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Robert E. Lee's Childhood Home Up For Sale In Alexandria

Robert E. Lee's childhood home in Old Town Alexandria has gone up for sale for the first time in half a century. The 1796 home has much history behind it beyond its ties to the Lee family. George Washington stayed at the home and dined there a number of times.

Secret Service Vehicle Stole From Arlington Service Center

A Secret Service vehicle was stolen from a service center in Arlington Tuesday, officials said.

Trump Supporter Interrupts Women, Gets Attacked: Report

A woman who interrupted some strangers at a D.C. restaurant to inform them that she supported President Trump got more than she bargained for when they attacked her, according to a report.

$100K Lottery Ticket Claimed By Woodbridge Man

Sometimes sitting in traffic at a stop light is the epitome of helplessness—unless you make it something else. That's what Woodbridge resident Horation Johnson recently did when he pulled into a gas station to buy a winning Lottery ticket.

WJLA Among Many TV Stations To Air Sinclair Media-Bashing Script

If you watch a lot of local TV news in the Washington, D.C., region, you may have noticed a couple anchors reciting a script handed down by Sinclair Broadcast Group warning viewers of the perils of biased and false news pervasive on social media. Those same WJLA anchors likely also vowed to report fairly and accurately, and asked you to comment on their website if you thought reporting crossed ethical lines.

Secret Service Agent Loses Earpiece During Easter Egg Roll

A Secret Service agent apparently lost an earpiece during the White House Easter Egg Roll, and a Reddit user proudly posted a pic of it online.

DC Cop Surprises One Of First Black Women To Serve In WW2 (Video)

D.C. resident Mary S. Harrell celebrated her 101st birthday recently, but she is no ordinary woman. She's one of the first African-American women to serve in World War II.

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