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D.C. Chef Wins James Beard 'Best Chef Mid-Atlantic' Award

A Washington, D.C., chef took home the 2018 James Beard Award for "Best Chef" in the Mid-Atlantic at the Tuesday night ceremony in Chicago. And DC area Chef José Andrés was presented with the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award for his work in Puerto Rico.

Mom Injects Hospitalized Son With Her Own Blood: Police

A Fort Belvoir woman charged with child abuse told police she injected her 6-year-old son with her own blood at Inova Children's Hospital. Elizabeth Malone, 28, was arrested and charged with child abuse and larceny for the April 25 incident at the hospital.

New Wegmans To Have Burger Bar, Opens June 3

Northern Virginia's newest Wegmans, which will have its grand opening June 3, will have the grocery chain's first "Burger Bar" for its several outlets in the region.

NRA Names Oliver North As New President

The National Rifle Association, based in Fairax, has named a new president as the organization faces renewed scrutiny over its unwavering and far-reaching support for the Second Amendment. Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, a key figure in the Iran-Contra affair in the 1980s, was chosen Monday to lead the group.

Woman Threatens Driver With Machete: Police

A woman got out of her vehicle and began waving a machete at another driver early Sunday in the area of Clipper Drive and Tumbling Brook Lane, according to Prince William County Police.

Metro Riders May Have Big Headaches In Coming Years

Reston (and Herndon) Metro riders may have a frustrating experience waiting for them in the years ahead thanks to a new Metro plan that involves totally shutting down stations for months at a time in order to rebuild the platforms.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Dies In Hit-And-Run In DC: Report
• DC Metro Station To Be Shut Down
• Herndon Thief Busted Thanks To Phone Call: Police
• Bird's Nest Ignites In Wolf Trap Fire
• Manassas Man Dies In Old Town Alexandria Crash
• Beware Of Shady Solicitors In Loudoun County: Police
• Memorial Day 2018: Guide To Parade, Festival
• Billiken's Grand Opening Pig Roast May 19 In Fredericksburg
• Pedestrian Deaths Are Skyrocketing, Insurance Group Finds

Across America

• Prof Killed, Suspect Discovered In Closet: NYPD
• Cardi B Security Beats Up Fan Outside Hotel: Video
• Melania Trump Accused Of Plagiarizing Again

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