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Nationals fans swoon over memorabilia sale 11/12/2022 09:17pm • On a sunny November Saturday that felt like baseball weather, Washington Nationals fans swarmed a sidewalk sale of authenticated, signed team memorabilia just outside Nationals Park. Fans browsed among the players' signed bats, jerseys, hats and plenty of other one-of-a-kind memorabilia for sale. Nicole's remnants: Storm, flood risk to rise through Friday evening 11/12/2022 01:08am • Thanks to Tropical Depression Nicole, moderate to heavy rain covered the D.C. region Friday, with some areas experiencing strong thunderstorms and street flooding. The remnants of Nicole worked their way up the East Coast all day. Nicole, which started as a Category 1 hurricane but weakened to a 'Band of Brothers' actor joins star-studded Veterans Day tribute 'American Valor' 11/12/2022 12:30am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” Hollywood's biggest stars are gathering to salute American heroes on Veterans Day. The American Veterans Center presents "American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes," airing Friday, Nov. 11 on the American Forces Network, as 'Worse than I've ever seen': Kids across DC region are getting sick at the same time 11/11/2022 06:31am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. Why are DC-area kids getting so sick, and what does it mean for parents and teachers? What it is: Late last month, a parent posted in a Facebook group for Prince William Coun Veterans Day 2022: What’s open, what’s closed 11/11/2022 04:46am • Veterans Day falls on a Friday this year, bringing closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region. Held every Nov. 11 on the anniversary of World War I’s formal end, it was originally called Armistice Day — until a 1954 act rededicated it for veterans of all conflicts. The Department of Weekend Road and Rail: Bay Bridge Run, stops on I-66 and 495 Next work; Metro has two shutdowns 11/11/2022 04:39am • Remnants of Hurricane Nicole are expected to pass through the D.C. region this weekend. This could change roadwork schedules, which include stops on Interstate 66, lane closures for the 495 Next Project, various paving, and inspections. Drivers should also expect closures on Sunday for the an Couple diagnosed with lung cancer 10 years apart grateful for early screenings 11/10/2022 06:14pm • Pamela Trombero is a tobacco treatment specialist with MedStar Harbor Hospital, in Baltimore. (Courtesy MedStar Health) It's common for insurance to cover mammograms and colonoscopies, but covering lung cancer screenings for those eligible is relatively new -- and they do save lives. "It is a Holiday shipping deadlines: Ensure your gifts arrive on time 11/10/2022 11:00am • Vaughn Moore, executive chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, has a message about holiday shipping for procrastinators: "You'll have a better experience this year than in previous years." That's because after two years of pandemic-related supply chain issues, the shipping industry has more Veterans Day 2022: Freebies and other specials 11/09/2022 05:50pm • Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and a number of discounts, specials and freebies will be offered that day to honor the men and women in uniform who have served their nation. Here are just a few Veterans Day offers, and note that some will continue through the upcoming weekend. Also note that 2022 Virginia election: Kiggans projected to unseat Luria in 2nd District; Spanberger to win in 7th, Wexton in 10th 11/09/2022 12:38pm • Two of the 11 U.S. House races in Virginia were among the most closely watched in the country for signs of who will control the chamber next year. In the 7th District, an endangered Democratic incumbent appears to have come back and held off a challenger. Meanwhile, another endangered Democrat lo Election Day 2022: Polls close around the region 11/08/2022 07:30pm • Maryland democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore speak with a supporter during a campaign stop on Election Day in Ellicott City, Md, Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) After months of campaigning, voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia had the last say as they voted Tuesday. Th Commanders Corner: Double dip against division leaders doesn't begin well 11/08/2022 06:00am • We're going to call the Commanders 20-17 loss to Minnesota on Sunday the "seeing your ex and not getting jealous but not really being happy with your relationship status at the time" game. Kirk Cousins came back to FedEx Field for the first time since he left via Free Agency after the 2017 se Average price of gas rises nationally, but what about the DC area? 11/07/2022 10:05pm • The start of a new month brought slightly higher gas prices nationwide, according to two organizations that track pump prices. Data compiled by auto club AAA on Monday showed the national average price per gallon reached $3.80. That's an increase of four cents in the last week. More Na How to see the first-ever Election Day total lunar eclipse 11/07/2022 01:27pm • Shenandoah National Park, where this photo was taken, would be an excellent spot to see the lunar eclipse. (Courtesy Greg Redfern) On Tuesday, half of the planet, including the DMV, will be treated to a total lunar eclipse of the Full Beaver Moon. And according to EarthSky.org, this will be the Loudoun Co. firefighters say 'change your clock, change your battery, check the date' 11/06/2022 02:51pm • As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, the Loudoun County Fire Department is asking everyone to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. In a video posted to YouTube, Deputy Chief Fire Marshall Micah Kiger, with the help of department dogs Thor and Bali, used the departme