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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter casts their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voter fills in their ballot for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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2025 Virginia Election

A Fairfax County voters cast their ballots for the 2025 election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 04 November 2025. The Virginia gubernatorial race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has gained national attention as a testing ground for both parties ahead of next year’s national midterm election.

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US: IShowSpeed’s “Speed Does America Tour” Draws Thousands to Tysons Corner Center

IShowSpeed, a famous American online streamer, kicked off his 35-day "Speed Does America Tour" streaming marathon, with thousands gathering at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia on Monday, September 1 to see him.

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US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

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US: Multiple Deaths As Major Winter Storm Hits East Coast, States Of Emergency Declared

Multiple deaths were reported as a major winter storm moved into the U.S. East on Monday, January 6. The storm brought heavy to moderate snow, hazardous icy roads, and forced school closures, widespread power outages, and flight cancellations. Governors in several states have declared states of emergency.

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"Comfort women" memorial unveiled in Washington suburb

FAIRFAX, United States - A stone monument commemorating women who were recruited to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, euphemistically called "comfort women," is unveiled at the premises of Fairfax County's government office, Virginia, on May 30, 2014. A group of Korean Americans led a project to establish the monument in the Comfort Women Memorial Peace Garden on the premises of the northern Virginia county, west of Washington.

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Biden and Northam Visit Sportrock CLlimbing Centern Alexandria, Virginia

Jacob Bosley, a 17 year old high school junior from Lake Braddock High School in Fairfax County, Virginia introduces United States President Joe Biden at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia to celebrate the significant progress Virginia has made in the fight against COVID-19, in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration on Friday, May 28, 2021. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Biden and Northam Visit Sportrock CLlimbing Centern Alexandria, Virginia

United States President Joe Biden is introduced by Jacob Bosley, a 17 year old high school junior from Lake Braddock High School in Fairfax County, Virginia prior to his delivering remarks at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia to celebrate the significant progress Virginia has made in the fight against COVID-19, in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration on Friday, May 28, 2021. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP