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The Virginia cavern that can play the Moonlight Sonata

By PBS News Hour

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, this year marks the 60th anniversary of “The Great Stalacpipe Organ,” the largest musical instrument in the world, built into Virginia’s Luray Caverns.

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D.C. memorial for slain Muslim teen was set on fire, officials say

By Joshua Barajas

A memorial for the 17-year-old Muslim girl who was murdered nearby a Virginia mosque last weekend was set ablaze in Washington, D.C. this morning, fire officials said.

Police say 17-year-old girl killed after suspected road-rage incident near mosque

By Synclaire Cruel

Several teenagers, including Hassanen, were walking from an IHOP restaurant when a man in a car confronted them, according to police. The teens ran to the nearby All Dulles Area Muslim Society mosque, but Hassanen was separated from the group.

WATCH: FBI says it’s ‘exploring all angles’ after shooting at congressional baseball practice

By Corinne Segal

Police say a suspect is in custody after Wednesday's shooting at a men’s congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others shot at congressional baseball practice

By Corinne Segal, Jenny Marder

A men's congressional baseball practice was attacked by a gunman Wednesday morning and several people were shot, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

Supreme Court strikes down 2 redrawn districts in N.C. over racial bias

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices ruled that Republicans who controlled the state legislature and governor's office in 2011 placed too many African-Americans in the two districts. The result was to weaken African-American voting strength elsewhere in North Carolina.

Trump urges Liberty University grads to stand up to criticism

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump's remarks Saturday at Liberty University mark his first extended public appearance since he fired James Comey as FBI director this week.

In Virginia school tour, Betsy DeVos stresses needs of military kids

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday highlighted the need to help the children of military families transition into new schools as their parents are moving from one assignment to the next.

Supreme Court revives challenge by black voters in Virginia

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court gave new life Wednesday to a challenge by African-Americans in Virginia who say lawmakers packed some legislative districts with black voters to make other districts whiter and more Republican.

Virginia joins global movement to criminalize female circumcision

By Alison Thoet

Virginia’s General Assembly unanimously passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on female genital mutilation, criminalizing the procedure with up to a year of prison. The bill now awaits Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature.