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Amazon HQ2 Housing Pitch Sells National Landing | Patch PM

Trooper, suspect killed in drug raid | Power payment scam | Celebrate Washington's birthday | Shoplifters spray store employee: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia 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.

Long & Foster Targeting Amazon's 'National Landing' HQ2

Now that Amazon has chosen Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard — or "National Landing," as they're calling it — as its second headquarters, a major real estate network is using this as an opportunity to target would-be home-buyers, according to a report.

Virginia Trooper, Suspect Fatally Shot In Drug Raid

A Virginia State Police trooper was shot and killed Monday as officers raided a house in a Cumberland County narcotics investigation, officials say.

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George Washington's Birthday 2019: Guide To Parade, More Events

Every February, Alexandria holds the George Washington Birthday Celebration as a nod to the first president. The city has plenty of Washington-themed events before and after the federal holiday.

Victoria's Secret Shoplifters Spray Employee: Cops

One of two suspected shoplifters at a Victoria's Secret store sprayed an employee with a caustic substance Saturday night before fleeing, according to police.

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