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Traders gather at posts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Stocks edged lower in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday as investors waited for word from the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Stocks edge lower as Fed raises outlook on USStocks edge lower as Fed raises outlook on US economy; bond yields rise
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Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate in HouseHouse passage of new 5-year farm bill could hinge on level of cuts in food stamp program
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Riot police take positions as demonstrators gather near near the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Protesters cut off the main access road to the stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament later Wednesday. Beginning as protests against bus fare hikes, the demonstrations have quickly ballooned to include broad middle-class outrage over the failure of governments to provide basic services and ensure public safety. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Protesters out again in Brazilian citiesBrazilians continue protests to lament high cost of living, lack of good public services
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In this Wednesday, May 22, 2013 photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Federal Reserve ends a policy meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Investors have been nervously speculating that the Fed will soon scale back its economic stimulus and send interest rates up and stock prices down. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Fed says it will maintain pace of bond purchasesFed sticks with bond purchases but offers brighter outlook for the economy
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Diverted United 787 passengers resume Tokyo tripDenver passengers on United 787 that diverted to Seattle resume trip to Tokyo on another 787
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GOP targets high-speed rail, transportation grantsHouse GOP aims to cut money for high-speed rail, transportation grants in $44B spending bill
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A young woman stands in a silent protest at Taksim Square in, Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. After weeks of sometimes-violent confrontation with police, Turkish protesters have found a new form of resistance: standing still and silent. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in TurkeyFIFA vows Under-20 World Cup in Turkey will go on despite protests; US faces Spain in Istanbul
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., center, talks with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., right, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on national security matters where FBI Director Robert Mueller testified. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah is at left. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Mueller urges caution on NSA program changesFBI director urges caution by Congress before making any changes to NSA programs
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Banks fall short in helping struggling homeownersMortgage settlement monitor says banks still falling short on helping struggling homeowners
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Riot police take positions as demonstrators gather near near the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Protesters cut off the main access road to the stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament later Wednesday. Beginning as protests against bus fare hikes, the demonstrations have quickly ballooned to include broad middle-class outrage over the failure of governments to provide basic services and ensure public safety. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., center, talks with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., right, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on national security matters where FBI Director Robert Mueller testified. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah is at left. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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This comic book cover released by Noble Transmission/IDW Publishing shows an image from the five-issue mini-series “Wild Blue Yonder,” from Mike Raicht, Zach Howard and Austin Harrison of Noble Transmission. The series centers on Cola, a skilled upstart, female teen pilot whose adventures form the tale set in a world where humanity lives among the clouds in floating airships while avoiding the broken, poisoned earth. Issue No. 1 was released on Wednesday, June 19. (AP Photo/Noble Transmission/IDW Publishing)
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Riot police take positions as demonstrators gather near near the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Protesters cut off the main access road to the stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament later Wednesday. Beginning as protests against bus fare hikes, the demonstrations have quickly ballooned to include broad middle-class outrage over the failure of governments to provide basic services and ensure public safety. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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  • LaRock unseats May in low-turnout Virginia primary upset

    For two decades, Del. Joe T. May, a moderate Republican and chairman of the House Transportation Committee, has represented voters across a broad district that spans much of Loudoun County and parts of Clarke and Frederick counties. The Washington Post, Fri, Jun 14 2013 @ 03:00 AM

  • Repeat sex offender sentenced to two life terms in prison

    A Loudoun County judge on Friday upheld a jury's recommendation and handed down a sentence of two life sentences plus 75 years in prison for a 52-year-old man convicted on a range of sex crime charges. Loudoun Times, Mon, Jun 17 2013 @ 01:03 PM

  • Storm Blows Showers Through Loudoun

    High winds and heavy rain just blew threw Ashburn and Loudoun County, and as I was shooting and editing this video, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Loudoun. Patch.com, Fri, Jun 14 2013 @ 06:05 AM

  • Courthouse Square proposes public-private partnership

    Courtesy art/L4 Capital Partnership The new Courthouse Square from the Courthouse Lawn along East Market Street. Loudoun Times, Sat, Jun 15 2013 @ 07:58 AM

  • Chamber President Weighs in on Hatrick Retirement

    On Wednesday, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce President Tony Howard offered the following comments on the retirement of Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Edgar Hatrick III: "I am saddened to hear that Ed Hatrick has decided to retire after the coming school year. Patch.com, Thu, Jun 13 2013 @ 05:51 AM
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