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Triple Homicide: Family Members Mourn Deaths Of Mother, 2 Kids

Family members of the mother and two children killed Saturday morning in Herndon were mourning the loss on Sunday, according to news reports that identified the victims.

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McLean Teen Competes On 'American Ninja Warrior'

McLean's own Max Feinberg hasn't just been a fan of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" for years. He's been training for ninja competitions since age 10, has competed in ninja competitions, builds obstacles, and even co-hosted a competition. But as a high schooler, he wasn't able to compete on "American Ninja Warrior" due to an age limit of 21.

Virginia Meets President Biden's Goal For COVID-19 Vaccinations

Virginia became the 16th state to report that 70 percent of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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DC Teacher Wins $30K As Part Of Amazon Future Engineer Award

A teacher from Cardozo Education Campus in Columbia Heights has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, receiving a $30,000 prize — $25,000 for his school and $5K for himself.

Centuries-Old Garden Wall Collapses At Lee-Fendall House

A historic wall dating back around 200 years has collapsed at Lee Fendall-House Museum and Garden in Old Town Alexandria, leading museum staff to seek a plan and funds to rebuild.

5 Virginia Amusement Parks To Check Out This Summer

Schools are out, COVID-19 vaccination rates are exceeding goals, and Virginians are eager to get out of the house and celebrate summer. Theme park operators who lost millions of dollars last year during the pandemic hope to recoup their losses with an economic boom this summer.

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