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Scary Moment: Flames Seen Under Metro Car [VIDEO]

WMATA had a less than stellar day Wednesday on the first day of its 5th "Surge" on the Orange and Silver lines, but things went from bad to worse when flames were spotted underneath a Metro car during rush hour in a moment captured on video by multiple riders.

"Just offloaded at East Falls Church," writes Twitter user Ava, who posted a video of the incident. "Visible flames under metro car and lots of smoke." >>> Read more.

Saudi Princess Hosts Child for 'Princess for a Day' at Tysons Galleria

A real princess recently hosted a "princess for a day" experience at Tysons Galleria for a little girl whose mother passed away, according to Capital Caring, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization.

Capital Caring and Princess Sora Saud, granddaughter of former Saudi King, King Abdullah, provided a "princess for a day" experience for Hannah, a young girl whose mother passed away under the care of Capital Caring, earlier this year, according to the organization. >>> Read more.

• The First Lady joined "Late Late Show" host James Corden for "Carpool Karaoke."

• Injured major league fist baseman will be playing with the Potomac Nationals on Thursday night.

• Dangerous temperatures begin Friday, but the worst may wait until Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

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