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Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.

• Man Wanted For Sexually Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk in Fredericksburg: Police
• Fatal Hit and Run in Mount Vernon Area: Driver Faces Charges, Police Say
• Firearms Thefts in Loudoun Surged in Past 2 Months: LCSO

Incredibly Rare Bird Dies at National Zoo in DC
An ultra-rare species of bird known as the Guam kingfisher has died at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Bird House in D.C., bringing the total world population of the species to just 145 individuals. >>> Read more.

Top 7 Most Outrageous Inauguration AirBnB Listings in DC
Inauguration Day is going to bring scores of outsiders desperate for a place to stay, and locals in the District are certainly going to take advantage of that. While most of the properties posted on AirBnB are reasonable, there are some truly outrageous listings that must be seen to be believed. >>> Read more.

U2 is Coming to FedEx Field This Summer
Legendary rock group U2 has released their "U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017" schedule, and FedEx Field in the D.C. area is on the list this summer. >>> Read more.

• Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Centreville: Police
• Woman Steals Book Bags from Seton School in Manassas: Police
• Herndon Police Warning Locals About Phone Scams
• Firefighters Rescue Dog from Arlington Apartment Fire [PHOTOS]

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• Woman Stabs Man in Abdomen During Fight in Manassas: Police
• Huge Outpouring of Support for Arlington Family that Lost Home in a Fire
• Surveillance Video Released of Purse Robbery in Annandale: Police

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