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Ellen Surprises 2 Furloughed PG County Sisters With $20K (ICYMI)
A pair of sisters from Prince George's County who have been furloughed due to the government shutdown were surprised by Ellen DeGeneres.

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A pair of sisters from Prince George's County who have been furloughed due to the government shutdown were surprised by Ellen DeGeneres.

For the second time in a year, a sinkhole has been reported in the vicinity of the White House. Twitter users had fun with the situation.
Two people who knew each other got into an argument, and then one threw bleach on the other, police say.
Authorities investigated the scene after a reported bomb threat in Reston.
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The top news in Virginia and D.C. over the past week, including a sinkhole opening near the White House.
Construction at Clarendon Circle has resulted in a significant change to traffic there.
The move comes after hours of testimony lasting well into the evening on Wednesday.
Johns Hopkins reportedly has purchased the Newseum building for $373 million.
There is "increasing confidence" of bitterly cold air swooping in next week, and a chance of snow.
There is "increasing confidence" of bitterly cold air swooping in next week, and a chance of snow.
There is "increasing confidence" of bitterly cold air swooping in next week, and a chance of snow.
There is "increasing confidence" of bitterly cold air swooping in next week, and a chance of snow.
There is "increasing confidence" of bitterly cold air swooping in next week, and a chance of snow.
Starting Monday, federal workers who show ID cards will be allowed through disability access gates until shutdown ends.
A road in the Hunter Mill area was closed due to the excessive rain.