Student Walkouts, Seth Rich, Kirk Cousins Farewell: VA, DC News

Here are some of the week's top headlines from Virginia and DC Patches:

Seth Rich's Parents Sue Fox News: Report

Fox News is being sued by the parents of slain Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich over a story that appears to insinuate he was assassinated by operatives on behalf of Hillary Clinton or the DNC.

$200K Virginia Lottery Ticket Claimed By Chantilly Man

Buying a Virginia Lottery ticket wasn't on William Sullivan's to-do list when he recently went out to run errands, but the Chantilly man bought one anyway at "the spur of the moment" and won big.

American Idol: Brandon Diaz Bound For Hollywood

Ashburn's very own Brandon Diaz, an alumnus of Briar Woods High School, has punched his golden ticket to Hollywood to compete in the high-profile rounds of ABC's "American Idol.

Police Praise South Lakes Students Who Reported Active Gunman

A recent lockdown of three schools in Reston over concerns of an active shooter caused a great deal of alarm for everyone in the area over what turned out to be a false report, but Fairfax County Police are praising the students who came forward.

Owner Kills And Abandons Dog In Fairfax County Park: Police

A Customs and Border Protection officer has been arrested and charged for shooting his dog in the head and leaving its dead body at a Fairfax County park.

Bishop Ireton Cheerleaders Achieve Three-Peat With National Title

The varsity cheerleaders from Bishop Ireton High School recently swept the Christian Cheerleaders of America's National Championships in Fayetteville, N.C. The varsity cheerleading team clinched this title for the third year in a row.

All VA Toys R Us Locations Might Close For Good: Reports

Toys R Us, which in January announced plans to shutter nearly 200 stores across the country, including two in Virginia, now is preparing to possibly close all of its U.S. locations.

Kirk Cousins Says Goodbye To DC

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins knows it won't be the Redskins after his squad acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs recently. And with that, he bid the District adieu in a blog post Monday.

Student Walkouts In DC, Virginia

• West Potomac Students Call For Gun Control In Walk Out
• Watch Live: Students Hold Walkout Protest At U.S. Capitol
• South Lakes High School Students Walk Out
• Washington-Lee High Students Walk Out (Video)
• Young Alexandria Kids Hold 'Lie-In' Against Gun Violence
• Hundreds Of Vienna Students Protest Gun Violence
• McLean Students March From School To Protest Gun Violence: Watch
• Kingstowne Students Hold Second Walkouts Against Gun Violence
• National School Walkout: Here's What To Expect In DC

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More top stories:

• DC Cherry Blossom Alert: Major Delay To 2018 Bloom
• Top Virginia Restaurants Up For Bragging Rights In RAMMY Awards
• DC Police Approve 'March For Our Lives' Permit: Report
• Fairfax County Says It's Stopping Bullying In Fire Department
• Officer Accidentally Fires Gun In Del Ray School: Police
• Beyonce, Jay-Z Announce In DC: How To Get Tickets
• Woman Sentenced For Targeting Church Members In Fraud Scheme
• Rose McGowan Again Rebuffed Over Dulles Airport Cocaine Charges
• Betsy DeVos Prompts Calls For Boycott Of DC Distillery
• 300 New VA Laws OKed In 2018: Taxes, Child Abuse, Lunch Shaming
• Vehicle Hit By Amtrak Train In Lorton
• Virginia’s Schools Received $148K From NRA
• 2 Men, 2 7-Elevens, 2 Lottery Tickets, Same Result: $100 Grand

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