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• Election 2016: 'Selfies' Allowed in Virginia Voting Booths
• Donald Trump Jr. Shows Up at Reston Hispanic Church, Indirectly Stumps for His Dad
• Man Found Dead Monday on Seven Corners Area Sidewalk: Police

Election 2016: Feds to Monitor Polling Stations in Northern Virginia

Fairfax County and Prince William County are among the 67 jurisdictions in 28 states that will be monitored by the feds in Tuesday's presidential election, according to the U.S. Justice Department. "The bedrock of our democracy is the right to vote, and the Department of Justice works tirelessly to uphold that right not only on Election Day, but every day," according to Attorney General Loretta Lynch. >>> Read more.

2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival Dates in DC Released

We haven't even settled into the winter months yet, but if you're looking forward to the spring already, here's some good news: the dates for the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival have been officially set. That's not a confirmation that the cherry blossoms will reach their peak bloom in the D.C. area then, but there should be at least some overlap. >>> Read more.

• Batarangs Confiscated at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport: TSA
• Reward Increased in Highway Sexual Assault in Stafford: Police
• DC Residents Will Vote on Statehood on Election Day
• Driver Exits Vehicle to Assault Pedestrian After Near Crash: LCSO

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