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Terror Suspect Arrest, Grant to Fix I-95, Teen Injured in Explosion: News Nearby
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a heat wave this week across the region. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.
- Fairfax County Teen Injured in Bizarre Blast in NY’s Central Park
- Virginia Wins $165 Million Federal Grant to Ease I-95 Bottleneck
- Man Plotted ISIS-Inspired Attack, Purchased Rifle July 2: U.S. Prosecutors
Hottest Temps of 2016 This Week
The first extended bit of hot and humid weather to hit Northern Virginia is going to steam up even more this week across the region, according to weather forecasters.
"An official heat wave is likely to occur along the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia," writes AccuWeather meteorologist Brett Rathbun. "This will be the hottest weather so far this year." >>> Read more.
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Starbucks Overcharges Some Customers
Your favorite Starbucks drink may cost more starting next week, and you may have already seen the increase due to a computer "system error" last week. The increase was expected to begin on Tuesday, July 12.
"Unfortunately, that price adjustment was prematurely entered into the point of sale systems in our U.S. company-operated stores," according to a Starbucks statement. "As a result, some customers were charged incorrectly." >>> Read more.
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- PBS Apologizes for Airing Old DC Fireworks Footage after Twitter Outrage
- VIDEO: Man Choking at Subway Gets Help from Police Officers
- Actor Tony Goldwyn to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Loudoun
- Child Banned from Playing Golf in Loudoun Divorce Ruling
- PHOTOS: Parades, Fireworks Mark 2016 4th of July in DC, Northern Virginia
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