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NKOB tour coming to DC | Girl abused on way to school | Beltway hit and run death | Fired Metro worker re-hired | All-girl robotics team

There was plenty of news across Virginia and 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.

Fiancée Of Man Killed On Beltway Pleads For Information

The man killed Oct. 6 on the Capital Beltway by oncoming traffic worked for the federal government and was engaged, according to a new report. His fiancée is asking for information on the driver that struck him and fled.

All-Girls Robotics Team Goes To World Finals

An all-girls robotics team from Northern Virginia is breaking barriers as it heads to World Robot Olympiad International Finals to represent the United States.

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Girl Sexually Assaulted On Way To School: Police

Authorities are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a girl Tuesday morning on Cumberland Drive, according to police. The girl was grabbed as she walked to school, police said.

Virginia Lodge Motel Barricade Culprit In Custody: Police

The suspect who escaped from a barricade Sept. 29 after a standoff with police is in custody. Fairfax County Police said Tuesday afternoon they were helping DC Police in trying to capture Alton Thodos, 32.

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Metro Worker Fired For Falsifying Reports Wins Job Back: Report

An arbitration panel has determined that a Metro track worker was improperly fired for falsifying reports, according to a report. The fired worker must be reinstated as a track walker but not as a supervisor, his original position.

New Kids On The Block Announce New Tour, Coming To DC

There are going to be a lot of kids asking, "What's a mix-tape?" And who is Debbie Gibson? The New Kids On The Block are looking to make the '80s great again on a 53-city tour that includes a stop in Washington, D.C.

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