandstands Friday during a popular annual air show, killing at least three people and injuring more than 50 spectators.
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Poll: Obama Disapproval Soars to 54% in Virginia
Last Updated: 8:42 AM 09/15/11 - President Barack Obama's disapproval rating has soared to 54 percent in Virginia.
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More Ground Turkey Recalled Because of Salmonella
Last Updated: 9:27 AM 09/12/11 - Cargill Inc. announced a second recall of ground turkey products Sunday after a test showed salmonella in a sample from the same Arkansas plant tied to a recall issued last month.
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Ravens Breeze Past Steelers 35-7
Last Updated: 8:51 PM 09/11/11 - Baltimore forces a team-record seven turnovers in opening day victory.
Grossman leads Redskins to 28-14 win over Giants
Last Updated: 8:39 PM 09/11/11 - Grossman throws for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns in first Week 1 start since 2007.
Obama Visits Cantor's District to Promote Jobs Plan
Last Updated: 6:09 PM 09/09/11 - President Barack Obama pitched his newly unveiled jobs plan with campaign-style fervor Friday at the University of Richmond, the "home turf" one of his top Republican antagonists, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
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Appeals Court Rejects Virginia's Health Care Lawsuit ‎
Last Updated: 12:54 PM 09/08/11 - A federal appeals court in Virginia dismissed two lawsuits Thursday that had claimed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was unconstitutional.
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Irene's Federal Cost Estimated at $1.5 Billion
Last Updated: 8:45 AM 09/06/11 - The White House estimated Monday that Hurricane Irene will cost federal taxpayers $1.5 billion in disaster relief.
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Irene to Blame for At Least 30 Deaths Along East Coast
Last Updated: 10:17 AM 08/29/11 - Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 32 people in 10 states, including four in Virginia.
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Bolt Disqualified in 100-meter Final
Last Updated: 9:19 PM 08/28/11 - The Jamaican record-holder is disqualified after false start at 2011 World Championships.
U.S. Open to start Monday with tweaks to schedule
Last Updated: 9:09 PM 08/28/11 - Site of 2011 U.S. Open had 'minimal damage' and match play will begin as planned on nine of 13 courts.
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Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
Last Updated: 7:49 AM 08/25/11 - Steve Jobs, the mind behind the iPhone, iPad and other devices that turned Apple Inc. into one of the world's most powerful companies, resigned as CEO on Wednesday, saying he can no longer handle the job but will continue to play a leadership role.
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Tobacco Firms Sue FDA Over New Graphic Warnings
Last Updated: 8:43 AM 08/18/11 - Tobacco companies want a judge to put a stop to new graphic cigarette labels that include the sewn-up corpse of a smoker and pictures of diseased lungs, saying they unfairly urge adults to shun their legal products and will cost millions to produce.
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Health Insurance Mandate
Last Updated: 2:49 PM 08/12/11 - A federal appeals court panel on Friday struck down the requirement in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul package that virtually all Americans must carry health insurance or face penalties.
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Postal Service Considers Cutting 120,000 Jobs
Last Updated: 6:34 AM 08/12/11 - Facing a second year of losses totaling $8 billion or more, the financially strapped U.S. Postal Service is considering cutting as many as 120,000 jobs.
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Apple Expected to Pass Exxon as Most Valuable Company
Last Updated: 9:07 AM 08/10/11 - Apple briefly surpassed Exxon Mobil on Tuesday as the nation's most valuable company. The two companies are so close that Apple is likely to keep the top spot soon.
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Verizon Workers Strike Over New Contract
Last Updated: 9:06 AM 08/08/11 - Stalled contract negotiations led thousands of workers in Verizon Communication Inc.'s wireline division to go on strike Sunday, potentially affecting landline operations as well as installation of services like FiOS.
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Dow Average Plunges 513; Worst Drop Since 2008
Last Updated: 6:11 AM 08/05/11 - The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 500 points Thursday. Investors are concerned that the U.S. economy will enter another recession and that Europe's debt problems are not closed to being solved.
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Sources: Compromise in Place to Reopen FAA
Last Updated: 1:33 PM 08/04/11 - Congress has reached a bipartisan compromise to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration that has left 74,000 transportation and construction workers idled, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday.
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FDA: Sleepy Brownies are Unsafe
Last Updated: 12:01 PM 08/03/11 - The Food and Drug Administration is warning the makers of melatonin-laced brownies called "Lazy Larry" that it considers them unsafe and could seize the snacks from store shelves.
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Woman Sets Appalachian Trail Speed Record
Last Updated: 11:44 AM 08/03/11 - Jennifer Pharr Davis set the unofficial record for the fastest hike of the entire Appalachian Trail. Her journey lasted exactly 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes.
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Verizon Ordered to Pay $115 Million
Last Updated: 9:21 AM 08/03/11 - A federal jury in Norfolk has ordered Verizon Communications Inc. to pay $115 million to a company for patent infringement.
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Obama Signs Bill to Avert Default
Last Updated: 12:06 PM 08/02/11 - The U.S. avoided a feared and catastrophic default on the American debt, as lawmakers on Tuesday passed a measure that ties an agreement to raise the government's capacity to borrow to steep cuts in government spending.
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Ford to Recall 1.1 Million Pickups for Gas Tank Problem
Last Updated: 6:19 AM 08/02/11 - Ford Motor Co. says it is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks because the gas tanks can fall off and cause a fire.
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Poultry Maker Expands Chicken Recall to Nuggets
Last Updated: 8:52 AM 07/27/11 - A voluntary recall of thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken has been expanded over concerns that the meat could be contaminated with bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
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Sources: NFL, Players Agree on Deal to End Lockout
Last Updated: 9:55 AM 07/25/11 - NFL owners and players agreed early Monday to the terms of a deal to end the lockout, and players were expected to begin their voting process later in the day, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Hospitals See Increase in Patients During Heat Wave
Last Updated: 4:44 PM 07/23/11 - Hospitals around the nation, including Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, are seeing an increase in patients with heat-related symptoms as much of the country struggles to find relief in an agonizing heat wave.
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After More Than a Century, Walter Reed to Close
Last Updated: 7:56 AM 07/23/11 - The storied Walter Reed Army Medical Center is closing its doors after providing care to privates and presidents for more than a century.
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Atlantis Landing Ends NASA's 30-year Shuttle Era
Last Updated: 9:35 AM 07/21/11 - With the words, "Job well done, America," NASA's 30-year space shuttle program has come to an end.
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Murdoch Attacked During Phone Hacking Scandal Hearing
Last Updated: 12:54 PM 07/19/11 - A protester rushed at Rupert Murdoch as he gave testimony to British lawmakers Tuesday, setting off a scuffle and spattering Murdoch with what appeared to be white foam in a foil pie dish in a shocking interruption of a hearing into the hacking scandal.
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Released from Jail, Casey Anthony Lies Low on First Day of Freedom
Last Updated: 10:16 AM 07/18/11 - Casey Anthony was freed from a Florida jail early Sunday, 12 days after she was acquitted of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in a verdict that drew furious responses and even threats from people across the U.S. who had followed the case with rapt attention.
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