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Top 5 morning stories – Monday, July 16

Movie masterpieces come to Screen on the Green (VIDEO)
You don’t need a ticket. Just bring a blanket, lay it on the grass of the National Mall and watch some of history’s best movies on a giant screen — with a Capitol Dome backdrop.
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Study: Parents pulling back on college spending
Families have implemented more cost-saving strategies to cut college spending in the past academic year, choosing less expensive schools and finding more economical ways for students to attend.
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Teleworking could cost you a raise or promotion
WASHINGTON – If you’re looking for a raise or a promotion, it turns out showing up may be half the battle. Researchers say in MIT’s Sloan Management Review just being seen in the office during normal business hours often leads to your boss and co-workers subconsciously rating employees as “responsible” and “dependable.”
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EXCLUSIVE: Man Attacked By Pit Bulls as Horrified Son Watches
A man was in the hospital Sunday night after being attacked by two pit bulls in the Nauck neighborhood – an attack the man’s juvenile son witnessed. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Police say the approximately 40-year-old man was getting out of his truck near the intersection of Walter Reed Drive and S. Oakland Street when two pit bulls started attacking him without provocation. The dogs grabbed onto his arms as the man struggled, and as his son watched from the truck.
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Keeping safe from flesh-eating bacteria
The story of the young Georgia women who lost parts of four limbs to flesh-eating bacteria has made headlines around the world and has led to increased concern about this mysterious and dangerous condition.
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