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Top 5 morning stories – Wednesday, May 30

Poll: Half in region see widespread fed. abuse
Alleged scandals among Secret Service Agents and at the General Services Agency haven’t tarnished the region’s view of the federal government, according to a new WTOP Beltway Poll, though a majority believes it has a culture of mismanagement.
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Choosing the right grill for the right price
Consumer Reports says the least expensive are portable gas grills and lower priced models have, at least, some stainless steel trim, side burners for side dishes and other perks once found only on the most expensive grills.
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Mike’s Take: Why men should read ’50 Shades’
Most long-time columnists fantasize about what their last offering will be: Do you do a tell-all expose? Do you humbly thank fans and friends (assuming you have any)? Do you bare your soul one last time?
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24-hour lacrosse game benefits wounded warriors
Twenty-four hours is a long time to play lacrosse. For a single game, it will be a record and one that benefits wounded warriors. The Shootout for Soldiers, which will feature hundreds of players during the game, will be divided up into 1-hour sections.
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Va. police officer charged in woman’s death
Daniel Harmon-Wright, 32, of Gainesville, was charged with murder and other gun charges in the Feb. 9 shooting of 54-year-old Patricia Ann Cook. His mother, Bethany P. Sullivan, 55, of Orange, was charged with three counts of forgery of public documents for attempting to purge the records while she was an administrative secretary to the police chief.
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Quiz: Things you might not know about July 4

WASHINGTON — How well do you know your Independence Day trivia? Take our quiz. [custom_gallery]
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