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Holocaust Museum to 'Pokemon Go' Players: Stop Playing Here

Pokemon Go has exploded in the United States in the last few days, and people can be seen far and wide wandering around trying to catch nearby Pokemon, but one organization isn't happy about it — the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

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"Playing Pokemon Go in a memorial dedicated to the victims of Nazism is extremely inappropriate," museum spokesperson Andy Hollinger said. "We are attempting to have the Museum removed from the game." >>> Read more.

'Pokemon Go' Players: Police Have a Message for You

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Concern is growing across the country that while Pokemon Go may have a net positive effect of getting people out and about, it can also put people in dangerous situations.

Here are a few tips: First, be aware of your surroundings. Another tip is to avoid putting yourself in unfamiliar places when you are all by yourself. Play with other people, or at least tell people where you're going if you plan on wandering the city. >>> Read more.


Amazon Prime Day 2016: Latest On Best Deals And What To Know

  • The July 12, 2016, event is expected to be even bigger than last year's record-setting day of deals.

Flying Into Dulles a Nightmare? No More, Thanks to New App

  • Dulles has now authorized the Mobile Passport App to allow international flyers to move quickly through customs.

Injured in Central Park Blast: Fundraiser Underway for Oakton Grad

  • The victim, 19, was injured when he stepped on a rudimentary explosive device left behind in Central Park.

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