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Virginia

Authorities say the reptile was likely a pet and was released into “the wild by well-meaning pet owners.”
A militia group bused in protesters for the event in Virginia, initially touted as a Second Amendment rally.
Hashmi was elected to the state Senate and Omeish to the Fairfax County School Board. They're among the first Muslims to hold elected office in Virginia.
Juli Briskman will now be on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.