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DC Bald Eagle 'Valor' Has Died: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- It's a sad ending to the story for D.C. bald eagle Valor, who fell from his nest at the National Arboretum recently. He has been euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.

Local Library Closed After Live Snakes Found In Building

A local library was closed for days after staff found several snakes inside the library, according to reports.

Manhunt Underway In Northern Virginia

Police are searching for suspects after gunshots erupted at a Northern Virginia village center early Tuesday morning.

Weather 'Bomb' Explodes Over NoVa (Video)

Northern Virginia got quite the pounding on Monday from a surprise storm that popped up in the early evening. And an amazing video of the radar signature shows an outflow that makes the storm look like a bomb.

Other headlines:

Grandmother, Girl Still Missing; Accused Kidnapper Charged
Motorcycle Fatalities Jump In VA, Which Has Strict Helmet Law
Large Police Presence Planned At Vienna Metro Station
Men Attempt To Steal ATM From Business In Hybla Valley
Unite The Right Rally Prompts States Of Emergency In Virginia
Alexandria Water Taxis Added To Google Maps Directions
'Unite The Right' Rally, Counter Protests Sunday: What To Know
McDonald’s Shooter Kills Himself; Victim Critically Hurt: Police
Fairfax County Police To Get Special Opioid Gear
Bug Infestation On Metro Train: Claim
Major Metro Chaos Coming This Weekend
Extraordinary Video Shows DC Postal Worker Trapped By Floodwaters
Road Rage Kills Man In Woodbridge: Police

(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images -- Note: The image does not depict the eagles discussed in the article.)