Beyonce JayZ Tickets, American Idol Local, Toys R Us: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Suspicious Stranger Approaches Girls In Sterling: Police
• All VA Toys R Us Locations Might Close For Good: Reports
• Two Falls Church Men Arrested For Firing Guns At Senior Apartments

American Idol: Brandon Diaz Of Ashburn Appears Monday

For many area residents watching Monday night's continued season premier of ABC's revamped "American Idol," there will be a fourth familiar face to join those of host Ryan Seacrest and judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. That would be Ashburn's very own Brandon Diaz, an alumnus of Briar Woods High School.

Beyonce, Jay-Z Announce In DC: How To Get Tickets

Beyonce and Jay-Z announced the "On the Run II" tour will stop in several North American cities this summer. They will be at FedEx Field in the D.C. area on July 28, their second stop on the tour.

Police Praise South Lakes Students Who Reported Active Gunman

Friday's lockdown of three schools in Reston over concerns of an active shooter caused a great deal of alarm for everyone in the area over what turned out to be a false report, but Fairfax County Police are praising the students who came forward.

Kirk Cousins Says Goodbye To DC

Washington Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins doesn't have a team yet, but he knows it won't be the Redskins after his squad acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs recently. And with that, he bid the District adieu in a blog post Monday.

Bishop Ireton Cheerleaders Achieve Three-Peat With National Title

The varsity cheerleaders from Bishop Ireton High School recently swept the Christian Cheerleaders of America's National Championships in Fayetteville, N.C. The varsity cheerleading team clinched this title for the third year in a row.

NCAA Basketball March Madness 2018: VA's Seeds, TV Time, Bracket

March Madness is finally here and two Virginia teams made into the big dance. The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament begins Tuesday, March 13. The University of Virginia, with a 31-2 record, was selected Sunday as a No. 1 seed.

Also Worth a Look Today

• One Dead, Two Injured In Dumfries Single-Car Crash: Police
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: March The Pup Needs A Forever Home
• Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show This Weekend
• Woman Killed In Loudoun County Crash: Police
• DC 'Snow Hole' Strikes Again
• Best Places To Live In Virginia - How Herndon Ranks
• Best Places To Live In Virginia - How Reston Ranks
• Watch Live: Houston Astros Stop By The White House

Across America

• Helicopter Crash In NYC Leaves 5 Dead
• Mom Charged After Baby Found Crawling On Street
• What It Costs To Upgrade Your Closet

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