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'Yes We Khan!' Fundraiser Wants Khizr Khan to Run for Va. Legislature

Following his dramatic smack-down of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump last week at the Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan is being courted for elected office.

At least that's the aim of Democratic activist Tom Keefe, who wants to see Khan to become a member of Virginia's House of Delegates. His fundraiser on Crowdpac.com called "Yes We Khan" has raised nearly $12,000. >>> Read more.

Wi-Fi Coming to Metro Soon

Metro is reportedly seeking to launch a "lite" Wi-Fi network for its riders starting this month with a small rollout at six stations.

Metro has been installing and testing the network over the first half of this year, with plans to make Wi-Fi available at all 91 stations by the end of the year, at least for internal and operational use, according to the report, which notes that the pilot program won't begin until a new website is launched. >>> Read more.

• Smithsonian staff successfully artificially inseminated a female hooded crane and hatched the chick in mid-June.

• A long list of musical, dance and comedy acts will be coming to the Barns next season. Tickets go on sale next week.

• Summer will stick around and fall weather should be perfect for festivals and harvest in Virginia, say weather forecasters.

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