Decision 2017: Virginia to choose next governor, delegates, local races - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Virginia voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide who will be the state’s next governor in a heated contest that has turned bitter in recent weeks. Tuesday is also Election Day in some Maryland cities. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - November 07, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Decision 2017: Virginia to choose next governor, delegates, local races]( Virginia voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide who will be the state’s next governor in a heated contest that has turned bitter in recent weeks. Tuesday is also Election Day in some Maryland cities. [School closings: Robert Frost Middle School]( Closings and Delays Map The following is a list of the current WTOP Stormdesk Closings and Delays for schools, governments, houses of worship and other organizations. Have a question or problem with WTOP’s Closings and Delays… [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Why more spiders may appear in your home during fall]( More spiders may creep into your home during fall. "The Bug Guy" Mike Raupp has tips on what to do with them and which ones are harmful. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Police: Missing mom, 3-year-old daughter last seen in Falls Church area]( A mother and her young daughter have been missing since Sunday night, and Fairfax County police say the mom may be in need of medical attention. Sponsored by Belcan [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Technology isn’t the underlying cyber threat to the ICS, it’s the people]( Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security and US-CERT issued a technical alert (TA17-293A) around indicators of compromise and the Advanced Persistent Threat Activity Targeting Energy and Other Critical Infrastructure Sectors aka Dragonfly 2.0. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [D.C. area's most expensive homes]( Here are the top residential real estate sales for October. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [St. John: The little Virgin Island that could]( St. John has a long road of rebuilding ahead before it returns to its glory days. See breathtaking photos of the recovery process. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Treating sugar like salt: Former White House pastry chef dials down the sweet]( After dazzling the Obamas with a healthier take on dessert, Bill Yosses is showing how that last course doesn’t have to sugar-bomb the taste buds. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Q&A: John Cleese presents ‘Monty Python & Holy Grail’ at Warner Theatre]( John Cleese joins WTOP to preview Thursday’s special Q&A screening of “Monty Python & The Holy Grail” at Warner Theatre. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Basketball Around the Beltway: Georgetown basketball season preview]( All eyes are on Georgetown legend and new head coach Patrick Ewing in his first year back in D.C., but what should we expect from a young Hoyas squad? - [Maryland basketball season preview]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Health expert: Don't let Chuck Norris lawsuit scare you from MRI contrast dye]( People with serious medical conditions shouldn't be discouraged from using contrast dyes during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs), according to a local health expert who is concerned a high-profile lawsuit might lead some to think the dye is risky. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Attention, gym brats: 5 pet peeves when you’re working out]( Your gym may be your oasis, but the people you share it with may have habits that are less than ideal. Before you start your workout, brush up on your gym etiquette. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [2017 Veterans Day freebies: From free food to haircuts, car washes and more]( Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov. 11. Here’s a list of what some businesses and organizations are offering for veterans and, in many cases, for active duty military personnel, too. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [IRS' Koskinen blames Congress for agency budget woes]( IRS Commissioner John Koskinen spoke candidly during his final press conference and offered a warning for congressional appropriators. Sponsored by Microsoft [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Digital inclusion a key to government modernization]( As federal agencies modernize their information technology, cloud-based services can help them comply with requirements for making government IT and communications accessible to people with disabilities. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Threatened medical deduction seen as valuable, versatile]( “Anybody who is paying for the cost of nursing home care is paying a great deal of money, and they are going to lose that deduction.” [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Face to Face with Nest’s smartest home security camera]( The Nest Cam IQ offers a glimpse at how deeply intelligent computers will be able to peer into your lives, especially as more home appliances become connected to the internet. Partnership [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Project Healing Waters]( Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing strives to serve those who have made great sacrifices in the service of our nation. [Learn more.]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Move over, dodgeball: Schools pump up phys ed with choices]( "We want our kids as they walk out of these halls in grade 12 to be active for life." [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Va. police offer safety, crime prevention training for faith leaders]( Law enforcement in Northern Virginia are offering a training program to help make houses of worship safer after a deadly church shooting in Texas. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Combat and cultural readiness key for new Army trainers]( The Army’s new training brigade looks beyond traditional best practices to see if soldiers meet the cultural and personality criteria to train local forces in dramatically different cultures. 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