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There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, D.C., 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.
- Fairfax Senior Home Murder: Suspect Identified
- High-Speed Chase In Stolen SUV Ends With Arrest In Ashburn: Police
- Firefighters Rescue Cats From Reston Townhouse Fire
Bank Teller Named 'Phelon' Steals $185,000 From Homeless Customer In Georgetown: Report
A 29-year-old bank teller named "Phelon" has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge after he stole more than $185,000 from a homeless customer trying to deposit a huge sum of cash at a Wells Fargo branch in Georgetown, according to a report.
NRA Plans To Roll Out Pro-Gun Ads In Virginia Despite Las Vegas Tragedy: Report
The mass shooting of hundreds of people in Las Vegas, the worst in American history, won't stop the National Rifle Association from rolling out a massive pro-gun ad campaign in Virginia in the run-up to the gubernatorial election, according to a Washington Post reporter.
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Dave Chappelle, Bruno Mars Party In DC (Photos)
Dave Chappelle knows how to throw a party in D.C. And this weekend, he was joined by none other than Bruno Mars. After performing to sell-out crowds at the Warner Theatre in D.C., he held a party Saturday night at the Hamilton Live.
GMU Student Dies In Fall From Window, Drugs Suspected: School
A 19-year-old George Mason University sophomore was killed Saturday afternoon after falling from a fifth-story dormitory window, and the school said Sunday he reportedly may have been under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs. The student's name was not released.
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- Dave Chappelle, Bruno Mars Party In DC (Photos)
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- Fairfax Senior Home Murder: Suspect Identified
» Across America
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- Cop Who Tackled Tennis Pro Sues City, NYPD
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