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Adorable Baby Orangutan Born at National Zoo in DC

Female Bornean orangutan Batang has given birth to a bouncing baby boy at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the first time that has happened in 25 years, according to a zoo statement. And that's a big deal for a species that is listed as critically endangered.

The little one was born at 8:52 p.m. on Sept. 12 to 19-year-old mother Batang and father Kyle, who bred in January. >>> Read more.

Hillary Clinton Scheduled to Make Public Appearance in DC Friday

Hillary Clinton's recent pneumonia diagnosis has resulted in tremendous concern about her well-being, but the Democratic presidential nominee plans to get right back into campaigning with an event here in Washington, D.C. — an event that could be her first public appearance since she fell ill at the Sept. 11 commemoration ceremony in New York. >>> Read more.

Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull Set for Saturday, Sept. 17

• Are you planning to go to the Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull on Saturday, 9/17? Here are all the event details, parking info--and more.

First Lady Michelle Obama to Campaign Friday for Hillary Clinton at George Mason University

• The first lady will hit the campaign trail Friday in Fairfax County for the Clinton-Kaine ticket.

14th Annual King Street Art Festival: This Weekend in Alexandria

• Festival booths will line King Street, featuring more than six blocks of artwork by more than 250 artists from the United States and abroad.

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