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Wow! Teen's 7,306 Pull-Ups Smashes 3 World Records

Fueled on pineapple and sushi, 17-year-old Andrew Shapiro accomplished a record feat — actually, three record feats in less than 24 hours.

With cameras rolling and judges monitoring his progress, the Langley High School junior completed 7,306 pull-ups last weekend — setting three new records for the Guinness World Record books. >>> Read more.

DC-NoVa Ranked Fittest Metro Area in the United States

The American College of Sports Medicine has just released their 2016 rankings of the fittest cities in the United States, and the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia metropolitan area came out on top.

It's actually the third year in a row that the D.C. area has been No. 1 on the American Fitness Index ever since it knocked Minneapolis off the top spot in 2014. D.C. scored a 77.9 this year compared to 2nd place Minneapolis, which got a 76.7. >>> Read more.

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'DC Bike Ride' Causing Major Road Closures This Weekend, Here's Where to Avoid [MAP]

• The 2016 D.C. Bike Ride will result in many downtown roads being closed on Sunday.

Summer Escape at Mount Vernon to Feature Craft Beer, Bluegrass, Bocce

• Sample selections from nearly a dozen local breweries; bocce ball will offer a competition with prizes.

Foul Play Not Suspected for Body Found in Pond

• Circumstances surrounding the body that was found in a Centreville pond do not appear to be suspicious or criminal in nature, police say.

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