"WWI-era munitions discovered in D.C. park prompt closure and potential hidden cache"

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Fort Totten Park in Washington, D.C., has been closed after World War I-era munitions were discovered, and officials believe there may be more. Two metal canisters were found in the park, one containing an unknown liquid. Initial testing indicated that the liquid was nonhazardous, but further testing is being conducted. The National Park Service and the Army are seeking funding for a comprehensive investigation. Visitors are urged to stay away from the area and report any encounters with munitions to the police. The park's reopening date is unknown.
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