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The Washington Football Team announced it would not allow fans to wear "Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint" at FedEx Field during the 2021 season.
The Washington Football Team announced it would not allow fans to wear "Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint" at FedEx Field during the 2021 season. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Washington Football Team Bans Native Headdresses At Games

Fans of the Washington Football Team will not be allowed to wear Native American headdresses at home games in 2021, the franchise announced on Wednesday. The announcement was part of several new policies for fans at FedEx Field for the coming NFL season.

Pentagon Attacker Shot Himself With Officer's Service Weapon: FBI

The man police say stabbed Officer George Gonzalez of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency Tuesday at the Pentagon Transit Center shot himself with the officer's service weapon, according to a post on the FBI Washington Field Office's Twitter account.

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Officer Fatally Stabbed Tuesday At Pentagon Identified By Police

Pentagon Force Protection Agency identified Officer George Gonzalez as the officer who was fatally stabbed Tuesday at the Pentagon Transit Center, according to a post on the agency's official Twitter account. PFPA observed an End of Watch ceremony Tuesday night for Gonzalez.

New DC Home Delivery Start-Up Avoids Amazon-Style Packaging

The Rounds is making its debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, with its delivery of essential goods to homes across much of the city.

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Noah Lyles Takes Bronze Medal In 200M At Tokyo Olympics

The man police say stabbed Officer George Gonzalez of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency Tuesday at the Pentagon Transit Center shot himself with the officer's service weapon, according to a post on the FBI Washington Field Office's Twitter account.

Masks Indoors Recommended By Fairfax Health Department

Wearing a mask in indoor public settings is now recommended by the Fairfax County Health Department, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Masks Required For Start Of School Year At Alexandria Schools

On Tuesday, the Alexandria School Board voted to require masks at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

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