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Bizarre Australian Mystery Linked to Virginia, Thomas Jefferson

An Australian mystery decades old has been tied to Founding Father and Virginia native Thomas Jefferson -- and it's one bizarre story. In December 1948, an unidentified body was found on the beach of Somerton in Australia, earning him the nickname "Somerton Man."

A scientist is expected to present DNA results in the coming days that would tie the man to the East Coast of the United States -- and suggest that he may be a relative of Jefferson. >>> Read more.

New Jersey Train Crash: At Least 1 Dead, 'Multiple' Critical Injuries

At least one person was killed, and "multiple critical injuries" were reported in a New Jersey Transit train crash at the Hoboken terminal Thursday morning, officials say. Dozens of first responders were on the scene tending to the accident, which was reported at 8:45 a.m., NJ Transit said. >>> Read more at Hoboken Patch

DC is Going to War Against Rats

• D.C. officials are rolling up their sleeves and preparing to wage war against the rat population in the District.

Team USA Olympians Invade DC [VIDEO]

• The athletes who dominated the 2016 Rio Olympics will be visiting the White House Thursday.

Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton: 1,000 Absentee Votes Cast Already in Fairfax County

• Residents in Reston and elsewhere are flocking to the polls early.

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