445 Hoverboards Seized at Port | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

445 Hoverboards Seized, Raising Safety Concerns Under the Tree

A large seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at a Virginia port provides an important reminder to shoppers nationwide about the most popular gadget under the tree this year — and also one of the most dangerous.

Customs officials working Wednesday at the Port of Norfolk seized 445 hoverboards with counterfeit trademarks, as well as a fake and potentially dangerous batteries. >>>read more.

Afghanistan Attack: Son of DC Restaurant Owner Among 6 Killed

Just days before the Christmas holiday, the son of a DC restaurant owner lost his life Monday in a suicide blast in Afghanistan, according to his parents. An online fundraiser has been setup to support his family.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Peter “Pete” Taub was a native of Montgomery County, Pa., and one of six American service members killed in the suicide bomb attack by a motorcyclist in Bagram, Afghanistan. Taub’s mom, Arlene Wagner, is the owner of Bub & Pop’s in DC. >>>read more

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NORAD Santa Tracker Available Now

• You don’t have to wait until Christmas Eve to visit the website or download the app - there’s plenty to keep kids busy now.

Rare Full Moon to Light Santa’s Way

• It’s the first time it’s happened since 1977.

Make Gift Returns Easy at Target, Macy’s, Toys R’ Us and More

• Know the return policies for Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Walmart, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret and more before you try to return a gift.

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