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Fox bites man, dog in Chevy Chase

Residents of a local neighborhood are being urged to be cautious after what residents believe to be a fox bit a person and a pet.

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River safety warning isn't just for swimmers and boaters

The hot weather across the Washington region is making the region's rivers very inviting this Memorial Day weekend, but it's also renewing warnings about the danger of area rivers swollen by recent rains.

Tags: Potomac River, Rappahannock River, safety, National Park Service

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Take a Civil War tour with your computer mouse

Events around the country are planned to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and now's there's an easy way to get a feel for the complete scope of celebrations.

Tags: hank silverberg, Civil War 150th Anniversary, National Park Service, civil war

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D.C. region no stranger to black bear sightings

There have been numerous black bear sightings around the region recently, ranging from Fairfax County and Leesburg in Virginia to Frederick, Md. But wildlife experts tell WTOP it's nothing to be concerned about.

Tags: laura rizer, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, julia dixon, loudoun county animal services, Rock Creek, black bears, michelle basch, National Park Service

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