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A man lit himself on fire on the Ellipse in front of the White House on Wednesday, police say.
A man lit himself on fire on the Ellipse in front of the White House on Wednesday, police say. (Image via White House)

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Man Lights Self On Fire At White House: USSS

WASHINGTON, DC -- Authorities have rendered first aid to a man who lit himself on fire on the Ellipse in front of the White House on Wednesday, U.S. Secret Service says.

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$2M Mega Millions Ticket Bought In NoVa

Mega Millions ticket bought in Northern Virginia made someone a millionaire. The Virginia Lottery says the ticket won $2 million in the Tuesday, May 28 drawing.

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Vehicle Smashes Into Local CVS Store (Photos)

Three people were injured -- one seriously -- after a car crashed into a local CVS store on Tuesday.

NoVa Burglar Eats, Drinks, And Leaves

Police are looking for a most unusual burglar who struck a local business Tuesday morning.

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