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Stories to talk about this evening:

Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers Are In Big Trouble

They are perhaps the most iconic fashion pieces in film history: those ruby red slippers that Dorothy wore in "The Wizard of Oz." And they're in trouble.

The slippers are nearly 80 years old and are really starting to show their age. Now, the Smithsonian — the museum that currently houses them — is asking for the public to help pay to get them restored through a Kickstarter campaign. >>> Read more.

Warning: Watch Out for Mangy Foxes

Residents in Fairfax County are getting a warning about an increase in foxes infected with a skin disease called "mange."

Most people who see a fox that exhibits abnormal behavior and looks sickly assume it is rabid, but it may actually be infected with mange. Red foxes are the most common animal in Fairfax County infected with mange, but coyotes can get it too, according to a report from the Fairfax County Police Department. >>> Read more.

Election 2016: Monday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Virginia

• You can register online until midnight, drop off registration in the mail or stop by a voting location. Here's what you need to know.

High School Graduation Rate Hits Record High in U.S., What About Virginia?

• New national data released Monday shows improvement across much of the country between 2010 and 2015. Here's a look at Virginia's numbers.

Car Dealership Haggling Goes Wrong, Man Pulls a Knife on Employee And Steals Car: Police

• Police are still looking for a man who they say got into an argument over the sale of a vehicle and then simple stole the keys.

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