WTOP’s Top 5 morning stories

Good morning, Washington area! Here are five stories to keep you informed and get you going:

U.Va. chooses new interim president: The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors chose the dean of the university’s undergraduate business school early Tuesday to become the interim president upon the departure of the ousted Teresa Sullivan. http://bit.ly/LZirxj

Talk of drones patrolling U.S. skies spawns anxiety: The prospect that thousands of drones could be patrolling U.S. skies by the end of this decade is raising the specter of a Big Brother government that peers into backyards and bedrooms. http://bit.ly/LBFYm1

New Asian immigrants to U.S. now surpass Hispanics: For the first time, the influx of Asians moving to the U.S. has surpassed that of Hispanics, reflecting a slowdown in illegal immigration while American employers increase their demand for high-skilled workers. http://bit.ly/LBG9h6

Teen recovering after he’s shot in head with spear: On June 8, 16-year-old Nasser Lopez and a friend were swimming in a lake near his house. The friend loaded a spear gun and accidentally touched the trigger. http://bit.ly/LBGkt0

What are the best of the worst fast foods?: Jon Hein, host of the Discovery channel’s “Fast Food Mania,” lists his 10 favorites — despite frowning disapproval from fast food critics. http://bit.ly/LBGeBr

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