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D.C. walkers hope for AIDS-free generation

More than 5,000 walkers and runners gathered for the 26th annual AIDS Walk at Freedom Plaza in northwest D.C. Saturday morning. The goal was to raise $1 million and awareness about the virus.

Tags: HIV and AIDS,

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Vintage aircrafts celebrated at 8th annual Wings and Wheels Festival

Fancy cars, motorcycles and vintage aircraft took over Stafford Regional Airport for the 8th annual "Wings and Wheels Festival" Saturday.

Tags: stafford county, aircraft,

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Virginia deadlines loom as Election Day approaches

Voter registration deadlines are looming for Virginia residents who intend to vote in the November election.

Tags: elections, voting, voter registration, Cameron Quinn

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Lost piece of military history to go on display

A piece of military history almost became history in the area, but now it will become part of a sports hall of fame in a local museum.

Tags: military, history, sports, al houde

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Fake bat cave to battle devastating disease

A deadly fungus is wiping out millions of bats, and there's no cure.

Tags: bats, The Nature Conservancy, white nose syndrome, cory holliday

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Origins of Navy SEALs began with civilians

After the Navy SEALs succesfully conducted last year's raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the highly secretive special operations force was brought back into everyday conversation. But not all of the little-known information about the organization is under lock and key. Most don't know that the SEALs were originally a civilian group.

Tags: Art Reinhardt, Navy SEALS, OSS,

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Society honors little-known Negro League players

The Negro Baseball League produced greats like Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson. But did you know women played in the league too?

Tags: caagri, negro baseball league

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Crepes de Pouce Gras wins WTOP's top food truck

By an overwhelming margin, Crepes de Pouce Gras has been named the best food truck in WTOP's Top 10 contest.

Tags: michele hirata, crepes de pouce gras, food truck, top 10 food truck, lacey mason

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Holly Acres residents could be forced to move

More than 100 families were left homeless last year after Tropical Storm Lee inundated Holly Acres Mobile Home Park in Prince William County. Some residents were able to move back, but now they could be facing eviction.

Tags: Holly Acres Mobile Home Park,

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Dogs can suffer heat stroke

Like in people, dogs can suffer from heat stroke. Watch for heavy panting and ropy saliva.

Tags: dogs, heat

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