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High school's favorite custodian surprised with car from students

Virginia

TSA officers recover 3 guns from travelers leaving Reagan National Airport in one day

The first incident was with a Rockville man who was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. A few hours later TSA officers stopped another man with an unloaded 9mm.
Virginia

Virginia doctor found guilty of prescribing over a million opioid pills in a drug scheme

The doctor wasn’t just in it for the money, she allegedly wanted free stuff too. Ball would exchange prescriptions for manual labor around her home and cars.
Travel

No indication US Customs computer outage was 'malicious,' officials say

One woman estimated at least 5,000 people in line at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Friday.
National Politics

FBI: Man threatened Muslim candidate for Virginia state Senate and a Florida synagogue in posts

A tweet directed at Virginia state Senate candidate Qasim Rashid included a picture of a lynching and read, 'VIEW YOUR DESTINY.'
News

Wesley Hadsell charged with murder of stepdaughter, AJ Hadsell

A grand jury indicted Wesley Hadsell for the murder of his stepdaughter AJ Hadsell. Investigators found AJ's body in Southampton County in 2015, weeks after she disappeared from Norfolk.
Education

UVA president vows free tuition for students of families making under $80,000

The new president of the University of Virginia has promised free tuition for students in families earning less than $80,000 a year.
Weird

Smithfield meat plant worker accused of urinating at station

A Virginia meat-processing company says more than 50,000 pounds of product has been discarded after an employee is alleged to have urinated while working on a production line.
News

Police: Naked, intoxicated man arrested at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Adrian Gilbert Cardenas, 21, was arrested after he was caught running around Busch Gardens parking lot naked, trying to enter vehicles, police said. Cardenas is a member of the Navy and is stationed in Norfolk.
Local News

Transgender student barred from shelter in locker rooms during school safety drill

The teachers were apparently debating which locker room would be appropriate for her.
Politics

PETA Halloween costume takes aim at Donald Trump Jr.

PETA is taking aim at the President's son with a $168.99 costume of him hunting big game. The animal rights group said it is using Halloween to bring awareness to a big game and trophy hunting.
News

More men turning to plastic surgery, losing 'dad bod'

Women aren't the only ones who visit the plastic surgeon for a nip-and-tuck procedure. Men are heading there to fight against the "dad bod."