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Stories to talk about this evening:

Women’s March on Washington: Pink Hat Project Headquartered in Reston

Tens of thousands of women from all across the country will be flooding into Washington, D.C. the day after Inauguration Day on Jan. 21, and one house in Reston is serving as a sort of makeshift headquarters for the movement. >>> Read more.

Man Wins $250,000 of Lottery Ticket, Waits Forever to Cash It In

Nisit Visavakul knew he had a winning Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket early last summer. Summer passed, fall passed, Christmas passed and still Visavakul kept his secret to himself. Apparently not in need of a quick cash infusion, the Centreville man simply sat on his ticket — worth $250,000. >>> Read more.

Fire Erupts at Watergate Complex in DC

• Firefighters are battling a blaze at the historic Watergate Complex in D.C., site of the infamous break-ins.

Hillary Clinton Sighted at Georgetown's Cafe Milano: Report

• The Democratic presidential nominee will be attending the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20.

Skimming Devices Found at Exxon in Chantilly: Police

• The devices were found Tuesday night, according to Fairfax County Police. Authorities have tips on how to possibly avoid such scams.

Controversial Painting On Capitol Hill Sparks War Between Republicans, Democrats

• The painting, which depicts a police officer as a pig, was removed by a Republican congressman and then hung back up by Democrats.

45,000 Say They'll Attend Massive 'Thanks, Obama' Party in DC

• The Blind Whino's party in Southwest has gone viral, and it could lead to logistics challenges.

FCC Warns 'Don't Answer Calls from Unknown Numbers'

• If you don't recognize a phone number calling you, the FCC advises to let it go to voicemail to avoid scammers this time of year.

Presidential Inauguration: DC Metro Airports Say Prepare for Crowds Jan. 19-22

• Visitors coming into town? Reagan National and Dulles International is offering travel tips.

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