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Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Virginia Coast: Reports

A Russian spy ship that was first spotted earlier this week off the coast of Connecticut was seen late Wednesday steaming south off the coast of Virginia, according to a report Thursday by Fox News and The Virginian-Pilot. The ship, called the Viktor Leonov, was spotted approximately 65 nautical miles northeast of Norfolk, Virginia, home to the largest naval base in the world, where the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet is located. >>> Read more.

Watch Bao Bao's Most Adorable Moments Before He Leaves DC Zoo (Video)

Try to keep a stiff upper lip, Washingtonians: Bao Bao will be leaving us in just a few days time, and the National Zoo has just posted a video of all the panda's "aww" moments since his birth in D.C. in 2013. >>> Read more.

'Day Without Immigrants': DC Protest Underway, Businesses Close Their Doors

Restaurants are shutting down, schools are on short staff and many other businesses in the area are feeling the pinch: it's a national "Day Without Immigrants," and as the seat of the U.S. government, D.C. will be particularly affected on Thursday as the debate rages on Capitol Hill. >>> Read more.

Horse Genitals Found at Dulles: U.S. Customs

• Agents found 42 pounds of horse meat concealed by two women from Mongolia who said it was for medicinal purposes. The meat was destroyed.

World Championship Boxing Match Coming to MGM National Harbor

• Tickets for world championship boxing match at MGM National Harbor go on sale Monday; to be aired live on HBO.

Covanta Facility in Lorton Closed ‘Indefinitely’ After Fire

• Residents, businesses should not experience interruptions in refuse collection service; waste will be sent to other facilities.

Falls Church Man Wins $100,000 Playing Virginia Lottery

• Suraj Kanojia bought a winning $100,000 lottery ticket at a convenience store in Arlington County.

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