Rare Tiger Cub Born At National Zoo: Watch | Patch PM

A rare tiger born at the National Zoo is one of only hundreds left in the world, and Virginia has a millionaire who hasn't claimed their loot yet. Plus, a fund has been launched to pay for Fairfax student lunches. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Wednesday, July 12, as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., sites.

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Manassas

Someone walked into the In & Out Mart, 9103 Mathis Ave. in Manassas, and bought a ticket for last Saturday's Powerball drawing. Said ticket is now worth $1 million, and said someone has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize, according to the Virginia Lottery.

Critically Endangered Sumatran Tiger Cub Born At National Zoo In DC (Video)

A Sumatran tiger cub has just been born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C., a huge development for the zoo as it is a critically endangered species. The cub's mother, 8-year-old Damai, gave birth to the tiny cub at 4:17 p.m. on Tuesday as keepers watched on closed-circuit camera.

More Virginia/DC news:

• Suspicious Death Investigated In Burke Home
• Steve Scalise Out Of ICU, Remains In Serious Condition
• Attempted Murder Charges For Vengeful Man In Haymarket: Police
• Former DC Hospital Executive Steals Over $390K From Medical Association
• Alexandria Little League Team Wins State Championship
• Fund Launched To Cover Fairfax County Student Lunches
• Car, House Hit With Gunfire In Centreville: Police
• Sully DUI Checkpoint Set For Saturday: Police
• Mad Fox Brewing To Release New Beers For Anniversary
• Boating On Lake Anne In Reston? Be Careful, Police Warn
• Boozing, Snoozing Herndon Residents Busted: Police
• Masked Man And 2 Kids Jump Victim In Arlington, Cops Catch Them: Police

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