Hackers Target Students, Redskins Furor, Shots Fired: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Friday. 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.

Recent NoVA Restaurant Inspections

• 55 Violations In 3 Visits: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• 12 Violations At One Place: Manassas Restaurant Inspections
• 39 Violations Since March 30: Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections
• 19 Violations At One Place: Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections
• Milk Expired Four Days Ago: Loudoun County Restaurant Inspections

Racists Target Black Teens In NASA Competition: Reports

It was supposed to be a wonderful accomplishment: Mikayla Sharrieff, India Skinner, and Bria Snell, students at Benjamin Banneker High School in D.C., had earned attention from NASA for a system that removed lead from drinking water in schools. But they were soon targeted by racists online who were angry that African-American girls were being recognized, and tried to hack the system so they couldn't win.

Virginia Prisoner In North Korea May Be Freed Soon: Reports

Three American prisoners held in isolated North Korea, one from Fairfax, Virginia, may be released soon as relations thaw between the dictatorial regime and the West, according to reports. Kim Dong-Chul, of Fairfax, reportedly was sending medical aid to the impoverished country.

Efforts To Improve Voting Process Before Midterm Election

As Virginia prepares for the November midterm elections, the State Board of Elections approved a number of policy changes aimed at clarifying the voting process and making ballots easier to understand.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Redskins Investigate Cheerleaders' Claims Of Topless Photos
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• 2 Alexandrians Killed In Springfield Car Crash: VSP
• 2 Suspects Arrested In Officer-Involved Shooting In Arlington
• Missing 66-Year-Old DC Woman With Alzheimer's Is Found: Report
• Fuel Truck Overturns In DC, Causes Huge Spill
• Rename Jefferson Davis Highway: Alexandria City Manager

Across America

• Student Killed After Falling Out of Party Bus
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• Kentucky Derby 2018: Post Time, TV Schedule, Odds
• Strangers On Subway Bond Over Son's Math Homework

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