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Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 1 Officer Shot During Gunfire At White House Correspondents' Dinner: Trump (patch.com) — Residents in Washington, DC are learning more about a dramatic shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump and other top officials were swiftly evacuated. Authorities say a 31-year-old suspected lone gunman from California was subdued, one officer survived a close-range shot thanks to a bulletproof vest, and security remains extremely tight as the investigation continues.
2. Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability (wtop.com) — If you or a family member have a disability, Smithsonian museums in Washington now offer sensory-friendly “Morning at the Museum” hours and other barrier-free programs designed to make visits calmer and more accessible. Experts also share practical planning tips, from researching accessibility online to working with local guides, so Washington-area travelers with disabilities can better enjoy museums here and trips abroad.
3. Man who swiped Noem's purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison (usa-today-news.com) — A man who stole then–Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse and committed other thefts in Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. Prosecutors say he targeted residents in the District, and he now faces deportation after serving his sentence.
4. D.C. United scores 2 late goals to rally past Orlando City (statenews.net) — D.C. United fans in Washington, D.C., finally saw a home win as the club scored twice late, including a 90th-minute header, to beat Orlando City 3-2 on a chilly Saturday night. The victory snapped a long home slump and capped a week where United suddenly found its scoring touch despite missing top scorer Tai Baribo.
📸 Brookland —Jim S.
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