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Former XM Satellite Radio Employee Pleads Guilty in $900,000 Embezzlement Scheme
WASHINGTON—Brenda L. Jones, 46, of Lothian, Maryland, pled guilty today to a federal conspiracy charge stemming from a scheme in which she and others embezzled more than $900,000 from her former employer, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. and James W. McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. Jones pled [...]

Metro Conducts Broad Inspections After Mechanical Failure
Metro will inspect 464 rail cars following an incident earlier today in which a brake part became detached from an Orange Line train. The New Carrollton-bound train became mechanically disabled near Stadium-Armory station shortly before noon today. The train was brought to a safe stop, and passengers were transferred to other trains at Stadium-Armory. Upon [...]

Police Seek Suspect in Arlington Malicious Wounding Incident
The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s help to locate a man involved in a Malicious Wounding from mid-December 2011. On December 17, 2011, at 2 a.m. several suspects assaulted a man in the 4200 block of N. 2nd Road. One suspect was arrested on the scene. Detectives have also charged [...]

District Man Sentenced to Over 5 years for Killing a Man and Wounding a Child in Home Invasion
WASHINGTON—Allen Butler, 33, was sentenced today to a prison term of 64 ½ years for his role in a home invasion in December 2008 in which a man was killed and a 5-year-old boy was wounded, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced. Butler and a co-defendant, Steven Lewis 30, were convicted by a jury [...]

Experimental Recordings by Alexander Bell Unlocked by LoC
Nearly 10 years ago, the Library of Congress initiated a research collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to study the application of digital imaging to the extraction of sound from phonograph records and other grooved media. This non-invasive approach protects delicate or damaged historical items. That collaboration has resulted in unlocking experimental sound recordings [...]

Fire Destroys Barn at Morven Park
Crews form Leesburg were called to the scene of a reported fire at Morven Park at approximately 8:00Pm Tuesday night. Fire crews found a large barn at the  Equestrian Center fully involved when they arrived on scene. There were no animals in the barn,  and no injuries to animals or humans have been reported. The [...]

Mary Hughes Hynes Named 2012 Chair of Arlington County Board
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Arlington County Board today announced its intent to elect Mary Hughes Hynes  its chair for 2012. An Arlington County resident for more than 30 years, Ms. Hynes was first elected to the Arlington County Board in November 2007 and was re-elected November 2011.  Previously, Ms. Hynes served on the Arlington School Board [...]

Bank Robber Hits BB&T in Sterling
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a reported armed bank robbery at the BB & T Bank located in the 20900 block of Davenport Drive in Sterling, Virginia. Police reported that at approximately  9:45 a.m. an unknown Black male walked into the bank using an umbrella and mask to conceal [...]

First Night Leesburg Cancelled for 2011
In a joint release with the Town of Leesburg, the Bluemont Concert Series announced with great regret the cancellation of the 2011 First Night Leesburg celebration. Over the past 25 years, this popular New Year’s Eve event has brought thousands of families, neighbors and visitors to downtown Leesburg to welcome in the New Year with [...]

Robber Makes Off with Large Quantities of Painkillers from CVS on Arlington Blvd
Police are investigating a robbery of the CVS pharmacy at 8124 Arlington Boulevard. A man entered the pharmacy area of the store around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 and passed a threatening note that demanded the pharmacist to hand over specific, large amounts of painkillers and drugs. The employee complied and the man fled. No [...]

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The Wilmington Garden Club met Nov. 14 at Cape May Campus Center. Hostesses Phyllis Carey, Candy Fenner and Beverly Sanders prepared the refreshment table for the fall season.

Riteish-Genelia church wedding a family affair

Mumbai Feb 4 After a lavish Maharashtrian-style wedding, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza chose to stay low-key as they exchanged wedding vows again in a traditional church wedding Saturday.

Britney Spears' Ex, Jason Alexander, Reflects on 55-Hour Marriage

In the United States, the average divorce comes after eight years of marriage - that's 24 times longer than Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney lasted; 40 times longer than Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries; and 324 times longer than Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra.

Hendricks discovered wedding dress on Golden Globes shop

Christina Hendricks struck gold when she was hunting for her wedding dress - she found her dream gown while she was searching for a Golden Globes outfit.

Nev. caucuses offer state a rare say in nomination

With its 24-hour casino gambling, legalized prostitution and drive-through wedding chapels, Nevada seems anything but conventional.

7 Tips for Planning a Wedding on Pinterest

If you haven't already, sign up for a Pinterest account. There's a waiting list to join now - talk about exclusivity - but you can beat the system by having an existing Pinterest member send you a request.

Buy wedding gowns to raise money, awareness for breast cancer

The Crowne Plaza in Greenville is loaded with beautiful wedding gowns for sale at great discounts to support cancer patients and their families.

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Wedding On Hold Until After Baby

Kristin Cavallari is putting off her wedding until after her baby is born. The reality TV star is expecting her first child with her NFL player fiance Jay Cutler, but she is determined not to walk down the aisle with a baby bump on show.

Diamond wedding celebrations for Barlby couple

ANNIVERSARY: Dorothy, 80, and Brian Collins of George Terrace Barlby celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Ontario, Catholic schools face off over gay-straight alliances

Ontario Education Minister Laurel Broten: "We will require issue-specific clubs to be supported if it is asked for.