Girl, 8, who opened lemonade stand for St. Jude while battling leukemia is now cancer free

A mother from Virginia can rest easy knowing her 8-year-old daughter triumphed over cancer, all while raising $5,807.15 on her own for St. Jude from a lemonade stand she opened.

No threat found after Gannett Building evacuated in McLean, police say

Fairfax County police are investigating after receiving a report of an armed ex-employee inside the Gannett building in McLean Wednesday morning. The building houses the headquarters of the national newspaper USA Today.

Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car

Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.

Safe parking program for veterans in West LA
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Good news for some homeless veterans living in their cars, vans and campers. They will now be allowed to park overnight at the VA facilities.

VA accused of conducting secret experiments on dogs
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A recent report states that the Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting secret medical tests on dogs. Now members of congress are asking for an investigation into the charges. MaryAnn Martinez reports.