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There was plenty of news across Virginia on Thursday. 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.

Aretha Franklin's Incredible Kennedy Center Moment

The world is in mourning after one of the most legendary performers of all time, Aretha Franklin, passed away at the age of 76 Thursday. And as we memorialize the "Queen of Soul," it's a good time to remember her moments in D.C., including that time she came to the Kennedy Center and brought the President of the United States to tears.

Woman Shouting N-Word On Metrobus Left Bloodied On Street: Report

An argument on a Metrobus in D.C. turned violent Tuesday evening, resulting in the hospitalization of a woman who reportedly was captured on video shouting racial slurs, according to a report.

Vienna Business Takes 11th Spot On Inc 5000 List

A Vienna company ranks 11th overall on the 2018 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America. The government services company is among nearly 300 Virginia firms on the list.

Police Identify Remains At Apartment Building

Police have determined the identities of skeletal remains discovered at an apartment building earlier this year -- and they all belong to women who have been missing for more than a decade, according to a report.

NoVA Man Wins Lottery Jackpot

A man scored the top prize playing the Virginia Lottery's Ford Expedition Plus $100K game, meaning he drove off with lots of cash in a brand new truck.

Nude Man Seen Walking Near Elementary School

Loudoun County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an indecent exposure case after receiving reports of a nude man walking in a Sterling neighborhood on Monday.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Falls Church Teen Solves Century-Old Math Problem, Gets Reward
• DUI Checkpoints, Other Enforcement Ramped Up Across Virginia
• Man Shot In Chest In Reston With Small BB, Pellet: Police
• DC Cardinal Defiant In Face Of Sex Abuse Allegations: Report
• Teen Accused Of Murdering Reston Couple Ruled Incompetent: Report
• Another Gun Found At Reagan Airport: TSA
• Measles Outbreak In 21 States Plus District Of Columbia: CDC
• 22 Alexandria Businesses Make Inc 5000 List
• 26 McLean, Tysons Businesses Make Inc 5000 List
• Fairfax Co. Back To School Giveaway: Win Bag Filled With Supplies
• Alexandria Back To School Giveaway: Win Bag Filled With Supplies
• Alan Jackson Concert At Wolf Trap Cancelled
• Police: Teen Exposes Himself to Woman Sitting In Her Car

Across America

• Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Has Died
• Celebrities Share Tributes For 'Queen Of Soul'
• Mayor Accuses Colleague Of Anal Bleaching
• Watch: Rattlesnakes Duke It Out In CA Mountains
• Ramen Noodle Thief Steals Nearly $100K Worth

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