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Power company AES sells 15 percent stake to China; says 3rd-quarter earnings up 28 percent

AES sells stake to China sovereign fund for $1.58B

CACI gets $75 million Army deal for engineering services

CACI gets $75M Army deal

ARLINGTON, Va. — CACI International Inc. said Wednesday it has received a $75 million task order to provide engineering services for an Army communication program.

Texas Episcopal churches that became Catholic may help pave the way for new Vatican plan

Texas churches help pave way for new Vatican plan

Pentagon’s mad scientists break ground on new DARPA headquarters in northern Va.

Secretive DOD research agency breaks ground in Va.

Government contractor CACI says 1st-quarter profit rises 22 pct on higher sales

IT contractor CACI says 1Q profit rises 22 pct

Stanley receives Defense Department 5-year-task order worth up to $23 million

ARLINGTON, Va. — Stanley Inc., which provides information-technology services, said Wednesday that it received a five-year, firm-fixed-price task order from the Defense Department under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity prime contract.

EADS appoints Sean O’Keefe as CEO to head North American unit; Crosby will oversee tanker deal

WASHINGTON — European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. NV on Tuesday named General Electric Co.’s Sean O’Keefe as chief executive officer of its North American division, effective Nov. 1.

Stanley gets 2-year purchase agreement worth $23 million from Army

ARLINGTON, Va. — Stanley Inc., which provides information-technology services, said Monday it received a two-year purchase agreement worth $23 million from the Army.

US forward Charlie Davies has several broken bones, in serious condition after car accident

ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies had several broken bones and a lacerated bladder after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in which another person was killed.

US national team forward Charlie Davies in serious condition after car accident

ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was in serious condition Tuesday evening following a one-vehicle accident in which another person was killed.

Corporate Executive Board announces acquisition of TowerGroup

ARLINGTON, Va. — Business consultant The Corporate Executive Board Co. said Tuesday it has acquired financial services consultant The Tower Group Inc.

US national team forward Charlie Davies hurt in car accident

ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was injured in a one-car accident in which another person was killed early Tuesday in the Washington, D.C., area.

US national team F Charlie Davies undergoing surgery after single-car accident

ARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was injured in a one-car accident in which another person was killed early Tuesday in the Washington, D.C., area.

Protesting farmers arrested while trying to plant hemp at DEA headquarters in Va.

BISMARCK, N.D. — A 51-year-old grandfather who grows garbanzo beans and other crops in northwestern North Dakota was among the protesters arrested for planting hemp seeds on the lawn of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration offices.

Va. woman comes home, finds US Capitol Police officer passed out drunk on her bed

ARLINGTON, Va. — Arlington police say a U.S. Capitol Police officer was arrested when a woman came home to find the stranger passed out drunk in her bed. Police said the 34-year-old man was still sleeping when officers arrived at 1 a.m. Sunday. Spokeswoman Crystal Nosal said the officer was charged with unlawful entry.

Porn viewing, other cases of employee misconduct rise at National Science Foundation

ARLINGTON, Va. — A watchdog tasked with stopping fraud involving taxpayer-funded science grants says it has been forced to spend time addressing government employee misconduct, much of it involving pornography.

Obama challenges nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their education

ARLINGTON, Va. — In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their education — and stick with it even if they don’t like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home.

Small group of protesters demonstrates against Obama’s talk to school students around country

ARLINGTON, Va. — Controversy has followed President Barack Obama to the Virginia school where he’s getting ready to address the nation’s students returning to school for the fall.

Former Pa. congressional candidate Cahir buried with full military honors at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Va. — Marine Sgt. William J. Cahir, a former news reporter and congressional candidate, was laid to rest with full military honors Monday at Arlington National Cemetery.

Former congressman who sponsored Sarbanes-Oxley regulations named chairman of ethics center

ARLINGTON, Va. — Michael G. Oxley, a former congressman known for the landmark Sarbanes-Oxley anti-fraud legislation, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Ethics Resource Center.

Rosetta Stone cancels stock offering, cuts outlook as costs rise unexpectedly

ARLINGTON, Va. — Following the company’s ballyhooed initial public offering in April, shares of Rosetta Stone Inc. have marched steadily higher over the past few months. On Monday they tanked.

CACI fiscal 4th qtr profit rose, net income and sales top estimates; company backs outlook

ARLINGTON, Va. — Information-technology services company CACI International Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit grew 23 percent, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

Rosetta Stone posts second-quarter loss on special items

ARLINGTON, Va. — Language education company Rosetta Stone Inc. reported a second-quarter loss due to several special items.

Wash. woman accused of identity theft says dog ate her checks

ARLINGTON, Wash. — A woman accused of dipping into her ex-husband’s bank account without permission blames her dog. Arlington, Wash., police spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said detectives filed court orders to follow the money trail. They learned the money disappearing from the 42-year-old Arlington man’s account was being used to pay for utility bills and other items at his ex-wife’s home.

Little League coach accused of teaching players to help break into a store

ARLINGTON, Wash. — A Little League coach in Washington state has been accused of using some of his players to help in a break-in.

Blalock’s 2-run double rallies Rangers over Mariners

ARLINGTON, Texas — Hank Blalock’s two-run double in the 11th inning rallied the Texas Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.

Texas closer Francisco won’t pitch again until at least Friday

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers closer Frank Francisco’s right arm feels better, but he won’t be available until at least Friday.

Hamilton homers in return from injury, Rangers down Mariners 7-1

ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list by hitting the go-ahead homer in a six-run seventh inning and the Texas Rangers won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Tuesday night.