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Maryland Man Sprayed With Chemicals During Jan. 6 Riot Admits To Grabbing Officer's Shield Maryland Man Sprayed With Chemicals During Jan. 6 Riot Admits To Grabbing Officer's Shield
Maryland Man Sprayed With Chemicals During Jan. 6 Riot Admits To Grabbing Officer's Shield Authorities say that a Maryland man has become the latest to admit to his role in causing chaos during the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach in Washington, DC last year. Baltimore resident Narayana Rheiner, 41, pleaded guilty to pushing a police line and grabbing a Capitol Police officer’s riot shield while he and other supporters of former President Donald Trump sought to disrupt the 2020 presidential election vote count as it was being certified. Specifically, Rheiner pleaded guilty to interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder. On the day of the insurrection, federal prose…

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by Zak Failla
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Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert
Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert Pop sensation and talented flutist Lizzo was lent a very special instrument from the Library of Congress during her D.C. concert, the singer wrote on her Twitter page. In the middle of her performance on Sept. 27, Lizzo showed off her skills as she played a 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to James Madison. We just did a DNA test. Turns out: It's 100% that [crystal] flute @lizzo played at her D.C. stop on the #SpecialTour tonight. It's safe & sound back at the Library now. Thank you @CapitolPolice for escorting it. Watch this space for more from Lizzo's Library visit. #Lizzo…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities
Man Throws Tequila Bottle Molotov Cocktail At Capitol Officer In Metro Station: Authorities A 26-year-old man was arrested after he threw one of his many molotov cocktails at a Capitol police officer in a Washington DC metro station, authorities said. Officers responding to reports of someone with the explosives at Union Station found Bernard L. McCutcheon around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, acting Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations Sean Gallagher said. McCutcheon threw one Molotov cocktail at officers as he tried to light it, police said. The officers only suffered minor injuries, Gallagher said The police department’s Hazardous Materials Respon…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Army Parachuters At Nationals Park Caused US Capitol Evacuation Army Parachuters At Nationals Park Caused US Capitol Evacuation
Army Parachuters At Nationals Park Caused US Capitol Evacuation A plane carrying members of the US Army Golden Knights evacuated the US Capitol Wednesday, April 20, authorities said.  The parachuters posed a "probable" aircraft threat, prompting the 6:45 p.m. evacuation. In a statement, Capitol Police said an unidentified plane was spotted "within seconds" of the Capitol building. As soon as police recognized they were not given notice about the flight, they ordered the evacuation.  "The last time we had an evacuation due to a potential air threat was in June of 2014. Every week the USCP is made aware of hundreds of authorized flights in the restricted…

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by David Cifarelli & Cecilia Levine
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Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report
Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report The "Capitol Fox" who bit several individuals including a congressman has been put down because over rabies concerns, Fox News reports.  The fox reportedly bit Representative Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least seven other people on Tuesday, April 5, the outlet reports. Rep. Bera later shared the bite marks on Twitter, showing no sign of illness.  Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I feel healthy and am glad to be back at work.Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against @thecapitolfox. Hoping the 🦊 and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous f…

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by David Cifarelli