Woman Impaled by Beach Umbrella | Patch PM

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Virginia Beach Police have identified a woman who died in an apparent "act of nature" when she was stabbed by a loose beach umbrella.

The woman, Lottie Michelle Belk, 55, of Chester, Va., was on the beach when a strong gust of wind blew an anchored beach umbrella across the beach and struck her, Virginia Beach Spokeswoman Tonya Pierce told Patch Thursday. >>> Read more.

The Food and Drug Administration's food recall process is too slow and in some cases has led to injuries and even death that could have been prevented, according to an inspector general report released Thursday. 

A complete report will be issued later, but the inspector general's office felt the preliminary findings were urgent enough to issue an "early alert," detailing how the recall procedures could put people in danger. >>> Read more.

National Iced Tea Day: Starbucks, Teavana Offering Deals

• National Iced Tea Day is Friday, June 10.

Donald Trump Holding Rally in Richmond Friday Night

The presumptive Republican nominee for president will be speaking at the Richmond Coliseum.

McLean Metro Train Goes Up in Smoke -- And Riders Aren't Happy

• Another day, another smoke and fire problem on the Metro, this time on the Silver Line.

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