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Four Virginians Make 2016 Forbes 400 List

Four Virginia residents made this year's Forbes 400 list -- three are residents of Northern Virginia and one is a resident of Virginia Beach. The average Forbes 400 member's net worth in 2016 is $6 billion. The No. 1 richest American on the list was Bill Gates, 60, founder of Microsoft, with a net worth of $81 billion.

Here are the Virginia residents who made the list. >>>Read more.

Alexandria Auction House to Sell Kennedy Chandelier, Other Political Items

In keeping with its tradition during presidential election years, The Potomack Company, an Alexandria auction house, will hold an auction featuring political, presidential and historical items. The auction will feature items from the homes of President John F. Kennedy as well as autographs from various presidents. >>>Read more.

Dupont Circle 'Rat Sanctuary' Gets Positive Reviews on Yelp

• The area has become so infested with rats that locals are making jokes about it.

Arlington Kickstarter Project Raises $100K and Counting

• The built-in Damascus knife with attached cutting board aims to make chopping a breeze.

Hurricane Matthew: Mid-Atlantic Monitoring Dangerous Storm as Southeast Plans Evacuations

• Heavy rains and high winds are possible from Hurricane Matthew this weekend, but there is still uncertainty in the local forecast.

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