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High school's favorite custodian surprised with car from students

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.'
Crime

Portsmouth man's body found in duffel bag in New York

The body of a Portsmouth man was found stuffed in a duffel bag outside of a Wells Fargo Bank in Yonkers, New York.
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.
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.
News

Officials announce five Michael-related fatalities in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management reported that there are five confirmed Michael-related fatalities.
Halloween

Any trick-or-treaters over 12 can be sent to jail, fined in some Virginia towns

This year, Halloween falls on Wednesday, October 31.
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

Holy snakes! 'Rare' two-headed copperhead captured in Virginia backyard

Holy snakes! A Woodbridge, Virginia, resident found a rare 2-headed copperhead in the backyard last weekend.
Fairfax

Woman hits security guard in head with her fanny pack carrying pigeon inside

The security guard heard a woman yelling at employees at the Social Security Administration Office located at 1121 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax, Tuesday morning, police said.
News

Hampton Roads Navy ships to sortie ahead of Hurricane Florence

U.S. Navy ships in Hampton Roads have been commanded to set Sortie Condition Alpha in preparation for Hurricane Florence.