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Ted Leonsis Has Astonishing Story About Amazon's Founding: Report

As the Washingtonian delved deep into the D.C. life of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently, the magazine uncovered a stunning anecdote involving Bezos, Ted Leonsis, and Bernie Madoff. The story quotes Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, who recalled meeting Bezos in 1994 and the Amazon founder shared his plans to launch the largest bookseller in the world. Why? Because he was losing on Wall Street to Madoff.

VA Dad Arrested After Dead Child, 2, Found In Suitcase

A 2-year-old Virginia girl who has been missing for eight months has been identified as the dead child found recently in a suitcase near train tracks in New Jersey. Te'Myah Plummer has been identified as the toddler whose remains were found two weeks ago in the suitcase near the PATH tracks in Jersey City, according to media reports.

Woman Scores $150K Powerball Win In Rose Hill

A stop at a Rose Hill gas station resulted in more than a full tank of gas for one Alexandria woman. In fact, Barbara Coleman scored a $150K Powerball prize.

Best Hospitals In Virginia, DC — And Worst — For Patient Safety

A nationwide hospital safety analysis has found that 31 hospitals in Virginia received an "A" grade for preventing medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections, which collectively are the third leading cause of death in America.

Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Hurricane Harvey Survivor

Lots of pets were rescued during the 2017 hurricane season as families in Texas and Florida had to flee their homes, but not all of their pets have found their forever homes yet.

Ultra Duster Huffer Disrupts Traffic In Stafford: Police

A pajama-clad man jumping in and out of traffic Friday while inhaling from the aerosol product "Ultra Duster" was arrested Friday in the area of Greenspring Drive and Vine Place, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Micha Jamar Kynard, 21, of Stafford, was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, inhalation of drugs and pedestrian interference with traffic.

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