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Op-Ed: Northern Virginia ghost tours deep rooted in American history Special

Northern Virginia offers numerous ways to explore early American history. There are plenty of old homes, museums and other landmarks to tour across the several counties that make up the region of what is affectionately called "Nova".

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 4 comments

Old Town Alexandria kicks off the holiday season, Santa arrives Special

Alexandria - The day after Thanksgiving some people run off to the stores in hopes of snagging some good Black Friday deals, however others look ahead to Christmas festivities.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 2 comments

Bombing in Egypt leaves 21 dead

The year had barely begun when a terrorist bombing took place outside of a church in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. According to preliminary date from the Ministry of Health the bombing killed 21 and left 43 wounded.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Virginia meter repairman pleads guilty to theft of $100,000

In the movie “Cool Hand Luke,” the late Paul Newman plays an inmate who wins the hearts and respect of his fellow prisoners by going against authority. His unwavering opposition of power, however, ultimately leads to his untimely death by gunshot.

In the Media by Zach Borenstein

Recently Found Bowl Could Be Oldest Written Documentation Of Jesus Christ

A team lead by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio have found what may be the earliest reference to Jesus Christ. A bowl found in the the underwater ruins of Alexandria's ancient great harbor has wording that could have been about Christ.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 4 comments

Five Dead After Building Collapses In Alexandria

A 12 story block of flats collapsed in Alexandria, Egypt killing at least five people on Monday. The youngest victim was only four years old. There is fear that more are dead laying in the rumble.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

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Kerrang! nominations are revealed

You Me At Six are nominated for five Kerrang! rock awards with Young Guns, Enter Shikari and Asking Alexandria all up for two.

Man pleads guilty in South Park threats case

A Muslim convert from Brooklyn pleaded guilty Thursday in Alexandria, Va., to posting online threats against the creators of the South Park television show and others he deemed enemies of Islam.

Wagner wins Four Continents, Lacoste and Phaneuf in virtual tie

The last 14 days have been a spectacular whirlwind for Ashley Wagner. Two weeks to the day after claiming her first U.S. championship, the 20-year-old from Alexandria, Va., had the best free skate of her career Saturday night to win the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado for her first international title.

Kidnapped Girls Rescue Detailed

A small blonde child peeking over a ridge and spotted by Mississippi state highway troopers led to the rescue of Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain, ages 12 and 8, from their suspected kidnapper Adam Mayes. Moments later Mayes shot himself in what his mother-in-law called "a coward's way out."