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There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Tuesday. 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.

Emergency At Pentagon Sends Authorities Scrambling

ARLINGTON, VA -- The FBI is investigating after a piece of mail that has tested positive for ricin was delivered to the Pentagon on Monday, according to a report.

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Drunk Car Wash Employee Wrecks Customer's Car: Police

A man who was sent home from his job at a car wash in Northern Virginia because he was intoxicated came back to the business and wrecked a customer's car, police say.

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Southwest Airlines 72-Hour Sale: Tickets Start At $49 From DC

WASHINGTON, DC—Southwest Airlines just announced a 72-hour sale and tickets nationwide can be had for as little as $49. For Washington, DC, that means one-way tickets starting at $49 from Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

Man Showing Buttocks To Passersby In NoVa Is Arrested: Cops

Police have arrested a man who allegedly was exposing his buttocks to multiple people passing by at a Northern Virginia hotspot.

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