Missing Soldier Found | Baby Left In Park | Veteran Wins Record Prize: VA News

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Developing El Niño Could Reach Historic Strength: What It Means For VA

Scientists are warning that conditions in the Pacific Ocean could lead to a powerful El Niño weather pattern that is developing earlier than expected, potentially bringing conditions in Virginia that will continue into winter.

Governor Spanberger Signs VA Assault Weapons Ban

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation Thursday prohibiting the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines in Virginia.

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Death Penalty Sought For Man Accused Of Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers

The Department of Justice plans to seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside of a Washington, D.C. museum last year, according to a new court filing.

Virginia Democrats Searching For Ways To Keep Redistricting Alive: Report

Virginia Democrats in Congress are talking through dramatic measures to keep their redistricting hopes alive after the state Supreme Court invalidated a referendum to do just that, according to reports.

Virginia Veteran Wins Record-Breaking Payout On 'The Price Is Right': Reports

A retired Army veteran from Virginia took home the largest single-game payout in the history of “The Price Is Right” during the show’s special Mother’s Day episode last week, according to multiple reports.

Descano, Kincaid Defend Trust Policies At Tense House Hearing Amid DOJ Civil Rights Investigation

Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Fairfax County’s top law enforcement officials during a tense congressional hearing Thursday, accusing the jurisdiction’s "smart-on-crime" and immigration trust policies of fostering a dangerous environment that led to preventable violent tragedies.

Pentagon Dump Of UFO Files Adds Intrigue To VA Sightings

Strange sightings over the skies in Virginia over the past half-century may not be fully explained by the release of a batch of files on unidentified flying objects, but they do add intrigue to reports in a national database.

Body Of Richmond Soldier Missing In Morocco Recovered

The body of the Richmond soldier who went missing in Morocco on May 2 has been recovered, the U.S. Army announced last weekend.

Baby Found Abandoned Near Stafford County Park: Sheriff

The mother of the infant found near Embrey Mill Park on Tuesday afternoon was located two days later, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported.

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• Honduras Native Indicted On Mount Vernon Trail Sexual Assault
• Manassas Distiller Wins Top VA Prize, Credits Outpouring Of Community Support
• Alexandria Man Fatally Stabbed In Huntington, Suspect At Large
• Fredericksburg Officers Begin 250-Mile Journey To Honor Fallen Colleagues
• Prince William County Wrestling Trainer Charged With Soliciting A Minor Online
• Man Leaves Jail, Steals Park Service Truck, Drives To New York, Buys Some Weed: Cops
• Data Center Developer Proposes Vienna Cloud Campus To Replace Tysons Office Complex
• Fairfax City School Evacuated For Reported Building Fire: Updated
• New Affordable Housing Available For Rent Or Purchase In Alexandria
• Prince William County Schools Ex-Wrestling Coach Charged Over Sexual Invitation To Underage Girl
• DC Airports Authority Names New Police Chief
• Historic Flint Hill Cemetery Continues Tradition Honoring Service Members This Memorial Day
• McLean Giant To Host Dog Adoption Event For National Pet Month
• Arlington Police Arrest Indecent Exposure Suspect, Seek Peeping Tom
• Woodbridge Doctor Wanted For Sexual Battery Against Patient: Police
• Here’s How VA Reading, Math Scores Compare Nationally