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Lip Sync Cops, Boat Explosion, All-Star Game: News Nearby

Top VA, DC news includes Wheel of Fortune auditions, burglar on home video, and lake drowning. Plus how to share your news, events on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, D.C., on Friday. 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.

Community Pours In Donations For Slain Immigrant's Family

It's been nine days since Nepalese immigrant Resham Bajgain was killed while working at a Sunoco gas station on the Fourth of July, and the community has come together to donate more than $80,000 to support his family.

Man Found Dead In Business: Police

Alexandria Police say a man was found dead inside an Old Town Alexandria business Friday.

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2018 MLB All-Star Game: Metro Info, Road Closures, Weather

The capital of the country is the capital of hockey, and for a few days it will be the capital of baseball as Nats Park hosts the 2018 MLB All-Star Game. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

Police Join Lip Sync Challenge

George Mason University Police called on Fairfax County Police do to the lip sync battle. Challenge accepted. Watch the video here.

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Burning, Blinding Hogweed Plant Sends Teen To Hospital

A notorious weed that has been dubbed the "plant from hell" has left a teenager with second- and third-degree burns to his face and arm, according to multiple reports. The hogweed plant has claimed another victim.

Wheel Of Fortune Auditions This Weekend At Dulles Town Center

If you've ever thought about trying out for a slot on the TV game show "Wheel of Fortune," you might want to take a spin out to Dulles Town Center this weekend. That's because the "Wheelmobile" will be on hand for two days of screening for potential contestants.

Screenshot via Fairfax County Police video

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