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Jaw-Dropping Lightning Photos From The DC Area Will Amaze

You can be forgiven for not really wanting to thinking about lightning right now if you're a Washington Capitals fan, as lightning struck the region right around the same time as the Tampa Bay Lightning were striking the net at Capital One Arena. But these photos of the lightning storm that rolled through the region are too good to ignore.

This NoVa City Is The Fittest In America: Report

This Northern Virginia city is the fittest city in America, according to a new report from the American College of Sports Medicine.

NoVa Teacher Had 'Indecent' Relationship With Child: Police

A former shop teacher at a Northern Virginia middle school has been arrested after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a child while he worked at the school.

Southwest 4-Day Sale Flights Start At $49 From Washington DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Last month's fatal accident dealt Southwest Airlines a financial blow and the airline is looking to recoup its losses with a summer fare sale. Travelers from Dulles International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport may find some deals on flights, starting as low as $49.

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Mount Vernon Home Struck By Lightning: Report
Driver Caught Fleeing From 2 Hit-And-Runs On I-66
Body Found Near Alexandria Waterfront
Local Landmark Hit Hard: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
Apple Explores NoVA Sites For New Campus: Report

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